Perfectly planned and amazing trip
Reviewed By Lisa and Greg - Gaithersburg | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
We were so glad we had Melanie research and plan our trip to Spain. There were a lot of moving parts to our trip which encompassed 3 separate cities. We never could have envisioned all of the things that made our trip flow easily through the many transitions. It really helps to have expert advice and guidance when traveling abroad.
We never would have known of all of the details that Melanie planned and booked for us. These details enabled us to have a stress free and great trip.
You don’t know what you don’t know and luckily Melanie anticipated, planned, and booked us an amazing trip that we will never forget.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I'm so happy that you had such a wonderful experience in such a wonderful place. I love tailoring trips to hopefully exceed your expectations and am glad Wayfinders Travel did that for you. Thank you for taking the time to write this review!
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The Long-Awaited Trip of a Timetime
Reviewed By Joan - Poolesville, MD | Traveled to Europe
We began planning this trip four years ago, then Covid hit the world and everything was delayed, changed several times, and Melanie was our anchor who handled everything that came up. She arranged all of our pre and post extensions, in addition to the Viking River Cruise, and worked with various companies in Europe to ensure we had the best tours and experiences available. Gluten free food was needed on the planes and throughout our travels. Thanks to Melanie, there were no issues with food, travel, or tours. It was a trip of a lifetme with many wonderful memories, and I am grateful that Melanie took care of EVERYTHING in a pleasant, patient, and caring manner.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I'm so happy you finally got to take this trip and that all went so smoothly during the entire trip. Thank you!
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History and cooking classes in Rome and Sorrento
Reviewed By Laura - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Melanie was very good at helping us determine how best to plan the type of vacation we wanted. Her recommendations helped us relax and get where we needed to go without stress.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I enjoyed working with you for plan this trip for your family. I really wish I could've sampled some of that food you prepared in the Italian cooking classes! Thank you for the review!
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Thank you for the spectacular service
Reviewed By Ireland - Bloomsday and West Coast Beauty - Dublin, Ireland | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Melanie: Thank you for the spectacular service. Even with a last minute tour reservation, you were there with four other options and made sure I received a refund for the cancelled reservation. I also appreciated the text time as the Pilot said: "We're now turning off the engines." These days travel is so much more challenging and you made me feel completely supported. Thanks!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the spectacular review! I'm thrilled that even with the few bumps along the way (hotel availability, cancelled tour, and plane delay) that you were able to relax knowing that Wayfinders Travel truly had your back. Thank you!
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Spain and Portugal 2023 - Muy Bueno!
Reviewed By Organist49 - Frederick, MD | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
I have worked with Melanie twice, a trip to Germany last year and Spain this year. Her attention to detail and follow up is excellent. She takes a skeletal outline of what we would like to do, and turns it into the best trip ever. She recommended Azamara for our cruise this year, never heard of it, and it exceeded everyone's expectations. I recommend Melanie to anyone considering travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great last minute vacation find!
Reviewed By FamilyTraveler - Hilton Head, SC | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
We decided to go on a week vacation to the Caribbean right after Christmas in mid-November. After a couple of weeks trying to locate an upscale villa or resort (that didn't cost the same as a new Cadillac) I was lucky enough to find Melanie! After taking the time to get to know us and what type of vacation we were looking for she found a perfect villa for us in St. Lucia at a reasonable cost. For those of you who have taken vacations around Christmas/New Years, you know normally you have to book several months in advance to get something you want.
Melanie was a pleasure to work with in finding the location, providing options and working out the details of the trip. She was very responsive to any questions we had.
I would definitely use Melanie again for finding another vacation in the future!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you to find the perfect place for your family's holiday vacation!
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Knowledgable, Professional, Responsive & Relia
Reviewed By Kathy J - Chevy Chase, MD | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
I had never used a travel agent before to make arrangements but decided to treat myself to a professional for a recent trip to Hawaii. Melanie took the time to fully understand our goals and preferences and put together an amazing package. In addition, when we had to make a significant change just 2 weeks before departure, she was on top of it ASAP even though she, herself, was out of the country. Melanie is experienced, knowledgable, responsive, and reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again or recommend her services to others.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for treating yourself to the services of a professional travel agent, and especially for choosing me to help plan your trip to Hawaii. I loved seeing the photos of you having so much fun while there! I look forward to working with you again on your future travels!
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European Getaway
Reviewed By Eric & Lauren - Bloomington, IN | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
We really enjoyed working with Melanie on planning our trip. Not only was she able to accommodate our concerns, but helped us plan around The Queens funeral, and lost luggage during our time in Scotland. Her services were nothing but stellar. We have recommended her to others looking for travel experiences. Easy to work with, fun to talk with, and listened to everything we had to say. 10/10
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the review! I was so happy to hear when the luggage caught up with you and was grateful you had the security of trip insurance to cover associated out-of-pocket expenses. I truly appreciate the referrals and also look forward to working with you again in the future. All the best!
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"Trip of a Lifetime"
Reviewed By Sue - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Unsurpassed. Had great ideas. Her vast experience was obvious. She also sought input from us to help determine best options for travel and tours. Excellent follow-up. Prepared. Thorough and detail-oriented. Friendly and approachable. Flexible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much for the kind review. I believe in being prepared and providing top level service to make each trip a trip of a lifetime. So much of that revolves around developing a relationship with clients to understand their wants and needs. I'm happy to hear that I met these expectations. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you!
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Five Melanie trips in 5 years
Reviewed By Susan - GAITHERSBURG | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
I have found Melanie to be a caring and conscientious travel agent, whether the trip was one that she led or whether it was a custom trip for me and my family. She has led me to Greece and Italy and arranged a cruise for my mom and me and a glorious trip to Iceland for my daughter and me.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much Susan! I loved helping you create your memorable family trips and had so much fun traveling with you on the yoga retreats in Greece and Italy. And now we're working on trip #5 for you and some of your friends - thank you!
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Highly Recommend Services for Your Next Trip!
Reviewed By Martha T - New Freedom, PA | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Melanie booked 5 day trips for us around England. She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient to work with and has truly wonderful partnerships with excellent, highly rated tour companies. We highly recommend her services for your next trip!
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Best Trip
Reviewed By Eileen - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Melanie is great to work with. She works hard to make the trip go smoothly. She also keeps you informed each step of the way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the review! I'm looking forward to working with you on your next big trip!
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Magical Trip in Africa
Reviewed By Susan - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Melanie really listens to you when you tell her what you are thinking travel wise and then presents great options to consider. She thinks of everything, from what you’ll feel like doing upon arrival to the kind of support (rooms, transportation, food and drink) you’ll need or want to make the most of your adventure. Sometimes you don’t really realize how much thought she’s put into your trip until you’re home and then think, “wow, that was exactly what we needed to be doing on that particular day”. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for this 5-star review that captures the level of service I strive to provide to my clients! It was a pleasure creating this trip itinerary for you!
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spring break to barcelona and florence
Reviewed By Izzy and Julia - Gaithersburg, MD and Melville, NY | Traveled to Barcelona ~ Spain ~ Europe
Even though we were bad at communicating and making decisions, Melanie was great! She was helpful in suggesting activities, booking new last-minute flights for us while she was in vacation, good at responding, and gave good advice!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of my travel services. I'm glad that my professional advice contributed to the overall positive experience of your trip to Barcelona and Florence, and that your new return flights got you home in a timely manner! Travel Well!
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Awesome times down under
Reviewed By VoleMD - Bethesda, Maryland | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Melanie was exemplary. She put together a fabulous trip, took care of the details and was helpful when unplanned injury threatened to derail the trip. I can’t envision a better travel agent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful Trip
Reviewed By Terry F - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
I just returned from a wonderful trip to many cities in Spain and Portugal with five people that Melanie expertly helped develop. The 15 day trip and all connections and excursions went seamlessly. It was such a great experience. This was due to Melanie’s professionalism, subject matter knowledge, patience, kindness and thoroughness.
Her job is not easy by any means. Dealing with five peoples desires on such a big trip was no easy task. Being able to develop and keep straight our differing itineraries takes great skill and organization. Three of the five of us had not previously used Melanie to help with our travel. We all said we will use Melanie for all future travel needs. Thanks Melanie for a fantastic trip and experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Amazing!
Reviewed By Linda C - Frederick MD | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
This trip, the cruise, the excursions, the hotels, all were amazing! We enjoyed every minute. Thank you for planning a wonderful trip for us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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The Perfect Package for Us!
Reviewed By Dee - Brunswick, MD | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Melanie put together the perfect package for us! She understood our need for a balance between free time to explore on our own and guided tours by knowledgeable locals who could provide unique perspectives on points of interest.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Trip of a life time
Reviewed By JR - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Melanie was fabulous and she went above and beyond our expectation. She was very responsive to emails, voice mails and texts.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
It was a joy working with you to plan this Trip of a Lifetime and I can't wait to learn where you want to go next! Thank you!
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Melanie crafted two wonderful trips!
Reviewed By betty - Poolesville, Maryland | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe and New Zealand
I have reaped the advantages of travel itineraries designed by Melanie two times: the first a fabulous yoga retreat to the Umbria region of Italy, which I took with my husband, the second a meticulously planned trip to New Zealand, which I did solo. Both trips exceeded my expectations. Melanie is detail-oriented and was extremely knowledgeable about both destinations. The yoga retreat was a wonderful combination of yoga sessions, meditations, and sightseeing. Everything promised was delivered. The three-week trip that I took alone might have been a little intimidating, but Melanie managed all the travel connections perfectly, so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The breathtaking hikes were in gorgeous scenery , the kayaking was spectacular, and I even fit in a morning of hang-gliding with an experienced tandem hang-gliding instructor she personally recommended. Melanie is an experienced traveler, and she works diligently to make sure you get the adventure you want and more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much for taking time to write this review about the two trips I planned for you. I can't wait to hear about where you want to travel next!
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The best travel agent we've ever worked with!
Reviewed By Jon - Ashton, MD | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Melanie was amazing at ever step of the process. From her flexibility accommodating changes in our travel, to helping us find and book the best tours on short notice, we look forward to working with her again on our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much for the kind words. It really means a lot to me to know I could provide a service that created a memorable vacation for you. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and look forward to providing an exceptional travel experience for you again soon. Thank you!
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Fantastic Recommendations!
Reviewed By Maggie - Frederick, Maryland | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Melanie was great! She was very knowledgable and helped us plan and arrange our hotels without a hitch. She also had really great restaurant and site recommendations that added so much to our trip. Thanks so much Melanie!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recommendations and that the trip was truly a celebration!
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Amazing trip
Reviewed By Sam - Indiana | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Melanie was extremely attentive and considerate, and we barely had to lift a finger. We had the time of our lives without the stress of having to plan it, couldn't recommend her more!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the wonderful review! It is my goal to provide a seamless and stress-free travel experience for my clients, and I'm so happy to know it was such a fun trip for you!
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A wonderful cultural experience! Top 3!
Reviewed By Peg and Rick - Windsor, Colorado | Traveled to Europe
Melanie is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of travel. She has a vast amount of experiences around the world that help her to navigate your choices to make the best trip possible. She is extremely responsive to any concerns even up to the last minute. I have never worked with such a capable travel agent in the past. I highly recommend her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much for this review! I enjoyed working with you on this special trip and look forward to planning the next one!
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Best way to see The Prosecco Region of Italy!
Reviewed By Sharkman58 - Merritt Island, Florida | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Melanie was awesome from day one to us returning home! She kept us informed on all the travel plans from booking our flights the changing the flights when the first ones got cancelled, recommending choices for tours in Venice and guiding us through all the covid requirements for travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for the review! It was my pleasure working with you, and then getting to see all of your wonderful photos and videos from the trip. Thank you!
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Family Trip to Remember - The BEST!
Reviewed By KC Salovich - Poolesville, Maryland | Traveled to St. Croix ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
The experience I had with Melanie was best in class from the beginning to the end. She was very knowledgeable about our preferred destination, provided excellent options, and put together an amazing itinerary. Melanie thought of everything! The trip was was thoroughly laid out, she answered all my questions, and her follow-up was great and very detailed oriented. Planning a family trip with Melanie was easy and fun during a complicated time with travel restrictions due to the pandemic. She was able to stay current with the ever-changing travel rules and helped me navigate the process so we didn't miss out on our trip. My family loved the island and the resort. This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. I'm a customer for life! She is amazing and I am forever grateful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I am so happy that you were able to experience this special time together as a family and to know that the trip exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure to help you plan this vacation and I look forward to hearing where you want to go next! Thank you!
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Yoga and Italian food -- what could be better?!
Reviewed By Judy M - Washington Grove, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Melanie knows her stuff! This trip was incredibly well-planned, down to the tiniest detail. The place we stayed was superb, the local guide was knowledgable, the yoga sessions were excellent and varied, the places for our side trips were chosen with care. Those with special food requests were accommodated at every meal.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I hope to have the pleasure of planning another trip for you soon!
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Amazing trips with attention to every detail
Reviewed By Kathy - Chevy Chase, MD | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
I have gone on two Yoga Retreats with Melanie. One was in Greece and the other was in Italy. The trips were exceptionally well planned and executed. We had lovely guides in various destinations and the food was amazing! Through it all, Melanie was there to teach yoga AND take care of everything to make our travel interesting, comfortable, and stress free.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I am so happy to know that the Yoga Retreats were amazing experiences for you. Thank you!
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Unbelievable Service!
Reviewed By Nancy J - Gaithersburg | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
My husband and I had the pleasure of traveling with Melanie on an UnCruise Adventure to Alaska, where Melanie was also the yoga instructor onboard. She arranged our booking, requested a better cabin assignment when she saw what the cruise line gave us and ended up getting us an upgraded cabin at no extra cost to us! As if that weren't enough, she provided daily yoga and meditation classes onboard that really enhanced the trip by getting our bodies, minds and spirits ready for the day ahead and helping us soak in all the beauty surrounding us. Truly an unforgettable experience. I wouldn't hesitate to trust my travel experiences with Melanie.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Alaska on UnCruise Adventures was amazing! Getting to share that experience with you two made the trip extraordinary! Can't wait to plan some more trips for you! Thank you!
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Trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Organplayer - Frederick, Maryland | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
Melanie is amazing, attentive to detail, available for questions any time, responsive, knowledgeable, and so very helpful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
I'm happy to hear that you appreciated and valued the service I offer to my clients. Thank you for the review!
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Hard to chose but anywhere where there's water.
Reviewed By Enrique - Gaithersburg | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Melanie in my opinion can be described in three words, one acronym: Thoughtful, Knowledgeable and Organized (TKO). She plans, organizes and delivers.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Melanie Psaltakis responded:
Thank you for letting me know I'm TKO! I'm looking forward to helping you plan your next trip near the water!
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