{"id":9313,"date":"2023-05-19T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T15:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=9313"},"modified":"2023-05-19T16:48:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T15:48:42","slug":"travel-concierge-michael-uk-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/travel-concierge-michael-uk-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"How Travel Concierge Michael Gives a Royal Welcome in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the helm of every Luxury Gold journey is your Travel Concierge. The ultimate destination experts, they offer flawless service 24\/7, ensuring your tour is tailored to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this month&#8217;s Travel Concierge spotlight, we sat down with Travel Concierge Michael to find out more about the delights that await you on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/castles-kingdoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castles &amp; Kingdoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> luxury tour, and how he makes this tour exceptional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Sharing the stories of the UK and Ireland<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born and bred in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe-and-britain\/ireland\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Michael is proud to show people around his homeland. \u201cI like to tell stories about the old way and take our guests on a journey to discover what these islands are all about,\u201d says Michael.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We think you might be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/britain-an-incredible-destination-for-2023\/\">Why Britain is an incredible destination for 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/michael-travel-concierge-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Travel Concierge\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/michael-travel-concierge-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/michael-travel-concierge-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/michael-travel-concierge-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/michael-travel-concierge.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Iconic experiences taken to the next level<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best parts of a Luxury Gold tour is how we elevate even the most classic travel experiences. \u201cFor example, we visit the Giant\u2019s Causeway but we have a specialized local guide who\u2019s a cut above the rest,\u201d says Michael. \u201cWe get one of the rangers there to come and talk to us. With that level of depth, our guests get a feel for the country, the people, the culture and history. And they take a little bit of that back home with them in their heart, or leave a little bit of their heart over here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We think you might be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/curated-experiences\/\">The personal touch: Our top 5 curated luxury travel experiences for 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bringing back the golden age of travel<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you ask Michael what he loves about being a Luxury Gold Travel Concierge, he says it\u2019s getting to look after our guests the old-fashioned way. \u201cIt\u2019s like the golden age of travel,\u201d says Michael. \u201cThe hotels are fantastic, the food and dining are the best, and the itinerary is well thought out. It\u2019s the way we look after people. We listen to what the guests have said and it\u2019s absolutely fantastic. It\u2019s an absolute dream. It\u2019s a pleasure to be out there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9323\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9323\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel2.jpg\" alt=\"red coated doormen at The Rubens at the Palace hotel\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel2.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel2-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@rubenshotel<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Going above and beyond<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael says being a Luxury Gold Travel Concierge goes far beyond being a travel guide. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot more than guiding,&#8221; says Michael. &#8220;I take care of people\u2019s needs. I\u2019m like their personal butler. With small group numbers, you can offer more personalized service and you can really look after people. It\u2019s all in the little details. I take care of everything for them and fulfil special requests with the utmost discretion.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We think you might be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/royal-treatment-exceptional-trips\/\">The Royal Treatment: All the Ways We Make Your Trip Exceptional<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Special touches<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael also likes to add special extra touches to each tour, such as arranging surprise treats. It all adds to the unique, personalized experience for his guests. \u201cI\u2019m so proud to be conducting these tours, they really are the best. I can\u2019t say this enough,&#8221; says Michael.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9324\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9324\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel.jpg\" alt=\"English high tea at The Rubens at the Palace hotel\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@rubenshotel<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Michael\u2019s highlights<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Travel Concierge on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/castles-kingdoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castles &amp; Kingdoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> luxury tour, we asked Michael for his insider tips on the very best places and experiences in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe-and-britain\/england\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are his top picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Staying at The Rubens at the Palace in London<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located directly opposite the royal residence of Buckingham Palace, five-star Rubens is a truly extraordinary stay. Michael says it certainly lives up to its reputation, from the red tail-coated doormen to the regal bedrooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dining is also fantastic here, with traditional afternoon teas in the Palace Lounge and dinners at the lavish English Grill Restaurant, one of the most renowned restaurants in London. Guests will enjoy a Welcome Dinner here prepared by executive chef Ben Kelliher using the same suppliers who serve the King\u2019s kitchen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When staying at The Rubens, Michael also likes to take his guests for a round of drinks nearby at The Albert, an ornate Victorian pub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We think you might be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/how-to-spend-24-hours-at-7-of-the-most-exquisite-hotels-around-the-world\/\">How to spend 24 hours at 7 of the most exquisite hotels around the world<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9322\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9322\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel4.jpg\" alt=\"The English Grill restaurant at The Rubens at the Palace hotel\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel4.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rubenshotel4-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@rubenshotel<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>An exclusive after-hours visit to the Tower of London\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael says the private tour of the Tower of London is one of the most remarkable experiences on any tour. We arrange a special after-hours visit to the iconic fortress, once the crowds have gone home. A Yeoman Warder greets you at the regal tower and you\u2019ll then bear witness to the Ceremony of the Keys, the oldest practised military ceremony in the world, carried out every night for the past 700 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9319\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9319\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/historicroyalpalaces.jpg\" alt=\"Tower of London\" width=\"810\" height=\"1013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/historicroyalpalaces.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/historicroyalpalaces-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/historicroyalpalaces-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@historicroyalpalaces<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>After-hours tour of Castle Howard<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exclusive experiences don\u2019t end there. You\u2019ll also enjoy a private after-hours tour of Castle Howard, an 18th-century mansion that will have you feeling like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk\/culture\/culture-news\/a43862395\/queen-charlotte-true-story\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen Charlotte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a star in Bridgerton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/bridgerton-filming-locations\/\">The Bridgerton effect: How to vacation like the aristocracy in the UK<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9320\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9320\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/castle_howard.jpeg\" alt=\"Castle Howard England\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/castle_howard.jpeg 810w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/castle_howard-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/castle_howard-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@castle_howard<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><b>Meeting the Duchess of Northumberland at Alnwick Castle<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Michael says we offer experiences that are a cut above the rest, he means it. When you travel on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/experience\/curated-experiences#founders-collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder\u2019s Collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> departure of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/castles-kingdoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castles &amp; Kingdoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour, you\u2019ll meet Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland as she personally welcomes you for a private tour of Alnwick Castle Gardens. You\u2019ll also meet the Head Gardener who will take you deeper into the gardens as you hear the fascinating story of how the Duchess restored the gardens to their former 18th-century glory over the last 20 years. From the lush labyrinth to the serpent garden and ornate fountains, the gardens are spectacular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/introducing-the-duchess-of-northumberland\/\">Introducing the Duchess of Northumberland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2-1024x738.jpeg\" alt=\"Duchess of Northumberland\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2-1024x738.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2-300x216.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2-768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2-1320x952.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/duchess2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Scenic adventures in the British countryside<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to experience the beauty and majesty of the British countryside,\u201d says Michael. He takes our guests on a scenic journey through England, from the fairytale villages of the Cotswolds to the Tudor cottages of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Step back into the past in medieval York or wander through the Georgian city of Bath. Roam through rolling green hills, emerald valleys, ancient cobbled streets, and traditional tearooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These experiences only skim the surface of the extraordinary experiences you\u2019ll encounter on our luxury tours in the UK. Discover more by taking a look at our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-au\/tours\/castles-kingdoms\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castles &amp; Kingdoms<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> luxury tour and enjoy the exceptional personal service of your Travel Concierge.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the helm of every Luxury Gold journey is your Travel Concierge. 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