The Art of Exceptional Travel

THE ART OF EXCEPTIONAL TRAVEL BY

LACURE

TIM RONEY

SENIOR LOYALTY MANAGER

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER VILLA EXPERT FOR THE CARIBBEAN 2006-2023

My fascination with the Caribbean began in the early 80’s. I purchased 4 guidebooks to the Caribbean and my love affair was cemented. I chose Anse Chastanet near Soufriere, St. Lucia as my first visit and was immediately captivated by the sheer beauty of the island and the magic of its people. As I immersed myself in local culture, dined and danced with couples and families from across the world who decided to call St Lucia home, I realized that what drew these fabulous people to the islands was much more than just its rhythm and culture, it was the magic that was manifested in each of the islands breathtaking private estates.

richness of the experiences and learn what it takes to master the art of the exceptional.

Filled with a sense of purpose and eager to share my stories on a larger stage I joined Lacure and knew immediately I had found a home. In addition to having a thorough knowledge of the islands and villas in the Caribbean, I was now able to explore Mexico, and then Ireland, England, France, Italy and Costa Rica to secure the best villas for Lacure and share them with our network of discerning clients.

In 2006 Conde Nast - Traveler published a list of the world’s best travel and villa agents and I was selected as their Villa Expert for the Caribbean - a distinction I still retain 18 years later and celebrate with a tremendous amount of pride and humility.

of Managing Caribbean

After renting villas near Soufriere for several winters I fell so in love with the experience that I started a company called Villa St. Lucia and listed 10 homes with stunning views of the Pitons. I photographed each property, knew the owner of each house, knew the staff of each house and I chose the drivers and guides I used personally. Several years later I sold my company and accepted the position

Home Rentals in Palm Beach, Florida - one of only 3 multi-destination villa rental agencies in the US. For the next three years I spent at least one week of every month visiting every major villa destination in the Caribbean repeatedly and inspecting all the homes to know the best ones from personal experience. It was during this time where I really got to really explore the islands, understand the

I consider myself one of the fortunate few to have found my passion and pursued a career in it. The thrill that comes from exploring new countries and discovering some of the world’s most breathtaking homes is something that still gives me goosebumps today. As someone who leads our Lacure’s Loyalty efforts, there is no greater honor than to share my experiences and perspective with individuals who feel as passionate about travel as I do. Here’s to a life well lived and world well-traveled!

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WHY PARTNER

With Lacure?

EXPERTISE

• 40+ years of personal relationships with suppliers and customers

• Global portfolio with 3,000+ villas in over 100 destinations

• Team with extensive product knowledge

• Carefully curated portfolio of Luxury City Apartments

EXCLUSIVITY

• Highest of discretion protecting your privacy

• Each villa fits with Lacure’s premium standards

• Access to unique and exclusive inventory

EASE

• Thorough policies safety for peace of mind

• Option to provide full staff with villas

• Seamless excursions planned from start to finish

We Take Care Of

THE ENTIRE TRIP PLANNING EXPERIENCE

• One-to-one relationship with Tim, your own personal trip designer

• Provides expert recommendations on top destinations and exclusive villas

• Will help pair your villa with a range of personalized experiences specific to you

• Global in reach, local in feel designing your trip with a care, sensitivity and understanding that comes with 40+ years of dealing with luxury clients

• Helps negotiate exclusive offers, promotions and incentives to make your money work harder

• Provides you with a peace of mind that you deserve when planning extraordinary travel

HOTELS

YACHTS

VILLAS

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Tim went above and beyond in assisting our client with booking his dream vacation. Tim’s meticulous attention to detail, personalized approach, and extensive knowledge ensured our client had an unforgettable journey. He truly exemplifies excellence in luxury travel consulting!

Tim skillfully crafted an exquisite luxury travel itinerary for our client in the South of France. His deep understanding of the region, coupled with his impeccable attention to detail, resulted in a seamless and unforgettable experience. Tim’s expertise and dedication made our client’s journey a true masterpiece!

Having Tim as our travel advisor is an absolute delight! His ability to consistently create extraordinary itineraries is nothing short of remarkable. My wife and I are very appreciative of the time and hassle he saves us when we travel! We can’t imagine planning our next trip without him.

-Client | Toronto

-Partner | Miami

-Travel Advisor | New York

JACKSON

ELITE ESCAPES

COURCHEVEL

PUNTA MITA

COSTA RICA

MIAMI

MARRAKECH

TURKS & CAICOS

PARIS

CAPE TOWN

BALI

ST. TROPEZ

TIM’S FAVORITES

Continue browsing to see Tim’s handpicked favorite villas all across the globe! His selection is based on design, location, uniqueness and overall experience his clients have had at the villas!

JACKSON HOLE

JACKSON HOLE

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