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When dreaming of a gorgeous private vacation villa in the sun, you may not instantly conjure up a vision of a group holiday. However, the islands of Samui and Phuket in Thailand, and Bali in Indonesia, are popular group-holiday hotspots and happen to be the destinations when it comes to luxuriating in a stunning villa with a million-dollar view and awesome facilities. With exceptional open-plan spaces and amazing features from game rooms to cinemas, it’s no surprise that a high-end villa is the perfect stay. If you think about group vacations you might be forgiven for imagining tour holidays with strangers or young friends getting together for a party break at a resort. However, group travel is varied today, extending to families with three generations going away together and couples with young kids joining forces with friends with children too for a joint-family experience. On top of this, there are …

Not so long ago, a luxury holiday was often about guests going outside their comfort zone and a vacation experience that went above and beyond their everyday lives. Think over-the-top gestures, a refined formality, and in many cases, overindulgence in avant-garde style. Fast forward to now and luxury has been redefined to create a modern appeal to today’s savvy travelers. Upscale vacation villas are proving to be hospitality game changers for both holidaymakers and owners, making a big difference to the travel industry and to the attraction of luxury-villa hotspots such as beautiful Bali and the tropical islands of Thailand. Luxury vacation villas express a sense of freedom and fantasy and are the ultimate in experiential travel Staying in your own private vacation villa, with access to all of the facilities all of the time means you can follow your own holiday lifestyle; doing what you want, when you want. …

Aside from looking fantastic, with amazing settings and fabulous views, you can enjoy some wonderful things to do in your luxury vacation villa, some of which you may not have even considered. It is these special experiences that elevate and enhance your holiday, creating unforgettable memories of a gorgeous getaway. Booking one of our villas come with the services of our Guest Experience specialists who will gladly assist you in making your stay extra memorable with these clever ideas. Here are 14 reasons you may want to book a luxury villa stay, from inviting guest chefs to unforgettable surprise parties: 1. Savor dishes by local culinary talents Private dining extraordinaire, with romantic or family-style dining with a special menu of your favorite foods. You could also invite a guest chef to create high-end dishes that you have never tried for an extravagantly delicious foodie experience. 2. Unwind with in-villa spa …