“The ultimate luxury is privacy”
Amen!
"Travel has always been a key feature of wealthy people’s lives, and more than ever they prioritize privacy, efficiency and customization, industry specialists say":
"...go away for the weekend with a friend or partner and make a point of not posting a single picture of your getaway on social media, because that will probably lower your enjoyment of the experience. In fact, consider not taking ANY pictures, and instead resolve to be fully present, because that will surely enhance the experience":
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/10/money-happiness-life-improvement-values/684650
"Lots of Americans, with or without kids, are going on vacations they absolutely cannot afford..."
"Children are children, wherever you take them..."
"For leisure travel to be described so often as a source of purpose, a path to cultural awareness, a mind-opening exercise—that’s both perfectly legitimate and a testament to the reach of productivity culture. Nothing, it seems, is safe from the pressure to self-optimize, from the creep of guilt for being an imperfect parent and human being":
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/08/millennial-travel-kids-intensive-parenting/684016
