I became aware of Melissa through her Youtube channel while searching for information on European river cruises. I reached out and knew immediately I had made the right decision. From the start I told her I wanted a stress free vacation where I did not have to make any decisions about lodging, transportation or food and WOW did she deliver. She got us EXACTLY what we wanted and gave us expert advice every step of the way. She guaranteed me a stress free experience and that is what we got. We had the best vacation we've ever taken thanks to Melissa and AMA Waterways, but mostly Melissa. She was very prompt in her responses and ALWAYS positive and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her and Yaycations to anyone.

We just completed our 3rd AmaWaterways river cruise that we booked with Melissa and once again, it was amazing! This time, we were aboard the AmaDolce, with before/after land tours in Spain (Bilbao/St Sebastian and The Loire Valley). From start to finish, Melissa makes sure the booking process, lead up to the trip and the actual trip are seamless. She provides an app that includes all of the documents, itineraries and details needed. Having this all in one location really helped keep me organized and informed. I really appreciate the work that Melissa puts into making sure her clients have the best experience possible. I’m looking forward to booking river cruise number 4 with her soon!

Melissa gave great advice and we would have never found this amazing cruise without her help

Melissa makes travel planning a breeze. She listens and responds to our specific needs and requirements. A most noted attribute in this day & age of digital communication is that Melissa responds to enquiries so promptly it's remarkable. Appreciated always.

Highly recommend Melissa and Yaycations. She was very helpful in securing the best price and room for our cruise. Melissa covered every detail and answered all of our questions very thoroughly and quickly.

Melissa was incredibly helpful through the planning stages of the trip. The first schedule unfortunately didn’t work out but she helped us the following year to get a new plan for a river cruise and worked diligently to line up flights and other arrangements. The river cruise and associated land excursion was excellent and we couldn’t have been happier!

For my retirement party, my wife and I took a group of dear friends on a bucket-list type Rhine river cruise. As we had never done this before and as we had 10 people who needed help to ensure we got the best prices and discounts, selected the right cruise company that matched our priorities and were able to get quick answers to answers to all of our various concerns, we are so happy we used Melissa to arrange our river cruise. She took care of organizing us and ensuring we were able to book our cruise without effort and that we could rest assured that we were able to secure as good of a deal as the others on our ship. Melissa was always kind, never made us feel like our questions were foolish and she quickly earned our collective trust. We were all grateful for her and we would gladly use her services in the future.

Melissa was awesome at helping us find the cruise line to best suit our needs. She kept us informed, answered any questions we had quickly, managed all the details so we could sit back and just enjoy. Thanks Melissa!

Melissa knows her business! From our plane seat reservations, to hotels, and cruise as well as cruise company, Melissa picked perfect choices for us.

I would recommend Melissa anytime to our friends and family! She is very knowledgeable and helped us plan our very first ever River cruise, she answered all our questions and very patient. Thank too Melissa for your service and support! Rob and Bernie

Melissa did a great job putting together for us a 7 day river cruise, along with 3 nights pre cruise, custom for what we had planned. Her app was amazing and gave us travel updates regarding our flights. She was always extremely responsive, and she explained pricing and payment due dates clearly. It was a first time visit to Europe, but it won't be our last, and I hope to work with Melissa again for a river cruise.

Melissa booked a cruise for a group of friends. Working with her is super easy. We had a fabulous trip! Even some of the airline anomalies we ran into (who knew that Star Alliance Member seating systems don't work with each other and the agents could do anything to help) she work tireless to help lock in seats on the partner system!! She was also on the spot when one of our travel group lost her passport and had to stay a couple of days to get a temp to get home.

It was wonderful! Great service, delicious food, nice cabin with view! Quaint and clean port side towns had gorgeous architecture and nice cafes & shops, we had a great time

So glad that we found Melissa after watching her videos on You Tube. We contacted her after realizing she was Canadian and in Ontario. She asked the right questions and quickly put together an Avalon cruise, our airfare as well as Paris and Disneyland Paris. Everything she booked was absolutely perfect. Melissa was so responsive to answer any and all questions that we had. We had been watching You Tube videos for years on river cruises and always loved what we saw with Avalon and were amazed that this was the cruise she came up with for us. Melissa took all of the hassle and concerns of booking a vacation away from us and booked the perfect trip of a lifetime for us. Our hotels, transportation, extras and our Avalon cruise was perfect. Thank you very much Melissa and we would highly recommend you to anyone.

Melissa's expertise booking our trip made all the difference! Being first time river cruisers we were thankful for Melissa getting all the arrangements perfect! She is always available for questions and advice. I can say enough how much we appreciated her! We will definitely use her services again!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Melissa. She matched our travel preferences perfectly and made the entire process effortless from start to finish. She was always quick to respond to our emails and questions, handled every detail of the booking, and made adjustments seamlessly as plans changed. Melissa was consistently friendly, approachable, and professional, and she truly made our lives easy before, during, and after our cruise. We couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent and would highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip.

Melissa was very helpful at each step of the planning process and Yaycations was excellent!

I found Melissa on TikTok where her handle is the River Cruise Queen. I always wanted to take a river cruise to see the European Christmas Markets so I reached out to her. Within seconds of speaking to her I knew she was the perfect person to help plan our trip and now that we have taken the trip I can say without question if you are planning a river cruise, Melissa is the perfect person to help you. Melissa found great flights for us and absolutely perfectly hotels for our pre and post cruise stays. Our trip was seamless thanks to Melissa.

Melissa was very helpful in assisting us to figure out what river cruise and cruise line to use based on our needs and wants. Would very much use her again

Melissa Baum was very helpful in putting together an itinerary for us based on our preferences. She answered all of our questions and made sure our time away was flawless. I would definitely recommend Melissa to anyone who wants to plan a trip!

We had the most amazing well organized trip to Italy. We wanted to do a self guided tour along the Amalfi Coast and Rome. Melissa was the key to our trips success. From start to finish Melissa was there for us, helping us fine tune our flights, our accommodations and our tours. We loved it all. Melissa arranged our private transfers and took care of all the details. We just had to show up! She was easy to contact while we were away and very good at returning our messages. Thank you Melissa. I would highly recommend your services. This was not the first time Melissa organized a trip for me and hopefully not the last ??

This was our first experience with a travel agent as we had always planned & organized our own trips. Have to admit, we should've always used the services of a travel agent and Melissa is the reason why. So attentive to our needs and requests, going above and beyond & Melissa was so proficient in answering all our questions in such a timely manner. Kudos to Melissa & looking forward to future travel with Melissa as our travel agent :)

Melissa is a very professional, experienced agent who organized our transportation to our hotel the day before embarkation. The hotel she chose was clean and within walking distance to the port. She worked her magic to have the silver spirits package and gratuities included. Melissa works quickly to get you booked on a vacation of your dreams. This is the second vacation Melissa booked for us and we are very pleased with her service.

Spent 2 months in Italy and Greece. Melissa made it all happen for us! From flights, hotels, ferries, trains, car rentals and excursions she did it all. Melissa was always easy to reach as we made a few changes on very short notice during our trip. We really appreciated how enthusiastic and flexible Melissa was with our planning of this trip. We had a budget in mind for this trip and Melissa did a great job of working within that. This is the 4th trip that Melissa has helped us with and definitely hope there are a few more in the future!!

I found Melissa of Yaycations on Youtube while I was researching River Cruises. I was overwhelmed by the choices! It was amazing having her plan our trip. Melissa found us such a great deal on a cruise on the Danube! Based upon our video call, we determined the best fit for us was Avalon Waterways (more active, younger clientele, excellent ships) and we were thrilled. Every aspect of the trip was seamless, from the flights (even though the first flight was delayed, Melissa's advice regarding layover time needed was spot on), airport pick up, hotels, and, of course, the ship we sailed on, was excellent. I reached out to her several times leading up to the trip and she was timely and provided the needed information quickly. We will be using Melissa again to book our next River Cruise vacation!!

After watching several youtube videos, We were lucky to have chosen Melissa to book our cruise. She always answered our questions in a timely manner. As first time cruisers, one has lots of unknowns and “silly” questions but Melissa was fabulous. Would definitely book the next trip with her.

I cannot recommend Melissa Baum from Yaycations highly enough after our recent cruise experience. From start to finish, her expertise and attention to detail made this trip truly unforgettable. The cruise itself was an absolute dream—an ultra-luxury experience that offered everything we could have hoped for and more. The ship was stunning, with impeccable service and world-class amenities that made every moment feel special. The food was exquisite, offering a range of culinary delights, and the entertainment was top-notch, providing a perfect balance of relaxation and excitement. One of the highlights was the curated excursions, which were not only fun but incredibly insightful. Each destination was thoughtfully chosen, providing us with enriching experiences that truly enhanced the overall journey. Whether exploring new cultures, enjoying breathtaking landscapes, or indulging in local cuisine, every excursion felt like it was tailor-made for our interests. What really stood out to me,

From the planning stages of our vacation, to the immediate help when our flight home was cancelled and everything in between, Melissa provides an invaluable service. This was the second river cruise we booked with Melissa. Her expertise was evident right away. She matched us to a cruise company (AMA Waterways) that has been a perfect fit for the way we like to travel. Melissa organizes everything on a app that is very user-friendly - flight itineraries/documents, hotel info for the pre and post cruise parts of the trip, links to the ship info, packing lists and destination info - its all there and easy to access. Information is quickly updated on the app as needed and really helps the trip run smoothly. I will definitely be booking future river cruises with Melissa and I highly recommend her!

Melissa arranged our Viking River cruise down the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel for us and added on a separate four days in Switzerland, and it was amazing! She answered all of my million questions and gave us valuable advice about traveling before and after. She made it as easy as possible for us and created an unforgettable two-week trip.

Thank you, Melissa, for making our dream River Cruise vacation come true! Everything was perfect and stress-free, from the moment we first contacted Melissa Baum at Yaycations in late May until we returned home yesterday from a fantastic "Romantic Rhine" cruise with Avalon, bookended by a few extra days in Switzerland and Amsterdam. I can't recommend Melissa highly enough! She was so lovely, friendly, professional, and easy to work with. She listened carefully to what we wanted, and always responded immediately with exactly the right options and suggestions. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations and you can be sure we'll be contacting Melissa again for our next trip! Thank you, Yaycations and especially "River Queen" Melissa!

It was a pleasure working with Melissa. She provided info when needed and wasn't overbearing yet was available if I had questions.

Melissa was fantastic to work with! She was super friendly, very knowledgeable of the river cruise options and itineraries and was helpful at every stage from the initial planning, to booking our cruise and travel arrangements, and keeping us updated when global travel disruptions threatened to delay our return home. We look forward to working with Melissa on our next cruise adventure!

Big shoutout to Mel for making trip planning so easy and fun!! I was able to bring all my ideas to her and watch her make them happen with ease and perfectly tailor the trip to my family! Highly recommend to any future travellers, if you have an idea, take it to Mel at Yaycations 💗 countdown to travel day is on 😊

I approached Melissa four days before I wanted to take a trip and with a limited time frame Melissa got back to me immediately and provided several outstanding options with accurate estimates. Following a series of questions, Mel helped me decide and then organized absolutely everything for me and even organized some outstanding expeditions So organized, great communication and obviously very knowledgeable!

We had the pleasure of working with Sheri Cox to book our most recent family vacation. It isn't often you receive such a high level of customer service anymore. Sheri's passion for what she does shines through in her communication and thoroughness. Sheri was able to save us money on hotels and parking and made sure we had all the info we needed for a smooth vacation. Without a doubt, we will be using Sheri for our future travel plans. Having said that, we are already on to the next adventure. Thank again Sheri

Working with Melissa was great. She was easy to access, and she met all her travel requests.

Melissa had excellent communication skills and listened to all of our questions and concerns. Every detail was taken care of so we could enjoy and relax the holiday. I will not hesitate to contact Melissa again for our next trips.

Great communication and planning skills, listened to our concerns. Melissa took care of every detail and holiday was amazing.

Melissa was very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept us up to date every step of the way. She could not control poor service from Air Canada.

When deciding on our cruise, we were provided with a variety of options of cruise lines and destinations and packages with lots of information so we could choose what might suit our interests best. Melissa provided prompt, friendly and reliable service, particularly when we had questions.

Friendly, Professional, helped us each step of the way

Melissa went way above and beyond to ensure that my booking and travel experience was seamless. Melissa came in touch with me during my travel days and checked in with me prior to departure to ensure I had no additional questions.
I have already recommended Melissa to a few of my friends planning their own vacations. I will definitely be booking through her again!

Melissa made our vacation run smoothly from beginning to end. From finding out more about us and our preferences for travel so that she could make personalized recommendations, to booking the trip and providing detailed info via email as well as an app, to up to the minute flight updates on our travel day to the follow up after the trip and everything in between, Melissa made sure that this trip was seamless. Every little detail was taken care of. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone thinking of booking a river cruise. She’s knowledgeable and so amazing ! 10/10 all around!

Melissa coordinated our trip to Universal which was such an incredible time. She was able to find us an amazing value package that provided a very seamless experience, from return flights, airport shuttle, 5 night hotel stay and 3 + 2 day park pass with conveniently running bus. Service from resort to park.

Yaycations rocks! 🌟 Just got back from an awesome adventure they planned for me, and it was smooth sailing from start to finish. Big shoutout to Melissa for making travel a breeze. She really nailed our preferences.

Thanks a million for the great experience. If you're looking for top-notch travel arrangements choose Yaycations!

Melissa is amazing! She helped us book our honeymoon in Belize, and she went over and above to assist us when we had issues with our flights in transit. The trip truly couldn't have happened without her. We are so grateful that she was able to book our multiple resorts and work within our budget, and her expertise within the country of Belize gave us peace of mind regarding accommodations and activities in our area.

Melissa is fantastic. She is so helpful and provided us with all of the information we needed for our Alaska cruise.

We hadn't traveled for a significant vacation since the pandemic. It was so helpful to work with someone who not only knew the area well, but who also made excellent recommendations for insurance coverages for the trip. It's so important to make informed decisions and it was a relief to work with an expert. Melissa chose fabulous accommodations, perfectly timed flights, and had great suggestions for our interests. She encouraged us to explore add-on's through her access to partners, and our sailing excursion was a thrilling, hands-on experience I'll never forget. I would have spent weekend after weekend agonizing over decisions--I'm so glad we entrusted Melissa with the details!

Fun! Answered all of our questions and addressed our requests promptly. Offered suggestions for us to consider. Took the stress out of traveling.

Melissa was organized and responded quickly to enquiries. She listened and responded with organizing a vacation perfectly suited to our needs. Melissa contaced the car service when our flight was delayed so that they would meet us at the airport at the new arrival time.

We had the greatest time on a cruise to Argentina and Chile. We decided to spend a few days in Chile after the cruise was over and Melissa set us up with some great places to stay. My husband broke his ankle a few days before we left and Melissa was very helpful in organizing airplane support and making any itinerary changes that needed to be made. She made our booking easy and saved me loads of time, not only booking the flight but also making changes along the way. We decided to add an excursion while we were on the cruise and she was able to find one and secure it for us for our next port. Overall, would definitely recommend her services. Save yourself some time and stress, travel is suppose to be relaxing after all.

Melissa did an amazing job at planning our trip to Bahia Principe Grand La Romana in Dominican Republic. She sent my boyfriend and I multiple emails with different resorts in Dominican that she thought we would enjoy. The emails were very in depth and explained everything so well. We already had in mind that we were thinking of going to this resort and she gave us her honest review to help us make our decision. This was my first trip outside of Canada with my boyfriend and no parents. She helped everything run smoothly before we left and even made sure we arrived to our destination. I had absolutely no stress before leaving for our vacation knowing that she had everything planned and ready for us. All of the emails we received from her were very detailed and she would always make sure to ask us if we had any questions. I would highly recommend using Melissa as your travel agent for any type of trip you would like to go on.

Melissa was so professional and easy to work with. She was able to add me on to an existing trip at the last minute. She was able to accommodate my requests, and got me on to the same flights as the rest of my trip-mates. When my trip was threatened to be canceled a couple days before take-off, she was calm and gave me advice on how to handle the situation. Despite being on vacation herself during our vacation, Melissa made herself available and replied promptly if any issues arose.

Her recommendations for San Pedro were spot-on, and made for a really fun experience.

I would work with Melissa again, and highly recommend her services!

We have used Melissa multiple times, and she always goes above and beyond for our family!!

Melissa was great. She pulled my trip to Costa Rica together just how I wanted. Everything was very organized and went off without a hitch. Will use her again for future travel.

Melissa was a joy to work with. The whole trip was detailed and all information was communicated.

Melissa was amazing to work with; she was on top of all details and bookings, and made great recommendations from accommodations to travel to tours. She was patient with all of our travel questions, and made timely replies (even when she was on vacation herself!). Her travel app was easy to use. I would highly recommend using her, and would definitely use her again!

Melissa was great. She organised a trip of a lifetime for us. Anyway seamless. I return it was definitely a 10. We loved her videos that she sent with information. They were engaging, informative and lots of fun.

Melissa was fantastic to work with. She helped us find and plan our perfect large group vacation and was very accommodating when plans changed. Mel called us first thing when our initial flight was cancelled and ensured we were all able to get on the same flight to make it to our destination. Her service was above and beyond our expectations. Thanks for helping us have an amazing first family vacation.

We worked with Melissa to plan a multi-generational trip to Disney for us, our adult children and our grandchildren. Melissa was so great to work with from the start. She was able to explain all the intricacies of Disney World and help us make the bookings and park reservations. She booked the flights and transportation as well. We can't wait to book our next big trip with her!

Melissa (very patiently) took the time to work with my girlfriend and I to figure out our dream Caribbean vacation. By asking questions about what we valued in destinations, as well as considering our budget she was able to determine what would fit us best (before we even knew)! It was evident that Melissa took time to to ensure the best recommendation was made, and cares about her clients experiences. Throughout travelling Melissa was very easy to reach/assist with whatever was needed. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Melissa, and wouldn’t even consider travelling without utilizing her expertise!

Melissa was instrumental in making out river cruise experience perfect. She went through all our options in such detail, ensuring we knew everything we needed before departure. She even arranged a private pre-cruise experience in Munich and a post-cruise experience in Budapest. It was our first river cruise but will not be our last.

Mel recommended our Mexico destination and resort and we are so happy we took her advice! Our group of 10 had a fabulous vacation in such a unique setting while meeting all our "must haves" and staying within our budget. She was always available for questions and took great care of us before, during, and even after our trip. We have booked with Mel before this and will continue to use her services any time we vacation because we know we can rely on her expertise and enthusiasm for traveling. Thanks Mel, you're the best!

Melissa was very helpful and attentive through the entire process of booking our trip, a family trip to British Columbia . She answered any questions and addressed any concerns we had in a timely manner. She planned everything from our flights, hotel stays, RV rentals down to the little details like personalized excursions and restaurant recommendations. She was always upfront about the prices, there were never any hidden fees or unexpected extra costs. My family thoroughly enjoyed our trip, it was everything we wanted and more without the stress of planning anything. We both highly recommend using Melissa as a travel agent. Her services go above and beyond, leaving you feeling valued.

Melissa planned a great trip for us. Our days were filled with wonderful adventures and experiences

Melissa has been amazing to work with. We have booked several trips with her now - an Alaskan Cruisetour and a multigenerational family trip to Disney! She pays attention to all the small details and checks in along the way making us feel super cared for. Next up, a river cruise and we will be booking with Yaycations!

Working with Melissa was totally above our expectations! Always prompt with responses to any questions before and during our trip. Travelled with total peace of mind knowing she had done her research on all our connections within the country and the excursions we took.

We heard about Melissa and Yaycations through friends who had just used her for their own European trip. After our first contact with Melissa we were able to sense how enthusiastic she was about helping us to plan our dream honeymoon. She was very knowledgeable about the places we had narrowed down to and helped us make our decision on our destination. She listened to what we were looking for and helped to plan a trip of a lifetime. It had a perfect balance of downtime/relaxation and adventures for my wife and I.
Leading up to the trip she answered all of our questions and provided all of the information we needed so that we were prepared. We had never been to Italy before but she helped us narrow our focus for the amount of time we were there and suggested the Amalfi Coast and we could not be happier with the result. The companies she works with were fantastic to deal with.
We would definitely recommend Melissa and Yaycations to anyone else looking to book their dream trip!

Fantastic! Very informative and thorough. I provided her with a general idea of what I wanted in an adventurous trip combined with relaxation, and she delivered. Melissa planned a great combination of natural excursions with down time to soak it all in. One of the trips of my life so far! And the planning process was exciting yet easy - I highly recommend!

Melissa was an enthusiastic, well-informed and patient travel agent to work with. When we approached her about our European adventure, she gave us a variety of unique and exciting experiences to help us narrow down our choices.

We ended up choosing a River Cruise and had a spectaucular time! Having Melissa available to help navigate ever-changing travel restrictions and making tweaks as necessary to our travel plans was an amazing comfort - there was never a doubt that Melissa would help us through our travels. She went above and beyond to thoroughly research recommendations to get the best out of our trip and came up with suggestions of additional experiences to further enrich our vacation that appealed to our likes and interests.

I will be booking future trips with access to Melissa's advice and expertise again!

Melissa was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and truly cared about our vacation experience. Thanks Melissa!

Melissa was incredible. She was able to make every dream we had come true. We had the most incredible trip and it was organized perfectly. We were able to balance luxury and relaxation with an amazing adventure. Every detail was taken care of so we were able to relax and have everything go smoothly.
From the planning stages to actually going on the trip, Melissa was there every step of the way. I had always booked travel myself, but having Melissa was an incredible experience because she knew what she was doing and she put together a package that I would never have been able to do myself. I would book any adventure with her in the future.

She was awesome, very prepared, nothing I asked wasn't done