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ST BARTHS (St Barthélemyas) is located in the Caribbean archipelago in the part occasionally referred to as the Lesser Antilles between St Maarten and Guadaloupe. Measuring only 9 sq. miles, this stunning island is surrounded by crystal clear waters and 16 white sandy beaches. #StBarts is renowned for its exclusivity and beautiful scenery and attracts a wealth of visitors looking for paradise.

The world-class independent rental platform; Haute Retreats is thrilled to be  launching of its new collection of villa rentals in St. Barts, the best jetsetter destination.The new collection of villas in St Barts is developed in response to travelers' rising demand for privacy, luxury, and independence in their holiday accommodations. The villa options range from luxury beachfront residences, to exclusive homes with spectacular ocean views.

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Caribbean opening for James Villa Holidays

JAMES VILLA HOLIDAYS has expanded into the #Caribbean, adding 56 properties across Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, and St. Lucia, to its portfolio of 2,675 holiday homes in Europe and the US. 

 Managing Director of James Villa Holidays, Mark Bloxham says: ‘The #JamesVillas Caribbean collection is a carefully selected and curated portfolio of villas, townhouses, and apartments in four of the most popular Caribbean islands. We now offer four luxury villas in Antigua, 23 in Barbados, 11 in Jamaica, and 18 in St. Lucia, with plans to expand later this year. All villas have been equipped with the latest appliances, as well as having private pools.

‘Quite a number of the properties are located on holiday resorts so guests can enjoy the full range of hotel services including spa, restaurants, and activities. Every aspect of a guest’s holiday can be arranged on request in the booking process by James Villa Holidays’ dedicated customer service team, from flights, airport parking, car hire, and travel insurance.’

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Tui confirms sale of Meon Villas

TUI has confirmed it has sold Meon Villas to #luxury #villa specialist Oliver's Travels.

Meon Villas, part of Tui's Specialist Holidays Group, was closed at the end of October last year after a decision to focus on the hotel villas featured by sister brand Sovereign Holidays. Tui said that the villa operator's assets, including its client and trade database and the Meon name, had been sold for an undisclosed sum. It is likely to retain around 15 of the 80 property contracts which Meon had.

Oliver's Travels has villas and chateaux in Europe and the Caribbean. The acquisition will allow it to increase its villa portfolio in key Mediterranean destinations.

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New on Majorca …

NEW on the rental market in #Majorca is the four-bedroom #Villa Ruby in the Canyamel Valley on the island’s east coast.

Part of the 61-acre Cap Vermell Estate, beside an area of Protected Natural Beauty, the property is close to the future Park Hyatt Majorca, which opens next spring.

Villa Ruby guests get priority access to the estate’s exclusive facilities which include the Cap Vermell Beach Hotel and beachside restaurant, sporting facilities, and the Park Hyatt Majorca’s amenities. Villa Ruby also has private security, CCTV and surveillance.

 Weekly rental rates for the villa – which has a private pool and CCTV security – start at £2,902 (‎€4,000). 

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Luxury in Normandy

A COLLECTION of luxury holiday villas has been opened in Normandy, a few miles from Honfleur and Deauville and 90-minutes from Paris.

Surrounded by parkland and gardens, they can be hired for just a weekend or a longer holiday via www.domainedablon.com.  

Services include concierge, a personal chef, seminars, walking tours and cooking and painting classes. High season daily rates range from €350 to €650 (£252/£470).

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Meon Villas to close

MEON VILLAS, part of the TUI holiday group, is to close in October. 

Susan Allan at TUI said: ‘The market for #villaholidays has changed over the years. We have as a result reviewed our business model and taken the decision to no longer operate the Meon Villas programme post October 2015.

In a statement, TUI added: ‘We have seen growth in recent years in the hotel villas we feature within the Sovereign programme and have decided that for the future this is where we wish to focus our efforts.

The villa market has come under pressure from the large-scale growth and popularity of private, peer-to-peer accommodation bookings.

Last summer, villa specialist Villa Parent ceased trading after the collapse of its parent company Air Parade. 

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Luxury villas for golfers ... and their families

ARIA LUXURY APULIA has luxury villas for golfers playing on the San Domenico and Acaya courses in Puglia this summer.

'#Puglia is home to some of the world’s most coveted #golf courses, and a luxury private villa is the perfect place for families to base themselves while holidaying in the region,' says Chiara Tenuzzo, director of Aria Luxury Apulia. 'Golfers can spend the day on the links while the rest of the crew explore the region’s cultural, historic, and natural delights.' 

The San Domenico links course is an 18-hole championship club on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, while the Acaya course - also 18-hole - is said to be 'challenging yet leisurely'.

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Villa Martinez - Late Availability for August

Villa Martinez, Ciutadella , Menorca, Spain

#LateAvailability Monday 24th August for 7 nights £740 for the week (for 2 people) then an additional £30 p.p.p.n

In a quiet, residential area, this villa with its own private pool comfortably accommodates 4 adults, 2 children and 1 infant.

The villa is 10 minutes' slow walk from the pretty cove/beach at Cala'n Blanes and Cala'n Bruch's beautiful cove with bathing platforms.

Also close by is the busier atmosphere of Cala'n Forcat with its picturesque cove, sandy beach, Aqua Park and shops, bars & restaurants etc.

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