ashley mele

Welcome! It’s great to have you here! For over two years, I have been assisting clients with vacation planning at Briar & Main Travel Boutique. Like anyone else, I understand the stress that comes along with planning a vacation. There are usually hours spent researching and prepping, not to mention the mishaps that will ultimately pop up during your trip. Why not let me help? When I prepare a travel itinerary, I do it with care and commitment as if it were for my own family. After all, you are on vacation to relax and enjoy making unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

My Story

From a young age, my family instilled the excitement and passion to explore new places outside of our rural farm in Southern Illinois. Whether a weekend getaway to a nearby city or a two-week trip out west, we enjoyed dreaming, planning, and executing these adventures as a family. Decades later, as an adult, I still find myself planning trips for my husband and I, along with extended friends, family and really anyone who wants to talk travel. This natural-born hobby influenced me to become a travel designer where I can exercise my entrepreneurial ambitions and creativity. My motto, when it comes to travel, is simply this -- take the trip, no matter how big or how small. The memories and experiences are priceless. I would love to help make this possible for you!

The Rest is History....

With an eye for detail and a passion for exploring the world’s most enchanting destinations, I have helped my clients create custom European vacations, all-inclusive getaways and luxury cruises. From the sun-kissed beaches of Barbados, where honeymooners revel in beachfront rooms, to the vibrant allure of food and culture in Tuscany, Italy, my expertise in listening to clients wishes and curating the perfect travel itinerary for their needs and preferences is unmatched. Whether traveling solo or with a large party, I am here to listen to your dreams and combine that with my expertise to create a trip that is tailored just for you.

As a Disney enthusiast myself, I enjoy helping my clients make the most of their Disney Vacations. Whether is the parks, on a Disney cruise or taking part is an Adventures By Disney experience, I love the magic I get to help create for them!

It is one of my greatest desires to help others explore exciting new lands, experience the magic of new experiences and find the joy traveling brings. Whether it's to Disney or beyond, I would love to be your guide!