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VILLAS RETREATS | Exclusive Holidays & Events
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VILLAS RETREATS | ITALY |
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About VR presents a selected and personally inspected portfolio of over 100 villas in Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Bali, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The principles of consistency, personalized service, attention to detail and secure booking continue to improve their range of services, helping to increase their success. 4
In addition to short-term rentals, our VR Management department also takes care of 24-hour concierge services, organization of events and customized tours with the simple aim of offering our special clients exclusive and unforgettable holidays. Villas Retreats management assumes the responsibility for every aspect of a villa’s logistical and commercial operations, ensuring that exacting standards are maintained. Villa owners and guests are both equally assured of an unsurpassed professional service at any of the properties under their management. .
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BESPOKE CONCIERGE
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LUXURY CONCIERGE SERVICES
A CULTURE OF SERVICE
We are dedicated to one profession: service. Passion embodies our profession as it places the client at the center of our attention. Delivering excellence is not simply a marketing promise, it is has been our vocation and obsession since the inception of our company. GOING BEYOND SATISFACTION
To deliver the best experience each day, we personalize each point of contact with great care and attention to detail, whether for our clients, partners or employees. We consistently strive for excellence and share the desire to surpass expectations and offer the best to our members.
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HOME SERVICES
Private Chef / Cooking classes / Catering Food Delivery Maid Child Care Refurbishment / Fridge Stocking Security Surveillance
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TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
Hotel Reservations Property Rentals Private Jet Rentals Yacht Rentals Car Rentals Private Driver Flight Reservations
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VIP ACCESS
VIP Party Gala Sport Events Night Club Table Reservation
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EVENTS
Wedding Birthday Gala Dinner Reception Brand Launch
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GASTRONOMY
VIP Access & Table Booking Best Restaurant Recommendation
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Private Protection Personal shopper
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WELLNESS
SPA Treatments Sport Coach
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REAL ESTATE
Research Advice Purchase
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LUXURY CAR HIRE Montecarlo Luxury Cars offers a wide selection of services designed to satisfy customers and their needs in an ever-changing world. You can find any kind of vehicle: luxury and sports cars, off-road or SUVs, convertibles or exotic cars, for events, ceremonies, weddings, special occasions, chauffered car hire and deliveries at all Italian and European airports. A dedicated consultant will take care of with on going support for any problems during the entire period of the rental. Feel free to contact us for any inquiry / question you may have.
Events & Cerimonies Birthdays For events, ceremonies and For an unforgettable birthday special occasions, Monte Carlo gift. Luxury Cars offers a wide Chauffered car hire choice of full optional cars. An exclusive service for the most committed customers. With Weddings For the most important day, cars equipped with the best Montecarlo Luxury Cars offers comfort. the most elegant and luxurious Airport deliveries cars. With delivery across Italy Possibility to deliver and pick up & Europe. the cars directly at the airport 24h. Daily rental Possibility to rent your favourite car for a whole day.
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CHARTER CRUISES What is a luxury crewed charter yacht?
Who can charter a luxury crewed charter yacht?
A luxury crewed charter yacht can come in many forms, from the latest and largest mega yachts and superyachts, to motor charter yachts, sailing yacht charters (both performance and luxury), classic yachts, motor sailors or gullets (Gulets), luxury catamarans, tandem charters, adventure charters, expedition charters or event charter yachts to name a few.
Luxury yacht charter vacations can be enjoyed by a variety of different charter guests. Whether you are a couple looking for the perfect romantic honeymoon, a group of friends wanting to explore the best restaurants and nightclubs, whether you are a family looking to spend some quality time, or perhaps celebrate a birthday or if you are a corporate group looking for the perfect venue for a business charter, a private yacht charter will introduce you to one of the world’s best-kept secrets.
Why charter a crewed charter yacht? A yacht charter offers an experience of a lifetime where you and your charter guests can enjoy relaxing in the most luxurious accommodation, while exploring the best charter destinations worldwide while being pampered by an experienced and friendly crew that offer exemplary service and delicious mouth-watering cuisine.A luxury charter is the most personalised vacation in the World, offering unparalleled privacy and control, from the itinerary chosen, right down to the sumptuous cuisine served by the same attentive crew members each day. Unlike time spent in exclusive hotels or resorts, a private yacht charter revolves completely around you, your needs and desires. Every detail is tailored specifically to your group and the experienced crew will be there to cater to your every need. Whether you like to rise with the sun or at midday, whether you are active or would prefer relaxing in private, the discrete and friendly crew will adapt to your pace.
Ready to jump on board? Villas Retreats strongly recommends Charter World for your private cruises. Charter World is a luxury yacht charter specialist with worldwide offices and worldwide reach that was established to enhance services, value and professionalism in the yacht charter industry. Charter World clients receive outstanding, well-organized charters, on the finest available charter yachts, with recommendations based on quality, amenities and most importantly, the crew. Charter World brokers offer exemplary professional customer service, which is second to none. Feel fre to contact us for any inquiry / question you may have.
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PRIVATE FLIGHTS Having access to more than 4,800 private jets, Lunajets offers private jet charters for your travel plans, worldwide. Private aviation meets all your flight needs whether on business or for leisure. Fly between Paris and Geneva on board of a Dassault Falcon Jet by booking your private flight at the cheapest price with Lunajets. Thanks to private jet charter, reduce your flight time to and from Europe, Asia or the United States. Also, enjoy the comfort of a private jet for your medium haul flights such as Geneva-Moscow.
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PRIVATE DRIVER For those who are not comfortable with driving in a different country, we can offer private driver services for your entire holiday staying. This is a good way to admire the landscape, make stops and not worry about having an extra glass of wine or the challenge of finding a parking space everywhere you go. All of our cars are authorized to enter the city centers and able to drop you off right at the place you would like to see. Making your trip more enjoyable and your time more well spent. TRANSFERS Single transfer service to and from the main italian airports, train stations or to the door of your hotel/apartment in a city center can be arranged. Transfer services are possible to and from every country within the European Community and Switzerland.
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PRIVATE CHEF
The Private Chef Experience
We offer to our customers the chance to enjoy some unforgettable eats with our exciting new chef service. Choose from a one-off sumptuous meal or a chef to cook for part or all of your holiday – it’s as flexible as it is delicious! And with prices starting from € 35 per person, it’s also not going to break your family budget.
We’ve partnered with Chef For You to make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa or chateau an absolute breeze.
The service includes set up, serving of the food and cleaning up at the end, so you really can just sit back and let the wine flow.
They’ll bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards.
Simply submit your requirements via this form on right side for further info and to start the booking process.
All you have to do is sit back, maybe enjoy a glass of wine or two, and anticipate the amazing gastronomic experience that’s on the way!
Available on bookings all over the world, our personal chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish.
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EXPERIENCES
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TRAVEL YOUR WAY Renting a fabulous villa is just the beginning of your unforgettable stay! We specialize in creating unusual and personal experiences tailored to your interests and needs. Explore your passions, favorite pursuits and the local lifestyle through uncommon, authentic activities that few visitors ever have the opportunity to enjoy. 36
The possibilities are endless: total-immersions span wine experiences, thrilling sports challenges, one-of-a-kind family reunions, weddings, birthday celebrations and inspiring executive retreats. Taste your cup of wine in Tuscany, Liguria or Veneto; drive a race car at a premier race track; hike or bike hidden trails with breathtaking views. Talk with us about your dreams and ask us to create a “Tailor Made Experience� package just for you.
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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL More and more travelers are discovering the rewards of villa travel – the opportunity to savor the local lifestyle. A villa vacation is about rest, relaxation, and enjoying good times with family and friends. It is also about a deeper understanding of the area - meeting local people, exploring and discovering the natural beauty, food, wine, history, culture and recreation of the destination. This section is not a comprehensive travel guide. It is designed to give you a taste of local life and insight into the town or region closest to your villa – shopping, restaurants, culture, history and activities. It includes some of our personal favorites both well known and hidden gems. This section also contains Spotlights on current hot topics – events, local celebrities, things to do, dining out, culinary arts, and up and coming wineries. When you book your villa, we will share our local connections, access and insider tips to facilitate a rich and authentic vacation experience.
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MEETINGS VILLAS RETREATS offers unique and inspiring venues for intimate retreats, executive meetings and small corporate events. Our stunning villas provide relaxed and beautiful settings that allow participants to re-energize, unleash creativity and stimulate the imagination resulting in successful and productive meeting outcomes. What better place to stimulate the mind and refresh the soul than an environment resplendent with the greatest achievements of man and nature. Majestic mountains, lush valleys, fertile vineyards, world-class wines and restaurants. Plus exclusive spas, unique shopping and distinctive recreational activities are all nearby. Meeting Services & Experiences We will work with you or your suppliers to make sure that your meeting goes smoothly whether you need A/V equipment, healthy breakfasts and break snacks, gourmet meals served al fresco as you watch the tangerine sunsets, or early morning fitness activities including yoga or vineyard hikes. Ask us to create unique group activities designed to foster teambuilding and support your meeting objectives:
Hire a well known private celebrity chef to conduct a cooking class along with a wine expert who will organize a wine tasting. Invite a renowned wine maker to join your group for dinner. Create a custom barrel of wine for corporate gifts and events. Race cars at most important Italian raceways. Golf at some of the wine country’s premier courses.
Liguria and Tuscany We offer several villas that can accommodate groups up to 24 people overnight, and many more for events and parties. Feel free to contact us for any question you may have.
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CULINARY Tell us your culinary fantasy and we will help you make it real! Celebrate local cuisine and delight in a region’s cornucopia of artisanal breads, handcrafted cheeses, olive oils, home-cured meats, organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables, wine-infused chocolates, and fresh seafood and shellfish.
Revel in the harvests, seasons and festivals that honor regional bounty. VILLAS RETREATS insider knowledge and local connections allow us to create an unforgettable customized culinary experience with memories to last a lifetime.
There are many tempting possibilities:
Enhance your skills with an in-villa cooking class led by a celebrated local chef Gather tips during a “cook along with the chef” gourmet dinner
Experience unique private dining events at a region’s top restaurants Learn about food-and-wine pairing sessions at a vineyard, culinary school or in your villa Explore the variety of handcrafted local cheeses with a cheesemonger Tour farmer’s markets, local farms and artisanal food producers with a chef Learn the secrets from a master wine producer. Tour the produce gardens of local wineries and chefs Dine with winemakers al fresco in the vineyard
Contact us now to know properties offering gourmet kitchens to plan your culinary adventure!
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WINE TASTING Explore your love of wine and gain a deeper understanding, from grape to glass, in Liguria and Tuscany. Allow us to introduce you to celebrated veterans and rising stars alike who will share their insights and perspective with you. Picture yourself in a world-class vineyard walking among the vines with a renowned winemaker, exploring the barrel caves, and then sipping and swirling wine made from the very grapes you have just seen. Whether you are just discovering the world of wine or consider yourself an experienced oenophile, SCV will create a wine adventure that will delight and inform you, and deepen your passion for wine. The possibilities are limitless!
Enjoy a private gourmet picnic lunch or elegant dinner served by private winery chefs in beautiful vineyards, romantic wine caves, historic chateaux or in the privacy of your villa Uncover the mysteries of wine blending amid the barrels in a vineyard cave Explore vineyards by foot, or on a van with prvate driver, or from above in a helicopter Discover hidden gems – small, exclusive private wineries and historic chateaux Consult with a sommelier on building a wine collection and personal cellar Spend a day with a private wine educator who will enhance your knowledge and answer all your questions Learn about the newest trend: organic wines Investigate the art of wine pairing with a local expert. Create your own barrel of wine Dine with a winemaker who will share insider insights.
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WINE TASTING Explore your love of wine and gain a deeper understanding, from grape to glass, in Liguria and Tuscany. Allow us to introduce you to celebrated veterans and rising stars alike who will share their insights and perspective with you.
Picture yourself in a world-class vineyard walking among the vines with a renowned winemaker, exploring the barrel caves, and then sipping and swirling wine made from the very grapes you have just seen.
Whether you are just discovering the world of wine or consider yourself an experienced Sommelier, VILLAS RETREATS will create a wine adventure that will delight and inform you, and deepen your passion for wine. The possibilities are limitless!
Enjoy a private gourmet picnic lunch or elegant dinner served by private winery chefs in beautiful vineyards, romantic wine caves, historic chateaux or in the privacy of your villa Uncover the mysteries of wine blending amid the barrels in a vineyard cave Explore vineyards by foot, or on a van with prvate driver, or from above in a helicopter Discover hidden gems – small, exclusive private wineries and historic chateaux Consult with a sommelier on building a wine collection and personal cellar Spend a day with a private wine educator who will enhance your knowledge and answer all your questions Learn about the newest trend: organic wines Investigate the art of wine pairing with a local expert. Create your own barrel of wine Dine with a winemaker who will share insider insights
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FAMILY GATHERING
Al fresco family picnics at beautiful wineries with farm animals, and premium wine tasting for adults Exciting wine cave tours and truck rides through scenic vineyards Multi-generational cooking classes Visits to local farms to sample the region’s bounty at colorful farmer’s markets, Helicopter adventures Excursions to explore the local countryside on foot, bicycle or horseback and the waterways on a raft, kayak or canoe.
Family Experience Packages & Itineraries Browse our villas portfolio and find the best solution for your perfect family solution!
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FAMILY GATHERING More and more families are discovering that a villa-based vacation is the perfect, carefree getaway for the whole family. Whether you are looking for a great spot just for your immediate family, or you are bringing together a multi-generational group, we are sure to have just the right home for you. SCV villas offer privacy, serenity and intimacy that allow families and friends to reconnect with each other in ways they cannot at a busy luxury resort. Our properties range from country farmhouses set on vineyards, to spectacular hilltop estates, many with family friendly amenities such as pools, playgrounds, tennis and football courts, hiking trails and kitchen gardens. When you take advantage of our concierge service, you have the gift of time to savor a relaxed and carefree vacation with your family. Our concierge can stock your villa with your family’s favorite foods, and deliver cribs and high chairs to your villa. We will create fun-filled family-focused itineraries that are sure to delight kids, parents and grandparents:
Al fresco family picnics at beautiful wineries with farm animals, and premium wine tasting for adults Exciting wine cave tours and truck rides through scenic vineyards Multi-generational cooking classes Visits to local farms to sample the region’s bounty at colorful farmer’s markets, Helicopter adventures Excursions to explore the local countryside on foot, bicycle or horseback and the waterways on a raft, kayak or canoe.
Family Experience Packages & Itineraries Browse our villas portfolio and find the best solution for your perfect family solution!
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WEDDING Celebrate life’s major milestones in a spectacular setting, surrounded by family and friends. Gather the special people in your life to celebrate your marriage, anniversary, birthday or any special occasion. Ask VILLAS RETREATS to help create a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for you. Celebrate the most magical day of your life in a private setting surrounded by picturesque views. VILLAS RETREATS offers several intimate wedding venues and guest. Invite your friends and family to join you to share and rejoice in your happiness while savoring the good life. Whether you hold your wedding at a VR’s villa or elsewhere, our villas offer friends and family the perfect setting in which to relax and spend time together while celebrating your big event. Additional site fees may apply.
Accommodations for Family and Guests Many couples planning a wine country destination wedding to at a hotel or winery rent nearby VR’s villas to accommodate family members and out-of-town guests. Our villas offer friends and family the perfect setting to relax and spend time together while celebrating your big event. Contact us to learn more about how we can work with you on your destination wedding
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CHARTER CRUISES A luxury crewed charter yacht can come in many forms, from the latest and largest mega yachts and superyachts, to motor charter yachts, sailing yacht charters (both performance and luxury), classic yachts, motor sailors or gullets (Gulets), luxury catamarans, tandem charters, adventure charters, expedition charters or event charter yachts to name a few. 51 We organise successful charters on the vast majority of yachts available. We make a selection of the best yachts available on the international nautical market that are available either for amazing yachting holidays or for private events, incentives, long rents and business meetings. Here the Italian destinations you should not miss: Riviera dei Fiori Cinque Terre Riviera delle Palme Tigullio Gulf The Gulf of Poets
Amalfi Coast Capri, Ischia, Procida Sicily and Sandinia Islands Pontine Islands Aeolian Islands Egadi Islands
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SUPERCARS – Unique Experience ! Pilot school and sports guide courses in circuit on Monoposto, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Original gifts, corporate events and team building. A day with us means passion, adrenaline, technology, fun and success, all with the safety and seriousness of more than 16 years of experience. You will experience the driving of Ferrari 488 GTB, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Huracån and Lamborghini Gallardo on track, with the teaching of guide professionals who will have the task of leading you through this fantastic experience. Thanks to a competent team, made up of specialists with a solid experience in driving courses, you can safely face your experience with our GT, Monoposto and Formula cars. You will be spoiled for choice! Contact us for this unique experience!
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VILLAS RETREATS Exclusive Holidays & Events
Headquarter Via Mazzini 64, Sarzana 19038 – Italy www.seaandcountryvillas.com / www.villasretreats.com
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