What should we call ourselves? “Travel agent” feels too transactional. “Tour operator” too mechanical. In truth, what we really are is managers of time. Time is precious in every aspect of life, but never more so than during our holidays — those rare weeks when work falls away and we are finally able to rest,…
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October Gold in Les Aravis
The Alps are more commonly associated with skiing, but we almost always go out of season and this October we struck gold – the glorious autumn colours of the beech woods and maples, set against the dark green of the conifers, were at their best against skies of deep azure blue and the sunshine was…
The Beach House at Tahi: Luxury with Meaning on New Zealand’s Wild Northland Coast
If you’re seeking more than just a pristine coastline and stylish interiors — a stay that stirs the soul, treads lightly on the land, and immerses you in culture and regeneration — then The Beach House at Tahi is your kind of escape. Where It Is, What It Feels Like Perched among rolling dunes on…
What is new in the French Alps this winter?
Introducing Chalet des Légendes in Val d’Isère We are delighted to introduce this brand new chalet, perfectly positioned in the exclusive Les Balmes area of Val d’Isère, Chalet des Légendes is the newest addition to Consensio’s Relaxed Catered collection — designed for guests seeking five-star service with a little more flexibility. Chalet des Légendes has…
A week in the Scottish Highlands
During August of last year, I collected a large family from Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire and with the help of Aberdeen 4×4, I loaded them all and their considerable luggage into a posse of new land rover discoveries and we all independently headed north to the Highlands of Scotland. Nestled on the banks of Loch…
