The Journal

A curated collection of travel stories, design insights, and milestone inspiration from Coordinated Escapes.

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Luxury Travel Showdown: Maldives vs Bora Bora — Which Escape Fits Your Style

Some destinations aren’t just places you visit — they’re markers in time. Moments when the noise of life fades and you rediscover what it means to be still, connected, and alive. For couples and milestone travelers craving beauty without compromise, two island names rise to the surface again and again: the Maldives and Bora Bora.Both […]

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The Art of Packing Light — How to Prepare for Effortless Luxury Travel

True luxury doesn’t start when you arrive — it starts when you pack. Somewhere between Venice and Verona, balancing two meticulously packed carry-ons across a cobblestone bridge, Scott and I laughed — not because we’d overpacked, but because we’d left no room for what Italy does best: the unexpected. Every inch of our luggage was […]

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Why I Created Coordinated Escapes — Inspired by One Unforgettable Night in Venice

A Beginning in Venice Scott — my spouse, my partner in crime, and truly my why — and I were traveling to Italy for a destination wedding in Florence. We planned Scott’s first trip to Europe around it, beginning in Venice, continuing by train to Verona, and ending with the wedding celebration in Florence. On […]

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