Stories from the places worth going.
The Journal is where Coco Tran, a Sacramento luxury travel advisor and film photographer, shares first-hand stories and planning advice from safari lodges, the ice of Antarctica, Europe's great hotels and life at sea. New stories are on their way. Until then, her magazine cocotran.com is full of hotel and lodge reviews photographed on location, and every destination guide below is ready to read.
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First-hand hotel and lodge reviews, destination guides and stories from real trips, written and photographed on location. It's the perfect way to start dreaming about where you'll go next, and joining as a Reader is free.
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Each one answers the big questions about planning that kind of trip, from the right month to the right room.
- Luxury African SafarisThe right month, region and lodges for a private safari in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Kenya.
- AntarcticaChoosing your ship, cabin and season for a small-ship Antarctica expedition.
- Tailor-Made EuropeTailor-made trips across Italy, France, Spain and Greece, with VIP hotel perks.
- Luxury CruisesFinding the right ocean, river or expedition cruise, and the right suite on board.
- Partner hotelsWhat VIP perks are, why they cost you nothing extra, and every hotel program I book.
The seven decisions that make a first safari unforgettable.
Most of a great safari is decided before you pack. Get the guide free and know exactly what to ask for.