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Discourse markers organize longer stretches of speech or writing — signaling contrast (nevertheless), addition (furthermore), consequence (consequently), or an alternative viewpoint (whereas).
Consequently to the delay, we missed the flight.
Because of the delay, we missed the flight. — "Consequently" introduces a result clause on its own, it doesn't pair with "to."
He likes tea, whereas he doesn't like coffee, however.
He likes tea, whereas he doesn't like coffee. — Don't stack two contrast markers for the same contrast.
The hotel was cheap. Furthermore, it was very clean.
I like the city, whereas my sister prefers the countryside.