DESTINATIONS VILLA HOLIDAYS | FAMILIES
experts ASK THE ts
“Always quote per person – a £12,000 villa that sleeps 10,
with daily maid service and a private chef, quickly becomes more attractive when priced at £1,200 per person.” Chris Etheridge, senior business development manager, CV Villas
“Being a little flexible on dates can really make a difference. A
villa that is slightly inland will also be a bit cheaper.” Donna Such, senior villa sales expert, Villa Select
“Consider villas with ground- floor bedrooms and bathrooms
for added accessibility.” Fern Higgins, partnership lead, Oliver’s Travels
“Suggest alternative destinations. For example,
Croatia has a similar climate to Greece, but weekly villa rates can be almost half the price.” Anne Clays, trade and business partnerships manager, SPL Villas
“For those wanting all the benefits of a hotel, but their
own space, villa resorts offer a range of facilities including restaurants, shops, pools, kids’ clubs, golf and tennis.” Katie Holmes, product and sales manager, The Villa Collection
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walk-in shower ramps as well as pool steps instead of ladders. We can also hire specialist equipment, such as a shower chair or bed rail, at an additional charge.”
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Agents can highlight the convenience of a villa holiday by offering a few handy extras. Chris Etheridge, senior business development manager at CV Villas, says: “Our pre-arrival shopping service can include a barbecue pack, inflatables for the children or a bottle of wine for the adults. We’re finding that secluded villas are also becoming increasingly popular, especially with the launch of our meal delivery service in Corfu.” Although cooking meals together can be a bonding experience for some clients, others may want to escape domestic tasks altogether. Chefs can be hired for one night or multiple days, catering for varying dietary requirements (and fussy eaters). The Villa Collection’s Holmes explains: “In certain countries, particularly in the Caribbean, some villas come with staff such as chefs and butlers, but we can arrange cooks or additional housekeeping in most villas for a surcharge.” Adding extras can help close the sale too. Offers
such as free car hire, complimentary attraction tickets or discounted spa treatments can help the budget go further. Build a package that combines all the space of a villa break with the quality time of a trip together and each generation is sure to come back with happy holiday memories.
TW BOOK IT
Solmar Villas sells a seven-night stay in the 12-person Villa Sou, Alcudia, from £888 per person, including flights from Stansted in August.
solmarvillas.com
SPL Villas can book a seven-night stay for eight at Villa Duce Beach in Omis, on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, from £945 per person, including luggage and flights departing October 25.
splvillas.com
CV Villas offers a seven-night stay at Corfu’s Kalamaki Bay House from £835 per person, based on 10 sharing. Includes breakfast, daily housekeeping and flights departing September 29.
cvvillas.com
Simpson Travel sells a seven-night stay at Villa Zaffre in Kalkan from £1,400 per person, based on eight people sharing. Includes car hire and flights departing August 24.
simpsontravel.com
Oliver’s Travels sells a seven-night, villa-only stay at Secret Hamlet in the Loire Valley, with space for 24, from £9,665 in total (£403 per person at full capacity), based on departures on September 9.
oliverstravels.com
travelweekly.co.uk
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Kalamaki Bay House, Corfu; Villa Zaffre, Kalkan; Villa Sou, Alcudia PICTURE: Stephen Hughes
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