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08/06/2026

For more than 800 years, Ashford Castle has stood on the shores of Lough Corrib, witnessing centuries of history, heritage and remarkable stories.

Once home to the Guinness family, today the castle welcomes guests from around the world to experience a place where timeless elegance and modern luxury exist in perfect harmony.

Some destinations are visited.

Others are remembered.

After 800 years of history, the story continues.
What would your chapter look like?

Image courtesy of Ashford Castle.

06/06/2026

A love letter to Ireland.
From historic estates to timeless boutique sanctuaries, saving these gems for the ultimate curated itinerary.

04/06/2026

There’s visiting wine country, and then there’s being there when the grapes are actually being picked…. Mendoza and Marlborough are harvesting right now. Tuscany, Bordeaux, and Douro Valley lock up fast for fall.

03/06/2026

Mist-shrouded highlands, historic castles, and the timeless allure of heritage hospitality. Scotland is a masterclass in quiet luxury.

Swipe to explore our curated edit:

The Urban Escape:
Tartan-accented warmth at Gleneagles Townhouse and iconic grandeur at The Balmoral.

The Refined Retreats:
Thermal serenity at Kimpton Blythswood Hotel & Spa by IHG and grand baronial vistas at Cameron House.

The Culinary Journey:
Exceptional dining at Cail Bruich and local soul at The Flying Stag.

The Sights:
Historic Edinburgh Castle and the dramatic ridges of the Isle of Skye.

Let the poetry of this landscape inspire your next journey.

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22/05/2026

The Hotel Behind the Orient Express Mystery

Between Europe and the East stands a hotel filled with stories.

For decades, passengers from the Orient Express arrived at Pera Palace — diplomats, writers, spies.

And perhaps, Agatha Christie herself.

Some mysteries don’t begin in books.

They begin in places like this.

Some places are destinations. Others are stories.

13/05/2026

In February 1952, Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Lodge in Kenya — a quiet treehouse hidden deep within the African wilderness.

That night, while she slept beneath the forest canopy, King George VI passed away in England.

By morning, she was no longer a princess.
“She went up a tree in Africa a princess and came down a queen.”
— Jim Corbett

One of the most iconic moments in modern royal history did not begin inside a palace.
It began in a treehouse.

Sources: Historical archives, Treetops Lodge Kenya, royal records.

21/04/2026

Before we select a property, we study the soul of architecture.

Maison Elite begins where standard travel ends. Places like this—rich in heritage and quiet grace—serve as the blueprint for our curation. We look for these same echoes of history and character in every estate we select for our members.

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31/03/2026

31/03/2026

A silent walk through the 19th-century masterpiece of King Rama III. No words needed, just the whispers of stone and the beauty of porcelain.

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