Journal
Guides & insights
Considered answers to the questions discerning travellers actually ask about Japan, Singapore and China.
How Much Does a Luxury Trip to Japan Cost in 2026?
A bespoke luxury Japan journey starts from ~USD 1,500 pp/day plus a planning fee from USD 150 pp/day. What's included, what drives the cost, and is it worth it.
ReadHow Do You Arrange a Private Dinner with a Company Founder in Japan?
How a luxury traveller can arrange a private dinner with a company founder or a C-suite fireside chat in Japan — and why it depends on relationships.
ReadWhen Is the Best Time to Visit Japan? A Season-by-Season Luxury Guide
When is the best time to visit Japan? Spring cherry blossom, autumn maples, winter powder and quiet summers — plus how far ahead to secure peak windows.
ReadBespoke vs Group Luxury Tour: Is a Private Travel Curator Worth It?
A group tour buys fine hotels; a bespoke travel curator unlocks what can't be booked — members-only tables, living masters and by-introduction access.
ReadHow to Book Michelin-Starred & Members-Only Restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto
Japan's best counters take no online bookings, only referrals. How Travel Curators opens Michelin and members-only tables in Tokyo and Kyoto.
ReadLuxury China Travel in 2026: Is It Worth Going, and Where to Go?
Yes, China in 2026 rewards the well-guided traveller. Our luxury route pairs Sichuan and the pandas, a five-star Yangtze cruise, Xi'an and the classical Jiangnan, plus when to go.
ReadLet us design something only yours
We take on a limited number of journeys each year. If yours is one of them, it begins with a conversation — read by a Curator, and answered personally.
Begin a private conversation