Travel Advisor

Melanie Rafalski

She/Her

Expertise

  • Mexico,
  • Caribbean,
  • Japan,
  • Luxury Travel,
  • Food & Wine
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Travel Advisor Melanie Rafalski in front of green bushes and in a leather jacket with sunglasses.

About

Based outside of NYC and always hungry for a slice of pizza or the perfect bagel schmeared with cream cheese. You can find me at a beach resort when I'm not working my way down my travel bucket list.

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Home airports

EWR but sometimes find myself at LGA or JFK.

My travel style

I love the hustle and bustle of a busy city – from the museums and people watching to the restaurants and cafes – but I'm equally happy lounging by a gorgeous pool at a glam hotel.

Favorite hotels

Ace Hotel New York

Handsome rooms from bunk-size to suites, plus a slam-dunk nightlife and dining scene just an elevator ride away.

The Hermitage Hotel

Luxe property located in a 1910 beaux arts building with polished rooms and an on-site Southern restaurant.

Fora Perks

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    $100 hotel / resort credit.

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    Breakfast daily.

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    Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya

One hour south of Cancun, a next-generation all-inclusive resort for adults only, with top notch restaurants and a white-sand beach.

Recently returned from:

  • Eating Hungarian sweets in Budapest. 

  • Sampling takoyaki in Japan. 

  • Sipping wine in Paris. 

  • Experiencing the nightlife in Mumbai.

Dreaming of:

  • Cruising to Alaska. 

  • Saying hello to the giraffes in Kenya. 

  • Lounging by the water in Bali. 

  • Stargazing in Jordan.

One thing I can't travel without...

A few magazines on food and fashion.

Two truths, one lie:

  1. I saw the sunrise from the top of Mt Fuji. 

  2. I ate dosas beachside in Mumbai. 

  3. I explored the wine country in Hungary.

Travel Advisor Melanie Rafalski in front of green bushes and in a leather jacket with sunglasses.

Travel Advisor

Melanie Rafalski

Get in touch with Melanie

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