by Margot | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Now that summer is in full swing, we wanted to share with you updates in travel around the world as well as promotions for summer and beyond. EVENTS AND TRAVEL NEWS Paris: Portraits by Cezanne – This summer’s blockbuster art exhibition showcases nearly 200...
by Margot | May 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Alaska is awe inspiring, breathtaking and magical. But it is not for everyone, depending on how you’re looking to travel. If you are looking to take your kids to Alaska, there are several things you should know before you go. For young kids, i.e. those under...
by Margot | May 10, 2017 | Family Travel, Italy, Unique Experiences
By far, the best way to see Rome is on the back of a vintage Vespa. After a recent Mediterranean cruise with my mother, we spent one night in Rome. Given that we had less than one day of free time and that we had both visited the eternal city in the past, this time we...
by Margot | Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Guest blogger Sam Braybon of Bespoke Travel shares with us their thoughts on the new hotels coming to Beijing and Shanghai in 2017 (and the expected opening dates): SHANGHAI CAPELLA SHANGHAI (EARLY SUMMER) Hurrah! We’ve been waiting forever for a proper boutique hotel...
by Margot | Mar 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Our good friend and former colleague Guy Rubin of Imperial Tours explains that luxury travel in China has reached a tipping point, still offering amazing value and now with cleaner skies: Unparalleled Value for Luxury Hotels & Airfare to China China has reached a...
by Margot | Feb 14, 2017 | Family Travel, Travel Logistics, Villa/home/condo Rental
The logistics of traveling with young kids can be onerous and daunting. While my kids are only 8 and 5 at the moment, they have already developed a passion to explore the world and have become pretty good travelers, but that wasn’t always the case. We’ve...
by Margot | Jan 17, 2017 | Family Travel, Uncategorized
Here is a list of my favorite Bay Area based business run by women, mostly moms and all friends of mine. These companies/services run the gamut from fashion to real estate to culinary to craft. To add a bit of extra fun, I’ve also asked each of them to list...
by Margot | Jan 5, 2017 | Family Travel, Group Travel
Clients and great friends of Journeys Unparalleled (a family of 4 with two young boys) just returned from a trip to Costa Rica with Backroads. We asked them to share their frank feedback, and this is what they said of their Costa Rica Family Multisport Adventure Tour:...
by Margot | Dec 26, 2016 | Family Travel, Group Travel, Travel Logistics, Villa/home/condo Rental
Plan and Book Accommodation Ahead – The #1 tip for planning a holiday in the snow is to plan ahead and book in advance. We had previously written an article on 6 Reasons to Plan Family Travel in Advance, and for a ski trip – particularly one during...
by Margot | Dec 21, 2016 | Culinary
Our friends at the Bespoke Travel Company shared with us the skinny on Michelin Restaurants in Shanghai. Now we’re sharing with you: T’ang Court (3 Michelin Stars) THE BUZZ: The Langham’s in-house Cantonese has been deigned the only three star worthy...
