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LUXURY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR WINE LOVERS

Friday, June 21st, 2019

Some destinations need to be tasted to be believed! France, Italy, Greece and Costa Rica, are just some countries high on the list of any self-respecting foodie and wine lover. Yet finding the right luxury villa to rent can in itself be a challenge.

With many of these vineyard retreats hidden in valleys, or nestled deep in the countryside, it can be a challenge to find an accessible destination to visit. That’s why we’ve compiled our list of top destinations for wine lovers, complete with luxury vacation homes within the neighboring vicinity.

Blissful Bordeaux

Arguably, France should be visited at least once if you’re serious about wine. There’s endless regions to choose from, but Bordeaux stands out as one of the most appealing, with plenty of high quality vacation rentals to enjoy.

Blessed with the perfect conditions for flourishing vineyards and with extensive sprawling grounds, the temperate climate of Bordeaux is globally acclaimed for its wine making. Here over 90% of the produce is red wine, made with Merlot and Cabernet, attracting visitors from far afield, any time of year.

The charming coastal town of Arcachon makes the perfect stop-over point for visiting; combining both the local beach, and with links to the great French countryside for wine tasting.

For a truly French experience, a country estate is a prerequisite! With eight generously-sized bedrooms, Villa Tatianna offers a vast luxury vacation home in its chateau-style estate. It’s a wonderful base for exploring the region, without being limited to just one vineyard. Plus, its many facilities make it ideal for larger groups and families too.

Iconic Italy

The Amalfi Coast is home to sweeping views, world-class cuisine, and Villa Adele. Perched on Sorrento’s rugged hills, many come here for a romantic escape and appreciation of its outstanding local cuisine. With local Michelin star restaurants on your doorstep, you may never want to step outside the village. The luxury vacation home is also equipped with everything you could desire for a five-star stay. But if you do venture out, there’s a world of wineries awaiting your arrival; including the renowned Winery De Angelis, half an hour away by car.

For a traditional experience, the coastal village of Monte Argentario in Tuscany is home to Villa Larissa. Appealing to large groups, this seven-bedroom luxury villa rental has its own fully-equipped kitchen for dishing up locally sourced dishes. Hanging off the Italian coast, it looks and feels like an island in itself, however it’s perfectly located for trips to nearby wineries, within easy reach.

Glorious Greece

Mykonos is a lively place for those that love delicious food and drink, with beach life thrown in for good measure! Nonetheless, this small Greek island, does produce a small amount of vino, using native Greek grapes ‘assyrtico’ that offer a rich nutty flavor.

Staying at Villa Kendra you can have it all; glorious sunshine and a pool to dip in to, as well as a 10-minute drive to the ‘Ecologically Vineyard and Winery of Mykonos’.

Charming Costa Rica

While it might be better known for coffee, Costa Rica’s wine region is well worth a visit. Pair this with a stay at Villa Kamala for a truly memorable experience. Set in paradise, this luxury vacation home offers ten-bedrooms in its world-class eco-lodge. Committed to wellbeing, the pioneering design utilizes the natural terrain, to create a zen-like space. There’s plenty of local vineyards to discover, although you’ll need a car to visit them all. Neighbouring Finca Vidor, tends to be very popular with tourists, and much like Villa Kamala, should not be missed!

Global Luxury Villas offer luxury villas in a selection of leading destinations around the world.

This Just In: Villazzo launches St Barth Collection

Monday, December 5th, 2016
Stay tuned for more news about our expanding luxury villa portfolio,
we promise blue skies ahead with Villazzo!

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Friday, September 30th, 2016
Stay tuned for more news about our expanding luxury villa portfolio,
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Happy New Year – Celebrate Success

Thursday, December 31st, 2015
 

 

The Villa rental business has experienced solid growth in the past decade, and we are happy that Villazzo – since our inception in 2002 – has grown from a small start-up with a new idea to the worldwide market leader in hotel-managed private villa rentals. Our team is delighted to celebrate this time of the year with you!
As we guarantee to exceed your expectations, help you disconnect from your daily routine and indulge in the ultimate luxurious vacation, our VillaHotels in  MiamiSt. Tropez and Aspen continue to be recognized as much more than just “concierge rentals” – Villazzo is instead a full hotel management company – just for private villas. Our customer-centric culture ensures that we serve and cater to all your needs by offering a perfect marriage of luxury villa and outstanding 5-star hotel transformation, staff and service like no one else can.

We know you have a lot to choose from and we appreciate your confidence in our offerings and services. We thank you for being part of our successful journey.

Celebrate Success

On behalf of the Villazzo team, thank you for helping us achieve our goals. Your loyalty inspires us to reach new heights. Check-in with us in 2016 as we plan to constantly raise the bar in terms of the level of service we offer. We will ring in the New Year with your next luxury vacation in mind.

 

 

Celebrate the Year with Us!

Monday, November 23rd, 2015
 

What would you prefer to do over the winter break – Heat up the slopes or Chill out on a sunny beach?
Planning a winter getaway? Will you be escaping the cold and finding a beautiful beach… or will you be zooming down the slopes during your Christmas holidays? At Villazzo we let you choose between sunflakes and sunshine by offering spectacular 5-star properties in Aspen for the perfect winter wonderland retreat and Miami Beach for those escaping the winter chill in favor of fun in the sun and gorgeous breezy weather. Best to reserve your getaway soon while there is still availability!
Winter Getaway
Dreaming of a White Christmas? The historic streets and scenic mountains of Aspen provide the perfect holiday backdrop.  Cozy up to a warm fire at your own private VillaHotel after a day out skiing with the family.
VillaHotel Rates: $25,000 – $33,400 / night
VillaHotel Rates: $20,000 – $27,100 / night
(depending on VillaHotel Service Level) (depending on VillaHotel Service Level)
VillaHotel Rates: $8,100 – $12,500 / night
VillaHotel Rates: $7,600 – $12,000 / night
(depending on VillaHotel Service Level) (depending on VillaHotel Service Level)
Why Miami for New Years? The combination of sunny Florida skies and a buzzing nightlife have electrified this sultry city on the Atlantic Ocean, making it a hotspot destination to bring in the New Year.
VillaHotel Rates: $14,300 – $20,300 / night
VillaHotel Rates: $10,700 – $15,800 / night
(depending on VillaHotel Service Level) (depending on VillaHotel Service Level)
VillaHotel Rates: $8,900 – $13,600 / night
VillaHotel Rates: $4,600 – $8,000 / night
(depending on VillaHotel Service Level) (depending on VillaHotel Service Level)

 

 

Thanksgiving is only 4 weeks away – Get your Skis on!

Thursday, October 29th, 2015
 

 

It’s time to hit the slopes! The legendary Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain resorts will open in only 4 weeks just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. With nearly 70 years of skiing history, Aspen boasts a varied terrain suitable for every level of skier in your family.

Be among the first to savor the ski season before the peak holiday rush begins and book now to enjoy incredible savings on luxury accommodations with Villazzo with a one-time unprecedented discount up to 30% at Villa Marylou, Villa Elisa or Villa Molly. Gather your family and retreat to the mountains for a relaxing getaway at one of these ultra exclusive properties.

Hit the slopes

Book now and take adv
antage of early savings. As a Villazzo guest, you will be thankful for every moment of your stay in your own private VillaHotel.
hit the slopes
Villa Marylou (7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms)
Availability: Oct 29 – Nov 30
Villa Only Rate:
$9,500/night (only available for extended stays)
with 3 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $11,000 / night – Now $7,900 / night
with 4 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $12,300 / night – Now $9,000 / night
with 5 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $14,400 / night – Now $11,000 / night
Villa Elisa (7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms)
Availability: Oct 29 – Nov 30
Villa Only Rate:
$22,900/night (only available for extended stays)
with 3 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $26,100 / night – Now $18,300 / night
with 4 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $27,900 / night – Now $19,800 / night
with 5 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $30,600 / night – Now $22,200 / night
Villa Molly (6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms)
Availability: Oct 29 – Nov 30
Villa Only Rate:
$20,000/night (only available for extended stays)
with 3 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $22,800 / night – Now $12,300 / night
with 4 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $24,500 / night – Now $13,600 / night
with 5 star VillaHotel Service:
Was $27,100 / night – Now $15,800 / night
Save up to 30% on your private getaway at Villa Marylou, Villa Elisa or Villa Molly when you book a minimum of 7 nights from October 29 – November 30, 2015.
Contact us today to make a reservation and indulge in the comfort and privacy of a luxury villa with all the services of a 5-star hotel.

 

 

Our Founder’s guide to his favorite St. Tropez hotspots

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

St. Tropez hotspotsLooking for the best St. Tropez hotspots? It goes without saying that Villazzo Founder and CEO, Christian Jagodzinski, has been jet-setting to many different places in the world. Yet, he keeps coming back to Saint-Tropez, not only because of his various business interests there, but also for the beautiful weather (and people!), great restaurants and hot nightlife. We asked him to share his favorite places to hang out, dine, drink and party in this tiny coastal town. Here’s the scoop from someone who really knows the scene.

“Your typical vacation day in Saint-Tropez can be divided into three parts— late lunch, late dinner and late night clubbing.”

Daytime hotspots (from 2pm to 8:30pm)

nikki beach st tropez

“Back in the days when I first came to St. Tropez, we still had “La Voile Rouge” with their famous daytime parties and champagne spraying. The owner has since passed away, and the “in” crowd has moved elsewhere: Mainly to Nikki Beach St Tropez, and more recently also to Bagatelle St Tropez.

bagatelle st tropez

Nikki Beach St Tropez is still my favorite – it is larger, has a pool as an attractive centerpiece, and better service. Bagatelle St Tropez is smaller and more intimate, and attracts people that know their staff from the New York original.

Both Nikki Beach St Tropez and Bagatelle St Tropez are not just restaurants or beaches; they both live off a party scene popular with the rich and beautiful. Come for late lunch (rarely before 3pm), and be prepared to be hit by champagne showers after 6pm… or arrange them yourself if you dare.

At Nikki Beach St Tropez, my favorites are their daily fresh seafood specials, their large sushi boats, or the “classic” chicken satay, with various chilled glasses of Chateau Minuty’s Rosé et Or. Be sure to try the Pistachio Tiramisu – my favorite dessert in all of St. Tropez.

Of course, there is also the famous “Club 55” without which no visit to St. Tropez would be complete. There’s no loud music or Champagne spraying there – but great fish and the “incontournable” (= must have) vegetable platters for the whole table.

Dinner

brasserie

Brasserie des Arts has re-started the “dine with a DJ” experience after famous “Villa Romana” lost a little bit of appeal due to stricter noise ordinances. Go to dinner just before 11pm – and by midnight you’ll sit amidst loud club music, with the first diners dancing on the tables! Open until 3am every night.

lopera

Newcomer L’Opéra St Tropez is equally attractive – located at the port with great views from the terrace of yachts moored in the harbor. Old Nikki Beach management has turned this old Café into the latest night hot spot – with reservations being extremely difficult in the high season. L’Opera (L Opera St Tropez) features nightly shows with flame throwers, exotic dancers and violin players.”

villaromana

“In a garden of colored lights and over-the-top décor, classic Villa Romana pairs authentic Italian cuisine and serious partying. Order the famous rum cocktail to go with your wood-fired truffle pizza. It’s the priciest of the three, but hey, if you’re still looking at prices, then St Tropez is not the right place for you. I (and other friends) find it less attractive now that they have to turn the music down at 12:30am already as they do not have an automatically closing roof like the competitors.”

banh-hoi

“Banh Hoi is a hidden gem of a restaurant down a charming lane away from the bustling port area. The menu showcases Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Dishes to try include tuna tartare, pork sushi, crispy thin pancakes filled with shrimp, and a red or yellow Thai curry with the most amazing coconut rice.”

Nightclubs

lescaves

“There are only three nightclubs in St. Tropez: Caves du Roy, VIP Room, and Papagayos. The latter has become the meeting point for teenagers coming with their parents, so that’s not for me. My favorite is still the oldest, most reputable of the three: Caves du Roy in Hotel Byblos. Even with its 70s décor, it remains a chic club and “the” place to be seen for late night dancing and pre-dawn partying. Famous DJ Jack E with his “Welcome to St. Tropez” interjections knows how to get everyone dancing. The most lavish of the party-goers will end up in ordering wars over the 38,000 Euro “Mathusalem” sized Cristal bottles.

viproom

The VIP Room is the alternative option for serious clubbing – with a more contemporary style and a slightly younger crowd. Large video screens and live performances amidst a turning dance floor are simply electric. Modern Mediterranean and Italian cuisine is on offer throughout the night just outside the club, but whatever fuels you, you better be dressed to the nines and ready to dance.”

Christian has also handpicked his Top 10 selection of luxury villas in every price range for you. Trust him for his picks!

Villas in St Tropez

Indulge in the Hot Scene of St. Tropez

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Saint-Tropez season is just starting to heat up. Reserve your escape to the most exclusive destination in Europe with Villazzo and indulge in our unforgettable “Summer Delight” package. 

 

Revel in the jet-set lifestyle of Saint-Tropez when you book a minimum of 14 nights at Villa Victoria, Villa Margot or Villa Maggie with VillaHotel service this summer. Villazzo will treat you to

to indulge in the hot scene at our favorite, hand-picked destinations in Saint-Tropez.

Nikki Beach isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a scene. Villazzo’s founder is a partner of this hot-spot so count on you and your friends being pampered with VIP treatment while enjoying poolside drinks and an amazing sunset view. Don’t miss guest DJ superstar Bob Sinclar on August 15 playing the best dance and house music. Enjoy a long, late lunch, order sushi and fresh seafood or the famous chicken satay, with a chilled glass of Côtes de Provence rosé to wash it down. End your day by  spraying cases of Champagne during the daily “Sunset Party” from 6pm to sunset.

Located on the popular Place des Lices in the heart of town, this is the place to dine and party in Saint-Tropez. Join the hip & beautiful dinner crowd and indulge in lamb chops with goat cheese, scallops, or lobster salad. The desserts are delicious. As the night deepens, the music gets louder and the champagne flows. Don’t be surprised if you are dancing on tables by the end of the night!

Located in the Hôtel Byblos, this cavernous and chic club is the place to be seen for late night dancing and pre-dawn partying. Join the lively crowd for an unforgettable night of music and dancing with famous DJ Jack E. End the night in dazzling style with some “Mathusalem” Roederer Cristal champagne for 38,000 € a bottle if you so desire to keep up with the Arab sheikhs.

Victoria

An 8 bedroom palatial villa located directly on the water. Villa Victoria boasts an expansive swimming pool, outdoor bar, barbeque, and dining areas, and captivating fountains, garden paths, and terraces. The interior is airy and open, blending classical décor with hints of modern, Asian sensibilities. A well-appointed gourmet kitchen and dining area offers luxurious entertaining, while large, comfortable bedrooms and spa-inspired en-suite bathrooms pamper guests. Arrive by helicopter directly from the sea into your backyard.

Villa Only: 48,300 € – 51,800 € / week
With 3-Star VillaHotel Service: From 8,000 € / night
With 4-Star VillaHotel Service: From 9,600 € / night
With 5-Star VillaHotel Service: From 11,129 € / night

Margot

8 bedroom minimalist contemporary near Escalet Beach. Majestically set onto the highest hilltop in its surroundings, Villa Margot is a masterpiece with private, well-manicured grounds giving way to a spectacular vanishing-edge pool, covered terrace, and outdoor living and dining areas, with a view to die for. Inside, find an open floor plan, exquisite gourmet kitchen, dining room for 18 guests, and comfortable living and lounging areas.

Villa Only: 65,100 € – 69,300 € / week
With 3-Star VillaHotel Service: From 10,600 € / night
With 4-Star VillaHotel Service: From 12,300 € / night
With 5-Star VillaHotel Service: From 13,929 € / night

A 5 bedroom villa that truly captures the personality of Saint-Tropez. At Villa Maggie you have your own private swimming pool and a gorgeous outdoor patio overlooking the pristine waters and lush foliage of Saint-Tropez, steps away from the vibrant port. The soft white furniture and five elegantly crafted bedrooms compliment the vibrant greens and blues that make Saint-Tropez one of the most beautiful locations in the French Riviera. A modern masterpiece walking distance to town is a rare find in Saint-Tropez.

Villa Only: 39,200 € – 48,300 € / week
With 3-Star VillaHotel Service: From 7,400 € / night
With 4-Star VillaHotel Service: From 8,700 € / night
With 5-Star VillaHotel Service: From 10,029 € / night

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Book your Aspen Christmas holiday now – with full VillaHotel service

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

 

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Book your Aspen Christmas holiday now – with full VillaHotel service

Aspen Mountains

Aspen, with its breathtaking scenery, great skiing and equally seductive après ski options, has become a traditional holiday escape for celebrities, business barons and jetsetters of every stripe. Villazzo is happy to announce that we have restructured our Aspen VillaHotel portfolio by replacing 5 of our “Top 10” selection with 5 new properties. For you, Villazzo has selected the best 10 villas in Aspen, Saint-Tropez, and Miami Beach to give you a true 5-star experience for different requirements.

In these amazing properties, Villazzo enhances the vacation experience with the ultimate 5-star private hotel service. From butler service to housekeeping, from fresh flowers to premium wines, from fully-stocked pantry to reservations at the best restaurants, Villazzo aims to please. All you have to do is arrive and enjoy!

New Villas

Villa Molly

Villa Molly – 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms – Aspen

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Villa Chepita

Villa Chepita – 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms – Aspen

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Villa Malia

Villa Malia – 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms – Aspen

Ski In / Ski Out

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Villa Ariel

Villa Ariel – 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathroom – Snowmass Village

Ski In / Ski Out

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Villa Jordan

Villa Jordan – 5 bedrooms – Aspen

Contact us now for more information!

 

Book Your Villa Hotel This Summer Before it Gets Too Late!

Monday, July 8th, 2013

Villazzo is proud to announce another successful Summer Season. Our Private Hotels, in Saint-Tropez, Miami and Aspen continue to redefine the luxury travel experience.   Our top properties book months in advance, but a few select dates are still available at some of our finest resorts.

Showcasing 25 exclusive retreats, Villazzo has come to define excellence and exclusivity.  Our concept is simple. Offer our clients a complete five-star hotel experience with one exception. At Villazzo, you are the only guest.

From our Management staff to Personal Trainers and Private Security, Villazzo overlooks no detail to make your stay extraordinary.

Book Private Villas Online  Or Contact us today and find out why private is better.
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