The Journal: Stories & Inspiration for Traveling Well

Journeys Uncovered: Sustainable Luxury Travel Trends for 2025 - Crafting Meaningful Journeys

In 2025, luxury travel embraces sustainability, blending eco-conscious practices with serene experiences. This guide explores trends like carbon-neutral retreats and tips for meaningful multi-gen or romantic journeys, ensuring your travel leaves a light footprint.

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September Travel Recap: Trends and Tips for Your Next Escape

September 2025 unfolded as a symphony of quiet luxury: Tranquil cultural depths, family wellness, and VIP subtlety. This recap from K&S Escapes highlights trends, tips, and a preview for October—including all-inclusive Caribbean retreats for school break. Tailored for multi-gen harmony, romantic intimacy, golf leisure, and wine-food delights, ensuring your next escape whispers elegance.

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Spotlight on Monaco Yacht Show 2025: Curating Your VIP Experience

The Monaco Yacht Show 2025 whispers of quiet luxury, attracting those who seek refined exclusivity. This guide from K&S Escapes details VIP curation, serene itineraries, and extensions to Riviera hideaways or Baja’s tranquil deserts. Perfect for romantic couples, multi-gen families, or groups blending leisure with sophistication—incorporating 2025 trends like intentional privacy.

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Multi-Generational Luxury: Planning Elevated Family Escapes in September

In 2025, multi-generational travel whispers of quiet luxury, blending serene bonding with refined leisure. This guide from K&S Escapes illuminates September’s shoulder-season elegance for elevated family escapes—from Lake Como’s tranquil villas to Canadian eco-havens. Forward to fall school breaks with all-inclusive Caribbean retreats like Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, curated for calm sophistication. Explore bespoke itineraries, wine-food touches, and golf-leisure options, ensuring every generation experiences intentional harmony.

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Wine & Food, Group Trips, Family Katie Horin Wine & Food, Group Trips, Family Katie Horin

A Family Journey to Washington, D.C. – Curated Serenity at The Mayflower Hotel

In the heart of Washington, D.C., a family adventure unfolds with quiet luxury at The Mayflower Hotel. This guide shares a serene multi-generational itinerary, blending cultural exploration at the National Museum of Natural History, wildlife wonders at the National Zoo, a thrilling plane-watching stop near Dulles, and exquisite dining at Jetties and Le Diplomate. From fabulous pancakes to fresh croissants, discover how to craft a timeless family escape with effortless elegance.

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Hidden Cultural Gems in Europe This September

As summer softly recedes, mid-September 2025 reveals Europe's most tranquil cultural treasures through the lens of quiet luxury: Gentle climates, intimate discoveries, and curated serenity. This guide from K&S Escapes highlights hidden gems like Santorini's secluded calderas and the Scottish Highlands' leisurely golf havens. Ideal for multi-generational families seeking elevated bonding, romantic couples desiring whispered intimacy, or groups indulging in wine and food experiences—all wrapped in timeless elegance and effortless service.

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Family, Wine & Food Katie Horin Family, Wine & Food Katie Horin

A Family-Friendly Luxury Experience at Château de La Chaize

A private château tour with kids in tow? Yes—Château de La Chaize made it not only possible, but unforgettable. From hand-in-hand strolls with our three-year-old to sun-soaked vineyard moments with our baby, this Beaujolais gem offered us a rare blend of elegance, history, and heartfelt hospitality. With award-winning wines, a breathtaking estate, and a staff that treats every guest—tiny or tall—as family, this was the standout moment of our multigenerational trip to France. Here's how it all unfolded, and why we’re already planning our return.

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