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Portugal, Ireland, & Florida Theme Park Specialist
Melissa Peterson
Minneapolis, MN Travel Agent· 2 Years of Experience
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Dublin, Lisbon, PortoInterests:
Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Couples & Romance, Literature, European CultureSuppliers:
Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Enterprise, Hilton Hotels, Marriott HotelsAbout Me
I have spent the past four years focused on travel. In one year, I lived in twelve different cities throughout North America. After that, I spent three glorious months (plus one week) exploring gorgeous green Ireland and nearly two years living in Portugal – a land of poets and Port wine where things happen just in time. Walt Disney World and Universal Studios have been my go-to happy places since second grade.
I planned and took a 56-day trip that included stops in Ireland, Orlando, Phoenix, Arches National Park, Minnesota, Iceland, and Switzerland. Thank goodness I love to travel and plan. I’ve become a travel agent because I love to help others.
Portugal, Ireland, and Florida Theme Parks might seem like an odd combination for a travel agent to focus on. What connects them? Stories. To paraphrase an Uber driver in Porto, “The Portuguese and the Irish have much in common. We love our writers, our music, and our drinks. The only difference is they drink beer, and we drink wine.” Walt Disney World and Universal Studios bring stories to life. Plenty of food, drink, and music can be found at their parks and resorts as well.
What travels do you dream of? I’d love to help you make those travel dreams come true.
Ireland + Portugal Specialist
During the three glorious months I spent in Ireland, Kinsale was my home base. It’s the country’s gourmet capital and is one of several charming towns to consider including on your trip to the Emerald Isle. Dublin is grand, but be sure to explore beyond Ireland’s capital city. Visit the cities along the Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way, and stop in Kilkenny to walk its famous Medieval Mile.
I lived in Portugal for two years. If you’re looking for bright, sunny, relaxing days, the Algarve is the place to be. Lisbon is vibrant and full of history, food, and drink. Pretty Porto is known for its colder, rainier weather, warm-hearted hospitality, and Port wine. Nearby Braga was just named Europe’s next emerging city.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Dublin, Lisbon, PortoInterests:
Disney Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Couples & Romance, Literature, European CultureSuppliers:
Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Enterprise, Hilton Hotels, Marriott HotelsREVIEWS
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