Hotels
The grande dame of Lake Como returns.
Passalacqua, the 18th-century villa that dethroned its more famous neighbours.
Issue 024 · Spring 2026 · Cover Story
A week of quiet in the Maldivian archipelago.
Seven nights at Velaa Private Island — where the butler knows your coffee order before you do, and the horizon is the only appointment you'll keep.
By Amara Okonkwo · Contributing Editor18 min read · Mar 14
Dispatches
This week on Doorkey.
Flights
An obsessive review of JAL First.
Fourteen hours, seven courses, one immaculate kimono on the new Haneda–JFK route.
Cruises
Why we bought a cabin on the Orient.
Three friends, one Venice-Simplon compartment, a conversation that lasted four countries.
The Edit
Seven objects for the long-haul flight.
Cashmere, ceramics, one very specific pen. Our shortlist for the twelve-hour flight.
Hotels
Aman Venice opens the Piano Nobile.
The Palazzo Papadopoli's most private floor, now bookable.
Flights · Flights
An obsessive review of JAL First First.
Fourteen hours, seven courses, one immaculate kimono on the new Haneda–JFK route.
Boeing 777-300ER
HND → JFK · 13h 25m
from $9
4.7 / 5
JAL first class suite with warm lightingThe Edit
Objects, considered.
cashmere wrapBegg x Co
Cashmere Wrap
passport caseSmythson
Passport Case
headphones h100Bang & Olufsen
Headphones H100
weekend duffleFrank Clegg
Weekend Duffle
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