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Melinda Fortunato
Melinda Fortunato

Melinda Fortunato

Fairfax Station, VA Travel Agent

Best Travel LLC

21 Reviews
100% Recommended
13 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

After a lifetime of travel and living internationally, Melinda Fortunato is a seasoned Travel Advisor with over 10 years of  experience. Her passion for travel and her expertise in Italy has garnered her a reputation as a leader in the industry. Melinda's in-depth knowledge and insider connections allow her to create truly unique and unforgettable experiences for her clients. She knows the magic of the canals in Venice, the countryside in Tuscany, the bustling streets of ancient Rome and magnificence of the Amalfi Coast. Her extensive network of contacts throughout the country ensures her clients receive the highest level of service and access to exclusive experiences. Melinda's attention to detail and dedication to her clients needs has earned her a loyal following and countless repeat clients. Whether you want to explore the hidden gems of the Italian countryside or indulge in the finest culinary experiences the country has to offer, Melinda 's expertise will make your Italian adventure one you'll never forget.

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Germany
Italy, Rome
Quintana Roo, Cancun
Italy, Positano
France, Paris

Interests:

Luxury
River Cruises
Luxury Cruises
European Culture
Couples & Romance

Suppliers:

Viking
Leading Hotels of The World
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Tauck
AmaWaterways

My Travel Specialties

Travel Advisor for Luxury and Custom Vacations

Travel Advisor for Luxury and Custom Vacations

After a lifetime of travel and living internationally, Melinda Fortunato is a seasoned Travel Advisor with over 10 yea...

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Reviews

21 Reviews
My husband & I came to Melinda with the idea that we wanted to go to Europe, eat food & tour around. She planned an experience of a lifetime we will never forget. She booked our 15 days to Nuremberg, Germany; Salzburg, Austria; Munich, Germany; and Rome, Italy. Melinda really cares about her clients & is passionate about creating an experience for them. She planned the trip we have always dreamed for, & more. She took care of every detail so all we had to think about was to enjoy traveling and relaxing. I am very appreciative of the work Melinda spent planning our trip. From the time I initially reached out to Melinda, when we were in Europe, and then back home, she was there every step of the way. She provided us with a hard copy of our itinerary with helpful notes & all of our tickets. It was so organized and perfect. I have referred everyone I know planning a trip to Melinda. She is simply amazing. Let her plan your trip. You will be so pleased & are in great hands!
Courtney & Grant - Europe
Melinda was outstanding. Very detail oriented. Answered any questions we had and got back to us promptly with every detail that was needed. She took it upon herself to enter information that was needed for our trip, allowing us to concentrate on other matters. I would not hesitate to recommend her and I will certainly use her for any future trips. She is knowledgable and extremely professional .<br/><br/>Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhode
Cindy - Caribbean
Melinda helped so much! We had only the vaguest idea of what we wanted, she found out our likes, dislikes, budget and timeline and created an amazing plan. Each place we visited, each place we stayed was so wonderful that we didn’t want to leave, but then the next place would be just as fantastic, and so it went throughout the whole vacation. It was a phenomenal experience, and I could have never planned something like this on my own. There was no worry, just fun. Then the last day we were hit with a return flight cancellation. Melinda stepped in and handled everything. She got us home on time, with minimal disruption and minimal stress. Honestly, I can’t say enough how much Melinda’s expertise and assistance made our vacation truly amazing! I highly recommend her to anyone planning a vacation.
SSpeidell - Europe

Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

  • ASTA Travel Advisor Of The Year 2022
  • Luxury Travel Specialist
  • ASTA Verified Travel Advisor
  • Certified Travel Advisor

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar