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Donna Such, senior villa sales expert at Villa Select, says: “Single villas that accommodate larger parties always book quickly, but we have neighbouring villas that can accommodate 30 guests or more.”


ABOVE: Oliver’s Travels sells stays for up to 24 guests at The Secret Hamlet in the Loire Valley PICTURE: Dalvik Photography


LOCATION, LOCATION The next thing to consider is where to go to keep everyone happy. Sharon Bradbury, sales and marketing director at Solmar Villas, explains: “Rural properties offer more space, but do factor in how many cars clients will need to hire – and who wants to be a designated driver. It can often be more cost-effective to be within walking distance of a resort.” Kalkan in Turkey is the ideal all-rounder for Hannah Naylor-Vane, head of trade sales at Simpson Travel. She says: “It’s particularly appealing for independence-hungry teenagers, who can have the freedom of walking into the town and exploring its narrow streets on their own, as well as visiting the beach clubs and trying out watersports with their parents.” If clients are booking a special get-together, explore long-haul options too. From utilising


central Florida’s vast stock of holiday homes


as a base for theme park adventures to a White Lotus-inspired getaway in T hailand, there’s a whole world of villas out there.


FACILITIES FOR ALL One advantage of multigenerational holidays is parents can lean on grandparents and other relatives for help with childcare – but kids will still need plenty of entertainment. Fern Higgins, partnership lead at Oliver’s Travels, says: “Ensure the villa suits the kids’ age group; think games rooms, play areas or even pizza ovens.” For those with infants and toddlers, safety is an additional aspect, so check if the villa has been childproofed and whether the pool is gated. “Ask guests whether they need cots, highchairs or booster seats, as these can be added during the booking process,” says Solmar Villas’ Bradbury. Meanwhile, older generations with mobility concerns may require more-accessible accommodation – ask exactly what your clients need. Villa Select’s Such says: “Accessible villas can feature wider doors,


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