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1 private island estate (with road access), 3 private beaches and 6 stunning en suite bedrooms

With space to sleep 14, across 6 spacious en suite bedrooms, ‘Somewhere’ offers the ultimate home away from home for the elite, the multi-generational family or the discreet VIP. There may only be one roof, but this private residence offers 3 private beaches, a swimming pool, helicopter landing capabilities, a private dock and ultra-luxury accommodation.

Guests can hop on a stand-up-paddleboard or into a kayak to explore their surrounds or simply relax on their own private beach (did we mention one of three?) with a Gin and Tonic and watch the yachts come and go.

The growth in our Mega Villas – The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice

“We’re seeing a very big increase in demand for this level of property from multiple markets. We have grown our portfolio of Mega Villas (Residences) from nine 12-months ago, to 17 today, with another 17 properties currently in the pipeline at this level.

“Today’s luxury traveller is craving more than just a place to rest their head; they are looking for space to not only work, but to play and spend more time with family and friends.  They are seeking out homes instead of hotels and experiences instead of off-the-shelf activities, leaving them feeling more connected to each other and to their journey.

In our premium residences, guests can eat dinner in their bath robe and breakfast in their board shorts…the kids can run down the hallways and jump in the pools – they can enjoy lunch at 4pm or go for a midnight dip from their own private beach. Our Residence Collection villas offer the luxury of both your own space and ultimate flexibility to run your break at your pace – an experience hotels and lodges struggle to offer.”

Jacqui Spice – Founder & Managing Director

Somewhere offers the best of both worlds

This private island estate offers the best of both worlds – complete privacy afforded by its location, combined with easy road access via a private bridge.  ‘Somewhere’ is just 15 minutes’ drive from Kerikeri airport, which is just a 50-minute flight from Auckland International Airport.

Landing at the property by private helicopter or seaplane offers an even better opportunity to take in the awe-inspiring archipelago from the air. The private jetty means you can also arrive and explore by boat – with 150 islands to discover, excellent fishing and incredible dolphin watching, there is no better place to start a Bay of Islands adventure.

A stay at ‘Somewhere’ comes fully inclusive with a private chef catering all meals including breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, morning and afternoon tea, picnics, BBQs or whatever the heart desires.  Staff are on hand to help throughout the stay organising activities and providing concierge services. As well as overnight stays ‘Somewhere’ is also available for day celebrations, and corporate groups looking to escape the ‘bored’ room and reconnect in a place sure to get creativity flowing.

Touch of Spice

Our portfolio includes luxury lodges, boutique and unique hotels and over 60 private residences that are exclusively available through Touch of Spice. We have a plethora of bespoke experiences and our unique selling point as a destination management company is that we are the largest luxury villa company in New Zealand with the most premium properties available in the Southern Hemisphere.

After 12 years marketing luxury villas throughout New Zealand, in 2016 we launched ‘The Residence Collection’ by Touch of Spice which is a portfolio of the crème de la creme ‘Mega Villas’.  These villas are expansive in size and stature, some accommodating up to 30 people.  They are perfect for the increase of multi-generational travel we are seeing. We are very excited to see this growth and excited to be able to offer VIP’s and those looking to escape in true luxury a home away from home when they are travelling to New Zealand.

The growth of Mega Villas Globally

A recent destination report[1] focussed on the continuous growth of multi-generational demand and the largest growth in this area being the demand for ‘mega-villas’ globally. The new luxury for families and groups is being able to stay together all under one roof. The 2020 Luxury Travel forecast[2] shows over 80% of luxury travellers are focussed on experiential travel, local experiences and multi-generational travel – all of which a villa stay offers over a mainstream hotel experience.

Notes to Editors | About Touch of Spice

  • The Residence Collection is built on the deep expertise gained over nearly 15 years in business. This new growing tier of mega villas is growing at a rapid rate with the portfolio almost doubling in the last year, with private villa bookings up 34% over the last two years.
  • Managing Director and Founder Jacqui Spice – Condé Nast Traveler Travel Specialist – strives to ensure every moment is curated to go on to become a lifelong memory.
  • The Residence Collection by Touch of Spice is a premium portfolio of New Zealand’s most exquisite private homes and retreats. Think trampolines in the ocean, underground dining rooms, helipads above the tennis court, adjacent to the infinity pool.
  • The team of Travel Designers work with Jacqui to pioneer authentic and bespoke travel experiences across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific – where reaching the unreachable and designing the unbelievable are on the everyday to-do list.
  • Touch of Spice specialise in bespoke experiences, boutique luxury accommodation, and customized destination management.