Rent a Villa to save money on holiday

Renting a villa (serviced or not) is one of the loveliest, most relaxing ways to spend time off. Also - it’s a great way to conserve some cash, being that with a group it is a cost savings for sure.  There are plenty of beautiful options that could end up costing per person under $1500 for a week. That is far less than a top-tier hotel. And, with your own living room, pool, kitchen, and staff in many cases…how can one go wrong?  Personally, I love a good hotel, but adore a great villa! It’s just more relaxing - sitting back in a cushy living room reading a book, making a light breakfast in a crisp white kitchen, napping on a hammock poolside.

The problem is… via which agency to find and rent the perfect villa? I was frustrated by how many providers there are and how few people had anything good to say…so, years ago  I started in my quest for the best, to source and vet worldwide topnotch villa rental providers. What did I find?  There are only maximum a couple of service providers per market who a) have great villas on their books and b) provide stellar service.  (I and many friends have experienced in years prior renting a villa that looked NOTHING like it did in the photos we were shown while in research phase.  BEWARE of Dolce Vita Villas - with whom I had this experience with my family in Sicily. The owner was not even willing to refund part of the fee paid after he acknowledged it was a different level than he had pitched)

Where floats your boat? Caribean, Mediterranean, South America, Sri Lanka, Mexico….? A chalet in the Swiss Alps or Aspen?…  you name it - we know the best provider. See this file about Brazilian Villas as an example…simply gorgeous, accessible, many beachfront.

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