--- title: Touch of Spice description: Curators of luxury travel in a league of its own throughout New Zealand & Fiji. image: https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Hero%20Image%20(1).jpg --- +1 (805) 969-5096 [![Logo-MVT-dark](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/MVT%202019/Logo-MVT-dark.svg "Logo-MVT-dark")](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/) ![Touch-of-Spice-logo---White-mono](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Touch-of-Spice-logo---White-mono.png) # Touch of Spice Luxury Stays & Experiences ## Redefining Luxury Travel Since 2005  Curators of luxury travel in a league of its own throughout New Zealand & Fiji  Since their inception in September 2005, luxury destination management company Touch of Spice have been meticulously crafting a portfolio of the creme de la creme in both boutique & luxurious accommodation and exclusive experiences throughout New Zealand & Fiji.  With an award-winning portfolio, including New Zealand’s most unique offerings of boutique hotels and unique getaways, premium private residences, estates and villas, Luxury Lodges, Super Yachts and Private islands, plus their little black book of private chefs, experiences and expert guides, the Touch of Spice experience offers luxury travel in a league of its own.  **[Start planning with an advisor](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip)** ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.40.13 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.40.13%20PM.png?width=1338&height=1390&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.40.13%20PM.png) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.39.58 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.39.58%20PM.png?width=1186&height=1390&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.39.58%20PM.png) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.39.50 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.39.50%20PM.png?width=1336&height=1316&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.39.50%20PM.png) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.40.05 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.40.05%20PM.png?width=1484&height=1404&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.40.05%20PM.png) ## Touch of Spice ![Slider 1 Premium Res and Villa](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Slider%201%20Premium%20Res%20and%20Villa.jpg) #### Premium Residence & Villa Collection The crème de la crème in exclusive private stays throughout New Zealand   [ Explore More ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ![Slider 2 Luxury lodge and hotel](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Slider%202%20Luxury%20lodge%20and%20hotel.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=Slider%202%20Luxury%20lodge%20and%20hotel.jpg) #### Luxury Lodges & Boutique Hotels New Zealand and the South Pacific’s finest Lodges & Hotels.  [ Discover More ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ![Slider 3 private islands and fiji](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Slider%203%20private%20islands%20and%20fiji.jpg) #### Fiji & Private Islands Escapism like never before with New Zealand & Fiji’s most elite Private Islands & Resorts. [ SEE MORE ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ![Slider 4 super yacht](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Slider%204%20super%20yacht.jpg) #### Super Yachts Cruise at your own pace on a slice of floating luxury  [ Discover More ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ![Slider 5 experiences](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Slider%205%20experiences.jpg) #### Exclusive Experiences A little black book of the finest & most exclusive experiences through New Zealand & the South Pacific. [ Learn More ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ![Slider 6 TOS experience](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Slider%206%20TOS%20experience.png) #### The Touch of Spice Experience Offering more than just a place to rest your head, Touch of Spice take care of all the finer details.  [ Learn More ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) Touch of Spice ### The Hills Collection **Offering a new level of luxury in a league of its own.** Set in 500 acres and surrounded by awe inspiring mountains, The Hills Collection is composed of three stunning private residences – Lodge at The Hills, Farm at The Hills, and Artists Residence. With award winning architecture, stunning surrounding grounds, art works to challenge some of the best art houses in the world and surrounding mountain views, a stay at The Hills will simply be one of a kind. [ PLAN YOUR TRIP ](https://www.montecitovillagetravel.com/plan-your-trip) ## Get Inspired ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.32.43 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.32.43%20PM.png) ##### In The Spotlight: Wanaka Whether you’re thinking about a fully family getaway, a romantic retreat for two, a celebration with friends, or simply for a dreamy spot to take some well-deserved R&R, Wanaka and our Premium Residences & Mega Villa Collection have something to suit your every need, want, and desire. [Learn More](https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/about-us/blog/spotlight-on-wanaka) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.35.28 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.35.28%20PM.png) ##### In the Spotlight: The Elms at Lake Hayes Collection The luxury of traveling domestically means that a getaway is only a short flight or drive away. With Waitangi Day and the long weekend fast approaching (I can’t believe it’s February already!), it’s time to get planning - no matter how last minute it feels. [Learn More](https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/about-us/blog/spotlight-the-elms-collection) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.37.21 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.37.21%20PM.png) ##### In The Spotlight: Ladena, Queenstown With many featuring private golf courses, in-house spas, private wine cellars, heli-pads, international size tennis courts, private jetty’s, exclusive beaches, and art collections that rival some of the world’s top art houses – **these homes really are in a luxurious league of their own.** [Learn More](https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/about-us/blog/spotlight-on-ladena) ![Screen Shot 2022-08-25 at 2.38.35 PM](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-25%20at%202.38.35%20PM.png) ##### Above & Beyond Heli Experiences Whether you’re looking for a remote paradise island to call your own for the day, thinking about a picnic on a peak, flying to a private boat in the middle of a Sound or purely as a way to get to your luxurious home away from home, we can make ‘it’ happen. [Learn More](https://www.touchofspice.co.nz/about-us/blog/above-beyond-heli-experiences) ## Exclusive Benefits - Guest welcome   - Arrival gourmet platter & Champagne   - Welcome provisions including fresh seasonal, and local produce  - Robes & slippers   - Premium bathroom lotions & potions   - Daily servicing available  - Early check in/ late check out (based on availability)  - 24-hour concierge service available   - Standard and All-inclusive inclusions available   ## Unlock exclusive perks. Book with MVT. [![PLAN YOUR TRIP](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4193479/be678079-df58-450d-8584-12e53321fc5b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4193479/be678079-df58-450d-8584-12e53321fc5b) [![MVT ](https://blog.montecitovillagetravel.com/hubfs/MVT%202019/Logo-MVT-dark.svg "MVT ")](https://montecitovillagetravel.com/) © 2026 Montecito Village Travel, All rights reserved. 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