Villas News
A guide to Saint-Tropez’s luxury summer events and where to stay
A curated roundup of the season’s leading cultural, sporting, and social events across Saint-Tropez and the French Riviera
Residential hospitality reshaping luxury travel trends
Luxury travel is shifting toward residential hospitality, as private villas redefine privacy, flexibility and high-end travel experiences.
The timeless allure of the Amalfi Coast: defining the new standards of exclusive travel in Italy
There is a specific kind of light that exists only along the 50-kilometer stretch of coastline in the Campania region of Italy. It is a light that reflects off the cobalt Tyrrhenian Sea and illuminates the pastel-hued villages clinging precariously to the Lattari Mountains. Since the days of the Roman Empire, when emperors and aristocrats sought refuge from the heat of the capital in their maritime villas, the Amalfi Coast has stood as the global archetype of the coastal retreat. However, in 2026, the definition of travel in this UNESCO World Heritage site has shifted. It is no longer enough to merely “visit” the coast; today’s high-end travelers are seeking a deeper, more intentional form of immersion that prioritizes privacy, heritage, and architectural integrity over the standard luxuries of the past.
Sapphire Sands Villas to open on Saint Lucia’s Reduit Beach
Bay Gardens Resorts Group today announced the upcoming debut of Sapphire Sands Villas, a new beachfront villa retreat set directly on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay Village. Slated to open in February 2026, the property will offer travelers a relaxed yet refined way to experience one of Saint Lucia’s most beloved destinations.
Elite Havens partners with Natadesa Resort Residence for Bali luxury living
Elite Havens partners with Natadesa Resort Residence: Asia’s leading luxury villa company, Elite Havens, has been chosen as the villa management and marketing partner for the highly anticipated second phase of Natadesa Resort Residence in Jimbaran, Bali.
Viadi acquires Edge Retreats
Viadi has announced the acquisition of global luxury villa rental marketplace, Edge Retreats.
Jamaica’s Tourism Boom Set to Continue
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has expressed optimism in the growth prospects for the sector stressing that “this is the biggest and best winter season Jamaica has ever had in the history of tourism” adding that the tourism industry was set on a path to continue the boom now being experienced
Elite Havens responds to the return of destination weddings and other special events
Elite Havens responds to the return of destination weddings and other special events, adding four new villas in Thailand and Indonesia for breathtaking celebrations in stunning locations
New Extra-Private Pool Villas at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort
With its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples to explore the southeast coast of Mauritius while enjoying residential comforts and elevated privacy of the newly launched two- and four-bedroom villas.
Viadi acquires WhereToStay.com
Viadi Group has completed its second deal in 12 months with the acquisition of a majority interest in US-based villa specialist, WhereToStay.com.
Dubai’s residential rents and transactions reach record highs in 2022, says CBRE
CBRE releases its Dubai Residential Market Snapshot – January 2023
Dubai luxury homes to face price surge
Accelerated growth in luxury home investments is forecasted in light of stronger global interest in the Dubai market