As 19th-century composer and chansonnier Gustave Nadaud observed, “To stay in the same place is to exist. But to travel is to live.” Evidently, many UHNWIs agree. Global travel is a hallmark of a wealthy lifestyle. Even so, journeys – especially to exotic locations – involve three risks that wealthy travellers should pay special attention to managing. Here, we outline these risks and the best ways to minimize them.