Travel Advisor · Realtor · Broker
Whether It's a Trip or a Move, I'll Help You Get There
I'm Mel Trinkl — Realtor, Broker, and Travel Advisor. From family trips to relocation moves, I help you plan the journey and the destination.
Licensed Realtor/Broker — NC, SC, AZ · FORA-Certified Travel Advisor
Planning a big trip or a big move on your own is overwhelming.
Endless research, decision fatigue, and the fear of missing something important. Whether you're booking a family vacation or relocating to a new city, doing it alone often means wasted time, wasted money, and unnecessary stress.
You don't have to figure it out by yourself.
FORA-Certified Advisor
Licensed Realtor · NC, SC, AZ
Meet Your Guide
I've been there — and I'll help you get there too.
I've spent 20+ years in hospitality and events, and today I help people two ways: as a licensed Realtor and Broker in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona, and as a FORA-certified Travel Advisor.
But this isn't just my job — it's how my family lives. We're on a mission to visit all 50 states, we love spending time in the USVI and BVI, and my husband and I have traveled extensively overseas together. I know what it's like to plan a trip that actually matters, and I know what it's like to move somewhere new and make it home.
Here's how it works
Reach out.
Tell me what you're planning — a trip, a move, or both.
Get a plan built around your life.
I'll put together the details, the options, and the next steps.
Go.
Go explore, or go home — either way, it's handled.
How I can help
Travel and home are more connected than people think. Sometimes a trip changes how you see a place — and you start wondering what it would be like to live there. Sometimes a job moves you somewhere new, and getting there means travel, house hunting, and a hundred small logistics. Sometimes work travel takes over your calendar, and you're overdue for a trip that's just for you.
I help with all of it — as your Travel Advisor and as your Realtor.
Travel
- Family trips & vacations
- Group travel
- International travel
- Cruises
- All-inclusive getaways
Real Estate & Relocation
- Buying a home
- Selling a home
- Relocation guidance
- Luxury real estate (NC, SC, AZ)
What Travelers Are Saying
"Melissa made planning our stay at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach incredibly easy...I highly recommend her to anyone planning their next vacation!"
— Alison H.
"...made the entire process incredibly easy...I'll definitely use Melissa again for future travel."
— Richard T.
"Melissa was AWESOME!...100% recommend if you need help planning your next vacation!"
— McKenna C.
"Melissa was incredible to work with when planning our trip to Austin!..."
— Megan O.
Why Book Through Mel?
8,000+ Hotel & Travel Partnerships
Access to an exclusive network of hotels, resorts, and travel providers worldwide.
Access to VIP Perks & Amenities
Through my hotel partnerships, I can request room upgrades, resort credits, and VIP amenities on your behalf — perks that are subject to availability and hotel approval.
Expert Planning at No Extra Cost
Booking through Melissa costs you nothing extra. You get more for the same price.
However you're getting from here to there, let's plan it together.
Tell me about your trip, your move, or both — and I'll handle the rest.
Host a Cruise Planning Party
Invite your friends over, pour some drinks, and dream up your next group cruise together. This free PDF has everything a hostess needs — conversation starters, destination ideas, budget worksheets, and more.
- Destination inspiration & itinerary ideas
- Group budget & cabin comparison worksheets
- Conversation starters & cruise myth busters
- Tips for booking as a group with Mel
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