SAVOUR THE JOURNEY

Tailor-made travel for the culturally curious

At Savour The Journey, travel isn’t just about where you go—it’s about how it feels.

The art of slow sips, serendipitous detours, and stories you’ll savour long after the journey ends.

LET'S DREAM UP YOUR ESCAPE
A rustic building with a wooden door, a small balcony with a black iron railing, a black shuttered window, and a vintage street lamp hanging in front.

How I Approach Travel

Picture this: Sipping velvety reds in a sun-dappled vineyard where the winemaker shares stories as rich as the vintage. Getting a private gallery tour after hours with a curator sharing stories most visitors never hear. Finding that tiny patisserie locals have been visiting for decades—the one that doesn't need a sign.

That's what I'm after—those pinch-me moments that remind you exactly why you travel.

Where Will You Wander?

Colorful buildings and iconic spire of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, surrounded by trees.

A Food Lover’s Escape in Mexico

A hillside town during sunset with stone buildings, narrow streets, and warm lighting illuminating the structures.

An Arts & Culture Getaway in Italy

A man in traditional attire pushes a cart with pink flowers down a narrow street in an area with pastel-colored buildings and Moroccan-style lanterns, with signs reading "Medersa Art Galerie."

A Spice-Filled Journey Through Morocco

Aerial view of Dubrovnik, Croatia with medieval walls, red-roofed buildings, and Adriatic Sea.

Sun-Soaked Mediterranean Bliss

Colorful hillside village with ivy-covered houses by a lake, small motorboat in foreground.

The difference is in the Details

Planning a trip can feel overwhelming—endless research, conflicting reviews, logistics that don't quite line up. Let me take that off your plate.

From our first conversation until you return home, I handle the details so you can focus on the experience.

  • Hidden gems – the places you won't find on Google's first page

  • Seamless coordination – no chaos, no guesswork, no stress

  • Journeys built around you – no templates, no tourist traps, no wasted time

Travel should feel effortless and unforgettable.

EXPLORE MY APPROACH

Explore the Escape Collection

A balcony table with two glasses of water, a menu, and a plate with bread. The background features an ornate wrought iron railing and a view of historic buildings and a church tower in a European city.

The Bespoke Escape

Client Favourite

Entirely personal, thoughtfully considered, unforgettable by design

Decorative wooden doors with intricate geometric carvings, framed by white walls with ornate tilework and archways, part of a Moroccan or Islamic architectural style.

The Curated Escape

Structure where it matters, spontaneity where it counts

Open door with white curtain, wicker table with a wide-brimmed straw hat, outside greenery and purple flowers visible.

The Seamless Escape

Single-destination travel, simplified

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The Curator Behind the Experience

A woman sitting on ancient stone steps next to tall stone columns with arches at the historic ruins of Volubilis in Morocco, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

Some people collect souvenirs—I collect stories. From market mornings in Marrakech to lochside drives in Scotland, I seek out the kind of moments that linger long after the suitcase is unpacked. Now, I design journeys that do the same for you.

DISCOVER MY STORY

What Fellow Travelers Are Saying

“I was impressed by the high level of professionalism in planning and organizing my trip to NYC. Attention to detail and genuine care for my particular interests – great restaurants and seeing the best of the city – were evident in every step of the planning. I highly recommend Melissa!”

- Sandra P., New York City (Hotel Booking)

Coastal scene with rocky cliffs, colorful buildings, and people swimming and relaxing on the beach in a Mediterranean setting.

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