Melissa Bunkelman - Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

08/16/2024

😔 No, I’m not at the pool at a tropical resort.
➡️ Today I spent the day doing yard work and packing the truck for college move in.
🚲 Now I’m squeezing in my 60 minute bike ride while pretending i’m in the tropics.
❓Does this all sound too familiar???
‼️Then you need to set some time aside for yourself! Actually get a vacation on the books so you can reset before the next big thing.

08/08/2024

Just got back from Acadia National Park.
39 days until my next session!

08/02/2024

WOW ... 5 nights & 6 days in paradise before school and all the driving begins!!!

08/01/2024

Get the trip on the books. You never know what life will throw at you!

07/22/2024

Pesky summer travel hiccups + what to do about them

➡️ Seat Swap Surprises

So, you’ve checked in online and picked your seats, but then you get to the airport and... surprise! They’ve changed.

What to Do: Head straight to the gate desk (not the ticketing counter). Gate agents are your best friends here—they can help fix the seating situation or find someone willing to switch seats.
Lost or Delayed Luggage

➡️ Your bags are MIA

What to do: Find the airline’s baggage desk near the baggage claim area and file a claim before you leave the airport. If you can’t locate the desk, call the airline ASAP to report your missing luggage.

Hang on to those receipts for any essentials you need to buy—just keep it reasonable (no designer splurges, unfortunately). Then, when you’re back, file a claim with your travel insurance. If you got

➡️ Delayed and cancelled flights

What to do: Check the Department of Transportation (DOT) Dashboard: If the delay is within the airline’s control, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard will show you what each airline should do to make it up to you.

➡️ Not Loving Your Hotel Room

Your room’s not up to par? Here’s how to get it sorted

What to do: Ask for the manager. Call from your room or go to the front desk and ask to speak to a manager. Be specific about the issues and honest about what resolution you’re seeking.

➡️ Rental Car Issues

What to do: If your rental car isn’t what you expected, contact the rental company’s customer service. They might be able to upgrade or switch your vehicle. Always check the car for damage before driving off the lot and report any issues immediately.

We hope you don't encounter any of these hiccups this summer but in case you do, use this as your quickstart guide to problem-solving. Enjoy these blissful summer days!

07/20/2024

🛑 Stop by and say HI 👋🏻

07/19/2024

✈️ 🏝️ 🛳️ Visit me near the corner of Main & Methodist!

07/16/2024

This ⬇️❤️

Why would someone book a trip with a travel advisor instead of on the internet? Here are a few reasons 👇

Handpicked Accommodations: Without having to scour the internet with browser tabs toggled between multiple hotels, you can’t keep track of endless review sites that don’t actually give you any clarity.

Expert Recommendations: Whether it's matching you to that lesser-known but amazing local guide or helping you decide which tours and experiences best suit your style, our agents are sharing insights from personal travel experiences

Reclaiming time: We save our clients dozens of hours and weeks, or sometimes even months, of scouring the internet trying to figure out what to book and how to pull a great trip together.

If you haven’t experienced the absolute relief and ease of having an expert take care of your travel plans, it is SUCH a good feeling.

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07/13/2024

Nothing makes me happier than a happy client!

07/11/2024

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

I don't know if you are like me, but this heat wave has me sitting in my house AC. But if it were the Caribbean, I would definitely be outside!

07/06/2024

I am always ready to help my clients navigate the weather.

07/03/2024

📰 🌀 The owner of my agency got the call to share tips for traveling during hurricane season with Fox Weather.
Stay safe and don’t forget the travel insurance!!!

Christine Hardenberger, owner of Modern Travel Professionals, said travel insurance is a must when booking trips during hurricane season. Hurricane Beryl caugh

06/27/2024

Happy Clients = Happy Melissa

06/24/2024

When was the last time you left only two sets of footprints in the sand?

06/22/2024

📸 Happy National Selfie Day! 🧀

06/20/2024

🍹 Cheers to the first day of summer!

06/20/2024

I can’t put into words just how beautiful Saint Lucia is. Feeling relaxed, more connected and calm. I guess this was the reset I needed.

06/18/2024

🧁 Happy 45th Birthday to me! 🍹
Celebrating in paradise is not my normal “go to” birthday, and without my kids! But I’m learning I too need to ‘reset’.

I’m spending my day on some site tours to have that first hand knowledge ready for you, then dinner reservations and relaxing night.

06/17/2024

☀️ Good morning from Sandals Regency LaToc in Saint Lucia! 🇱🇨
Being spoiled this morning with a great view while waiting for breakfast to be delivered.

06/16/2024

🍻 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads!
Where do you want to celebrate next year?