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Michelle Zelena

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  • Upstate New York,
  • chic getaways,
  • Miami,
  • south of France

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About

A New Yorker at heart. As any true New Yorker knows, you need to get away often to really appreciate the city. I have a home in the Catskills and fly to Miami and internationally often.

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Travel style

I’m all about the personality of a space, and I prefer a mix of boutique hotels and homes over the more commercialized brands. I travel to see something new and always look for non-chain restaurants and things that I wouldn't be able to find anywhere else.

Michelle's travel guides & trip reports

Charleston & Coastal Bliss: My Kind of Long Weekend curated by Michelle Zelena
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Charleston & Coastal Bliss: My Kind of Long Weekend

You know I love a trip that mixes chill vibes with city exploring, right? Charleston is perfect for that. Seriously, gorgeous nature is a quick hop away (45 minutes or less!), with places like Kiawah ...
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See & Be Seen in Miami, Florida

Miami is a rite of passage as an immigrant destination stateside and one that happens to be an incredibly fun culture and art center. It’s also a destination where one travels to be in the spotlight, ...
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Good-For-All Romantic Guide to Barcelona

Barcelona is the first place I've ever been to in Spain. I went with my husband for our one-year anniversary in April and was so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the city is. There was really an ...
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Weekend Guide to Upstate New York

Upstate New York has something fun to do during any season. Whether you want to ski, go apple picking, watch spring blossoms or splash around a lake, the region is great year-round. You can get cozy...
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A New Yorkers Guide To New Mexico

If you like hiking, art, good Mexican food, a little adventure and great energy this is the place for you. I went with my husband for our wedding anniversary and absolutely loved this place, we are...
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All-Season, Weekend Getaway Guide to Rome, Italy for Food, Art and Culture

I had my babymoon in Rome, the perfect spot for food, art, culture and getting your steps in. In four days, you can cover almost every major neighborhood in Rome – if you are an active traveler....
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Michelle's reviews

Michelle was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. She shared a lot of great options around Amalfi and neighboring areas, including activities like day trip to Pompeii, boat rentals, etc. It was a pleasure working with her and would definitely come back for her expertise on my next big trip!

Michelle Zelena was incredible to work with. She asked smart questions at the beginning of our planning and she had bright, exciting and informed recommendations - both for our stay in Hilton Head and our brief stay in Savannah. She also managed to enhance our stays in both locations with personal touches and surprises that made us feel very special and welcome. Her role as "matchmaker" between us and the properties we selected was a win-win for us and the venues. We are all very fortunate to have worked with Michelle.

Michelle went above and beyond for us and made special arrangements with the hotel on our behalf. She can make sure you have a smoother experience with more perks. We highly recommend her.

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