Melanie Lisby, Travel Agent in Winter Haven, FL

Melanie Lisby

Winter Haven, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Melanie Lisby

Winter Haven, FL · 2 Years of Experience

Choose Joy Adventures, an independent agent with Inteletravel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
When my partner and I decided that we wanted to take our first cruise, we chose Melanie to help planning for us. As a couple, we... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Belgium, Africa, Caribbean, Netherlands, Cairo

Interests:

Adventure, Cruises, River Cruises, Expedition Cruises, Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, UnCruise Adventures, Virgin Voyages, Silversea, Viking

About Me

Cruise, Adventure & Itinerary Specialist

Cruising is my specialty! From luxury to the budget conscious, the solo traveler to a large group trip, I can plan it all! I take extensive care in planning your itinerary, and my attention to detail will help ensure all your travel dreams come true. In my first year with InteleTravel, I reached their Travel Genius and Luxury Travel Specialist rankings and finished my CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) CCC Certification. I've done many individual partner trainings including Disney, Viking, AmaWaterways, Azamara, Quark, Princess and American Cruise Lines! With so many more in process and coming! Whether you want the adventure of a lifetime or to get away from it all on a beach vacation, there is a trip with your name on it. Your joy is my mission!

My Travel Specialties

Cruise & Adventure Planning Specialist

Cruise & Adventure Planning Specialist
Cruising is my specialty! From luxury to the budget conscious, the solo traveler to a large group trip, I can plan it all! I take extensive care in planning your itinerary, and my attention to detail will help ensure all your travel dreams come true.  In my first year with InteleTra...Read More ▶

River Cruise Specialist

River Cruise Specialist
They say ocean cruising takes you to counties but river cruising takes you through them - and I heartily agree.  There is truly nothing like river cruising - and I'd love to help you experience it. Unpack once, see multiple countries, port intensive, incredible food and service.  Wh...Read More ▶

Cruise Specialist

Cruise Specialist
Cruising is my specialty! From luxury to the budget conscious, the solo traveler to a large group trip, I can plan it all! Looking for river or ocean? Relaxing or expedition? I've done many individual partner trainings including Disney, Viking, AmaWaterways, Quark, Princess, Carniva...Read More ▶

Adventure Travel Specialist

Adventure Travel Specialist
  What is your greatest adventure?  Do you want to see the Seven Wonders of the World? Or go on an African Safari? Maybe you want to see Antarctica or have an Alaskan adventure!  Whatever adventure means to you, I can help make your adventures a reality!...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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Curated Cruise for a Couple
Reviewed By MGHartWriter - NYC, NY | Traveled to Bimini Islands | Bahamas | Caribbean
When my partner and I decided that we wanted to take our first cruise, we chose Melanie to help planning for us. As a couple, we are particular about a couple of things. We don’t find children relaxing. We enjoy Peter art nerdy, using with a little bit of clubbing and excitement. From these specifications, Melanie was able to pick a cruise line, Virgin voyages, that suited our needs perfectly allowing us to be set for the most successful of cruises for us.
Melanie Lisby responded
"Thank you so much, Michael & Peter! I can't wait for all your future adventures!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Exceptional Service - High Recommend!
Reviewed By Jess - Jasper, IN | Traveled to Pigeon Forge | Tennessee | USA
If you’re looking for someone who is organized, responsive, and truly passionate about helping people travel well, I cannot recommend Melanie enough. I will absolutely be using them again and encouraging friends and family to do the same!
Melanie Lisby responded
"Thank you so much, Jessie! Here's to many more adventures to come!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An epic Alaskan adventure!
Reviewed By Isabel - Greenbelt, MD | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Melanie helped me plan an epic Alaskan adventure across 4 cities and a cruise. She helped me push my boundaries in all the right ways, adjusted when I made a request, and helped rebook what ended up being the best tour of my trip when my reservation was canceled. It was nice not to have to consider all the details.
Melanie Lisby responded
"Thank you so much, Isabel! I can't wait for all the adventures yet to come!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trips to Sicily/Rome/Hong Kong/Vietnam/Thailand
Reviewed By BenDov - New York, NY | Traveled to Sicily | Italy | Europe
Melanie made excellent arrangements for tours and transportation at all of these locations.
Melanie Lisby responded
"Thank you so much, Moses & Betty! Here's to more adventures to come!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fabulous Travel Agent
Reviewed By Hugefan8008 - Middletown, NY | Traveled to Athens | Greece | Europe
Melanie goes out of her way to make sure your needs are met and gives peace of mind when making travel arrangements. She made excellent suggestions and worked with me when I expressed my interests. I will only use Melanie as my travel agent. Very pleased.
Melanie Lisby responded
"Thank you, Anita!!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Adventures by Disney
AmaWaterways Specialist - Level 5
CLIA - CCC
Quark Expeditions
Virgin Voyages - Gold Tier
Alaska Certified Expert
Carnival Expert Diamond Level
Groups Certification
River Cruise Specialist - CLIA
Travel Genius - Inteletravel
Groups Certification - Inteletravel
Princess Commodore
CLIA CCC

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.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Ocean Cruising
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AmaStella Chef's Table Experience

My Travel Stories

my first solo trip - Cairo and the Great Pyramids

Adventure Travel

What is adventure travel? What does it mean to you?  For me, it was my first solo trip to Cairo. Seeing the Great Pyramids for the first time. Knowing I did it for - and by - myself.  It was finally taking my bucket list trip to Italy for 3 months.  It was going on my first safari in Africa and driving through the Serengeti ...
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Working remotely from the Aft Balcony

RCCL Navigator of the Seas

In December of '25, I was able to take my first sailing with Royal Caribbean on the Navigator of the Seas. This is not one of their newer ships, which I was totally ok with, I did not want to be on their giant ships with 5000 people.  We were not able to pick our rooms and were gifted with an Aft Balcony room - it was amazing! The balconi...
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The AmaStella ready to board!

Dutch Waterways River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Recently I had the joy of sailing the Dutch Waterways with AmaWaterways on their Tulip Time itinerary - one not to be missed!  We were the first sailing of the season which meant we were afforded some backstage VIP tours as some things weren't officially open for the season yet - like the Floralia Flower Show! The owner of the castle wher...
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