The Journal

Notes on where to go, when to travel and how a journey is composed — written for couples planning something that happens only once.

How far in advance should you plan a luxury honeymoon?

Overwater villas and private islands are often reserved a year ahead — yet remarkable journeys can still be composed in weeks. When to begin, and why it matters.

How far in advance should you plan a luxury honeymoon?

Overwater villas and private islands are often reserved a year ahead — yet remarkable journeys can still be composed in weeks. When to begin, and why it matters.

How far in advance should you plan a luxury honeymoon?

Overwater villas and private islands are often reserved a year ahead — yet remarkable journeys can still be composed in weeks. When to begin, and why it matters.

Overwater villa or private island: which suits the two of you?

Both promise turquoise water and total privacy — yet they are profoundly different journeys. How to choose the one that fits the two of you.

Overwater villa or private island: which suits the two of you?

Both promise turquoise water and total privacy — yet they are profoundly different journeys. How to choose the one that fits the two of you.

Overwater villa or private island: which suits the two of you?

Both promise turquoise water and total privacy — yet they are profoundly different journeys. How to choose the one that fits the two of you.

Maldives or Bora Bora: which is right for your honeymoon?

Two of the most requested honeymoon destinations in the world — and two very different weeks. What actually separates them, from someone who books both.

Maldives or Bora Bora: which is right for your honeymoon?

Two of the most requested honeymoon destinations in the world — and two very different weeks. What actually separates them, from someone who books both.

Maldives or Bora Bora: which is right for your honeymoon?

Two of the most requested honeymoon destinations in the world — and two very different weeks. What actually separates them, from someone who books both.

How to plan a surprise proposal abroad

The setting is the easy part. What decides whether a proposal abroad works is timing, local partners and keeping the secret intact until the moment itself.

How to plan a surprise proposal abroad

The setting is the easy part. What decides whether a proposal abroad works is timing, local partners and keeping the secret intact until the moment itself.

How to plan a surprise proposal abroad

The setting is the easy part. What decides whether a proposal abroad works is timing, local partners and keeping the secret intact until the moment itself.

Santorini, Amalfi Coast or Lake Como: choosing your Mediterranean escape

Three coastlines, three entirely different weeks. Which Mediterranean escape suits the two of you — and when each of them is at its best.

Santorini, Amalfi Coast or Lake Como: choosing your Mediterranean escape

Three coastlines, three entirely different weeks. Which Mediterranean escape suits the two of you — and when each of them is at its best.

Santorini, Amalfi Coast or Lake Como: choosing your Mediterranean escape

Three coastlines, three entirely different weeks. Which Mediterranean escape suits the two of you — and when each of them is at its best.

Is a luxury travel concierge worth it?

An honest look at what a travel concierge actually changes — including the trips where it is not worth it, and the ones where it is.

Is a luxury travel concierge worth it?

An honest look at what a travel concierge actually changes — including the trips where it is not worth it, and the ones where it is.

Is a luxury travel concierge worth it?

An honest look at what a travel concierge actually changes — including the trips where it is not worth it, and the ones where it is.