We welcome guest writers from time to time, and today Nisha Sharma shares her expertise in another type of luxury travel: Luxury villas around the world that might be rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. This is perfect for families, groups or simply those who treasure their privacy.
Luxury Holiday Villas Around the World
St. Martin is an island of exquisite natural beauty, with turquoise water and white sand. There are many luxury villas on this island, and some of the best are expansive and directly on the beach. La Dacha, located in Terres Basses, is a cliff-side villa with heart-stopping ocean views. It features five bedrooms and a pool, and is surrounded by lush greenery and gardens, beats any family holiday park. This villa runs approximately US $6,500 per night.
Timbavati Game Reserve in South Africa offers a unique holiday retreat for safari enthusiasts. The Waterbuck lodge is a private villa located on a private game reserve, offering unique chances to see Africa’s Big Five game up close–including the park’s world famous white lions. The villa offers all the amenities of a luxury retreat, including spa and dining options, with the natural benefits of camping out in the wilds of Africa. This villa costs approximately R37,000 per night, or US $4,500, and can accommodate up to 8 people.
Tuscany offers the best landscapes in Italy, so a villa with a view is the perfect way to experience this region for the holidays. While there are villas all over Italy, one of the most charming locations in Tuscany is a restored farmhouse known as Camporempoli. The interior has been decorated in a traditional Tuscan style, but the features are all modern. This farmhouse even allows dogs, so it’s the perfect place to have a holiday gathering with four-legged family members included. Camporempoli rents for US $984-$1682 per night and can sleep nine people.
Greece is a land of classic history and architecture, but a Greek villa doesn’t need to be a rustic affair. Porto Zante’s Imperial Spa Villa is a modern wonder set in the classical world. This villa is well known for the privacy it offers, which is perfect for big name visitors. Besides the wonders of its private beach, the villa has all the entertainment, dining, and health features necessary to truly enjoy the holidays. The Imperial Spa Villa is available for Eur €2500-€5400, or US $3366-$7270.
For some people, the warmth of traditional villas isn’t suitable for the holidays. For colder weather, a trip to Whistler in Canada may be the perfect solution. Kadenwood, which is located in Creekside, is mere minutes from the ski lifts and a ten-minute drive to town. This villa is perfect for skiers, but also for those who wish to sit by the fire and watch the snow whisper by outside. Kadenwood rents for US $982- $3435 depending on the season.
It is important to remember that beyond well-known villas, there are also private locations available for rent directly from owners. If one falls in love with a luxury villa, it may be worthwhile to make a purchase in the area to create a yearly holiday tradition. And no matter where one spends the holidays, a luxury villa offers all the space and amenities needed to truly enjoy what it means to be a family.
My name is Nisha Sharma I work as the editor for Holiday365. I have been representing the business for the last 2 years now. Feel free to visit our site for the latest information on holiday parks.
Most luxury vacationers probably don’t immediately jump to colder climates, but it an excellent idea! Luxury villas in ski resorts around the world are great change of pace from the usual warm weather vacation.
i do that.. go to snow resort during the summer and vacation in summer places in Winter.. you avoid crowds and save up to 70%… like in the case of Palm Springs.. go during the summer and see…
You are right, Whistler is an absolutely phenomenal destination regardless of the time of year. The game preserve you mentioned sparked my interest though, I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for the info.