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Ana Laura Melhem 9 Years of Experience

For Ana Laura, creating extraordinary journeys means bringing people closer together—an ethos that is the driving force behind her career as a travel advisor.

Ana Laura believes the very best trips aren’t measured by the number of landmarks visited but by the shared moments that linger long after—the laughter of a grandmother at a vineyard dinner in Tuscany, a child’s first gleeful splash in the Greek Isles, or a family basking in the golden glow of an African sunset.

Drawn to travel for its ability to forge deeper connections, Ana Laura redirected her background in business toward designing tailor-made family experiences. Her vision for each trip is shaped by her own travels, where she observed the way time spent together can strengthen bonds, leaving families enriched by memories that withstand time.

Ana Laura approaches every client with warmth, curiosity, and an obsessive attention to detail, ensuring that no moment is overlooked. Whether it’s curating private cultural encounters, arranging multigenerational celebrations in stunning settings, or finding the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, Ana Laura crafts journeys that embody togetherness in the most meaningful form. For her, travel is about more than places—it’s about sharing life’s most precious gifts and carrying those moments forward, long after the suitcases are unpacked.

What has been your most memorable travel experience to date?

Petra is one of those places that no photograph, no documentary, and no amount of reading can truly prepare you for. I remember walking through the Siq along the narrow canyon, with walls that tower above you on both sides, and feeling a growing sense of anticipation with every step. And then, suddenly, the Treasury appears. I stopped walking. I didn’t say anything for a while. There are very few moments in life when you feel simultaneously small and enormously lucky and blessed, and that was one of them.

Which destinations or hotels do you go back to again and again? Why?

Even though I think they are complete opposites, I always go back to Paris and New York City. Paris slows me down every time; there is always a new street, a new table, a new reason to linger and appreciate the walk and surroundings. New York does the opposite—it charges me up the moment I land. Both cities share one thing that keeps me coming back: they never feel finished. Every visit feels like the first, and the amazing hotels in both always excite me.

 

Travel Tip

  • Traveling with a carry-on only. I have been doing this for at least three to four years now, no matter the length of a trip. I can go three weeks with a carry-on, and it makes life so much simpler knowing that the airline will never lose my luggage or delay it, which can be a huge headache and a loss of time when trying to enjoy your travels.