Reviews, and Testimonials !
Courtney on her 3-family trip, from CA on London trip
We are having the time of our lives! Nothing like a morning
Linda from NJ on Rider University trip to the UK
Falconry and private Crown Jewels tour – 2 things that we got
Victoria from NJ, with nieces in Paris
Bonjour Melanie, just a quick thank you …times a million. Dinner last
A memory a minute
“One adventure after the next, sharing with my son! ATM (cave), Roberto’s
Cynthia from CA on Alaska trip
The best thing about Rare Finds is that she plans unique things
You made our dreams come to life!
I hope all your dreams come true because… you made our dreams
Julie and daughter from TX in Italy
It was the trip of a lifetime! Trip planning by the wonderful
Nancy, Carmel, California
“You are the new Gold Standard of travel planners.” Nancy, Carmel, California
Blums from NJ, to Iceland
The Grimsey excursion was amazing. Seeing the midnight sun in the arctic
What Will You Come Up with Next?
“We are having great fun being amazed and impressed with what you
You made our dreams come to life!
I hope all your dreams come true because… you made our dreams
Madalyn, bride from CA on Jamaica honeymoon
Having you eliminated so much stress! Better than even expected!
Saw things that others simply do NOT see
“We got to see parts of Thailand that others simply do NOT
Your Trip Dreams Come True
“You will never find a more thorough, “all in for you” every
Tom from CA, on family trip to Cuba
It’ll be hard to top our family trip to Cuba. But I’d
Benedetta and Suzanne from NJ on Italy trip
The restaurants you picked out for us were incredible – and we
Even My Picky Husband Liked Her
“Melanie caught on that this trip would be a fishing trip and
You found activities that I never would have thought of, figured out routes/timing that I wouldn’t have known
“I thank you very much for all of your help and willingness
Ready and On Time!
“The service you provided was excellent. Every one [who you arranged to
Kris and Walt from PA on Ireland trip
We saw your hand everywhere we looked. All picked out just for
Phenomenal Safari!
“Truly a phenomenal experience. I can’t thank you enough! [People] must go
Sonal from CA on London trip
Your services were essential Melanie and one of a kind!
David from CA in Cuba
I have NO idea how things would have worked out had we
Stuart and Becca from NJ, on Escorted Trip to Cuba
A great trip – It would not have been as complete or
Muriel with family in Burgundy, from Washington DC
Melanie can move mountains.
Donna from PA, on Escorted Trip to Cuba
You were made for this!
Renee, Manalapan, New Jersey
“The information that you gathered for me in a few weeks would
Meg from MA on Alaska trip
The places you found for us to stay were great – really
I Will Absolutely Never Forget
“(Our guide) took us up on this one rooftop which overlooked the
Ryans from London
Melanie’s defining unique characteristic is that she takes the time to learn
Elsa from CA on trip to Italy and Greece
We relied on your suggestions, and they were amazing!
Jean, Caroline, Mimi, and their 3 families to Italy
AMAZING!! Loved it! Thank you so much for putting that together for
Thank You!
“I just trusted you, and since you did everything, it was the
Joan from NJ, in Cuba
I wanted to let you know we had a FABULOUS time in
Getting to Know the Locals
“Our favorite part of South Africa was getting to know the locals
Nancy from CA, with sons in Cuba
Our bike tour with Jorge….amazing Cuban…great English….great tour….loved it! Havana cemetery…worth a
Truly a trip of a lifetime!
“It was truly a trip of a lifetime! The falconry expert?
Hiring Melanie was the Best Thing I Did!
“Ann (the guide you introduced us to) actually found the farmhouse where
My Daughter’s Still Talking About It
“My daughter actually saw a whale breach right off the bow of
Roger from NJ on Portugal trip
I think I can say on behalf of both of us that
Not in Any Guidebook
“The day at Carrara (the marble quarry) was a real surprise and
Monzons from PA, 3 generations to Hawaii
We are home from our incredible vacation!!! I cannot thank you enough
Stewart family from NJ on Greece trip
Melanie has a wonderful ability to figure out where you really need
Confident and Grateful
“We felt confident that everything was covered from the time we left
Martine from CA on Middle East trip
I could see how much my 2 boys (ages 22 and 24/25)
Your Trip Dreams Come True – Belize
“You will never find a more thorough, “all in for you” every
Thank You!
“I just trusted you, and since you did everything, it was the
Jeannine from FL, on Escorted Trip to Cuba
The Art and the Memories! I want to go back! You Da
Elmer from DC on Thailand trip
We got to see parts of Thailand that others don’t see.
Bruce and Gail from CA on Paris trip
Thank you for planning such seamless tours and setting us up with
Trip fulfilled many dreams for me
The trip fulfilled many dreams for me… Exploring the cinque Terre villa
Ferguson family from CA, trip to Normandy
Before I hired you, I didn’t know what unique experiences were out
A Complicated Memory on My Palm
” I reached out towards him, and he reached back. We held
Karen from PA on Southwest Parks
My family has gone on 2 trips where Melanie has planned the
Peter from ME on Alaska trip
11 airplanes, 4 boats, 2 trains, a bus, and a car –
A memory a minute – Belize
“One adventure after the next, sharing with my son! ATM (cave), Roberto’s
Kathy from NJ
I’ve gotten spoiled traveling with all your guides and guidance! It’s not
Once in a Lifetime Experience
“We had a once in a lifetime experience in a mere 12
Our Agent for Life!
“You are our family’s travel agent for life!” The Kuykendall family, Central
Hodges from CA, Round-the-World trip
We are having such fun, waiting to see what you come up
Melanie Used to Work for NASA
“To Melanie, the extraordinary agent who really cares (such a pleasant surprise).
Trish from Chicago on Hawaii trip
Watching our daughter Hannah with her two brothers was the best part
Magic Under the Windmill
“It was awesome to have someone help put the [our Greece] itinerary
Monika from CA on Utah Parks trip
It was stunning out there!
Judith from CA on Sicily trip
Last night in Palmero and we’re already missing the freedom and adventure
No Stone Left Unturned
“In all my travels, I have never had someone work so hard,
“We are having the time of our lives!”
Courtney from CA
Small extra cost paid off huge dividends!
“The little bit of extra cost paid off such huge dividends in
Foreign Yet Completely Welcoming
“I cannot thank you enough for (the trip to) for many reasons:
Courtney from CA on Costa Rica trip
We saw 5 Sloths! When my kids asked what we are doing
Best Vaca Ever!
“Had an amazing time!!! According to kids,’Best vaca ever!’ ” Tammy, Manhattan