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Travel Trends – Why Luxury Travelers Prefer Villas Over Hotels

When it comes to vacationing in style, most travelers are faced with tough decisions. Do I want a tropical getaway with pristine beaches and a relaxed atmosphere or a scenic trip to breathtaking historic locations? What about a trip to the Southern coast of France or a visit to St. Croix or St. Barths in the heart of the Caribbean? Should I choose a 5 star hotel or a luxury villa with full amenities and an air of privacy and comfort?

Unfortunately there’s never an easy answer to most of these questions, but one thing you can be sure of is that villas usually offer more privacy, better accommodation, and present a better overall package than anything available at a hotel.

Why Choose a Villa Over a Hotel Room?

Villas provide you with a larger living space than hotel rooms, first and foremost. St. Barths villas are a great example as they are all-inclusive luxury vacation homes that are designed especially for your needs, wants and expectations. Where a hotel room, even a luxury suite, has a limited amount of space and shared amenities. A villa is your own private getaway with much more square footage for you to enjoy.

A villa gives you the option to head out and see the sites or simply relax indoors, depending on your mood. You won’t feel like you have to get out and do some sightseeing simply because you’re on vacation. After all, isn’t vacation about kicking back, putting your feet up, and relaxing? Why squeeze into a hotel room with limited offerings when you can opt for a secluded villa with a private pool, fully operational kitchen, a restful living room, and unparalleled views of the surrounding scenery.

Privacy Can Make All the Difference

All of the St. Barths villas are geared towards giving luxury travelers the most out of their vacation. Sometimes it’s not enough to simply visit a gorgeous Caribbean location if you have to constantly jockey for space in the elevator or sit elbow to elbow with strangers in the sauna. There are so many more options with private luxury villas. If the weather isn’t cooperating, just stay home and relax with your family, or send the kids out to play in the pool while you and your honey get some alone time in the expansive master bedroom. Villas put the comforts of home into an exotic travel destination, giving you the best of both worlds.

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Beachfront Villa Rentals in Cabo San Lucas with Pristine Pools

When looking for beachfront villas, be sure to put Cabo San Lucas on the top of your destinations list. The villas do a great job of complimenting the gorgeous white sandy beaches Cabo is known for. Take a look at look at this magical view from the Casita 378 villa and tell me I’m wrong:

I can almost see the clouds rolling and feel the cool ocean breeze when looking at this picturesque image. This ocean view outdoor deck is the gives the perfect atmosphere for a romantic candle light dinner or a place to pop the question. Casita 378 has plenty of outdoor seating to take in all the views, sunbath or just lounge around.

The featured favorite that Casita 378 has to offer is its opulent outdoor vanishing edge swimming pool which gives a full ocean panoramic view:

At Casita 378 double dipping is allowed. After guests finish up in the pool, they can soak in the outdoor heated cascading spa tub or relax in the deep Jacuzzi tub that’s in the master bedroom’s en-suite bathroom.

Speaking of cool pools, Villas Del Mar Mountainside Casitas in Cabo San Lucas boasts a private heated infinity edged pool and a Jacuzzi. This pristine picture below describes it better than what I can with words:

As an added bonus, the villa has a private deck that overlooks the Sea of Cortez; from here guests can take delight in watching migrating Grey Whales. Notable additions the villa is equipped with are a whirlpool tub in master bathroom, indoor fireplace, outdoor bar and outdoor fireplace or fire pit with seating area.

Looking at pictures taken from the outside of Cabo San Lucas villas may not always leave you in awe. But the insides interior design will literally make you stop and stare:

The above is another photo of Villas Del Mar Mountainside Casitas. The entire layout perfectly complements every item in the room from top to bottom and left to right. The fireplace adds an intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for a candle light dinner.

If you’re looking to max out Mexico and get away from the heavily trafficked resorts then give beachfront villas in Cabo a go. Whether it’s a family getaway or romantic retreat, Cabo San Lucas villas satisfies every need.

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A guide looks in from the entrance of a hall for a Louis Vuitton Voyages exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing May 31, 2011.

Louis Vuitton is making a pitch to consumers in a spot no Western brand has ventured before: the National Museum of China.

The French luxury giant, celebrating its 20th year in China, is unveiling special summer exhibit titled “Voyages,” which features the brand’s historical luggage and handbags, in one of the country’s most renowned museums. Having just opened its doors after an epic-long three-year renovation, the museum is one of the most highly-sought spots for the country’s tourists.

That makes it a perfect place for Louis Vuitton, which is playing off the current travel craze hitting China.

China’s consumers are set to catapult the country’s tourism market past Japan’s by 2020, according to Boston Consulting Group. Last year, China’s outbound tourism market alone was worth 1.5 trillion yuan of revenues, filling the pockets of airline and hotel industries.

The upscale brand, owned by luxury house LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton, is eager to tap into the travel boom. China, where the taste for luxury goods has driven sales for countless high-end labels, is one of Louis Vuitton’s key growth markets. Travelers, who likely have higher disposable incomes than the average stationary low-income worker, are the brand’s target audience.

LV’s museum partnership also fits into China’s recent art rage. According to a report commissioned by the European Fine Art Foundation, China is now the world’s second-largest market for art and antiques. The global art market was estimated at around $60 billion in 2010, of which China accounted for 23%.

Other luxury brands are trying out the artistic pitch in China too. Christian Dior launched a multimedia photo exhibit in Shanghai in mid-May, showing off its Lady Dior line of handbags. Earlier this year, U.S. designer Diane von Furstenberg rolled out her “Journey of a Dress” exhibit in Beijing’s 798 art district.

Many question whether luxury brands have the credibility to position themselves as art. Louis Vuitton took a little heat, when it opened an art gallery in its Champs Elysees flagship store, showing off an exhibit of nude black and white women spelling out and “L” and a “V” with their bodies.

The French company also hit a rocky patch in China earlier in May, when Shanghai’s city government required the company to demolish one of its advertisements—a 65-foot-tall suitcase—that violated the city’s outdoor ad regulations.

Louis Vuitton hopes this new suitcase endeavor will result in a little less baggage.

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(Mosnar Communications) Paradizo.com a luxury travel company known around the world as the premiere resource for luxury vacations! Today announced to reveal the top hidden beaches in the world. Paradizo.com covers ski trips to luxury beach vacations, focusing on creating in all memorable vacation experiences.

Paradizo.com seeks to connect discerning travelers with only the highest quality of vacation services and properties: villa rentals, private islands, yacht and jet charters, concierge services and other luxury travel collections.

Paradizo.com Reveals the Top Hidden Beaches in the World

- Koh Lanta is the southernmost island of Thailand’s Krabi Province, far from the tourism boom of neighboring Phuket and Koh Samui. As a laid-back escape, Koh Lanta is an unspoiled paradise. Head out to the area’s secluded Pimalai Resort hideaway offering luxurious beachfront villas.

- Anse Cocos on La Digue is far from the well-trodden shores of Anse Source d’Argent in Seychelles. Only accessible by foot, you may have to scramble over some boulders but know that the rocky shores keep out intruders in your own private cove.

- Santa Teresa Beach in Costa Rica is getting noticed – now’s the time to go to experience the solitude, alone with the rainforest and crashing waves. A surfing heaven from April-November, Playa Santa Teresa is also a honeymoon dream, with luxury beach villas.

- Fiji’s Yasawa Island offers cobalt-blue sea lapping over coral sandy beaches. The Eight Month Beach can be reached only by private yacht and is Yasawa Island’s best kept secret. It’s best to visit Fiji in September-November.

- Maha’ulepu Beach is the last undiscovered beach in Kauai on the Hawaiian Island’s southern shore. Maha’ulepu offers up cinnamon sand hugged by mountaintops and fertile valleys. Luxury villas with pools  overlook this quiet beach.

- The Mozambique Private Island Medjumbe in the Quirimbas Archipelago is a secluded private island that gives you the feeling that you’ve found your own hidden corner of the world. Abundant gardens, teeming wildlife and discrete beach villas abound in the ultimate private island hideaway.

- Whitehaven on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Australia gets its name from the pristine white sand. Arrive to the island by your private yacht and discover the pure, unspoiled Whitehaven Beach. The bone-white beach is the perfect spot to relax after a fun day of sailing.

- Simple pleasures, simply marvelous – Simplicity Beach on the Caribbean private island Mustique is a secret spot of pink sand and lazy, turquoise waves. The Mustique villas are a treasure onto themselves, offering exclusive amenities beachside on this Caribbean private island catering to a lucky few, well-heeled travelers.

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The hottest luxury vacation trends are luxury vacation rentals! Experience the ambience of location brand awareness for luxury vacation spots

Travel Web site TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.co.uk) has provided its own list of luxury rental homes in the U.S. and Mexico, ranging from beachside villas to spacious mountainside estates on the slopes.

And the hottest top 10 luxury vacation rental homes in the U.S and Mexico are!

1. 17 Mile Drive at the Lodge, Pebble Beach, California

Designed as a French chateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean and famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, heavenly 17 Mile Drive at the Lodge comfortably sleeps 14 within its majestically art-adorned walls. It’s also perfect for a gold-plated summer barbeque with open-air patios, bocce ball courts, a water fountain, playground and room on its more than three acres of land designed to host more than 200 guests.

2. MIT PED, Punta de Mita, Mexico

Called the Casa El Destino, this uber-luxurious rental home sports breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the Marieta Islands, and the skyline of Puerto Vallarta. Guests can play chef in its gourmet kitchen, swim in its expansive oceanfront pool, or take in rounds of golf with preferential tee times at outstanding nearby courses.

3. Camelback Vista, Phoenix, Arizona

Resting high on Camelback Mountain, remarkable Camelback Vista overlooks the beautiful Valley of the Sun and its surrounding red sandstone cliffs. The property boasts a triangular infinity edged pool that spills over in all directions, a spacious outdoor kitchen, theater room, and even a rock climbing wall for the more active traveler.

4. Casa Fryzer, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Complete with an in-house chef and bartender, magnificently equipped Casa Fryzer is a stunning vacation rental overlooking the water in Cabo San Lucas. The property includes a wine cellar, gym, and theater room with surround sound and recliners, and showcases great attention to detail in its exterior design and modern chic interior decor.

5. Aguajito Rd, Carmel, California

With over 10,000 square feet overlooking the Monterey Peninsula, the majestic Aguajito Rd has plenty of space for travelers to stretch out and relax during their trip. It also features a kitchen designed by a local celebrity chef and has a spacious outdoor kitchen, barbeque and bar area that can accommodate up to 100 guests.

6. Over the Edge, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

For travelers looking for an elegant place to call home after a day out on the slopes, Over the Edge offers the perfect blend of fun and luxury. With fourteen foot high ceilings, a rooftop deck lookout, and three spacious living areas, travelers will have plenty of space to unwind. For nightly entertainment, the property also features a home theater with a 140-inch screen and an indoor recreation room equipped with a basketball court.

7. Highlands Manor, Telluride, Colorado

A veritable palace for skiers, lofty Highlands Manor overlooks the picturesque San Sophia Range in Telluride and is located on a private lot adjacent to the Galloping Goose ski run. When their day out on the slopes comes to an end, travelers can return to the home’s six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, and a wealth of amenities including a dry sauna and steam room.

8. The Bellagio, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

With seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the luxurious Bellagio in Myrtle Beach can serve as a mini hotel for family get-togethers and group vacations. And with a private walkway to the beach, gourmet kitchen, professionally managed pool, landscaped grounds, and top of the line d

Decor, visitors can rent in style.

9. Admiral’s Treasure – Key West, Florida

Situated in a prime location on Key West, this amazing rental home features elegant d

Decor and plenty of space for guests with its four bedrooms, which include two master suites. The property also features a 30 foot pool complete with waterfall, dual level decks, and tropical landscaping, allowing travelers to fully enjoy the south Florida sun.

10 Kona Shangrila, Kailua, Hawaii

This tri-level oceanfront gem offers visitors a chance to get away, even when travellng with friends or the whole family. It features beautiful views of Layman’s Bay just outside of Kailua Kona, as well as three separate and fully-equipped suites, so travelers can strike the right balance of togetherness and privacy with their companions.

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Hotel Pierre, Firenze
Via de’ Lamberti, 5
50123 Firenze Italy

For museum lovers a luxury vacation to Hotel Pierre located in Via de’ Lamberti of the ancient lineage of magnati Ghibellini, in the heart of the historic centre of Florence is a relaxation haven. Close range to Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo, Uffizi Gallery.

Visit museums and monuments plus discover the ultimate shopping experience in the elegant shops located in the city.

V.I.P Reception:

• Limousine service from and to the airport.
• Reservation for the City tour.
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• Garage may also be arranged.
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The Hotel Pierre Florence has 44 rooms, all of which are spacious double, fitted with air-conditioning, direct-phone line, wired radio, minibar and television with satellite receiver. The warm and welcoming environment is characterized by traditional decor; with classic furniture, parquet flooring in the bedrooms and marble in the bathrooms.

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Introducing WannaJet the first ever fixed price for seats on private flights! WannaJet is now available in the U.S. with over 60 domestic routes.  This service offers a solution for frequent flyers of Business Class flights normally traveling on commercial airlines to experience a new luxury with private flights. The target client is a demographic audience comparable to business class fares.

How WannaJet Works:

WannaJet allows passengers to book seats on private jets, thus allowing 4-6 passengers to share the cost of the private jet charter. By sharing private flights, WannaJet will be able to cut the overhead costs involved with private jets, thus decreasing the price by 80% per person, and making it comparable to commercial airline Business Class fares.

With no membership fee, WannaJet has the most competitive pricing for private jet charter as well as the most convenient and efficient booking process. The booking process is fully automated through the WannaJet website; in just 1 minute a traveler can book a seat on the jet. The website also shows exact routes available, the number of passengers booked and their final price. Therefore, WannaJet is able to provide each traveler with a ticket to his/her destination at a price and process that is comparable to that of Business Class flights, with all the luxury of private jet service.

Can’t wait to test out my first fixed rate private flight!

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For $40K per month you can experience the luxury lifestyle of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne in their Malibu, CA rental. The home was purchased by Sharon and Ozzy in March of 2003 for $5,100,000.

Features: 4,500 square feet luxury home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Highlight features includes a master suite that stretches across the entire ocean side of the second floor and includes a lavish marble pooper and large, custom-fitted walk in closet.

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