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Joyce de Mello

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    Based in New York, South Florida, and Portugal

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    English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Our Story

Marola Travel was created to make thoughtful, personalized travel feel easier. With a background in hospitality and a lifelong connection to Portugal, I bring a local perspective and a global outlook to every trip I plan. From boutique getaways to multi-country journeys, I focus on the details that make travel feel seamless, personal, and worth remembering.

Travel Style

At Marola Travel, we believe the best trips are thoughtfully planned, but never feel over-planned. It’s about finding the right hotel, the restaurant worth going out of your way for, the experiences that genuinely interest you, and leaving enough room to enjoy the moment.

We love balancing iconic highlights with authentic local experiences, whether that means a boutique stay, a hidden seaside restaurant, or a seamless multi-country itinerary.

Our travels have taken us from scuba diving with sharks and exploring the African bush to skiing through the Alps and chasing sunsets along the Portuguese coast. That curiosity shapes how we plan: thoughtfully, efficiently, and with a focus on creating trips that feel uniquely yours.

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Reviews (8)

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Santiago C.

travel to France

6 months ago

Booking this trip with Joyce was such a great experience from start to finish. Even before we confirmed the trip, she took the time to prepare different options and present them in a really clear and beautiful way, which made the decision process much easier for us.

Once everything was confirmed, she organised the details so well. We received a personalised trip page with all the information in one place, and she also helped arrange things like airport transfers, ski passes, equipment rental, and other helpful extras. Everything felt very smooth and well thought through.

What I appreciated most was how personalised the whole experience felt. I’m vegan, and Joyce made sure that this was properly accommodated in a meaningful way. It was not just a basic or last-minute adjustment. She made sure I was genuinely looked after with proper meals, and because of that it never became an issue at all during the trip.

Joyce was always very responsive, friendly, and helpful, and she had great suggestions throughout. Our Chamonix trip ended up being one of the best ski trips I’ve ever had, and a big part of that was thanks to her.

I would absolutely recommend Joyce and Marola Travel to anyone looking for a luxury travel experience that feels tailored, high quality, and stress-free.

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Diogo B.

travel to France

6 months ago

I just got back from a ski trip to Chamonix, France, planned by Marola Travel, and I really can't say enough good things about the experience. If you want someone who actually listens to what you want instead of just throwing a generic package at you, this is the company to use. Joyce made the whole process incredibly easy and genuinely customized the trip to fit my style. The service was top-notch from day one. Her local restaurant and activity suggestions were spot-on, and she handled all the annoying travel logistics so I could just show up and enjoy the mountain. It’s hard to find a company that puts this much real care and attention into their clients. Highly recommend Marola Travel if you want your trip done right. I'll definitely be using them again.

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Lucie D.

travel to Tulum

7 months ago

Joyce was very responsive and helpful. She worked through many iterations of this short vacations with me, in terms of hotel type, location and budget. Would work with her again!

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Diogo B.

travel to Portugal

about 1 year ago

Thanks to my travel advisor, Joyce de Mello, the booking experience was seamless; she was extremely professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Joyce provided meaningful recommendations that enhanced my trip, making the entire process effortless and enjoyable.

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Xavier B.

travel to New York

over 1 year ago

Communication with Joyce is clear and straightforward. The booking experience was as pleasant as it was efficient, and the price point was better than offered through other channels. Very satisfying experience.

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