(210 Reviews)
99% Recommended

Melissa Gutting

River Falls, WI

I speak Disney and all bucket list adventures!

Life is a journey, and I want to help you plan yours. I have had the opportunity to travel to many destinations since starting in the travel biz in 1997. I am a Top 25 Travel Agent award recipient, from Travel Agent Magazine and a Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist. I've traveled to many destinations including Mexico, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe, and the USA including Hawaii and Alaska. What is your dream destination? Dream bigger. Go now.

My Travel Specialties

Disney Travel is My Name

The world has changed.
We have changed.
Let me help you navigate through the changes at Disney.

Seeing Disney with new eyes, gives me new respect for 'crowds' and what one company can do to control the movement of people.  It really is awe-inspiring.  AND....there are a few tricks...
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Never-Never-Never-Never Grow Up!

Bucket List Travel

Have you written your bucket list yet? I have a bucket list for several things, including travel. Yes, I have a bucket list JUST for travel. And I like to take some time to focus on each destination, and GO!!! "You Only Live Once" Isn't that what they say? So, let's do it. Let me help you check it...
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Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Hand in Hand at the Edge of the Sand

Honeymoons, Romance & Destination Weddings. This is the one. The one beautiful and wonderful trip you've been dreaming of. Don't guess at this special one. Let us help! There are so many factors that go into deciding on the perfect elements of your trip. Perhaps it's setting up that romantic candlelight...
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Anniversary trip to Sandals Negril

Religious and Faith Based Travel

From Oberammergau's Passion Play in Germany to the Sistine Chapel in Italy, faith based travel can take on many shapes and forms.  Some people want to discover and visit where their ancestors once lived, some wish to stand in the very place where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the three shepherd...
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Oberammergau 2022

My Travel Albums

Mini Golf at Walt Disney World
Mini Golfing
Experiencing Oberammergau's Passion Play
Oberammergau & The Passion Play Theatre
Clean - The Disney Way
Sanitizer Stations
Girl Power at Walt Disney World
Cabo Adventures
The gang's all here!
The Theatre
Construction of Auditorium 1899-1900
Adventure Guides Make All The Difference
The gang's all here!
Adventures by Disney with AmaWaterways
AmaLea
Group Dinner at California Grill
California Grill - Contemporary Resort
Bring Your Group To Disney!
Port Canaveral ready to board the Disney Dream!
Adult Disney in the Springtime
Adult Disney Here We Come!!!
Sandals Grande St. Lucia
Sandals Grande St. Lucia
Hideaway at Royalton St. Lucia
Hideaway at Royalton St. Lucia
Germany - Lass uns anfangen
Heading to Oberammergau in 2020!
Reimagined Disney Wonder Cruise Ship
Fireworks onboard the Disney Wonder
Langde Village - All are Welcome!
The Miao people are beautiful
Qianling Park
Qianling park
Coffee O'Clock with Disney
So many mugs!!!  Take your pick!
Oh the Disney technology...
2 refills left
In Awe at Secrets Cap Cana!!
Secrets Cap Cana
Topairies at Epcot
Flower & Garden Festival
Adventures by Disney in San Francisco
Adventures By Disney San Francisco
Pier 2620 San Francisco
Pier 2620, great hotel, fabulous location
OverWater Bungalows (Palafitos)
Overwater Bungalows
Southern California FUN!
Cafe Coyote in Old Town San Diego
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Jewel Dunn's River
San Francisco Romance
Happy Anniversary!
Live like Royals at Royalton Riviera Cancun
Another pool at Royalton Riviera Cancun
Bigger is Better - Moon Palace Cancun
Finally!!!  Toes have hit the sand folks!!!
Dum Dum Factory
Factory Tour Fun!!!!
San Francisco Adventures
Cable Cars
Disneyland Diamond Celebration (again)
Love Disney!!!
Disney Cruise (with kids)
Port Canaveral fun!
Disney Cruise (no kids)
One of a kind sailing next to the Disney Magic!!
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Beach wedding set up at Majestic Resorts
Multi-Generational Disney Trip
Family time - the best time!!!
Finest Resort Playa Mujeres
Beautiful sunrise!!! -Finest Playa Mujeres
Disneyland Diamond Celebration
Just a little taste of Disney...ah-mazing!!!!
Bring on the Romance!
Romance every time (Sandals Royal Bahamian)
Art of Animation Fun!! Walt Disney World
Hanging out at our resort Art of Animation

My Travel Stories

Worry Less.....Paddle More.

When visiting the unique down of Interlaken, Switzerland, you will find yourself surrounded by all of Mother Nature's incredible beauty. There are activities everywhere to participate in. One of these activities that we chose to do while we were there is kayaking in Lake Brienz.

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My Reviews

99 of 173 people found this review helpful
60th birthday
Always "goes the extra mile". Has an amazing ability to find great deals. Pleasant and professional
By  phillys  from  wisconsin
Traveled to  Africa
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Melissa Gutting responded:
Thanks! Always love helping you guys plan your next great adventure!!!

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90 of 159 people found this review helpful
family fun
Melissa has been very helpful in helping us plan our trips.
By  mimi  from  River Falls WI
Traveled to  St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Melissa Gutting responded:
Thanks!!!! It's fun working wih you guys!!!!

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54 of 88 people found this review helpful
Cozumel
Melissa helps me with planning my trip to Cozumel every year. She helps me decide when to book my trip to Cozumel so I can get the dates and hotel that I want at a great price.

If I need an answer to a question, she will be there to give me the answers. She sends me information about activities on the island so I can make a plan on what to see on my vacation to Cozumel.

I know that I will have a great trip booking with Melissa.

Cozumel is my second home.
By  Sheri  from  Prescott
Traveled to  Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Melissa Gutting responded:
Thank you for the great feedback, Cozumel is absolutely your second home and I love helping you plan trips back there every year!!!!

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42 of 65 people found this review helpful
Great trip. Everything went smoothly.
Delightful. Provided extra material for planning activities while in San Antonio.
By  Sue  from  River Falls Wisconsin
Traveled to  San Antonio ~ Texas ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Melissa Gutting responded:
Thanks!!! So glad it was a nice trip!

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92 of 165 people found this review helpful
Was the best trip ever!
Melissa got our whole family to Mexico for a wedding. That was no mean feat, as we live all over the country! Was magical!
By  Terry  from  Yorktown, Va
Traveled to  Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Melissa Gutting responded:
Thank you!! Was great working with you and all of your family!!!!

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Destination Expert:

  • Barbados
  • Oberammergau
  • Walt Disney World
  • Caribbean
  • Australia
  • Hawaii
  • Danube
  • Disneyland
  • Florida
  • Munich
  • Aruba
  • Jamaica
  • Riviera Maya

Travel Specialist:

  • Couples & Romance
  • Disney Vacations
  • Religious
  • Family Vacations
  • Heritage
  • Honeymoons
  • Theme Parks
  • Destination Weddings
  • Escorted Tours
  • Luxury
  • Adult Only

Top Travel Partners:

  • Delta Vacations
  • Disney
  • Globus
  • Travel2
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Sandals and Beaches Resorts
  • Viking
  • AmaWaterways
  • Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
  • Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
  • Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations

Certifications/Awards:

  • Top 25 Agent Award from Travel Agent Magazine
  • Travel Leaders Certified Specialist

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