Family adventures that are sometimes rustic, often luxurious, but always …
You’ll sleep in unique spots like cave hotels and castles, lighthouses and treehouses – maybe Napoleon’s apartment in Rome?
You’ll meet local guides to take you lobster-diving in Belize… or for a day with the grizzlies in Alaska… or to a dinner party in the home of a Cesarine in Italy.
Play Together. Learn Together. Celebrate Together.
… that your family will talk about for years, and years, to come.
It all started the summer when I was 7.
That summer, my dad hooked a Shasta camper up to our blue Rambler and drove my family around the American West.
We just did ordinary things, but I came away with an extraordinary feeling – bonded with my family and eager for the adventures that were waiting for us down the road, each day.
I recreated that feeling for my own family of four sons, and I am excited to bring the magic of travel to your family too!
— Melanie
Perfect for… busy people who want a special trip
Belize
“We got to see things that others simply do NOT see”
Italy
“We had a unique experience at the Carrara.
Not in ANY guidebook!”
Alaska
“We had a once in a lifetime experience, in a mere 12 days”
Morocco
“We are having great fun, being amazed and impressed, with what you keep coming up with”
Want a one-of-a-kind trip that’s designed just for you and your family?
Would you love to put your trip planning in the hands of an expert, so you can just pack and go play?
Yearn for a journey that unfurls before you, where every little detail has been taken care of?
Take a Rare Finds’ adventure, and you’ll come home with stories like no one else!
Escorted Trips Melanie
Been wanting to go to Cuba?
What if I went with you?
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5-day “Rare” Cuba in Private Casa
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A library for intrepid travelers looking for tips & tricks
- Spice up your trip with fun stuff like our Gelato Crawl through Rome and our Cafe-a-Day in Paris.
- Demystify issues like tipping, travel credit cards, and packing with our “How-To”s.
- Pre-game before you go with our food guides and history write-ups, so you can hit the ground running!
Raves & Reviews!
I hope all your dreams come true because… you made our dreams come to life!
“We got to see parts of Thailand that others simply do NOT see.”
The trip fulfilled many dreams for me… Exploring the cinque Terre villa garden and inhaling
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Tropical Hideout Bar on Khai Island
What’s better than being in the tropics? Find a lovely bar in the tropics! Swim right up to this hidden away bar on Khai Island, for a one of a kind experience.
Next in Our Imagine Series: Morocco
Imagine… you hear the muezzin’s call to prayer, you can
Balloon Adventures in Turkey!
Want to explore the wonderful country of Turkey in a