Melissa Halford
Based in Bentonville, Arkansas
Melissa Halford
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My Story
Lover of all things Italian, Food & Wine and Travel. Bentonville-based but always dreaming of my next trip to Italy or a great beach!
My Travel Style
Obsessed with Italy after studying abroad in Florence during college. I love to see how the locals live and always swear by the locals recommendations, especially when it comes to where to eat or get the best coffee! I enjoy exploring new cities on foot or by bike but also enjoy relaxing on a great beach. Currently dreaming of a trip to Sardinia!
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My reviews (15)
Karen N.
8 months ago
Melissa was fabulous. She suggested a great hotel, great restaurants, and gave us many suggestions for special places to visit -even had us meet her friends in the restaurants for extra care. If you want a perfect time give her a call!!!
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa provided us with lots of helpful information when deciding on where to stay. We are thankful we had her plan our trip for us.
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa has a lot of knowledge about traveling in Italy and gave us great suggestions about where to stay, eat, shop in Sorrento and the other cities we visited. We are thankful we had Melissa plan this trip for us.
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa was so helpful throughout the entire planning of this trip. We could have planned this on our own!
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa was so helpful with answering the tons of questions we had and providing us lots of great information. We could not have planned this trip without her!!
Karen N.
8 months ago
Melissa was fabulous. She suggested a great hotel, great restaurants, and gave us many suggestions for special places to visit -even had us meet her friends in the restaurants for extra care. If you want a perfect time give her a call!!!
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa provided us with lots of helpful information when deciding on where to stay. We are thankful we had her plan our trip for us.
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa has a lot of knowledge about traveling in Italy and gave us great suggestions about where to stay, eat, shop in Sorrento and the other cities we visited. We are thankful we had Melissa plan this trip for us.
Jeffrey R.
a year ago
Melissa was so helpful throughout the entire planning of this trip. We could have planned this on our own!
My travel ideas (3)
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
The Estate Yountville is for anyone looking to have a dreamy Napa Valley experience. With 2 luxury properties spanning 22 acres in the heart of Yountville there is beauty and hospitality around every corner. The immaculate grounds will make you feel like you have been transported to Tuscany as the whole property smells of gardenias and rest. Keep reading for my detailed description of the rooms, amenities and perks you can expect when booking The Estate Yountville with me!
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
The Estate Yountville is for anyone looking to have a dreamy Napa Valley experience. With 2 luxury properties spanning 22 acres in the heart of Yountville there is beauty and hospitality around every corner. The immaculate grounds will make you feel like you have been transported to Tuscany as the whole property smells of gardenias and rest. Keep reading for my detailed description of the rooms, amenities and perks you can expect when booking The Estate Yountville with me!
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy, birthplace of the Renaissance, is without a doubt my favorite city in the world. From the history you see around every corner, the culture that floods the streets and the food and wine that will leave you dreaming about long after you have returned home. Florence has something for everyone. 24-hours is not near enough time in Florence! If you spent a lifetime in Florence you would discover something new everyday. I have found myself having more clients wanting to pop over to Florence while exploring multiple locations in Italy. I always recommend a 3 day minimum in Florence, but I also wanted to provide a 24-hour itinerary packed full of my favorite recommendations and a good taste of what Florence has to offer.
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy, birthplace of the Renaissance, is without a doubt my favorite city in the world. From the history you see around every corner, the culture that floods the streets and the food and wine that will leave you dreaming about long after you have returned home. Florence has something for everyone. 24-hours is not near enough time in Florence! If you spent a lifetime in Florence you would discover something new everyday. I have found myself having more clients wanting to pop over to Florence while exploring multiple locations in Italy. I always recommend a 3 day minimum in Florence, but I also wanted to provide a 24-hour itinerary packed full of my favorite recommendations and a good taste of what Florence has to offer.
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville may not be on your radar yet, but it will soon be a destination where you will know someone who has traveled there! Bentonville is an up and coming location that has mountain bikers, art lovers and food enthusiasts alike dreaming of their next getaway to the southern heart of the Ozarks. Being a local for the past 22 years I have seen this place transform from a sleepy small town to a robust hub for people of all ages. The Wall Street Journal has declared Bentonville the upcoming “Capital of Cool’ but the heartbeat of the city is the warmth and hospitality of the locals. With world class museums, award winning chefs, some of the best mountain bike trails in the world and a perfect mix of all four seasons, this just might become your favorite weekend destination any time of year!
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville may not be on your radar yet, but it will soon be a destination where you will know someone who has traveled there! Bentonville is an up and coming location that has mountain bikers, art lovers and food enthusiasts alike dreaming of their next getaway to the southern heart of the Ozarks. Being a local for the past 22 years I have seen this place transform from a sleepy small town to a robust hub for people of all ages. The Wall Street Journal has declared Bentonville the upcoming “Capital of Cool’ but the heartbeat of the city is the warmth and hospitality of the locals. With world class museums, award winning chefs, some of the best mountain bike trails in the world and a perfect mix of all four seasons, this just might become your favorite weekend destination any time of year!
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
The Estate Yountville is for anyone looking to have a dreamy Napa Valley experience. With 2 luxury properties spanning 22 acres in the heart of Yountville there is beauty and hospitality around every corner. The immaculate grounds will make you feel like you have been transported to Tuscany as the whole property smells of gardenias and rest. Keep reading for my detailed description of the rooms, amenities and perks you can expect when booking The Estate Yountville with me!
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
The Estate Yountville is for anyone looking to have a dreamy Napa Valley experience. With 2 luxury properties spanning 22 acres in the heart of Yountville there is beauty and hospitality around every corner. The immaculate grounds will make you feel like you have been transported to Tuscany as the whole property smells of gardenias and rest. Keep reading for my detailed description of the rooms, amenities and perks you can expect when booking The Estate Yountville with me!
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy, birthplace of the Renaissance, is without a doubt my favorite city in the world. From the history you see around every corner, the culture that floods the streets and the food and wine that will leave you dreaming about long after you have returned home. Florence has something for everyone. 24-hours is not near enough time in Florence! If you spent a lifetime in Florence you would discover something new everyday. I have found myself having more clients wanting to pop over to Florence while exploring multiple locations in Italy. I always recommend a 3 day minimum in Florence, but I also wanted to provide a 24-hour itinerary packed full of my favorite recommendations and a good taste of what Florence has to offer.
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy, birthplace of the Renaissance, is without a doubt my favorite city in the world. From the history you see around every corner, the culture that floods the streets and the food and wine that will leave you dreaming about long after you have returned home. Florence has something for everyone. 24-hours is not near enough time in Florence! If you spent a lifetime in Florence you would discover something new everyday. I have found myself having more clients wanting to pop over to Florence while exploring multiple locations in Italy. I always recommend a 3 day minimum in Florence, but I also wanted to provide a 24-hour itinerary packed full of my favorite recommendations and a good taste of what Florence has to offer.
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville may not be on your radar yet, but it will soon be a destination where you will know someone who has traveled there! Bentonville is an up and coming location that has mountain bikers, art lovers and food enthusiasts alike dreaming of their next getaway to the southern heart of the Ozarks. Being a local for the past 22 years I have seen this place transform from a sleepy small town to a robust hub for people of all ages. The Wall Street Journal has declared Bentonville the upcoming “Capital of Cool’ but the heartbeat of the city is the warmth and hospitality of the locals. With world class museums, award winning chefs, some of the best mountain bike trails in the world and a perfect mix of all four seasons, this just might become your favorite weekend destination any time of year!
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville may not be on your radar yet, but it will soon be a destination where you will know someone who has traveled there! Bentonville is an up and coming location that has mountain bikers, art lovers and food enthusiasts alike dreaming of their next getaway to the southern heart of the Ozarks. Being a local for the past 22 years I have seen this place transform from a sleepy small town to a robust hub for people of all ages. The Wall Street Journal has declared Bentonville the upcoming “Capital of Cool’ but the heartbeat of the city is the warmth and hospitality of the locals. With world class museums, award winning chefs, some of the best mountain bike trails in the world and a perfect mix of all four seasons, this just might become your favorite weekend destination any time of year!
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