Author Archive for Ceri Tinley

Ceri Tinley is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Consensio, the leading upmarket operator of the most luxurious catered chalets and villas in France. Each property comes with your private team of hospitality professionals, trained to look after your every need.

Top 10 restaurants in London

Top 10 restaurants in London

By on Aug 22, 2014 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Besides the world-famous tourist attractions, acclaimed nightlife, renowned hotels and the West End, the exquisite food on offer in London is another reason to visit the capital. With such a vast number of restaurants to choose from, with too many Michelin stars between them to count, it can all get a bit overwhelming deciding where
Top 10 tips for your first visit to Cambridge, UK

Top 10 tips for your first visit to Cambridge, UK

By on Jul 14, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Whether taking your offspring to experience the world of a Cambridge undergraduate, or escaping with your significant other to the one of Europe’s most culturally rich cities, our top 10 tips should help you make the most out of your visit. Here are our suggestions if you’re a first time visitor to this University city.
Top 10 rooftop terraces in London

Top 10 rooftop terraces in London

By on Jun 24, 2014 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
As we all know, the weather in the capital can be a little unpredictable. During the winter months we become accustomed to taking shelter from the driving rain in dingy basement bars, whilst trying to keep our core temperature above zero. So when the sun finally does come out, it is justifiably a major cause
Top 10 tips for your first trip to London

Top 10 tips for your first trip to London

By on Apr 30, 2014 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Planning your first trip to London can be a daunting prospect. With so many things to see and do, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start, especially if you are only in town for a few days. They say that when you are tired of London, you are tired of life. Well let
Beat the end of season blues - book next Winter's ski trip now

Beat the end of season blues - book next Winter's ski trip now

By on Mar 31, 2014 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
As winter draws to a close, some people may already be packing away their ski gear and turning their thoughts to swimming, sailing, cycling and sun. Others however, may already be looking forward to next winter, and taking advantage of some of the early booking offers which seem to be landing in our in boxes
10 great reasons to book a Spring ski trip

10 great reasons to book a Spring ski trip

By on Mar 25, 2014 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel
As we all know, Easter is a moveable feast which can take place anywhere between 22nd March and 25th April. This year Easter falls late, which means that those worried about snow conditions may well be tempted to take a week in the sun rather than a week on the slopes. But as long as
Top 10 tips for your first trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Top 10 tips for your first trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne

By on Mar 18, 2014 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
If you have ever seen an episode of Geordie Shore, or a documentary about hen and stag weekends, you may well have been left with completely the wrong impression of Newcastle. There is a seriously sophisticated side to this city. Whether you are here on business trip, to see a sporting event, concert, or just
Top 10 tips for your first trip to Toronto

Top 10 tips for your first trip to Toronto

By on Feb 07, 2014 in Attractions, Canada, Going Out, North America, Regions
If you are planning a trip to Toronto, you will be spoilt for choice in this exciting, and vibrant city where there is so much to do, and so much to see. Although not the capital, Toronto is Canada’s largest city – make the most of your time there with our top 10 tips: 1.
The top 4 mountain restaurants in Meribel

The top 4 mountain restaurants in Meribel

By on Jan 30, 2014 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
When you are enjoying a fabulous day on the slopes of Meribel, there is no need to drop back into the resort when you start to get peckish at lunchtime. There are a variety of mountain restaurants for you to enjoy before carrying on with your day’s skiing. Here are our top four: The Nuvoself
Top 10 tips for your first trip to New York

Top 10 tips for your first trip to New York

By on Jan 11, 2014 in Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Planning your very first trip to New York can be a daunting prospect. With so many things to see, and so little time, it’s difficult to know where to start. In a city that claims to have 90,000 hotel rooms, just choosing where to stay can be a daunting prospect in itself. If you are
Top 10 alternative Alpine activities

Top 10 alternative Alpine activities

By on Dec 14, 2013 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Sometimes it’s good to have a ski trip which includes an alternative alpine activity to skiing. Sometimes the alternative activity can provide the perfect excuse to squeeze another ski trip into your schedule. So, as well as the family trip, the boys’ trip and the corporate trip, you might like to include one or more
5 favourite London cocktail bars

5 favourite London cocktail bars

By on Nov 22, 2013 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Even if you are staying in the most luxurious of London hotels, it is still a thrill to go out and explore what the the city has to offer after dark. There are of course hundreds of traditional pubs to choose from, but if you are looking for something different, perhaps you might like to
Ski season starts early

Ski season starts early

By on Nov 22, 2013 in Austria, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Snow is falling all over the Alps. Almost half a metre has fallen in the last few days, and it hasn’t stopped yet. Some resorts are opening early, and others are coming under pressure to follow suit. Your Christmas or New Year ski trip might only be a few weeks away, but it seems a shame
Top 10 reasons to go on a cruise

Top 10 reasons to go on a cruise

By on Oct 21, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Perhaps you have never considered cruising because you think of a cruise as a giant floating gin palace full of old people, and those who want to eat their entire body weight in burgers? Well, maybe you should cast those lingering prejudices aside for a moment and consider the reasons why you should maybe give
Top 10 tips for first-time cruisers

Top 10 tips for first-time cruisers

By on Oct 14, 2013 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Speciality Travel
Cruising for the first time can be a daunting experience.  Which cruise line should you choose? Which ship would suit you best? What excursions should you choose? What should you take with you? There are so many questions. To help allay your concerns, here are our 10 top tips to hopefully help you along. 1.
Top 10 tips for first-time skiers

Top 10 tips for first-time skiers

By on Sep 30, 2013 in Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel
Learning to ski can be very exciting, but at the same time it can be very frustrating. Skiing is not easy to master and the initial learning curve can be quite steep. Follow our top 10 tips for beginners, and hopefully you will develop a lifelong love of the sport and become a happy and