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About Me

Hey, I'm Alex! I find the villas you didn't know existed, plan the trips your group will talk about forever, and document all of it along the way.

Based in NYC with 15+ years of travel under my belt, I created The Vacation Desk to make luxury group travel feel effortless — from sourcing the perfect villa to handling every detail so you don't have to.

A help desk for maximizing your PTO

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MAKING THE MOST OF TIME OFF

I’m passionate about connecting travelers to the best stays and experiences around the world, sharing the best deals and travel products, and making high-quality videos for hotels & villas to showcase their properties online.

If you’re interested in working together, shoot me a message! Whether it’s creating a dream vacation itinerary or helping your property stand out, I’m here to help.

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Get to know me

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT

Anywhere with a good beach, but my top vacation spots right now are Troncones, Mexico and Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic.

LAST PLACE I TRAVELED

Trinidad and Tobago. Came for the beaches, stayed for the birds.

HOW MANY COUNTRIES I’VE BEEN TO

46! Many multiple times (thanks United standby passes!)

HOME TOWN

I’m from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even though I tried to get rid of my accent in my 20’s, in my 30’s, I now appreciate the beauty of that place. I can’t do another winter there, though. Have you ever had to scrape off ice off the inside of your car? There’s a reason I love the beach!

DRINK OF CHOICE

White wine on a cobblestone street outside and beers by the beach. Anything to sip on with good company.

Reach Out

Ready to find your dream villa, join a retreat, or create content for your property? Reach out!

  • Honestly, you’ve created such beautifully crafted content and the photos are absolutely stunning. We’re truly happy with this collaboration and so grateful for the energy you’ve brought to Casa Melmar.

    – Julio, owner of Casa Melmar Airbnb