SmoothRed

At SmoothRed, customisation is at the heart of everything we do. We take great pleasure in weaving each client’s individual passions, hobbies and interests into their journey, alongside exceptional wine experiences.

No two itineraries are ever the same and we love creating bespoke trips that reflect what matters most to you.

For Lenora, Carole and their family, this meant fulfilling a lifelong dream of visiting Castelfidardo in Italy, the world’s accordion capital, and combining this with a boutique wine experience.

Highlights of their trip included:

— A visit to the iconic Accordion Museum, home to the world’s largest accordion
— Behind-the-scenes factory experiences at Pigini Fisarmoniche and Bugari Armando, where skilled artisans craft over 200 accordion models
— Visits to the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and the Trevi Fountain in Rome
— A guided tour and wine tasting at Conte Leopardi

If you have a special interest or long-held ambition in mind, speak to our Travel Designers about bringing your vision to life and creating a custom journey that’s entirely your own.

The ultimate countryside escape near Paris: Domaine de Primard 🌿✨

Located just an hour from Paris, Domaine de Primard is a countryside sanctuary set across 40 hectares. Once an 18th-century château, the property has been transformed by the owners of the Domaine de Fontenille group into a magnificent five-star retreat. The rooms marry 18th-century bones (wood beams, Juliet balconies and parquet flooring) with modern furnishings, for a refined and restful feel.

Surrounded by nature at every turn, the gardens feature over 250 varieties of roses, while highland cows, ducks and geese can be found wandering through the grounds. Days here can be spent indulging in nature-inspired spa treatments, enjoying riverside yoga classes, strolling the vast gardens, and lounging by the heated pool.

Wine lovers can sample wines from the hotel's Domaine de Fontenille vineyards, while various Champagne vintages are served at a guinguette overlooking the river - prime position for enjoying sundowners and live music.

With farm-to-table dining and menus crafted by Michelin-star chef Éric Fréchon, a stay at Domaine de Primard pairs perfectly with wine tasting holidays to Normandy and Paris 🍷