Multi-generational travel has become a huge trend, and there’s nothing better than lots of space for several couples, children and your beloved elders. Villas usually offer ensuite bathrooms and multiple layouts – you will usually find rooms with bunk beds along with rooms set up for couples or for two single travelers to a room. 

Everyone has their own space, as well as beautifully appointed common spaces both inside and out…many villas have their own pool in addition to gorgeous outdoor kitchens on breezy patios, game rooms and comfortable living areas with furniture you can all spread out on. Large, open kitchen spaces accommodate larger groups, and these properties are often located in gated communities, for extra privacy and safety.

You can also control the environment much more; say you have a group of adults on a reunion trip and want to have your own pool party? At your villa’s private pool, you don’t have some random child doing a cannonball in front of you while trying to enjoy your piña colada. And if you want a refill, all you have to do is pop inside, grab a glass of bubbles, make your own cocktail…or have a dedicated person on site to help serve.

Another special feature is location, location, location! These beautiful places are typically in prime locations: Tuscany near vineyards, Provence overlooking lavender fields, Greece on the Mediterranean, Mexico or the Caribbean on the beach…and so many more exotic and stunning settings. Imagine the luxury of your private section of the sand, mountains, jungle, city, desert, or wherever you want to live your next travel dream. You can even find villas in Orlando that will arrange for favorite characters to come have breakfast with you.

Something else I love is the ‘bang for your buck’ as opposed to a resort: while villas may initially seem pricier, when you factor everything in, you’ll not only be spending less than you would at a resort, it’s worth every penny. For one thing, you aren’t paying resort fees or taxes on top of your normal vacation costs…in fact, here’s my insider tip: when we stay on Grand Cayman, our taxes are far less when we stay at a condo vs. a resort (we can book great condos for you as well, especially if you have a smaller group).

There are also all of the gratuities, dining and drink costs at resorts (breakfast for a family of four will run you $100 plus tip, easily) that you could save a lot of money on, because you’ll have all of your favorite snacks and drinks at ‘home’ in your bar and kitchen. Plus, if you like to know what’s in your meals, have a special diet, or just want to enjoy a big family dinner, it’s much easier when you have everything at your fingertips. 

Don’t want to cook and clean every day? Many of the villas we book even come with a concierge or a butler. They can make many different accommodations for you, even say…bringing in an in-house chef to cook a meal or do a cooking class with you. And when you’re ready for a night out, they can make reservations for you at restaurants in the nearby towns.

If you’re concerned about having to leave for spa visits, don’t worry, your concierge or butler can bring a masseuse to your villa for the perfect massage in the comfort of your private room (or outside on the patio, whatever you prefer!). I’ve had massages on beaches in my suite at a villa. In fact, you can have almost anything delivered to you these days, just like at home…how fun would it be to hire a band to perform or have your own karaoke party? Whatever it is, we can make it happen.