Beekeeping? Astronomy? Take on a New Adventure This Year with Le Collectionist

We are all drawn to new experiences. Indeed, a recent report by Skift found that adventure travel and self-betterment continue to be key trip motivators for travellers. French travel start-up Le Collectionist offer bespoke, locally-inspired travel experiences in 2,300 exceptional houses in over 100 destinations around the world. They have a strong focus on personalised, authentic and spontaneous travel adventures, where guests get lost in the destination, live like locals and discover hidden gems that would otherwise be inaccessible. Here, Le Collectionist take us through some of their best new expeditions to ensure that 2018 is your most adventurous year yet.

Villa Serini

Make like an oyster farmer and set out on a flat-bottomed boat! Here, you’ll learn the craft of oyster farming and the life cycle of oysters (whilst tasting some of course). Or, leave the beach of L’Herbe on a traditional pinasse boat, in the company of a passionate oenologist Gildas and a supply of oysters from the bay. As Gildas presents his selection of Bordeaux grands crus on the boat’s glazed deck, enjoy exploring his favourite wine and seafood combinations while on the sea. Sleeping 17, Villa Serini has a breath-taking view of the sea, uncluttered by anything save the pines growing in the sand, perfect after a long day’s oyster farming!

Villa Lio

Become a beekeeper for a day and learn the A to Z of honey directly from a local family who have been passionately beekeeping for five generations in the heart of Les Alpilles. You’ll even get to harvest the honey and take some home.

 Manoir Topiaire

Race across the mythical beaches of Deauville on horseback. Learn to drive your stead with advice from Le Collectionist’s expert, with stunning scenery as your backdrop and then retire to your beautiful private house. Children can also gain their first experience of riding a pony! Manoir Topiaire is a magnificent normand manor, a classified historic building, set within 6 hectares of land.

Villa Nina

Unlock the hidden secret trails of Ibiza and hike through the most undiscovered tracks with our White Isle specialist. Or, become a wine connoisseur and let the master of the house reveal the secrets of his vineyard and the family wine cellar. You can taste Spanish wines that owe their special flavor to Ibiza’s unique climate, combined with unforgettable traditional dishes of the island.

Villa Hebri

As the sun creeps over the horizon, take to the skies for a special breakfast above the desert. Tuck into your feast prepared by Le Collectionist’s local pastry chef, as the hot air balloon soars towards the Atlas Mountains and in the golden light of the morning.

Or, if you prefer dinner to breakfast, set off over the red dunes in search of a little oasis lost amid the arid expanses of Agafay. Here you’ll find an ecolodge surrounded by rich greenery, valiantly defying the drought. At sunset, dinner is served in a traditional nomadic tent, featuring products freshly picked from the gardens. Gnawa musicians, fire-eaters and acrobats take turns to entertain the guests, against a splendid backdrop of olive groves and the endless ochre landscape.

Villa Purity

Learn how to read the stars and put on your astrology shoes for a spiritual adventure in Marrakech. Also featuring a badminton court, tennis court, volleyball court and pool room, you can try your hand at a number of new skills as well!

Each experience is tailor made to each individual so you can really create your adventure of a lifetime. Furthermore, the team at Le Collectionist hand pick every single property that they have on their books ensuring that they meet the highest criteria and that every guest has the best experience possible. Enjoy your adventures!