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Melissa Gaynor

Melissa Gaynor

Principal | Luxury Travel Advisor

Melissa began her career in advertising and after earning her M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, she worked in marketing at Citicorp and Colgate-Palmolive. While raising her children, Melissa became an advocate for books and the value of reading. She co-founded a children’s book recommendation website, spearheaded events to promote literacy, and worked at a very special independent bookstore.

 

A love of travel has been a consistent theme in Melissa’s life, and she is always ready to plan the next trip. Whether it’s a honeymoon trek through Thailand, Bali, and Hong Kong, a romantic getaway from Provence to Paris, or an adventurous trip to the Galapagos Islands with kids under the age of ten, Melissa’s goal is to create a unique and memorable experience. She seeks out exceptional destinations, loves to share her discoveries, and believes that a thoroughly researched, well-organized itinerary is the key to any successful journey. Some of her favorite destinations have included the Amalfi Coast, Croatia, Ecuador, Ireland, Israel, London, Napa, Paris, Provence, Portugal, Prague, Sonoma, and Tuscany.

 

Melissa has lived in Westchester for more than twenty years with her husband and two children. When she’s not planning a trip, she’s reading, listening to podcasts, walking with friends, or playing football with her Australian Shepherd.

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What People are Saying

Melissa worked with us for nearly a year - in planning and accomplishing our recent European trip inclusive of Silversea - Athens to Venice 10 day cruise. Every detail was paid attention too, and none missed. Cabin Upgrade and Point to Point travel support was perfect. Private tour of the Doge Palace was wonderful - chosen by Melissa. Melissa is personable, knowledgeable, caring and detail oriented. A perfect travel agent - responsive to our issues and interests. Highly recommended.

Fabulous!! Attentive, reactive, personable and on top of everything. Melissa got to know our interests, considered our timing and budget and was totally engaged in all aspects of the planning, and execution of our vacation with another couple - for a tour of IRELAND - via Driver Guide for 8 days.

Outstanding. Melissa is thorough professional and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is properly taken care of. Thoroughly love working with her.

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