10/31/2026
I learned my best travel lesson on a trip where I did almost nothing.
I used to plan trips like checklists. Every day packed, and I came home tired instead of rested. I told myself that was the price of a good trip. It was not. It was the cost of never leaving room to breathe.
The trips that stayed with me were slower. A morning with no agenda. Time to hear my thoughts and to enjoy the people beside me. That is what luxury travel means to me now. Not more plans. More room to reconnect with yourself.
That is the spirit behind Yachts & Yards. We sail February 13 to 20, 2027, and the Super Bowl lands on day two, February 14, during Lovers Day weekend. We watch the game on board in the Red Room on the biggest screen at sea, with game day food in the social venues. The week opens up for rest and for time that is yours.
When did a slower trip leave you feeling more like yourself? Tell me in the comments.