Villa Rentals Guide

A lot of work goes into managing and maintaining a luxury villa. The service team that works in these sophisticated and gorgeous holiday homes dedicates a lot of their time and energy to keep it pristine and at its best for every guest that enters its doors. The villa staff’s job doesn’t end with keeping the property clean and inhabitable; they also ensure the guests are in their utmost comfort and luxury.  The villa manager (VM) and chef have the most crucial roles in shaping the guests’ experience during their stay in the villa. The manager is the guests’ go-to person for anything they need in and out of the property. They act as their butler, willing to grant any requests that will ease the guests’ concerns and make their stay as pleasant as possible. Meanwhile, the chef’s presence in the villa is felt through taste. Food is paramount in …

Luxury private rental villas are set to be top of discerning travelers’ wish-lists once again as borders open and travel resumes. The shut-down of the travel industry during the pandemic has hit the tourism and hospitality businesses across the world at every level. However, as countries like Thailand and Indonesia start to ease-up restrictions, there is expected to be real interest and a surge in private villa bookings. Private villas are expected to be the ultimate accommodation choice for both domestic and international vacationers as the world recovers. Here are some of the reasons: Complete Privacy One of the key advantages of staying in luxury villas is that wherever they are situated they are all wonderfully private. Vacationers will still want to keep some element of distance from others and being crammed into accommodation with other travelers is even less appealing than ever. Particularly because visitors from all over the …

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 …

Hearing the genuine joy of our guests is a profound reminder for us of how meaningful it is the work that we do. To us, guest reviews are testaments of how a stay at our villas can truly touch lives, re-ignite relationships, and re-orient perspectives. Be it the food, be it the services of the staff, or be it the incredible views, the offerings of these luxury holiday homes are experiences sure to be remembered and definitely worth being shared. Based on customer feedback which we have compiled over the years, we are proud to bring you 10 of the most beloved villas in our collection in the very words of our guests: 1. Villa Analaya – Phuket ” They say the hardest part is saying “goodbye”…so, instead, we’ll say “au revoir” — as in see you again. Villa Analaya is the closest place to paradise we’ve ever experienced..and the …

A high-end luxury villa with all the amenities you could ever want proves good enough but what’s outside the villa is also just as important as what is in it. If good architecture and opulent furnishings are the heart of the construction, then the outdoors and everything it encompasses is certainly the soul. Consequently, today we’ll be casting our spotlight on the top five luxury Thailand villas with viewing decks and rooftops that allow you to savor the enthralling beauty all around. Villa Sawarin Sawarin is perched elegantly in a poised, graceful manner like an eagle ready to take to the heavens on the coveted Cape Yamu, where the most high-end villas in Phuket can be found. This ultra-luxury vacation abode is equipped with nine opulent bedrooms showered with modern day grandeur as is the case throughout the layout which is characterized by endearing timber workmanship and sumptuously patterned masonry. …

Family vacations can be a wonderful opportunity to create special memories and discover amazing experiences that bring everyone together. Relationships become stronger, ties become more closely knit, and inner-happiness blooms. Feeling good and sharing unforgettable times with family is a great way to connect. With the right setting, couples find they become closer whilst the child-parent bond gets tighter, and youngsters are engaged, energized, and entertained — all good news for self-development and the health and wellness of the family unit. However, even in paradise locations, whether beautiful Bali or an amazing Thai island, family holidays can be stressful when everyone wants to do something different. A private vacation-villa rental is the perfect holiday hotspot for families who want to unite and spend some quality time together in their own space. As well as being an ideal environment for families of all ages, renting your own holiday home gives you …

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and in need of a vacation to relax, reenergize, and rebalance? If so, you’re not alone. Time away from your everyday life can be just the tonic you need. Enjoying some quality time-out can benefit your mind, giving you a refreshed outlook on life, lessening the risk of heart disease and leading to other health benefits, as well as giving you an emotional lift too. However, some getaways can add to your stress levels, unless you choose a stay that is conducive to well-being; with a private villa retreat in a beautiful destination such as Phuket, Koh Samui or Bali the perfect place for a wellness break, with the right approach. Go on a digital detox Let’s face it, being connected 24-7 can start to take its toll, whether it’s fielding constant work messages or even the pressure to perform on social media. Plan your villa break …