Region	Hotel	Promotion
CUN	Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40% plus $200 in resort coupons for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Riu Palace Costa Mujeres – All Inclusive	Save up to 68% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 68%, up to $1,520 resort credits and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Las Americas, Riu Palace Peninsula, Riu Cancun, Riu Caribe, Riu Dunamar, and Riu Latino for travel through 3/31/26
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RVM	JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar – All Inclusive	Save up to 50% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 50%, up to $800 in resort credits, and complimentary private round‑trip airport transfers for up to 6 passengers for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Riu Palace Riviera Maya – All Inclusive	Save up to 66% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 66%, up to $1,460 in resort credits, free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Yucatán, Riu Playacar, Riu Tequila, and free round‑trip airport transfers included with Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View bookings for travel through 3/31/26
CUN	Grand Oasis Cancun – All Inclusive	Exclusive rates plus $200 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60% for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Riu Palace Las Americas – All Inclusive	Save up to 61% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 61%, up to $1,460 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Peninsula, Riu Cancun, Riu Caribe, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, Riu Dunamar, and Riu Latino for travel through 3/31/26
CUN	Live Aqua Cancun – All Inclusive	Up to $300 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, one‑day complimentary cabana rental, one (1) 20‑minute foot massage, 2×1 50‑minute massage, and early check‑in & late check‑out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Endless-Privileges®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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RVM	El Dorado Seaside Palms, a Spa Resort – All Inclusive	$300 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Hotel Xcaret Mexico – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 30%, non‑stop transfers included in rate, complimentary unlimited entrance to 9 eco‑theme parks, $150 romantic dinner credit, welcome amenity for travel through 4/30/26
CZM	Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CZM	Secrets Aura Cozumel – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Secrets Tides Punta Cana – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Dreams Flora Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites – All Inclusive	Special Rates for travel through 12/31/25 OR Special Rates and up to $600 in resort credits for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana	Save up to 40% and $200 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40%, $200 instant saving, one (1) day complimentary cabana rental, and complimentary early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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POP	Emotions Playa Dorada Resort – All Inclusive	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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PVR	Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments – All Inclusive	Save up to 51% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta – All Inclusive	Up to $250 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, one (1) day complimentary day bed at main pool, and early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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SJD	Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Cabo – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa	Up to $350 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, $100 USD Spa Credit, and early check-in and late check-out for travel through 4/30/26
MZT	Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf and Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
ZIH	Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa – Unlimited-Fun®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Secrets St. James Montego Bay – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SLU	Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CUR	Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay Adults Only – All Inclusive	Exclusive Rates for travel through 4/30/26
AUA	Secrets Baby Beach Aruba – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
AUA	Riu Palace Antillas – All Inclusive	Save up to 41% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 41%, up to $690 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Aruba for travel through 3/31/26
AUA	Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino	$200 resort credit per room per stay on 5 night stays or more (non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash) for travel through 4/30/26
NAS	Riu Palace Paradise Island – All Inclusive	Save up to 52% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 52% plus up to $735 in resort credits for travel through 5/31/26
SJU	Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve PR	Free breakfast for all registered guests in room for travel through 4/30/26
SJU	San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino	Save up to 40%, $75 resort credit per stay, up to 20% off spa treatments daily, one $25 casino match play coupon per person per stay (must be 18 or older) for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica – All Inclusive	Exclusive Rates for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Riu Ocho Rios – All Inclusive	Save up to 55% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 55% plus up to $762 resort credits for travel through 3/31/26
SXM	Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino	Save up to 60% for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Riu Reggae – All Inclusive	Save up to 45% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 45%, up to $762 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Montego Bay for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Riu Palace Costa Rica – All Inclusive	Save up to 65% for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SJO	Riu Guanacaste – All Inclusive	Save up to 53% for travel through 3/31/26
PTY	Dreams Playa Bonita Panama – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CTG	Dreams Karibana Cartagena Beach & Golf Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MCO	Disney's Art of Animation Resort	Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels for travel through 10/11/25
MCO	Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort	Save up to 25% for 3–7 night stays or up to 30% for 8+ nights plus waived resort fee for travel through 12/20/25
MCO	Rosen Shingle Creek	Every 3rd night free for travel 6/14/25 – 6/21/25 and 7/18/25 – 10/6/25
FLL	Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach	Complimentary continental breakfast for travel through 9/30/25
FLL	Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort	30% discount for travel through 12/18/26
MIA	Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection	Save up to 10%, daily continental breakfast for 2, and daily $25 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
ANH	Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa	Save up to 20% on select stays for travel through 8/14/25
SEA	The Edgewater	$30 daily breakfast credit for travel through 4/30/26
HNL	Twin Fin	Discounted rate on breakfast above the beach and access to Coconut Club for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa	Save up to 30% on select rooms for stays 4 nights or more for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
HNL	The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Andaz Maui at Wailea	10% off for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Wailea Beach Resort	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
OGG	Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows	Daily discounted rate, daily breakfast for 2, and luau for 2 for travel through 12/15/25
KOA	Hilton Waikoloa Village	Special discounted rate and savings up to 25% for travel through 5/31/26
KOA	Outrigger Kona Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
LIH	Aston at Poipu Kai	4th night free for travel through 5/31/26
LIH	Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort	4th night free for travel through 12/20/25
DUB	Camden Court Hotel	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
FAO	Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort	Save up to 15%, upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability), 20% off spa, and $50 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
AGP	Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol	Save up to 15%, early check in and late check out (subject to availability), in-room welcome amenity, and welcome drink for travel through 4/30/26
LON	Ritz-Carlton Dubai	Save up to 20% plus breakfast included for travel through 4/30/26
MLE	OZEN LIFE MAADHOO	Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability) and 100 USD resort credit per room per stay for travel through 4/30/26
ROM	Hotel Diana Roof Garden	Save up to 10% for travel through 3/12/26
LIS	The One Palacio da Anunciada	10% off Jr. Suite for travel through 4/30/26
PMI	Dreams Calvia Resort & Spa - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	Dreams Sunny Beach - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40% and $200 in resort coupons for travel through 4/30/26
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BOJ	Secrets Sunny Beach - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
PMI	Zoetry Mallorca Wellness & Spa - Endless-Privileges®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	AluaSun Helios Beach	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26

Karen Melillo

Somerset, NJ Travel Agent

Wish Upon A Trip

16 Reviews

100% Recommended

25 Years of Experience

Additional Languages

English

Corporate Travel and Incentive trips

Have you been searching for someone to help you plan the perfect beach vacation? Then look no further. Beach vacations are a specialty of mine. I have a passion for booking vacations to Mexico and Bermuda. Both offer stunning beaches and gorgeous resorts. Bermuda, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. It was where I spent my honeymoon, as well as my 10th and 20th anniversaries.

In addition to beach vacations, I also specialize in the following areas:

Family Vacations,
Corporate Travel,
Incentive Groups,
Romantic Getaways, Including Destination Weddings,
And All-Inclusives.

I am also an expert at booking FIT (Free Independent Travel) for my clients who dislike pre-packaged itineraries or who would prefer to explore a destination on their own rather than with a large group. For these clients, I can create an itinerary that has been customized to their particular interests. And while most people seem to think that they only need a travel agent to help them with their international getaways, the truth is I can also create magical domestic getaways for you.

For example, I recently booked four families on an RV caravan that took them through the National Parks. For this itinerary, I reserved their camping sites as well as a few hotel rooms. I also set up all of their excursions and arranged for private guides for their group of 20.

While I have more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry, I always strive to be the best agent possible. To that end, I try to visit approximately four or five different destinations, as well as resorts, per year. First-hand knowledge helps me to match my clients with the right destinations and resorts for their particular traveling style and vacations dreams.

I worked hard to stay on top of what is going on in the travel industry by earning a number of destination certifications and attending conferences and events, including the Nexion Romance seminar and the corporate CoNexion.

Would you like to learn more? Then please contact me, so I can discuss with you the many ways I can make your vacation dreams come true.

My Travel Specialties Reviews Certificates & Awards My Places Travel Stories & Media Itineraries

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Quintana Roo, Playa Del Carmen

Quintana Roo, Playa Mujeres

Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya

Jamaica, Montego Bay

Grenada

Interests:

All Inclusive

Meetings & Incentives

Family Vacations

Destination Weddings

Groups

Suppliers:

Classic Vacations

Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt

Vacation Express

AmaWaterways

My Travel Specialties

Beach Vacation and Group Travel Specialist

Have you been searching for someone to help you plan the perfect beach vacation? Then look no further. Beach vacations a...

Reviews

16 Reviews

It was very pleasant working with Karen.... all went very smoothly.

Kenny G - Mexico

Karen has planned two incredible vacations for me and my family. The first was a cruise - which was spectacular. The second trip was most recent. She was working with me right down until the day I traveled. Her attention to detail and follow through are exemplary! The resort was beautiful and extremely clean. The staff at Dreams Riviera Maya couldn't do enough for us. Thanks to Karen - we enjoyed our trip and can't wait for the next one!

Susan - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

Karen was so knowledgeable and provided us plenty of information to allow us to choose the best location for our honeymoon. We told her what we were looking for and she emailed us three different options.

Casey K. - Grenada ~ Caribbean

Karen and Shelley MADE THINGS HAPPEN!! They were beyond knowledgeable, available for questions/communication, and were very insightful on planning our honeymoon. They spent so much time and effort dedicated to our trip to ensure we received the best deals, highest quality, and the most fun events! I would highly recommend their services to friends, family, strangers, whoever!! They are a one of a kind team and will make your trip truly a dream come true.

Stefani & Nick Villa - Jamaica ~ Caribbean

She was prompt, thorough, friendly, and really listened to what I was looking for.

Patty - Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean

My Son and I booked a Globus vacation through Karen. She also arranged our flights, travel insurance, and other odds and ends. We have worked with her on other trips, and have always been extremely happy with all that she did for us. She made certain that all details were taken care of. That meant that we had NO worried before, during, or after the trip. I fully intend to book future trips through Karen, and have recommended her to others.

Frank - Paris | France | Europe

This is our second trip with Karen. She is very helpful and patient with us as we are new to traveling with an agent.

John W - Alaska ~ USA

What can I say.. Karen is the best😊 made our travel easy. Great service.... Great trip! Looking forward to planning out next vacation with her.

Pam - Antigua ~ Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean

Karen was very helpful and knowledgeable. We went back and forth with different options and she wad always available to message or talk regarding our needs

Meg - Jamaica ~ Caribbean

We just retuned from an amazing family vacation Karen helped us book a Viking cruise from Rome to Athens. She was so helpful during the booking, making sure every detail was taken care of from transfers to excursions. She guided us and had great advice every step of the way. When our flight was delayed and we missed a connecting flight, Karen went above and beyond, even on Christmas Day, to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. It was reassuring to know we had a professional with lots of experience on our side.

Sarah - Italy ~ Europe

Karen is great to work with and is very knowledgeable about places to visit for a vacation

Judith - Aruba ~ Caribbean

Everything was wonderful! She was very easy to work with and the vacation was absolutely wonderful ! Can’t wait to go back! I will<br/>Definitely book all of my future travels with Karen !

Marisel - Jamaica ~ Caribbean

Very responsive to questions. Did not have a great experience with excursion company that was recommended. Great experience with airport/hotel transfers.

DQ - Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean

Excellent!!

Marlo - Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean

Karen and her entire team were so wonderful! They were responsive to all my questions, and followed my requests to the letter. I couldn't be happier with the services she provided. This trip had a lot of moving parts, and it was handled seamlessly throughout. Thank you so much for your professionalism that made this trip into a wonderful memory for me and my family.

Margaret - Italy ~ Europe

It was very pleasant working with Karen.... all went very smoothly.

Kenny G - Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

Travel Expert

My Places

Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Been There 5 Times

★★★★☆

It was very pleasant working with Karen.... all went very sm...oothly. Read More Show Less

Playa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Been There 3 Times

★★★★★

Karen has planned two incredible vacations for me and my fam...ily. The first was a cruise - which was spectacular. The second trip was most recent. She was working with me right down until the day I traveled. Her attention to detail and follow through are exemplary! The resort was beautiful and extremely clean. The staff at Dreams Riviera Maya couldn't do enough for us. Thanks to Karen - we enjoyed our trip and can't wait for the next one! Read More Show Less

Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Been There 10 Times

★★★★★

Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean

Been There 6 Times

★★★★★

Everything was wonderful! She was very easy to work with and... the vacation was absolutely wonderful ! Can’t wait to go back! I will Definitely book all of my future travels with Karen ! Read More Show Less

Grenada, Caribbean

Booked It 2 Times

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Karen was so knowledgeable and provided us plenty of informa...tion to allow us to choose the best location for our honeymoon. We told her what we were looking for and she emailed us three different options. Read More Show Less

Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Caribbean

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Great Exuma, Bahamas, Caribbean

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Nassau, Bahamas, Caribbean

Been There 3 Times

★★★★★