If your idea of a holidays is the up most of luxury and seclusion then a villa holiday is likely to appeal. There are hundreds of thousands of villas across the globe, each with their own appeal from relaxing on private beaches to exploring the depths of the outback on your own personal safari.
The following outlines some of the worlds most popular destinations and what villas in these areas have to offer.
Africa
World renowned for its magnificent contrasting scenery, Africa is a majestic mixture of lush jungles, endless deserts and bustling cities filled with diverse races and religions each with their own way of life. One of the major pulls of African holidays is the opportunity visitors have to get close to the some of the world's most wild animals in their natural habitat.
Indian Ocean
Boasting some of the worlds most beautiful coast lines, the islands situated within the Indian Ocean are often cited as the "picture perfect island castaway". If the clear warm water that peacefully laps on the talcum powder soft white sands isn't enough, many of the islands resorts are renowned for providing world class pampering.
Caribbean
Once reserved for the rich and famous, the 7,000 islands that make up the Caribbean have become a popular resort from travellers from all walks of life. From the laid back beauty of Anguilla to the busting island of Bermuda and Jamaica the Caribbean has something for everyone. Water sports and on-land sports such as Golf and Tennis are particularly popular on some of the islands.
Australasia
The term Australasia is used to describe New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and the surrounding islands. Australia is a huge country, and its sheer size can be quite daunting, for this reason it is recommended that you choose to fly instead of driving if you wish to cover long distances. Either way, the country manages to combine the ultimate in luxury within its bustling cosmopolitan cities with nail biting adventures when you take to the outback.
Since the Lord of the Rings, interest in New Zealand has sawed, and it's no surprise. The country is home to some of the worlds most outstanding natural wonders, from snowy peaks to golden beaches. The contrast in culture and environment between the north and south island also makes for a very interesting holiday.
Villa holidays are becoming considerably popular and finding villa rentals in the above resorts as well as anywhere else around globe is very easy. The amount you will pay will vary considerably depending on what kind of villa holidays you are looking for.