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A snapshot of the last few wonderful days in Venic

A snapshot of the last few wonderful days in Venice staying at the delectable Ca ‘di Dio. This new 66-room hotel is going to be THE place to stay this year. Tucked away in Arsenale, you’re a short waterfront walk to St Mark’s Square yet staying in discreet bliss away from the main tourist trail. The service is impeccable, the cocktails are tip-top and the design is 👌🏼

Huge thanks to everyone @cadidio_ and @mason_rose for your generous hospitality. We loved every moment

#cadidio #venice #italy #italia #boutiquehotels #visititaly #beautifulhotels #architecture #dezeen #interiorforinspo #designlife #designnotes #italianholiday #cntraveler #howtospendit

One of our favourite (not-so-secret) spots, Kasbah

One of our favourite (not-so-secret) spots, Kasbah Bab Ourika is currently pampering our clients for a few days who wanted to ‘get away from it all’ and relax!

Known for its incredible bio kitchen garden, food here is as sustainably sourced and as local as can be. Chefs prepare healthy and delicious meals under the panoramic views of the Ourika Valley
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📸 @keitaturnerdesign 💛💛💛
#kasbahbabourika #morocco #design #naturalmaterials #beautifulhotels #bestplacestogo #pooldesign #pool #poolside #swimmingpool #mountains #atlasmountains #mountainview #visitmorocco #moroccanholiday #cntraveler

Booking a Greek getaway for this summer… 📸 @

Booking a Greek getaway for this summer…

📸 @youmewander

#fzeenretreat #kefalonia #luxuryretreat #boutiquehotel #naturalmaterials #beautifulhotels #bestplacestogo #luxurytravel #beachside #adultsonly #beautifulhotels #greece #visitgreece #cntraveler #howtospendit

Dreaming of sunnier climes 💭 #paulmilinski #p

Dreaming of sunnier climes 💭

#paulmilinski #pier #architecture #design #archdaily #dezeen #beachdesign #beach #beachscape #designlife #designnotes #heavenonearth #windwindgoaway

Bathtub goals 💕 Although our clients’ honeym

Bathtub goals 💕

Although our clients’ honeymoon to Nihi Sumba is on-hold for a little while longer, we are hoping they get to this slice of Indonesian paradise soon. Located an hour’s flight from Bali, Nihi is known for its world-class surfing and wild horses that plunge into the Indian Ocean each morning (and glorious views from their bathtubs)

#Nihi #NihiSumba #naturalmaterials #beautifulhotels #bestplacestogo #beachphotography #bathtubgoals #beautifulhotels #howtospendit #heavenonearth

Booking this beauty today 😍 #ChevalBlanc #Chev

Booking this beauty today 😍

#ChevalBlanc #ChevalBlancParis #Paris #SpiritofParis #Luxury #Hotels #LuxuryTravel

Excitedly planning a clients’ trip to LA in Janu

Excitedly planning a clients’ trip to LA in January where they’ll spend time at one of our favourite hotels, the Santa Monica Proper. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, all of the furnishings, textiles, materials and art were hand-selected over the course of several years 😍
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Photo credit @kellywearstler
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A magical few days staying at The Peninsula Paris

A magical few days staying at The Peninsula Paris 💫 Lovingly restored over 5 years, it offers a 2,200sqm basement spa with 21-metre pool, a Michelin-starred restaurant and huge rooms (they start at 40sqm and all come equipped with bathtubs and dressing rooms).

What I loved was all the little touches. From the touchpads in your room that control everything from the curtains to a ‘spa’ setting in the bathroom that switches to mood lighting and spa music to the nail dryers in the dressing room, it was hard to leave the bedroom at all! Some of the entry level rooms even have balconies (opt for those on 1st or 4th floors to have an opportunity to spy the Eiffel Tower from your bedroom).

The sustainable bathroom products are oil free, breakfast is served in the original ballroom with delicious pastries enjoyed under magestic chandeliers and their restaurant L’Oisueu Blanc has jaw-dropping views of the Eiffel Tower (popular for proposals)

All in all, a magical stay. Huge thanks to @thepeninsulaparis and @mason_rose for getting us there in such tricky times. I know how fortunate I am to be able to travel and appreciated every moment
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#thepeninsula #thepeninsulaparis #paris #hotelsofinstagram #architecture #design #archdaily #bestplacestogo #parisianweekend #interiorinspiration #interiorforinspo #eclecticdesign #designlife #designnotes
#heavenonearth #beautifulhotels #france #visitfrance #parisholiday #cntraveler #howtospendit

Visiting the newly opened Pinault Collection in P

Visiting the newly opened Pinault Collection in Paris, a unique collection of over 10,000 works by almost 400 artists. It’s an utterly mind-blowing space; the Bourse de Commerce was restored and transformed into this impressive space by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, and was completed in February 2020

The art work you see here is an installation by Urs Fischer which was specially designed for the museum opening where a series of wax pieces burn continuously to play on the sensation of time
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#architecture #design #interiordesign #interiors #dezeen #paris #tadaoando #architecturephotography #decor #pinault #archdaily #architectureinspiration #interiorinspiration #eclecticdesign #artinmotion #ursfischer #architect #naturalmaterials #designinspo #decor #design #museumofillusions #pinaultcollection

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄
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#thepeninsulaparis #thepeninsula #design #archdaily #beautifulhotels #bestplacestogo #interiorforinspo #designlife #designnotes #christmas #christmastree #paris #france #parisforchristmas #parisianchic #cntraveler #howtospendit #canwestayforever

Seaplane magic! 🌟🌟🌟 “We are now firmly

Seaplane magic! 🌟🌟🌟

“We are now firmly back in the UK and had an absolutely brilliant honeymoon. Thank you so much for all of your advice, organising and support, it would not have been the same without you!

The three weeks shot by, we saw so much of BC and loved heading up into the Rockies. It is such a great country, we didn’t want to leave as we feel we barely touched the surface”

A lovely email we received from some clients recently returned from a heavenly honeymoon around Canada. Sure, it was pretty lastminute.com at times (we had to shelve an entire US segment for them due to on-going entry restrictions) but that’s why we love doing this job; working closely with our clients for peace of mind and to deliver (hopefully) mind-blowing itineraries!

Pop across to our stories for some more photos from their epic trip…

I usually keep myself to myself on here but I thou

I usually keep myself to myself on here but I thought now would be a good opportunity to come out from behind the screen and also introduce myself to my new followers!

My name is Suzy and I’ve been running my travel business Mensos Concierge for the past 7 years specialising in creating unique trips and experiences for my clients. Having worked in travel for the past 17 years (eek that makes me feel old!), I decided to create a one-stop-shop where clients can not only book trips anywhere in the world but also talk to me each time they book, reassured by the fact that they don’t have to repeat themselves on what their likes and dislikes are. It’s amazing how much you learn about clients when you start to look after all their trips, which helps me curate their perfect holidays!

Some clients have been travelling with me since the beginning and I thank you all for your support, especially in the incredibly difficult last 18 months for the travel industry. But, we bounce back regardless and I’m so happy to be booking clients holidays again. It really is one of my favourite things to do!

I usually only work on referrals but if you’re a follower then please do drop me a DM or contact me via our website and I’d be happy to help plan your next trip.

Suzy xx
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#doyoutravel #travelplanner #mensosconcierge
#luxuryhotels #traveldeeper #wanderlust #secretescapes #luxurytravel #luxuryholiday #wheretostay #traveljunkie

It’s all in the timing 📸 Reschio dreaming...

It’s all in the timing 📸
Reschio dreaming...
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#reschio #castellodireschio #hotelcastellodireschio #italiancountryside #italiancastle #castleofinstagram #architecture #design #archdaily #umbriancountryside #naturalmaterials #beautifulhotels #bestplacestogo #italiansummer #architecture #dezeen #pooldesign #pool #poolside #photography #swimmingpool #designlife #designnotes #beautifulhotels #tuscany #italy #visititaly #italianholiday #ladolcevita #cntraveler #howtospendit #heavenonearth

Magical interiors for cocktail hour @reschio 🍸

Magical interiors for cocktail hour @reschio 🍸
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#reschio #castellodireschio #hotelcastellodireschio #italiancountryside #italiancastle #castleofinstagram #architecture #design #archdaily #umbriancountryside #bestplacestogo #italiansummer #architecture #design #interiordesign #interiors #designinspo #decor #dezeen #interiorinspiration #interiorforinspo #eclecticdesign #designlife #designnotes #beautifulhotels #tuscany #italy #visititaly #italianholiday #ladolcevita #cntraveler #howtospendit

Built in 1050, the conversion of the 11th century

Built in 1050, the conversion of the 11th century castle into a family-run hotel was a lifelong dream of the Bolza family. The construction of the current Castello began in 1999 by Conte Benedikt, who took over the property from his father who had bought it in a dilapidated state in 1984. Having trained as an architect, he begun his project of restoring the castle attracting the skills of some of the finest craftsmen in the world. Expect heavenly interiors, seamless design and a courtyard to beat all courtyards.
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#heavenonearth #beautifulhotels #tuscany #italy #visititaly #italianholiday #ladolcevita #cntraveler #howtospendit

Well, I’ve finally found it. Heaven. One of the

Well, I’ve finally found it. Heaven. One of the most magical places I’ve ever had the pleasure to stay, Hotel Castello Di Reschio is the epitome of Italian luxury...devilishly chic and jaw-droppingly stylish whilst remaining understated and modest in the efforts and work that goes on behind the scenes to create a haven as tranquil as this.
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Poolside in Andalucia, Spain. Image @mensosconcier

Poolside in Andalucia, Spain.
Image @mensosconcierge
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#architecture #design #exteriordesign #exteriors #pooldesign #pool #poolside #dezeen #beach #beachclub #beautifulhotels #archdaily #architectureinspiration #architect #naturalmaterials #designinspo #decor #fincacortesin #andalucia #spain #visitspain2020

Totally enchanted by the glorious Finca Cortesin.

Totally enchanted by the glorious Finca Cortesin. Amazingly this hotel opened in 2009, although the design and architecture leads you to believe it’s been there for donkeys years.

Privately owned, the attention to detail here is simply exquisite. From the hand-painted Alhambra ceiling to the number of staff for each guest, you’ll be treated to 23,000sqm of gardens and 3 pools (including an Olympic sized adult-only one) shared between just 67 suites and private villas.

They have one of the 50 best golf courses in the world a mere 1-minute walk away and special green fees and access to the golf courses in nearby Sotogrande. Alongside a sensational indoor pool, gym and spa for the adults and a great kids club which offers a complimentary 3-hours per day when in season. You can also amuse yourself with nearby hikes, biking, their meditation centre, watersports and tennis courts.

I have been blown away by this place. Utterly private, incredibly spacious and peaceful and yet with 7* service and a sizzlingly cool beach club 🔥

#FincaCortesin #Marbella #pool #poolday #spahotel #beautifuldestinations #luxuryholidays #luxury #familyfriendly
#hotels #luxuryresort #bucketlisttravel

Pretty as a picture @puenteromanoresort . . . . #

Pretty as a picture @puenteromanoresort
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Lunch at the exquisite MC Beach @marbellaclubh 💛
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