Quiet Luxury Travel: More Experience, Less Display

What quiet luxury means for a villa holiday: homes chosen for character and privacy, discreet service and four destinations suited to a slower week.

Two young girls in white dresses looking out over a turquoise bay beside octopus drying in the sun in Mykonos

Choosing a Family Villa in Mykonos: How to Match the Villa to Your Family’s Needs

How to choose a family villa in Mykonos: the layout, pool and shade to check, where to stay on the island and three villas for different family...

Sun loungers beside the pool beneath the plane trees at Mas Serenya in the Alpilles

Dog-Friendly Villa Holidays in France: A Practical Guide

How to plan a villa holiday in France with your dog: the house rules to agree, the garden details to confirm and three villas suited to the stay.

Haussmann facades and fashion boutiques on Avenue Montaigne in Paris

Your Luxury Shopping Concierge: A Guide to Shopping on Holiday

How private shopping works during a Le Collectionist stay in Paris or Marbella, from the brief you share to the appointments your concierge confirms.

The olive-lined path leading to Bastide Garence near Aix-en-Provence

A Week in Provence: Where to Stay and How to Plan the Week Around It

How to spend a week in Provence from one villa: choosing between the Luberon, the Alpilles and Aix, and a seven-day plan prepared with your concierge.

The covered terrace of Villa Amarea at sunset, overlooking the Aegean in Mykonos

Planning a Mykonos Honeymoon: How to Choose the Right Villa

Planning a honeymoon in Mykonos? How to choose the right private villa, where to base yourself on the island and how to balance beaches, days at sea...

Chalet Vicuña under fresh snow above Verbier, with the Swiss Alps beyond

Catered vs Self-Catered Chalets in Verbier: How to Choose What Works for Your Group

Catered or self-catered? How to choose the right chalet arrangement in Verbier for your group, from private chefs and housekeeping to concierge...

Whitewashed houses above a turquoise bay in the Cyclades, Greece

Greece in October: Islands, Weather and Where to Stay

In October, the Greek sea is still warm and the islands are quieter. Our guide to the weather, the best destinations and the villas to book for an...

Skiing in the Alps: The Most Exceptional Resorts

Discover the most exceptional ski resorts in the Alps, from Courchevel and Zermatt to Verbier and St Anton, plus where to stay and when to visit.

Our selection of villas for your dream Formentera holiday

Discover our selection of luxury villas on Ibiza's little sister, Formentera.