Favourite accommodation for U.S. travellers

WHILE traditional resorts and hotels continue to be a favorite for U.S. travelers, Expedia.com data shows a growing interest in alternative lodging options. Here are some of the fastest-growing accommodation types for 2018:

• Tentalows (cross between a tent and a bungalow) – up 135 percent year-over-year
• Chalets – up 85 percent year-over-year
• Villas – up more than 45 percent year-over-year
• Agritourism properties – up more than 40 percent year-over-year
• Houseboats – up more than 35 percent year-over-year

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Portfolio expansion for Exceptional Villas

LEADING luxury villa rental provider, Exceptional Villas announced today that they have further expanded their portfolio across many new markets in #Europe for the 2019 season. The company which are also considered to be one of the most trusted #villas rental companies in the world have added luxury vacation rentals in Ibiza, Mallorca, Italy, Greece and the Greek Islands, France and Italy.

#Italy is the company's most popular European destination. The country has some of the world's most beautiful cities such as Florence, Venice, Rome, Sienna and Milan as well as the beautiful hilltop villages of Tuscany, gorgeous vineyards, the majestic Italian Alps, Italian Islands such as Capri and the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast.

It is a country that has something for everyone with properties to suit all tastes and all budgets too. Exceptional Villas expects to see a large increase in visitors travelling to Italy this year, especially from its US clientele.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Magnificent Menorca

ALL Cugo Gran is a stunning luxury villa rental nestled on 250-acres of land in #Menorca. It is a 5-star rural destination that boasts 11 splendidly equipped bedrooms, a spacious porch leading into a dining area and bar as well as a comfortable sitting room with 180⁰ views of the sea and countryside. 

The villa is in close proximity to Menorca’s airport, the spectacular Cova den Xoroi caves and the village of Sant Climent. In 2017, the Corporate Travel Awards bestowed the Fully Serviced Luxury Villa of the Year award to Curo Gran.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

More in Dubai . . .

DUBAI is a place of incredible contrasts. Humble homes and dirt roads are juxtaposed with out of this world luxurious resorts and plush ocean view pads. But #Dubai has always been a place of extremes. A place where more is more. A whole lot more.

Luxury homes here all share certain things: abundant space, stunning design, and, of course, privacy. That’s certainly the case with the XXII Carat ultra-luxury villas that are just about to welcome their first ever occupants. Located right at the end of the Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent, this is where things get rather fancy. For today's new generation of well -heeled travelers, the bar for luxe hideaways has reached dizzying heights.

All the villas are furnished with high end finishing materials and equipment imported from France and Italy such as La Cornue, Baldi, La Cuisine Française, Devon&Devon, Schuco and Miele, to name just a few. Built using only the finest materials, XXII Carat is where all the determinants of uber luxury can be found.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Pop-Up private beach in Lorient Bay

LINKED to the legendary service provided at Eden Rock – St Barths the Eden Rock Villa Rental has recently upgraded its villa features to accommodate guests following Hurricane Irma and Eden Rock – St Barths’ temporary closure, scheduled to reopen late 2018. New features include access to the new pop-up private beach in Lorient Bay, featuring a beach menu, and on-beach spa services.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Tahiti Celebrates

#TAHITI Tourisme is celebrating 50 years of overwater bungalows, the striking over-the-water accommodation that helped put the #Islands of Tahiti on the map. In 1967, Tahiti became the first #destination in the world to take accommodation into uncharted waters, building suites over its islands’ beautiful blue lagoons in a move that cemented the Society Islands as one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations.

The first humble overwater bungalows were built in Raiatea and Moorea fifty years on, there are now nearly 900 overwater bungalows spread across eight of Tahiti’s 118 islands, with the picturesque accommodation becoming as famous as the destination’s dazzling lagoons.

Originally built as traditional stilted coral homes, over the past five decades the Islands of Tahiti’s overwater bungalows have evolved into palatial suites boasting private terraces, infinity pools, hammocks, spa baths and in-room glass floors.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Maldives Magic

A 35-minute speedboat ride from Male will take you to the pristine white sands of Hudhuranfushi Island in the #Maldives, overlooking the Indian Ocean. you will find the 4* Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi.

Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation in a garden villa and return flights from a variety of UK airports, based on two adults sharing from £989pp saving up to £660pp (40%).

Available for departure on selected dates between 01 May – 17 July 2017 via Cheapflights.co.uk 

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Helena Bay's Award-winning Luxury

New Zealand’s newest luxury destination, Helena Bay has been named as the best new hotel in the world by luxury global research group Luxury Travel Intelligence. The luxury lodge - opened for guests on 1 November 2016 - and features three exclusive-use waterfront villas.

Helena Bay is one of the most beautiful bays along a coastline of breathtaking, sheltered sandy coves. The luxury development took many years to complete and the complex includes a Turkish hammam, a gym and a swimming pool – all designed to blend seamlessly with the scenic surrounds. The surrounding property includes a farm, 3km of pristine coastline with four private beaches, and extensive gardens and planting.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

First golf course being built at Halong Bay

HALONG BAY, north Vietnam's dazzling tourism magnet, is about to offer another reason to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region: a world-class #golf course perched above the old town, overlooking the spectacular limestone karst-riddled bay.

Although a site above the city was set aside for a golf course years ago, actually playing golf in such a stunning environment has been, until now, a dream. Hanoi-based FLC Group, which is developing golf resorts along Vietnam's 3260-kilometre coast, is mid-way through building a spectacular 18-hole par-71 course that will be accompanied by a hotel, convention centre and villas for sale.

FLC Golf Links Halong Bay resort's expected opening date is third quarter 2017. With four holes directly facing #HalongBay and others ridging a steep valley, FLC Golf Links Halong Bay will provide something golfers dream about but rarely find: views to die for, a year-round playing climate - all in a bucket-list destination with an abundance of non-golf activities.

Several million foreign visitors come to Halong Bay each year, as well as many more Vietnamese to experience the 2000 limestone karsts formed over 20 million years and jutting majestically from the 1553 square-kilometre bay.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Picture Credit: Eustaquio Santimano 25509772@N00/16250176545 via photopin

Luxury in the Maldives

THE Amari Havodda #Maldives is a 120-villa private island hideaway located in the pristine Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll approximately 400km south of the capital Male. Situated within one of the largest atolls in the world, enveloped by stunning nature with tropical greenery, turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches.

A haven for diving, snorkelling and underwater discovery, the island is surrounded by a pristine reef featuring spectacular coral zones and marine habitats. Smart energy saving and harvesting systems are deployed throughout the entire island and the overwater villas were built using special techniques and materials to minimise environmental impact to the pristine lagoon.

The resort is now one of the first in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll to offer a direct seaplane connection which is 35-minute flight direct from Gan International Airport to Amari Havodda Maldives.

They are currently offering 25% Off Full Board Rates. Book by January 31 2017 for a stay by April 30 2017.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Feel like a film star

THIS week Tom Hiddleston won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Mini series, for his acclaimed role in BBC series The Night Manager.

Luxury holiday rental firm Charles Marlow has availability this spring at Villa Cala Deia, which overlooks the famous beach restaurant scene in #Mallorca, where fictional character Roper's son Danny supposedly gets kidnapped.

A stone’s throw from the bay Cala Deia, this recently built home combines classic Mallorquin architecture with a modern interior. The property includes four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, plus an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Spend sunny afternoons relaxing on one of two stunning terraces that offer outdoor dining and overlook the pool and sea. With both central heating and air conditioning, this luxury home can be enjoyed all year round.

www.charlesmarlow.com

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Picture Credit: Astexisco flickr.com/photos/26732752@N06/2506060039 Cala Deia Panorámica via photopin

Ibiza for a BBQ?

CHIC IBIZA VILLAS manages 40 hand-picked, luxury rental properties in #Ibiza, ranging from three- to twelve- bedroom. All have the added attraction of a free guest concierge service.

The luxury villa rental firm currently has an exclusive offer, of a free three-course BBQ, with every week-long Ibiza villa booking made from now until the end of the season.

No ordinary burgers in buns, the Chic BBQs are a sumptuous array of seafood, meats and vegetarian dishes, for your whole party cooked outdoors in your own villa by a team of two experienced private chefs.

September and October availability can be found in the following #villas:

• Villa Celeste sleeps 14

• Hacienda el Cielo sleeps 18

• Panorama sleeps 12

• Skyfall sleeps 8 

• Mariposa sleeps 10

• Can Blay sleeps 4

• Moonraker sleeps 10

To book go to info@chicibiza.com

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK


Picture Credit: chicibiza.com

Spend it with Branson!

RICHARD BRANSON’S #Majorca estate – Son Bunyola – is on the holiday rental market. 

It comprises:

• Two villas with a total of nine bedrooms 
• Two swimming pools 
• 680 acres of vineyards, citrus orchards, and olive groves 

How much? If you have to ask, you can’t afford it, but the answer is a mere £26,000 a week, which includes accommodation for seven nights, all drinks including wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks, daily continental breakfast, lunch and dinner for six days, concierge staff for help in arranging activities and restaurant bookings, and a daily housekeeping and pool service.

Interested? Go to www.virginlimitededition.com/en/son-bunyola

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Sleep with history

HOLIDAYMAKERS can plunge into the past with Tuscany Now & More, and have the chance to sleep with history, be it in a castle, a country residence, or an old farmhouse.  Guests can lay their heads in the homes of important historical figures and discover Italy’s history and heritage.

The agency has compiled a shortlist of some of their most historical properties:

The Historical Charm: Visentium – Steeped in history, there are stones in the walls of Visentium which were cut more than 3,000 years ago. 

The villa has a dining room for 20 and an arched loggia overlooking the swimming pool. The 10-bedroom property sleeps up to 18. From £4,784 a week.

Live like a king or queen in Castello di Tizzano – The historical home of an important Florentine family, the villa is surrounded by uninterrupted views of hills and Florence. It has a walled garden and a large swimming pool on a lower terrace with views of the Duomo. The nine-bedroom property sleeps up to 18 people. From £7,999 per week.

Villa Zambonina – Built in the early 17th century, Villa Zambonina is a manor house set on a farming estate close to Verona. The property is decorated with frescoes and trompe l’oeil paintings. It has 12 bedrooms and costs from £3,839 a week.

 www.tuscanynowandmore.com

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Picture Credit: tuscanynowandmore.com

Villas by the Med

LUXURY Marbella resort Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa has announced the opening of three deluxe villas for summer 2016. Complementing the resort's recent refurbishment of its facilities and guestrooms, the villas combine authentic Andalusian design with modern luxury.

• Villa Margarita has three bedrooms and bathrooms and a private pool 

• The four-bedroom La Pereza villa has a large landscaped garden and a pool 

• Villa Armonia is a five-bedroom house with a pool 

The resort, between Marbella and Puerto Banus, has nine restaurants, health and leisure facilities including a spa and a tennis and fitness club, and several swimming pools.

Villa accommodation starts at €6,000 (£5,000) per night.

www.puenteromano.com


Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Luxury get-away

CHIC #IBIZA #VILLAS and PrivateFly have unveiled what they call the Ultimate Ibiza Get-away … priced at €100,000* (or €12,500** per person based on eight travelling together) in September.

The package includes:

• Private jet travel from London Luton 
• Seven-night stay in a luxury villa 
• Premium Range Rover island transfers all week 
• Day rental of an 89ft Leopard yacht 
• VIP table one of Ibiza's most exclusive dayclubs 
• €5,000 drinks spend at a club 
• Three-course in-villa banquet prepared by private chefs 
• Personal hair and make-up artists each night at the villa
• Massage for all guests from a therapist at the villa 
• In-villa clubbing night with a DJ 
• Private DJ lessons 
• On-call concierge 
• Outdoor pop-up cinema evening at the villa 
• Private yoga lesson 

*£84,000 

**£10,000

www.chicibiza.com

www.privatefly.com/inspirational-jet-flights/the-ultimate-ibiza-getaway-by-private-jet

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Banyan Tree to open villa resort in Morocco

BANYAN TREE will open Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, #Morocco’s first all-inclusive villa resort in September. The resort will have 92 luxury villas.

Each villa will have a garden and a private pool, while some will have direct access to the beach.

Facilities at the resort will include spa treatment rooms, a hydro and vitality pool, a hammam, and a yoga room. Sports activities include scuba diving, wakeboarding, and jet-skiing, while golfers will have two superb courses nearby.

Guests will be able to visit Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site 20 minutes from the resort, and Tangier, drive away.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk

All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK