Villa Rentals Guide Archives

May 31, 2014

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation

By: Darrel Bella

Updated May 15, 2026 There is a particular kind of ease that settles over guests in the first hours of a luxury villa stay. Requests are met before they are fully formed. The table is set exactly as preferred. The day ahead has been quietly arranged to reflect what the group actually wants rather than […]

5 Important Points To Consider Before Booking A Luxury Villa

By: Darrel Bella

Travel Guide & Inspiration, Villa Rentals Guide

5 Important Points To Consider Before Booking A Luxury Villa

Selecting the proper luxury villa to set the stage for your vacation can be a bit of a task. While some Villa Owners may be a bit sensitive about sharing photos of their villa – a case managers, representatives, and agents have to respect – there should be at least a decent amount of photography […]

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 […]