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“Black Tomato devises distinct, upscale adventures” – WSJ

Over the years, we’ve built an award-winning reputation as curators of immersive, tailor-made travel experiences. Founded in 2005 by Tom, James, and Matt – three friends and travel companions – we’ve always felt that what matters most isn’t ‘simply’ the destination, but how you want to feel when you get there. Feelings come first.

Put another way, we don’t ‘do’ box-ticking, tourist traps, or FOMO. It’s about something a whole lot deeper.

When you plan a tailor-made journey with Black Tomato x The Journal Collection – to (almost) anywhere in the world – we’ll include a complimentary experience or excursion as part of your trip. This is your exclusive as a subscriber to The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News or Private Equity News.

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That’s nice. But what do these trips actually look like?

Good question. The journeys we’ve curated below are some of our most popular. But remember, everything we do is tailor-madeso you can think of them as blueprints. Shuffle the deck; add a little more of column B; throw in a picnic in the chamber of a dormant volcano. You can go anywhere. It’s entirely up to you.

Piedmont, Italy

THE JOURNAL COLLECTION: A GOURMET DISCOVERY OF NORTHERN ITALY

This trip will see you traverse Lake Orta and the UNESCO Langhe Valley in pursuit of the finest Italian culinary experiences – like taking a gentle walk through the forest with a local Trafuli on the hunt for fresh truffles. You’ll do it all in the highest luxury, of course, with vintage cars and sleek boats to take you to our favorite secret spots.

Your subscriber benefit: a complimentary sunset aperitivo experience in the Piedmont hills.

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Luxury honeymoons in Japan

1. The best of Japan

When to travel: Mar-May and Oct-Nov

For the country that gave us both Mario and Hokusai, it’s obvious that Japan is a breathless and energetic mix. Cutting-edge hyper-modernity blended with ancient, spiritually revivifying tradition. On this trip, you’ll have the very best of both.

Your subscriber benefit: enjoy a private tea ceremony held at one of Kyoto’s finest traditional tea houses.

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2. Iceland, from tip to tail

When to travel: April to September 

At times, Iceland can seem almost too perfect; this outrageously dramatic, jaw-droppingly cinematic island in the middle of the Atlantic. This journey offers an electrifying, powerhouse odyssey through the ‘classics’ – from the black beaches of Reynisfjara to the glaciers of Sólheimajökull.

Your subscriber benefit: an indulgent visit to the oceanside geothermal of Sky Lagoon

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Costa Rica cloud forest

3. Conservation in Costa Rica

When to travel: November to April

Cloaked by dense rainforest and fringed by wild coastlines, the countrywide commitment to sustainability in Costa Rica has only drawn us in further. This trip will see you canyoning down a waterfall one minute and harvesting your dinner the next – all between stays at luxury lodges on remote riverbanks and volcanic foothills.

Your subscriber benefit: A complimentary private dinner under the stars, on the riverbanks of Pacuare

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Great MWildebeest migration, Kenya

4. The ultimate Kenyan safari

When to travel: Jun-October and Dec-Jan 

If it’s good enough for David Attenborough, then it’s good enough for us. This mega Kenyan safari will get you closer to the animal kingdom than you ever thought possible – blending hands-on conservation projects, tented camps in the Maasai Mara, and horseback riding in the shadow of Mount Kenya. Bliss.

Your subscriber benefit: enjoy a complimentary Maasai beading lesson from skilled local artisans.

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Greece

5. Island hop across Greece

When to travel: May to October 

On the sublime Greek Islands of Paros, Sifnos and Santorini, we’ve stirred together this completely enchanting mixture of culture, cuisine, and coastlines. Wine, dine, unwind, repeat – for eight gloriously laid-back nights. It’s a dream in cobalt and white.

Your subscriber benefit: a complimentary gourmet picnic on one of Paros’ most beautiful beaches. 

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Luxury holiday to Cambodia in November

6. Delve beneath the surface in Cambodia

When to travel: November to April 

Just beneath the tourist veneer, there are some incredible landscapes, a vibrant culture and a wealth of history (much of it turbulent) to soak up in Cambodia. And on this trip you’ll do just that – traveling from Siemp Reap to Phnom Penh and into the deep green jungles beyond.

Your subscriber benefit: a quad biking trip through the heart of Siem Reap at sunset. 

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