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June 9, 2014

The Best Beaches in Koh Samui

By: Darrel Bella

Koh Samui Travel Guide

The Best Beaches in Koh Samui
Updated on March 2, 2026 Koh Samui Island is among the many islands found along the coastline of Thailand, gifted with a picturesque tropical ambiance and white fine sandy beaches. The beaches on this island attract thousands of visitors both from Thailand and outside, with varieties of hotels and resorts, villas rentals, restaurants, shops, and […]
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June 6, 2014

Exploring Phuket Through Luxury Yacht and Boat Charters

By: Darrel Bella

Phuket Travel Guide

Exploring Phuket Through Luxury Yacht and Boat Charters
Updated August 20, 2025 Phuket remains the Andaman’s definitive launchpad for private cruising. From the cathedral-like karsts of Phang Nga Bay to the cinematic cliffs of Phi Phi, the clear lagoons around the Racha Islands, and the world-class reefs of the Similan archipelago, the region strings together more must-see anchorages than you could cover in […]
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May 31, 2014

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation

By: Darrel Bella

Villa Rentals Guide

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation
In order to provide guests with every comfort and amenity of modern living, luxury villas are staffed by a team of highly capable and trained professionals in a variety of fields, striving to provide the highest degree of hospitality and customer service available anywhere. 1. Villa Manager The Villa Manager is tasked with the responsibility […]
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May 18, 2014

How to Handle Tipping and Gratuities for Villa Staff in Southeast Asia

By: Darrel Bella

Travel Guide & Inspiration, Villa Rentals Guide

How to Handle Tipping and Gratuities for Villa Staff in Southeast Asia
Updated on March 30, 2026 Around the world, it has become extremely common to tip for a variety of services. Restaurant wait staff, hotel housekeepers, musicians, valets, bar keeps, delivery workers: dozens of services have tipping as a nearly ubiquitous social convention. For the staff of a private villa, who can fulfill almost all of these functions and many more, it seems natural to […]
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