Hosted Villas
The World’s Finest Luxury Villas.
HV-Travel is the travel planning arm of Hosted Villas (HV), one of the most respected and storied brands in luxury travel. HV pioneered the idea of living like a local (albeit in slightly fancier digs than most locals) long before Airbnb came along, and it’s still our driving ambition - to get under the skin of a destination and utterly immerse you in a sense of place.
Unique Properties.
It goes without saying that our properties are exceptional, and come in a wide array of sizes, prices and styles. The true art is in matching the right property with the right guest, so we start by designing our trips around the people, not the place. Understanding our guests is the building block for creating the truly memorable experiences for which we are renowned. All of our featured properties have been carefully selected to ensure that they meet our own exacting standards, and then we choose the ones that we believe will fit yours.
Exceptional Experiences.
Luxury is personal and nobody understands that better than the team at Hosted Villas. While recognizing that finding great accommodations matters, it is our proven ability to truly personalize experiences that will turn your vacation into memories that will last a lifetime. Your Experience Manager will work with you to curate a trip that is designed to ensure every member of your group has a truly memorable stay, whether it involves a visit to the local Medieval abbey during vespers or a private camel ride at sunset over the African dunes.
Authentic Locals.
Ensuring that your vacation experience is delivered perfectly is the role of our local hosts, who live and work in your chosen destination. No guide book or article can come close to the insights and connections of these exceptional people, and they are genuinely passionate about their region. Guide, translator, concierge and troubleshooter, your personal host is dedicated to you for the duration of your stay. Not surprisingly, our hosts are consistently identified as the defining feature of our guests’ experience.
"Our trip of a lifetime was entirely made possible by your collective expertise. You provided us a seamless experience with most decisions made in advance, which is priceless when traveling with eight others of varying ages and interests."
- Payne Group in Tuscany, 2019