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Leesburg, Virginia
Melanie is a luxury travel advisor, and owner of TWM International, operating as Travel with Melanie. She designs bespoke luxury journeys for discerning travelers, specializing in luxury travel, Disney, cruises, yachts, golf, accessible travel, and corporate group trips, working on a planning-fee model rather than commission. Melanie holds certifications as an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor, a Certified Travel Associate through The Travel Institute, a CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor, and an IBCCES Autism Travel Certified advisor. She was recognized as a TravelAge West Travel Advisor to Watch and an award winning travel photographer. Her work is backed by consortia partnerships giving clients access to exclusive rates, amenities, and on-the-ground relationships worldwide. Formally trained in photography, anthropology, and visual art, Melanie brings a storyteller's eye to every itinerary, believing that true luxury is a feeling, not a price point.
