Being waited on can seem awkward, so here’s the lowdown It might feel a little weird at first, but you’ll get used to it. By the second day, it’ll probably feel really good. And by the time you leave, you won’t be able to imagine going without it. We’re talking about having a staff. Not all of our villas come with a staff. Some have none, some have one, some are fully-staffed and some part-time. (more…)

Are Any of Your Favorite Villas for Sale? By: Laurie Dyke

An increasing number of investors are purchasing villas, placing them in a rental program, spending a few weeks a year at their property and letting it fill up with bookings while they’re not using it. This is, in fact, how many of the villas we rent are set up. Now, some of our favorite rental villas are also available for sale, which means that everything is nicely set up for you to sweep in, purchase a property and pick up where the former owners left off. Read on for a few we like: (more…)

Nick Guezen talks about Maui, raw fish and screaming down a volcano

5. Why should travelers choose Maui, though it seems far away?
“Maui’s really not that far anymore, with all the flights that airlines are adding. It’s also a great meeting point if you’re getting family together from all over the country. That said, Hawaii is absolutely worth whatever effort it takes to get there. (more…)

We won’t name names, but celebs love these villas most

So we’ve booked some celebrities (can’t say who). Some big ones (sorry). While we’d never drop names (really, never), we can say where they’ve stayed. If you want to live like a star (though we can’t say who), if only for a little while, here’s where to stay (don’t try to get it out of us)… (more…)