Matthew Vessella
He/Him
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
English
Matthew Vessella
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My Story
Former luxury hotelier and cruise leader turned travel advisor. I craft seamless, personalized journeys inspired by global experience and industry expertise.
Travel Style
Former luxury hotelier and cruise line leader turned travel curator, I specialize in crafting custom journeys with a seamless touch. With corporate experience across multiple facets of the travel industry, I bring insider expertise to every itinerary. Having lived in Australia and explored much of Europe and South America, I draw on global insight to personalize each trip, whether it's a quick getaway or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. My travel style is adaptable, thoughtful, and guest-centric—designed to fit your budget while delivering unforgettable memories.
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Reviews (4)
Andres R.
travel to Sydney
18 days ago
Matt was helpful for my last minute booking. He gave great hotel recommendations for Sydney. As an avid traveler myself I trust his opinion and expertise.
Ricardo V.
travel to Costa Rica
about 1 month ago
Matthew Vessella was a lucky find for me. Typically I do most of my trip planning on my own as I prefer not to deal with a sales agent but Matt matched my vibe when helping me book this trip. When we began chatting, he built rapport by asking me probing questions so he had a full understanding of what I wanted out of my experience. He created a list of options for me that all felt like authentic recommendations of places he would’ve liked to stay and money he would’ve realistically spent had he been in my shoes. After booking he also offered to match me with drivers and excursions but nothing was overly pushy. The entire experience felt very “enjoy your vacation and reach out with any brain work I can take off your shoulders”. The best part, Matt checked in at critical time slots during my trip to make sure all was going as planned, which was not only attentive to my schedule but also a warming touch that helped me feel safe during my travels. Thank you sir and can’t wait until we book the next one!
James S.
travel to Belfast
about 1 month ago
One of the best decisions I made while planning my Ireland trip was reaching out to Matt.
Matt helped me with booking multiple hotels for this trip, and he made the entire process seamless. He took the time to understand what I was looking for, provided great recommendations, and helped narrow down the options without me having to spend hours researching everything myself.
Communication was excellent, the hotels were all perfect, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Even with a few last-minute unexpected changes, Matt was a huge help every step of the way. I’d absolutely use Matt again and highly recommend him to anyone planning a trip.
Kelsey D.
travel to Key West
about 2 months ago
Matt was so easy to work with, and extremely communicative. I told him what I was looking for and budget and he found the perfect place for this long weekend. Everything was was quick, easy to understand, and he even went out of his way to let the hotel know it was for a birthday. They surprised us with an adorable little display. Will work with Matt again in the future!
Andres R.
travel to Sydney
18 days ago
Matt was helpful for my last minute booking. He gave great hotel recommendations for Sydney. As an avid traveler myself I trust his opinion and expertise.
Ricardo V.
travel to Costa Rica
about 1 month ago
Matthew Vessella was a lucky find for me. Typically I do most of my trip planning on my own as I prefer not to deal with a sales agent but Matt matched my vibe when helping me book this trip. When we began chatting, he built rapport by asking me probing questions so he had a full understanding of what I wanted out of my experience. He created a list of options for me that all felt like authentic recommendations of places he would’ve liked to stay and money he would’ve realistically spent had he been in my shoes. After booking he also offered to match me with drivers and excursions but nothing was overly pushy. The entire experience felt very “enjoy your vacation and reach out with any brain work I can take off your shoulders”. The best part, Matt checked in at critical time slots during my trip to make sure all was going as planned, which was not only attentive to my schedule but also a warming touch that helped me feel safe during my travels. Thank you sir and can’t wait until we book the next one!
James S.
travel to Belfast
about 1 month ago
One of the best decisions I made while planning my Ireland trip was reaching out to Matt.
Matt helped me with booking multiple hotels for this trip, and he made the entire process seamless. He took the time to understand what I was looking for, provided great recommendations, and helped narrow down the options without me having to spend hours researching everything myself.
Communication was excellent, the hotels were all perfect, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Even with a few last-minute unexpected changes, Matt was a huge help every step of the way. I’d absolutely use Matt again and highly recommend him to anyone planning a trip.
Kelsey D.
travel to Key West
about 2 months ago
Matt was so easy to work with, and extremely communicative. I told him what I was looking for and budget and he found the perfect place for this long weekend. Everything was was quick, easy to understand, and he even went out of his way to let the hotel know it was for a birthday. They surprised us with an adorable little display. Will work with Matt again in the future!