For super-rich travellers, exclusive-use villas promise a level of privacy, security and flexibility that is often not available in even the finest five-star hotels.
It is little wonder, therefore, that there has been an uptick in the number of UHNWs opting to hire their own private havens. Virtuoso, a leading global network of agencies specialising in luxury and experiential travel, found a love of villas initially triggered by Covid social distancing has become a lasting trend.
‘It turns out, people like the serenity of spaciousness without sacrificing service,’ reads the company’s Big Hotel Report. ‘From the Caribbean to Europe, travellers are turning to villas and residences for solitude with outside-the-box perks.’
Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations at Villas of Distinction noted: ‘It’s the privacy, value, and amenities such as personal chefs that are driving villas’ popularity.’
Leading hotel groups are tapping into this movement by investing more in standalone villas within existing resorts. Other standalone providers claim to offer a tier of exclusivity.
Here are some of the best exclusive-use villas available…
Founders Villa, Eden Roc Cap Cana, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
The 11-bedroom Founder’s Villa is set to become a jewel in the crown of Eden Roc Cap Cana when it opens in October. Designed to create the feeling of a ‘hotel within a hotel’, guests are granted access to resort facilities while providing that feeling of space, privacy and independence. A team of hotel staff are on hand to provide bespoke services, alongside a private chef and concierge.
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