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Melaina Wadlinger, Travel Agent in Charlotte, NC

Melaina Wadlinger

Charlotte, NC Travel Agent

Melaina Wadlinger

Charlotte, NC · 5 Years of Experience

Travel Shark, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(6)
100% Recommended
Melaina was very professional and knowledgeable about our river cruise. She responded quickly to emails and calls. I was very confident in the services and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Europe, Mexico

Interests:

Groups, Cruises, All Inclusive

Suppliers:

Viking, AmaWaterways, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Disney, Royal Caribbean

About Me

I'm an award-winning agent specializing in memorable luxury, romance, and group experiences, as well as family vacations.

As the agent with the top sales of Viking cruises from KHM Travel Group's 2023 Crystal Awards (and currently top-50 agent from KHM Travel Group out of over 4,000 agents in the US), I know how to book a great vacation!

Whether you want a 50th anniversary celebration river cruise, a honeymoon or bachelor/bachelorette party, a tour of Europe, a family Disney trip, or almost any other type of vacation, I'm here to help make your travel experience seamless and stress-free.

I'm an expert in:

  • Cruises (river and ocean)
  • All-Inclusive Resorts
  • Disney/Universal Studios
  • Guided Group Tours
  • Custom itineraries
  • GROUPS (of all sizes)
  • Destination weddings (land or cruise)

...and much more! I've planned trips across the globe, from the beautiful islands of the Azores, to gorgeous honeymoons in the Greek Islands, European river cruises, cultural journeys in Japan, and even a cruise around the world!

Our full-time agency has booked hundreds of clients on exceptional vacations. I work hard to make sure every client has a fantastic experience. Don't just take my word for it, though.. Our 5-star Google reviews prove it!

Give me a call or text at 980-500-9205 and let's make your dream vacation a reality!

Groups or Destination Weddings? Yes, we do that!

Ask us how we put together the absolute BEST group vacations and destination weddings!

We'll get you:

  • Exclusive group rates and perks/benefits
  • Private group tours and excursions
  • Unique experiences
  • Super-simple planning 

For an unforgettable destination wedding, family or friends trip, hobby club, religious group, bachelor/bachelorette party, or any other group- We can get group rates with as few as 8 people, and can easily handle groups of 100+ people. Contact us to see what we can do for you and your crew!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
6 reviews
100% Recommended
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Viking Rhine River Getaway Cruise
Reviewed By Vickie - Lake Ariel, PA | Traveled to Europe
Melaina was very professional and knowledgeable about our river cruise. She responded quickly to emails and calls. I was very confident in the services and information she provided in planning our trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Danube River Cruise
Reviewed By Tom - Roseville, CaliforniA | Traveled to Europe
Very pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. I felt that we were in excellent hands with Mel setting up our trip. Unfortunately we were unable to take the trip due to my wife having health issues. Mel took care of cancelling all segments of our planned trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Highly Recommend!
Reviewed By Adventuring8 - West Palm Beach, FL | Traveled to Tahiti | French Polynesia | South Pacific
I highly recommend Mel and Dan at Travel Shark! They are a family-run travel agency, which I love. They have been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in helping me plan a Tahiti cruise, and I can tell that they really want their clients to have a fantastic vacation. If you're looking for a great travel agent, search no further!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She made process of planning out trip fast and eas
Reviewed By Travel Shark Fan 826 - Yakima, WA | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
All the paperwork and planning was very efficient. I have worked with other travel agents, and Mel gets everything completed so fast.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney Witld Gamily Vacation
Reviewed By Grammy - Williamsburg, Va | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
I had the pleasure of working with Melaina while planning a family vacation to Disney World. Planning for a three generation trip to Disney is quite the challenge! How does a travel agent satisfy such diverse wants and needs? Just ask Melaina. She was simply amazing! Every detail was addressed. Melaina’s hard work resulted in a wonderful trip. We all enjoyed the Magic of Disney!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
2023 KHM Crystal Award - Top sales, Viking Cruises
2023 KHM Crystal Award Nominee - Sales - Southeast
2022 Outstanding New Wedding Pro - Forever & Co.

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Alaska, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
I had the pleasure of working with Melaina while p...
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Must Do:
Whale watching in Sitka, and taking the gondola to the peak at Icy Strait Point!

My Travel Stories

Cultural immersion on a Rhine River cruise

Despite having helped hundreds of clients book fantastic river cruises across Europe, my Rhine River cruise in June '24 was my first experience with a river cruise. AmaWaterways provided a gorgeous ship, incredible food, and stellar tour guides, making our whole trip a luxury adventure. From hiking the Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg, Ge...
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