Melissa Mathies
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Adventure is out there. I'm here to help you plan.
I'm your go-to expert in creating unforgettable travel experiences from multi-generational families to couples. I’m here to help with theme parks, ocean and river cruises, all-inclusive resorts and beyond. I craft journeys that cater to every age, interest, and adventure level. Whether it's the thrill of Universal Studios, the enchantment of Disney, the serenity of a river cruise, the vast expanse of the ocean, or the luxury of an all-inclusive resort, I design vacations that bring families closer and turn moments into cherished memories. Let's make your family's dream vacation a reality. Why take my word for it? Visit my website & check out my client reviews & testimonials. www.PixieDustAdventures.com
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My Travel Stories
Private Snorkeling Trip from St Thomas
A Dive into Serenity: My Personal Journey Beneath the Waters of St. Thomas
As the hues of blue painted the sky, I embarked on a journey from the serene coast of St. Thomas, aboard a private vessel that promised to be the gateway to an unparalleled underwater experience. This was not just ... Read more from my Private Snorkeling Trip from St Thomas story.
Always Amazing Vacation Planning
Melissa can handle it all!
Melissa Can Handle it All
Thank you for your kind words. I always enjoy working with you on your trips. - Melissa
A wonderful trip in every way!
Thank you so much. That is so sweet of you to say. - Melissa
"For The Love Of Cruising"
Thank you for your thoughtful words. I really appreciate it. You made my day. I enjoy helping you plan & look forward to working with you in the future on many adventures. - Melissa
We have become avid cruisers with Melissa.
Always a pleasure to work with her. It is obvious that she enjoys helping her clients.
It's always a privilege to help you plan your cruises & even have you join us on some of our sailings. I feel lucky that I get to work with people like you. - Melissa
From our very first interaction
" I’m still compelled to share our experience in working with Melissa and Pixie Dust Adventures because it was THAT great. From our very first interaction I was so very grateful for her time, expertise, and dedication to making our family trip wonderful. At the time of booking, conditions surrounding COVID were unclear, but she always assured us that despite park limitations, it would still be possible to have an amazing vacation. (Spoiler alert: She was right!) This trip was a big deal for us—financially and otherwise. She, listened to what was important to us, and always provided budget-friendly recommendations without us having to ask for them. She was very much in touch with the family experience at Disney. The guidance we received was always balanced, realistic, and value-added. She has a way of always making you feel good about your decisions. Tip sheets on each park are a real differentiator, too. We referred to them daily. I can’t thank her enough for such an incredible trip!"
Vever been out of the country before
"Thank you so much for helping make our honeymoon perfect. With Bill and I never being out of the country before, you helped guide us and took all the stress away for planning a trip out of the country. The resort you helped us pick was amazing! We had the best time! And made plenty of wonderful memories. You were such a pleasure to work with! You will definitely be hearing from us again when we plan our next big trip!"
See you again soon
"We would like to thank Pixie Dust Adventures Melissa Mathies for working closely with my husband and I. Her patience and guidance was much appreciated. We didn’t say goodbye to Jamaica rather we will see you again soon"
Can’t wait to go back again soon
"Thank you so much for all of your help planning our Disney vacation!! We had so much fun and can’t wait to go back again soon (even my husband who wasn’t too excited about the trip from the beginning is asking to go back)! I didn’t know how to begin planning a trip for our family, my parents and my in-laws so I really appreciate your help coordinating everyone, you made it all easy on us ??. We’ll definitely be in touch for our next trip as well! Thank you!"
Made everything a breeze
"Melissa was such a joy to work with! She made everything a breeze-even when we had some bigger changes we needed to make happen. She sent extremely helpful information, a wonderful pack with everything we needed for our trip and some goodies too! We were blown away when we got a gift card from her as well to use in something special during our vacation. She is very responsive and so knowledgeable!! We will be using her again in the future for sure!!"
Nice trip for me and my family
"I wanted to reach out and thank you for coordinating such a nice trip for me and my family. The hotel was great. We loved the room theme, the lake in the center of the property and Sabastian’s restaurant was delicious. Disney World did not disappoint. It was so special to be there during their 50th year. My son was tall enough to ride all the rides so he enjoyed it so much more. I think our biggest highlights were the Rise to Resistance ride, seeing more of Epcot, and eating at the Beauty and the Beast castle. Thanks so much, we will definitely be talking to you in the future."
Answered all of my million questions
"Melissa did such a fantastic job with our Universal trip in October 2021! She helped us book a lovely stay at the Hard Rock, our park tickets, plus a night at the Magic Kingdom Halloween celebration! She answered all of my million questions quickly and graciously and went the extra mile by helping retrieve our photos from the Universal system after they disappeared!"
Top-notch service
"I wanted to thank you again for all of your help with planning our Universal Orlando vacation. We got home yesterday and had a blast! We loved the Hard Rock hotel - it was an immaculate property with a really beautiful pool and top-notch service. Happy Limousine was prompt, professional and courteous. Both Universal and Islands of Adventure were amazing. We especially enjoyed the Harry Potter attractions. Hagrids Motorbike was our favorite. We were able to ride all attractions at least twice! It was a very memorable family vacation."
Had the best time, grandkids and adults alike
"Thank you so much too for all of the planning and work you did for us. We all just had the best time, grandkids and adults alike. We really have the best memories. It was worth every penny. We all smile just thinking of the great time we had. What a happy time! Thank you again for all you did for us. You are the best!"
It won’t be the last
"Melissa- thank you SO much for helping us with the Disneyland portion of our west coast road trip!! It was absolutely phenomenal. Not sure if you made this happen or if we just got lucky, but being on the pool deck floor of the hotel was icing on the cake! ?? Easy access to the pool and a view of the fireworks each night from our own patio! This wasn’t the first time I’ve worked with Melissa (she helped me plan a girls weekend for the Princess half marathon!) and it won’t be the last. I cannot recommend Pixie Dust Adventures enough for any of your Disney related adventures!"
We definitely made some amazing memories!
"Back home from a trip of a lifetime! So very thankful for the last 12 days together as a family! We definitely made some amazing memories at Disneyworld and on our first Disney cruise. A huge shout out to Melissa with Pixie Dust Adventures for being the best travel agent we could ask for. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melissa for your Disney travel needs!"
We had an amazing time!
"We had an amazing time! Everything was perfect! There were no app glitches luckily. And we got a lion king suite! It was the best vacation ever! Thank you so much for all of your help! We couldn’t have done it without Melissa!"
Everything was perfect!
"Our Cruise and Disney World was wonderful; everything was perfect! Thank you so much for organizing such a great vacation. Everything was taken care of, the transfers to hotels, the cruise, airline, etc. we didn’t have to worry or check up on any of our vacation plans. We had a great time."
I will never plan a trip on my own again!
"We are all so impressed with our trip. I will never plan a trip on my own again!!"
My favorite Moment
"Melissa always answers no matter how many times you’ve emailed or called. Plus she was quick to answer while I was at the parks. My favorite moment was my daughter dancing around in her Ticker Bell outfit and someone walked up and pixie dusted her with a balloon."
Loved every moment
"I loved each and every moment of our Royal Caribbean Cruise! The food was excellent and the service was beyond anything I ever expected. Melissa went above & beyond."
Already talking about our next trip
"Our trip to Walt Disney World was amazing and we are already talking about our next trip! It was so magical and seeing the joy in my kiddos eyes was the best!"
The NEW Disney Experience
"Melissa’s guidance was amazing at helping us navigate what I consider to be the "new" Disney experience. She made the processes (Genie+, transportation, ILL, dining, etc.) seem simple which enabled us to have a fun filled, magical experience. Her tips for each park where invaluable. We saw and experienced everything we had hoped to and more. It’s a mother-daughter trip I will never forget!"