The Journal
Our pick of the best luxury travel destinations for 2026 — the Maldives, the Amalfi Coast, St Barts, the Seychelles, Monaco and more — and how we choose.
The world's most expensive apartments: 220 Central Park South, Monaco's Odeon Tower, One Hyde Park, 432 Park Avenue, and why headline prices mislead.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
10 April 2026 · 8 min
Rent or buy at the top of the market? Why the usual rule breaks, a buyer's carrying costs, the renter's ledger, and where buying clearly wins.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
3 April 2026 · 7 min
Buying a château in France: why the price per square metre looks low, why the roof is the whole survey, listed-status rules and the heating bill.
NorwegianSpark Editorial
22 March 2026 · 8 min
Longer-form guides to chartering, collecting and staying well.
The best private island resorts in the world: ten properties from the Maldives to the Seychelles where seclusion and service are the whole point.
Maldives vs Bora Bora: an honest comparison of the two overwater-bungalow icons, so you can choose the right one and book with confidence.
The best tasting menus in the world, from Noma to Eleven Madison Park and the next generation — and how to land the bookings worth fighting for.
Aman Tokyo review: the urban sanctuary on floors 33 to 38 of the Otemachi Tower, and whether it earns its price in a city of superlative hotels.
Luxury cruise or private yacht charter? Seabourn, Regent and Silversea against booking your own boat — how the two experiences differ and which suits you.
Ten GetYourGuide experiences that justify the premium for luxury travellers in 2026: private tours, skip-the-line access and expert-led encounters.