About Melissa

Curated to Wander was created out of a simple belief: travel should feel exciting and meaningful, not rushed, overwhelming, or driven by trends.

I’m Melissa Vincent, a CTA-certified travel advisor with Cruise Planners – Global Wanders Unlimited. I work with families, empty nesters, and groups who want to explore the world with confidence, knowing someone experienced is thinking through the details they don’t want to worry about. Curated to Wander is my original travel philosophy and personal brand, created to reflect how I design travel and how I believe thoughtful journeys should feel.

I don’t believe great travel comes from using the right buzzwords. It comes from understanding how people actually travel and designing journeys that fit real lives.

Experience & Perspective

Over the years, I’ve designed and overseen hundreds of trips, from cruises and all-inclusive vacations to complex, multi-country itineraries across Europe, South America, and beyond. Some trips are familiar. Others are new-to-me destinations that keep me learning, curious, and deeply invested in the craft of travel planning.

That ongoing learning matters. The travel industry changes constantly, and experience isn’t just about where you’ve been. It’s about how often you’re actively planning, problem-solving, and adapting in real time for real clients.

Curated to Wander is where that experience and curiosity come together.

Professional Backing

While Curated to Wander reflects my personal philosophy and voice, all travel services are provided through Cruise Planners – Global Wanders Unlimited, a veteran-owned travel agency serving Southwest Louisiana and beyond. Melissa has been featured in leading travel industry publications including Travel Weekly and TravelAge West, contributing perspective on advisor experience, market shifts, and the realities of modern travel planning.

This means you receive the personal attention of working directly with me, along with the support, supplier relationships, and infrastructure of a nationally recognized travel network.

Wander Well

Travel should feel energizing and inspiring, not stressful or overwhelming. My goal is to help you wander well, with thoughtful planning, honest guidance, and the confidence that someone experienced is supporting you every step of the way. When the details are handled with care, you’re free to focus on the moments that matter most.

If that sounds like how you want to travel, I’d love to start a conversation.