Hi, I’m Melissa Queliz
I’m the forever-curious founder of Salt & Light Travel Co. Through my boutique travel agency, I’m able to live out my values of faith, family, and service to others—and I feel so blessed to be able to help Salt & Light travelers do the same.
My Story
Salt and Light Travel Co. began when I realized that the most meaningful gifts are not things but shared experiences. Planning moments for my own family and friends showed me how powerful connection and intention can be, and what started as a personal practice soon became a calling to help others experience the same.
With more than twenty years of experience leading projects and designing learning programs in the life sciences industry, I now use that same structure, creativity, and care to design purposeful group travel. As a servant leader in my corporate years, I also saw how intentional time strengthened my teams and helped people feel supported and valued. That understanding continues to guide how I create travel experiences today.
I design curated journeys for families, parishes, communities, and small businesses grounded in the pillars of Believe, Connect, and Serve. My work blends strategic planning, compassionate guidance, and purpose filled leadership so your group feels supported from the first conversation to the moment you return home.
Be the Salt & the Light
Salt and Light Travel Co. was inspired by a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that has shaped how I try to show up every day. In my home, with my family, and in the way I serve others, I feel called to bring light, encouragement, and intention to the people around me. That same call guides how I design meaningful trips for families, parishes, community groups, and small businesses.
Our group travel experiences are rooted in the values I try to live daily: faith, connection, and service. For some travelers, that means deepening their spiritual life on pilgrimage. For others, it means creating intentional time together, building unity within a team, or serving alongside their group while exploring the world.
My goal is to design journeys that feel intentional and well cared for, giving each group the space to experience what matters most to them, whether that is faith, connection, rest, or simply time away together.
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