by Margot | Jan 12, 2018 | Family Travel, Mexico
Perched on 39 acres of white-sand beach overlooking Santa Maria Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico, Montage Los Cabos, opening in May 2018, will feature 122 guestrooms and suites, along with 52 Montage Residences. Guests will enjoy three swimming pools, a 12,000-square-foot...
by Margot | Dec 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
The US State Department will move to a simpler, tiered system to relay important information on travel destinations as it applies to US Citizens. Currently, the State Department issues Travel Alerts (indicating short term risk from isolated incidents) and Travel...
by Margot | Nov 21, 2017 | Press Article
This article was originally published in Travel Agent Magazine on November 21, 2017. Margot Kong Journeys Unparalleled, an affiliate of Travel Experts San Francisco When the “dotcom” bubble burst in the early 2000s, Margot Kong quit her career in the financial...
by Margot | Nov 7, 2017 | Culinary, Uncategorized
Oh Farmhouse Inn, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: Your Restaurant from Michelin starred chef Steve Litke offers an ever-changing menu of fresh and seasonal bounty from Sonoma County. And this year, Chef will serve a Thanksgiving feast with turkeys raised by...
by Margot | Oct 17, 2017 | Culinary, Family Travel, Group Travel, Uncategorized
Portugal is an up and coming destination. Despite its relatively small size (a population over 10 million), the country boasts a great diversity of geographical features, from golden plains to mountainous zones. In terms of activities and things to see and do, there...
by Margot | Sep 5, 2017 | Family Travel, Travel Logistics
Since we have a relative visiting from Southern California and because a hop on hop off bus tour has long been on our staycation bucket list, this Labor Day weekend, we decided to book a tour of San Francisco through Big Bus. While we had fun overall, we did...
by Margot | Aug 28, 2017 | Client Feedback, Family Travel, Hawaii
Our clients and longtime friends recently returned from a stay at the Four Seasons Maui and we wanted to share with you their thoughts on what a fantastic property it is for families. Here is why they think this resort is great for their family of 4: “We had a...
by Margot | Jul 27, 2017 | Culinary, Family Travel, Group Travel, Uncategorized, Unique Experiences
If you’re thinking about heading to the Galapagos and wondering what the best time of year is to visit, the answer is: it’s a year round destination! That said, there are certain seasons to see various animals and view different animal behavior. We have a...
by Margot | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Not only is the Farmhouse Inn one of my favorite small boutique resorts in the California wine country, but for the wine lover, they offer fantastic Sonoma/Napa wine experiences. The 5th generation Sonoma sibling owners Catherine and Joe Bartolomei, who purchased the...
by Margot | Jun 30, 2017 | Family Travel, Travel Logistics
As I am packing to embark on my next journey to explore the Canadian Rockies, I thought about what travel accessories I bring along on with me on every big trip – things I simply cannot go without when I travel. Here are my list of “must-haves”. Funky Planet...
