Journeys beyond the obvious.
Curated journeys through golf, wine and the art of living well.
SOME OF THE TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS BEHIND FINEST & FAIRWAYS
THE COLLECTIONS
A series of distinctive regions chosen for their character, culture and sense of place. Each Collection is a starting point, not a fixed itinerary, and every journey is shaped around you.
BORDEAUX
Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion and Cognac – where celebrated names sit alongside remarkable places hidden in plain sight.
Explore the Bordeaux Collection
BURGUNDY
Historic vineyards, intimate domaines, distinctive cuisine and golf woven through one of France’s most characterful regions.
Explore the Burgundy Collection
PARIS & CHAMPAGNE
A considered pairing of Parisian culture and hospitality with the cellars, vineyards and quiet villages of Champagne.
Explore Paris & Champagne
THE CHÂTEAU COLLECTION
The Loire Valley through characterful châteaux, celebrated gardens, regional gastronomy and places with stories to tell.
Explore the Château Collection
PROVENCE
Landscapes, markets, vineyards and Mediterranean rhythms brought together in journeys designed to be enjoyed slowly.
Explore the Provence Collection
SCOTLAND
Great links, distinctive landscapes, exceptional hospitality and the stories behind Scotland’s whisky, food and heritage.
Explore the Scotland Collection
Future Collections: Italy and other carefully chosen regions will join the Finest & Fairways portfolio as the right relationships and experiences are established.
WHY FINEST & FAIRWAYS
Because exceptional journeys should never feel like hard work.
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
The experience, in their words.
“Every detail felt thoughtfully considered, yet the journey never felt over-planned. The golf was exceptional, but it was the places we discovered and the people we met along the way that made it truly memorable. We felt wonderfully looked after from beginning to end.”
Darren S.
Hosted Journey – Bordeaux 2026
“From our first conversation, Iain understood the kind of journey we wanted. Every place felt chosen for a reason, and the whole experience had a personal touch that made it feel entirely our own. We came home with memories we’ll treasure.”
M. Scully (Mrs)
Bespoke Weekend- Bordeaux/Saint Emilion 2026
“If you are responsible for corporate hospitality and you wish to do something involving Golf and/or France, give Iain a call. His team are as good as it gets when it comes to Golf oriented experiences in France.”
Ian H
Corporate Event
A PERSONAL APPROACH
Built around places I know and people I trust.
I created Finest & Fairways because the most memorable journeys are rarely found by choosing from a catalogue. They come from knowing who to call, where to linger and which experiences are genuinely worth including.
My role is to understand how you want to travel, then bring together trusted people and places to create something considered, personal and entirely your own.
A different way to journey
Finest & Fairways was founded on the belief that extraordinary places are often hidden in plain sight. We create considered journeys shaped through trusted relationships, local knowledge and a genuine understanding of the people travelling with us.
Golf may begin the conversation, but it is rarely the whole story. Wine, gastronomy, wellbeing and a sense of place come together in journeys that feel personal, unhurried and entirely your own.
WAYS TO JOURNEY
Every Finest & Fairways journey begins with the people taking it. Choose a privately curated journey, share the experience with a small group of like-minded guests, or create something memorable for clients and colleagues.
BESPOKE JOURNEYS
Privately curated around you – your interests, your pace and the places worth making time for, brought together through our knowledge and relationships.
HOSTED JOURNEYS
Shared journeys for a small number of compatible guests – thoughtfully composed around good company, access and shared discovery.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCES
Considered experiences created to bring clients, colleagues and professional relationships together through golf, wine and exceptional hospitality.
WHAT MIGHT UNFOLD
No two journeys follow precisely the same path. These are not fixed activities, but a glimpse of the places, encounters and experiences that may become part of yours.
GOLF
Characterful courses, celebrated links and quieter fairways chosen for far more than reputation alone.
GASTRONOMY
From market discoveries and regional tables to private chefs and memorable dining shaped by season, provenance and place.
GRAPE & GRAIN
Private tastings, intimate estates and time with the people whose knowledge, heritage and craft shape every bottle.
WELLBEING
Restorative spas, unhurried mornings and time to pause – thoughtfully woven into the rhythm of the journey.
CULTURE & HERITAGE
Private visits, remarkable architecture and local stories that reveal the character and history of each region.
CONNECTIONS & ACCESS
Trusted introductions, private invitations and meaningful access made possible through the relationships we have built.
THE JOURNEY BETWEEN
From discreet private transfers and scenic drives to helicopter connections and private aviation, how you travel can become part of the experience.
JOURNEYS
BEYOND THE
OBVIOUS
Curated journeys through golf, wine and the art of living well.
LE JOURNAL
Stories, conversations and considered perspectives from the people and places that shape Finest & Fairways.
Bordeaux Beyond the Fairways: How to Spend Four Days Properly
Golf may bring people to Bordeaux, but the region reveals itself through vineyard lunches, long dinners, quiet villages and time well spent beyond the course.
Why Bordeaux May Be Europe’s Most Underrated Golf Destination
From Cabot Bordeaux to Golf du Grand Saint-Émilionnais, the region quietly combines championship golf, exceptional wine and a pace of travel few destinations can match.
Tee Off in Bordeaux: A Guide to the Region’s Finest Golf Courses
A closer look at the courses shaping Bordeaux into one of Europe’s most compelling golf and lifestyle destinations.
WHERE MIGHT YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN?
Tell us what draws you—the places, the people and the experiences worth travelling for. We will begin shaping the journey from there.