Travel Advisor
Michelle Zelena
Expertise
- Upstate New York,
- chic getaways,
- Miami,
- south of France
Profile details
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
All-Season, Weekend Getaway Guide to Rome, Italy for Food, Art and Culture
Good-For-All Romantic Guide to Barcelona
A New Yorkers Guide To New Mexico
Weekend Guide to Upstate New York
See & Be Seen in Miami, Florida
Favorite hotels
Hotel Panache
Right Bank bolthole with a popular brunch, patterns galore, and central location in the bustling 9th.
Soundview Hotel
Refurbished charmer in Greenport, with a nautical look and all-local seafood, soundside restaurant.
Mr. C Beverly Hills
This handsome Beverly Hills hotel has an Old World Euro vibe and lively rooftop pool scene.
Fora Perks
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Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
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Daily Breakfast in our restaurant or via In-Room Dining for up to two guests per bedroom, for duration of the stay
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$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay
Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach welcomes guests into the heart of Southern California’s preeminent artist colony and features two outdoor pool decks, two spas and three signature restaurants with spectacular views.
Fora Perks
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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Hôtel Château de La Chèvre d’Or
A luxurious hillside retreat in Eze, France, offering breathtaking Mediterranean views, gourmet dining, and opulent accommodations in a fairy-tale chateau setting.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Hotel Neri
A vibrant, stylish escape, housed in two meticulously restored buildings in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.
Fora Perks
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
Michelle's reviews
Michelle never disappoints. She provides multiple options, and is an exceptional communicator. She always listens to what you are looking for and presents options accordingly. I highly recommend Michelle for all your travel needs!
- Eileen S.
Booked travel to New York
- September 2024
Great experience booking with Michelle! She was able to get the room reserved quickly for us, and left us a sweet welcome note. She followed up during our stay and checked in afterwards to see how it was. We were deciding between a few Detroit hotels and she helped us narrow in on Shinola, and we were thrilled with it. Thank you Michelle!
- Ranu R.
Booked travel to Detroit
- July 2024
Michelle is great to work with. She is Incredibly responsive and provides great recommendations for any and all of your travel needs. I look forward to working with her again for future getaways!
- Thomas W.
Booked travel to New York
- September 2024
- Gina T.
Booked travel to Dominican Republic
- March 2024
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