Marissa doesn’t just plan trips — she engineers experiences that flow effortlessly from one unforgettable moment to the next.
With a background in film and television production, Marissa Massa built her career mastering logistics — coordinating multi-day shoots, large crews, and complex moving parts where timing, communication, and precision mattered most. Today, she brings that same level of organization and attention to detail to her role as a professional travel advisor, ensuring that every journey she designs flows seamlessly from start to finish.
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As a seasoned travel advisor, Marissa specializes in creating immersive journeys through the wilds of Alaska, as well as the historic cities and scenic waterways of Europe.
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​Having explored Alaska personally across Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, Marissa loves helping travelers discover the magic that makes every season feel like a new adventure, not just through hubs like Anchorage and Juneau but through smaller, character-filled towns like Seward and Talkeetna, where the real Alaska shows off its best. If you'd like to watch brown bears during the salmon run in late summer, chase the Northern Lights in winter, or toast to the midnight sun in June, Marissa’s relationships with tour operators and hoteliers ensures that her clients have the best opportunities to have those life-changing moments.​
In Europe, Marissa combines her own extensive travel experience with deep industry connections to create immersive and personalized itineraries. She’s passionate about balancing iconic destinations — Paris, London, Amsterdam — with hidden gems like Heidelberg, Galway, and Prague that offer authentic cultural experiences. Her love of European river cruises stems from their elegant simplicity: unpack once, relax, and enjoy the ever-changing scenery as you float directly into the heart of Europe’s most historic cities.
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​Marissa also personally hosts custom small group journeys with 14 travelers or less, designed around special interests and storytelling. She hosted a custom Ted Lasso film locations tour through England and Amsterdam, and has an upcoming enthusiasts' whisky tour through Scotland. Each trip is built around meaningful connections, one-of-a-kind experiences, and space for those spontaneous moments that often become the best memories.
​Her clients, often couples, empty nesters, and those in search of a richer travel adventure, appreciate her ability to transform big dreams into beautifully structured plans — the kind where every transfer, check-in, and tour feels effortless. Every detail is intentionally laid out, yet every itinerary leaves room for flexibility and discovery. As Marissa often says, “Stories make the best souvenirs.”
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Whether it’s a luxury river cruise through Europe or an off-the-beaten-path journey through Alaska, Marissa brings her signature blend of creativity, precision, and passion for authentic travel to every itinerary she designs.
Marissa is a proud affiliate of Nexion, one of the largest and most respected host agencies in the travel industry. Through this partnership, she has access to Nexion’s preferred supplier relationships, a community of thousands of highly experienced travel professionals that make up a powerful global buying network.
This collaboration allows her to leverage exclusive perks, insider connections, and shared destination expertise — ensuring her clients receive not only personalized service but also the best value, upgrades, and access available across the industry.