You dream of escape and authenticity, but planning a trip off the beaten path feels complicated and time-consuming? Forget the endless research, the stress, the second-guessing – let me take it from here.
What you gain by trusting me with your project:
Save time, free your mind:
Planning a trip means hours of research on top of an already busy schedule.
In a 30-minute call, you hand that off to me. I take it from there – so that looking forward to your trip stays what it should be: a pleasure.
A truly tailor-made itinerary:
Flights, accommodation, activities, transport – I build your itinerary around your wishes, your pace, and your budget.
Every detail of your trip lives in a fully personalized travel journal. All that's left to do is relax and let the journey unfold.
Expertise on your side:
Hands-on experience built up over the years, backed by local contacts and research done in 3 languages –
for a trip that goes beyond the guidebooks.
A budget you can trust:
No bad surprises, no costly mistakes.
Fully independent, transparent recommendations, at the fairest price.
And above all, you stay in control every step of the way. You choose from the options I put together and can share what's on your mind at any time. I make suggestions – the final say is always yours.
My goal? Wonder in your eyes and memories that stay with you long after you're home.
Hello !
I'm Melany, travel planner and passionate traveller at heart.
After years spent traveling the world, planning getaways and road trips for friends and family, as well as business trips for the company I worked for – I finally took the leap.
From Colombia to Tanzania, by way of Mexico, Thailand, and Jordan… so many destinations and encounters that have shaped who I am, and so many reasons to believe that travel, when it's truly lived, changes something deep inside us.
That conviction is what led me to create Samay Travel: helping you design journeys that reflect who you are, that surprise you, that move you – and whose memories keep resonating long after you're back home.
Tarangire, Tanzania
Frequently asked questions:
1
What's the difference between a travel agency and a travel planner?
A travel agency books all your travel arrangements on your behalf and earns commission from suppliers. Their offers are pre-packaged, leaving little room for personalization.
With a travel planner, every trip is designed around you – your personality, your wishes, and your budget. No "catalogue trip," no set suppliers: you choose from a selection created specifically for you, and you always have the final say.
You also keep control of your own bookings, which means full transparency on prices and expenses spread out to fit your budget. A more flexible solution, often more affordable, and above all – 100% you.
2
Are the discovery call and the quote free of charge?
Yes, both are completely free and come with no obligation. It's above all a chance to talk through your project – destination, wishes, constraints, budget – and to help you decide, with no pressure, whether you'd like to move forward together.
On my end, I gather as much information as possible to start imagining the trip that's right for you.
3
Do you handle the bookings?
As a travel planner, I'm not authorized to make bookings on your behalf. It's your money, your trip – the final click on "pay" is yours too.
You always stay in control of what you pay and to whom. On my end, I provide you with everything you need to book safely and easily.
