The Journal
Themes
Where to go, when to go and how the options really differ — written around the retreats in our collection.
Desert retreats: Morocco, Oman, Jordan, the UAE and Namibia
From the stony Agafay to the red dunes of the Namib: how the great desert escapes differ, when each is at its best, and where to stay in them.
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Spa and wellness retreats worth travelling for, from onsen to Ayurveda
Thermal springs, Japanese onsen, Ayurvedic programmes, destination spas and Britain's most ambitious spa hotels: how each kind of retreat works, and which sort of stay it suits.
What 'private island' really means, and how to choose one
The phrase covers everything from an Argyll island reached by a Victorian bridge to an eleven-villa island in the Seychelles. How the models differ, and what to ask before you book.