Journal
Notes from
the production
Planning detail, destination thinking and behind-the-scenes accounts. Written by the people who run the weeks, not by a content team.
How to Build the Perfect Kosher Culinary Itinerary in Italy
Learn how to create a luxury kosher culinary itinerary in Italy with private chefs, regional cuisine, wine experiences, villas, markets, and cultural tours.
How to Choose the Right Private Villa for a Kosher Family Vacation in Italy
Learn what to look for when choosing a luxury kosher villa in Italy, from kitchen requirements and private chefs to location, privacy, family space and dining.
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Private Kosher Yacht Vacation in the Mediterranean
Plan a private kosher yacht vacation in the Mediterranean with luxury accommodations, private chefs, gourmet dining, Shabbat planning, and bespoke experiences.
What Makes a Bespoke Kosher Travel Experience Different from a Traditional Tour?
Discover how bespoke kosher travel differs from traditional tours through private chefs, luxury villas, customized itineraries, and personalized service.
Shabbat at anchor: how a kosher yacht week actually works
What happens in the galley, in port and at anchor when a family charters privately and keeps Shabbat properly — including the parts that have to be settled before the charter is signed.
Portugal: a gem to explore
Why Portugal suits a private kosher family journey — Lisbon and the coast, the Douro, the Algarve, and a Jewish history that runs deeper than most visitors expect.
Building a kosher kitchen inside a fourteenth-century house
Beautiful properties rarely come with kitchens that can feed twenty under supervision. What the survey looks for, what gets kashered, and when we build a second kitchen instead.
Sukkot abroad: building a sukkah that actually holds
A sukkah for twenty-four, in another country, in October, is a construction project with a fixed deadline. What that involves — and how to choose a property that can take one.
Villa or yacht? A straight answer for a Mediterranean summer
The honest trade-offs between a coastal villa and a private charter — by group, by age, by budget — and why the best weeks are often both.