Private Holiday Home Guide

With all the money you save by not staying in a hotel, why not splurge on one of the many luxury holiday homes available for rent? Even the ones that come with staff and other amenities can be quite affordable, especially if you are traveling with a large group of friends.

Maid service, private chefs, butlers, elevators, gyms, extensive private gardens, private beaches, tennis courts, heated swimming pools, private boats and docks are some of the comforts you can expect in luxury vacation home rentals. Of course, you can always cut down on the cost by renting a home that does not include a chef or some of the more exclusive amenities. Sometimes it’s fun to cook while you’re on vacation, especially if you have an outdoor gourmet chef’s kitchen overlooking a private bay!

If you prefer a more urban setting, there are many luxury apartments and penthouses available in the best locations of the metropolitan centers of the world. How about a stunning Parisian 3-bedroom, 4,500-sf loft a short walk from the Louvre? It sleeps 6, so if you bring 5 friends, it’s quite affordable – only around $1,700 per person/week. With hotel prices being what they are in Paris, I think that’s a fantastic deal. And this way, you can enjoy a bottle of champagne while watching the sunset from your private balcony instead of at a restaurant, saving even more.

Photo by Benh Lieu Song

Or, if you’re really in the mood to splurge, go all out and rent a private island. Nygard Cay, a Mayan-inspired extravaganza in the Bahamas, rents for $47,000/day. It sleeps up to 24 people (2 of the rooms are on a private 82′ yacht), and the price includes amenities such as 2 pools, 5 jacuzzis, the yacht, a fishing boat, a staff of 20, 2 Hummers (with chauffeurs of course), a movie theatre, a disco, all food and liquor and more.

If you’re looking for something a bit more subdued, Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private paradise in the British Virgin Islands, might be more your cup of tea. It also rents for $47,000 day and sleeps 28 (that breaks down to $1,679/person per night) and includes transfers from Virgin Gorda, 2 pools and jacuzzis, 50-person staff, all food and drinks, sailing and speed boats, a local calypso band, a gym and much more.

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