For many discerning travelers, traveling means staying more locally and authentically, and not merely checking into yet another bland mega-resort. Additionally, when trips involve the whole family, several generations of relatives, or friend groups, renting your own villa is a smart choice, and a growing one. For more than 25 years, Villas of Distinction has been the premier villa rental company. The company offers a variety of luxury properties, ranging from lavish one-bedroom penthouses to sprawling 42-bedroom estates. Plus, villas are available in more than 50 destinations worldwide—truly a world-class portfolio of incredible properties.
Part of the magic of renting your own villa is customizing your group’s experience, and an increasingly popular choice is to focus on the culinary aspects of the region you’re visiting. If you’re journeying to a classical foodie destination like Greece or France, perhaps you’d all enjoy taking a cooking class privately, right in your villa. Or perhaps a pizza making class in Italy? Maybe you’re heading to Mexico and the adults would love to experience a private tequila tasting, right in your rental.
If wine is your drink of choice, there are plenty of options. You could choose wine tastings and vineyard tours in France, Italy, or Greece. Or take a wine-making class, either at the local vineyard local or right in your private villa.
The villas themselves can be part of the cuisine experience, too! Some of them feature incredible amenities like pizza ovens, private wine cellars, and expansive gourmet kitchens. Others have on-property vegetable gardens, ideal for preparing fresh meals. And many guests decide to upgrade their experience with a private in-villa chef for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can choose to hire a chef for your entire stay of just for a special meal.
The possibilities are endless. Travelers may choose to include a private dinner cruise on the stunning Amalfi Coast or go on a truffle hunting excursion in Italy. There are quaint chocolate shops to visit in the Caribbean or Europe and endless fresh seafood dishes to try in Mexico or the Caribbean. Plus, imagine the gourmet restaurants to sample in your destination. Whether you’re visiting Mexico, Jamaica, Italy, France, Greece, or the Bahamas, there’s so much to try
Some villas even have access to exclusive experiences, such as fish fresh—what’s caught each morning can be delivered by boat to your chef right on your private beach. Maybe you’d delight in arriving to a welcome basket with wine, cheeses, or other fresh bottles of olive oil, straight from the vineyard you’re staying on.
Villas of Distinction adheres to a strict guest-first approach; villa guests are at the heart of everything the company does. The company focuses on artfully customized escapes, and prides itself in a three-prong approach, with a guest-first commitment, effortless vacation planning, and quality over quantity of villas. From its award-winning Concierge Service to its dedicated Villa Specialists, the company opens a world of possibilities and experiences for guests, as they create a lifetime of memories. Each and every villa meets and exceeds Villas of Distinction’s strict standards, so only the finest properties are offered to guests.
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