Micaela Giacobbe

There are hotels that impress, and then there are those that leave a lasting feeling. Our recent visit to The Prince Akatoki London, where Nicoletta and I were hosted by Zenia Kasun and Mark, sits firmly in the latter category. From the outset, there is a sense of calm and intention that sets the tone for everything that follows. A design-led approach to hospitality The Prince Akatoki has mastered something not easily achieved in London — a genuine sense of tranquillity. Blending Japanese...

It’s been a few weeks since we left Savannah, and I’ve intentionally let it sit before writing this. Because what happened there wasn’t just about the programme. It was about the feeling that stayed with people afterwards. And the messages are still coming in. What struck me most wasn’t just that people enjoyed it—of course they did. It was the level of surprise. “Savannah wasn’t on my radar… and now I can’t stop thinking about it.”“I didn’t expect the US to feel like this.”“It felt like a...

The travel industry is no stranger to busy calendars and full agendas. Events come and go, meetings stack up, and conversations often remain surface-level; pleasant, professional, quickly forgotten. And then, occasionally, something shifts. Journeys United Kingdom 2026 was one of those moments. Not because it tried to do more. But because it chose to do things differently with intention and a focus on what truly drives this industry forward. This was never about volume. It was about meaning....