WHO WE ARE

By sharing my firsthand knowledge of the most popular destinations, resorts, and cruises, I'll make sure your vacation is truly memorable. With my domestic and international connections, hours upon hours of training and certifications, as your personal travel advisor, I help you create life-long memories.

Unlike booking websites, I’ll go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are met, and all your questions are answered. That’s personal attention you won’t find anywhere else.
Proud Member of IATAN, CLIA, OSSN (now CCRA), NACTA (now ASTA), and Travel Leaders Network
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Travel by JK team

Katharine Gonzales

Owner, Travel Advisor

As a young girl growing up in San Diego County, some of my earliest memories were of family camping trips throughout the Southwest and exploring Baja California and interior of Mexico. Always enjoyed trying new foods, interacting with the locals, exploring the countryside and wildlife. Those early experiences instilled within me a deep appreciation for cultures other than my own, and a desire to explore as many other regions as possible.
Katharine Gonzales
Katharine Gonzales
Some years later, my husband and I spent our honeymoon in Acapulco and Mexico City. It was a joyous ten days, spending time in the coastal resort town of Acapulco and then off to the capital of Mexico – the busy and sprawling Mexico City. Mexico is a country of ancient cultures, archaeological sites, colonial buildings, international cuisine, stunning beaches, landscapes, wildlife and numerous natural wonders…

Travel is a means to reconnect, explore, discover and share.

Services & Fees

Retain our services to let our knowledge and expertise work for you

Agency Booking Fees
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Individual travel parties

$75.00

This fee is charged per travel party or family sharing the same accommodation.

Research and Planning Fee

Starting from $100.00

Group leaders, couples seeking destination wedding planning assistance, or individual parties that need assistance evaluating their destination and supplier options are charged this fee. NO SEPARATE ABF will apply if you book our recommended itinerary.

Group travel participants​

$50.00

Booking together means sharing in a discounted rate. 
Charged to members of the same travel group this fee applies to each members’ accommodations.