Villas of Distinction, the world’s premier villa rental company, offers luxury properties from lavish one-bedroom penthouses to sprawling 42-bedroom estates. As they work in more than 50 destinations around the world, they are constantly reminding travelers to keep in mind different peak periods around the calendar year. Now’s the time to jump on booking a dream villa before availability disappears. Here’s a rundown of some times and regions to keep in mind.
Coming up soon is the President’s Day holiday, and there can be some last-minute availability for this time period; the holiday itself occurs on Monday, February 19 in 2024. Whether your clients are looking for luxurious getaways within mountain resort communities or the convenience of popular ski-in/ski-out properties, there’s still time to reserve an unforgettable President’s Day ski trip.
Some of these villas feature truly great amenities such as private saunas, spas, game rooms, theater rooms, Jacuzzis, boot heaters, and ski storage rooms. Many times, these are the difference between a great getaway and an exceptional one! Our villas are really beautiful accommodations that you can’t find elsewhere, with gourmet kitchens, cozy fireplaces, stunning mountain views, and more. And it’s not one size fits all by any means! There are options from luxurious log cabins to penthouse suites or even modern escapes that are Instagram-worthy.
Some villas are ski-in/ski-out while at others, guests can take a convenient shuttle to nearby mountain resorts; still others feature a short walk to the gondola. Clients don’t want to waste their valuable time when on vacation, so make sure they can make the most of this getaway time. Some options to help in this regard include splurges like adding a private chef or ski butler—again, these conveniences sometimes make all of the difference on a mountain or ski getaway!
Villa 47 in Los Cabos, Mexico (Photo Credit: Villas of Distinction)
For spring break, which is an extensive winter/spring period, there are quite a few popular destinations, such as beach-centric locales like Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Florida, and the Hawaiian Islands. Clients will love villas’ access to beaches, along with magnificent ocean views, private pools, and the ability to spread out in their home-away-from-home.
Vinia, Tuscany (Photo Credit: Villas of Distinction)
During the summer, that’s when European travel really heats up. That means travel advisors should reserve summer vacations as soon as they can, to make sure their clients get their first-choice villa in the location they most desire. Villas are truly great for families. There are options for those with young children (things like shallow-entry pools, highchairs, and connecting bedrooms) as well as teenagers or adult children (think amenities like game rooms, separate bedrooms, private pools, even a home gym). These villas can be the perfect blend of time spent together and time apart to relax.
It's important to remember that we’re all unique with our vacation desires. Some travelers might dream of golfing, while others fantasize about a private catamaran cruise. So make sure to have options for everyone to have the perfect vacation!
Lastly, think far ahead to the November/December holiday season. Warm-weather getaways are popular to escape the winter chill during this time of the year. And villas are especially suited for holiday and celebration travel—entire families or friend groups can stay in the same residence, with multiple bedrooms (some properties in the Caribbean feature 20 or more bedroom options!)
Another popular option that some guests opt for is sister villas that are located next door to each other. For these types of vacations, Villas of Distinction’s concierge team will work with advisors to make sure that every detail is precise. That can mean adding menorahs, Christmas trees, holiday décor, even special performances or shows. And it’s certainly not too early to reserve villas for the 2024 holiday season—they’re already being reserved!
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