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A well-packed carry on is essential to the experience, just like a well-planned trip. I’m a firm believer that a great trip begins before you ever leave home, so making the necessary preparations allows you to begin your journey a little more relaxed and ready for the adventure ahead! I’ve learned a lot through trial […]

Plan and Prepare Comfort is Key Be Flexible and Patient The first flight is the hardest. I was nervous to be that mom on the plane, you know, the one with the screaming child.  But I had decided long ago that part of parenting for us meant that we wouldn’t stop traveling, so Stella is […]

Aesthetics seem illusive, you know the way it makes you feel but their are elements to achieving the end goal. It doesn’t happen on accident. When I travel, I like feeling lost for a portion of my trip. The kind of lost that allows me to explore freely, stop thinking, and enjoy.   You know […]

After a long day traveling, what’s the one thing we all crave? A hot shower to wash the journey away and a comfy robe to let you know you’ve arrived.  One of the many perks of a luxury hotel stay, is that these robes feel as luxurious as the property itself. A luxury hotel stay […]

So when my (now) husband proposed we celebrated with friends, called family, and then it hit me – this meant I got to plan our honeymoon.  And sure enough, that night after champagne toasts and showing off my new bling I got to work.  I decided on a Mediterranean cruise so naturally my wedding date […]

After graduating with my BBA in Hospitality and Tourism and spending years working special events, traveling for work, and starting/selling my recruiting firm I decided it was time for me to combine my love of adventure and business. I started Melted&Moved as a passion project for those looking to co-create travel with lasting impact. Anyone […]

   4.3 million people in the USA work from home at least half the time, according to Owl Labs. The pandemic has been first and foremost focused on health, but after 8 months of WFH for millions; could we be looking at an American shift in lifestyle? Millennials and Gen Z workers make up 38% […]

1. Leave it to the Professionals You would think planning a trip with access to the internet would be easy, but the modern traveler is not looking for a cookie-cutter vacation. Todays travelers are interested in a unique experience, cultural immersion, and authentic exploration.   I founded Melted and Moved Travel because of my passion […]

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