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Melanie Rodriguez

Leesburg, Virginia Travel Agent
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Melanie Rodriguez

Leesburg, Virginia Travel Agent
Melanie Rodriguez - Affiliated with Travel With Character LLC, an independent agent with Travel With Character LLC, CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Cruise Planning Specialist

Docked in Perfect Day at Coco Cay
Docked in Perfect Day at Coco Cay

I am a believer that there is a cruise out there for everyone. You will get all the benefits of visiting multiple countries or locations while enjoying so many benefits:

  • You will only have to unpack your suitcase once.
  • Enjoy all your meals included
  • Visit multiple locations or countries on one trip.
  • You'll have the opportunity to upgrade your trip with excursions, specialty dining, spa appointments and more. 

Not every cruise line is going to be for every client. That's why I have training directly from every cruise line that I suggest for my clients. We have options for families with children because Mom and Dad need a break too and that kids club is important. We have adults only cruises that exude affordable luxury. We have something for every client in between even within brands.

Options Include:

  • Adults only cruising
  • Disney cruises
  • River cruises
  • Relocation Cruises
  • European Cruises (including northern lights)
  • Asian Cruises (some really fun options for winter 2023)
  • Short Cruising
  • Around the World Cruising

How do we make the magic happen for our clients? We combine relationships with local guides and experts, with our own personal on the ground experience to make sure that we plan the right vacation for you. An entirely custom experience tailored to your needs and wants.A little background on me - I am a travel addict jack-of-all-trades. I have most recently worked for a major US airline in operations. I have been planning travel for clients for years. I am a Certified Autism Travel Specialist and I plan many allergy vacations due to my own experience with severe food allergies. 

I have been on both the front and back office sides of the travel world. But I have worked in event planning specializing in weddings. It is an unbeatable combination of deeply ingrained skills. Also, I tend to travel 10+ times a year but try to mix business and pleasure. I want to know what my clients experience when they go through different airports, what the check in process is like at various brands, and what dietary options are out there for my clients that have restrictions. I want to know what their exploration options include.

I like to build relationships with our travel partners so that I know my clients are safe. I want to know that when I recommend a service, that it passes my test.

I can be as involved or hands off with your vacation as you would like. I have some clients who give me a loose set of dates and a location and tell me to just have fun with it. I have some clients who know exactly the city they want to visit and need a facilitator. Regardless i'm here to do the research, put together the plan, the experiences and the dining. I will put it all into an app that you can keep at the tip of your fingers.

When it comes down to it, you can trust me to cut through the noise, the endless Internet search spiral, and help you decipher between good deals and deals too good to be true. I am a travel concierge. 

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Autism Travel Certified
ASTA Certified Travel Advisor

My Travel Experience

Places I’ve personally traveled to or destinations I’ve booked for my clients.