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ABOUT ME: I’m an Oregon girl, obsessed with chasing the sun.  After 10+ years owning and operating @Opal28 a boutique wedding and events venue in Portland, OR, I’ve shifted my planning superpowers to the world of travel. Whether it’s curating once-in-a-lifetime adventures or simply taking hotel and transportation bookings off your to-do list, I’m here to make your travel easier. I believe hotel rooms need more hooks, everyone needs more leisure, and there’s no such thing as “too many snacks.” Consider me your travel-obsessed friend who will handle all of the details so you can leisure more.

How it works to hire a travel advisor?

Your Travel, Made Effortless
Welcome Wanderlust is powered by FORA, the modern travel agency and tech platform. Named by Forbes Magazine as a 2026, 100 most influential companies! I am devoted details and craft seamless, custom itineraries and elevate hotel stays with VIP perks, exclusive access, and stress-free planning. From bucket-list adventures to quick getaways, I handle the details so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying the journey.

Dream It Complete our quick travel questionnaire followed by a meeting so I understand your travel: Style / Budget / Priorities / Pace

Design It I research the best options using my travel network to create a custom itinerary including: Unique hotels / experiences / activities / sporting & theater tickets / restaurants / transportation

Perfect It We review the itinerary together in person or virtual and tailor every detail until it’s just right

Book It I handle all reservation confirmations including google calendar invites so you can easily access your custom trip details

Live It You pack, travel & enjoy (photos encouraged)

J.L. Trip to London July 2025

Margot was so helpful from the planning stages through a few questions upon our return! I want to engage Margot's services and expertise in every trip I plan forward! She had great ideas and suggestions for places to go and things to see. She incorporated all of our desires into an itinerary that maximized our time and made everything seamless and stress-free!

G.H. Trip to Central Oregon

She took care of every detail...right down to making sure his birthday dessert was delivered and lovingly served before dinner! Margot's communication was clear and timely, making our travel extremely easy and stress free.

S.C. Trip to Ireland 2025

I leave in 2 weeks for Ireland, and for the first time I’m not buried in stress about the details. Margot crafted an itinerary that makes me feel both prepared and excited. There’s such peace in knowing a true expert has taken care of everything—I get to just show up and enjoy the adventure.

N.D. Trip to Baja 2024

Margot anticipated all of our needs before my family even knew we had them!

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Because your time is precious—and your travel should be effortless!