Luxury Travel Advisor - November 2007 - (Page 74) THE PULSE VILLA VERANO has drawn celeb guests for decades (oceanfront bedroom shown, left). Mexican Villa Vacation Perfectly perched above the Conchas China beaches, the 11-bedroom Villa Verano (www.villaverano.com) in Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the most famous villas on the Mexican Riviera. This beachfront estate has been a Hollywood favorite for some w w w. a u t o v e n t u r e . c o m 15 years now—not just for its privacy and security, but for its impeccable service and staff, which includes two full-time chefs, gardeners, houseboys, housekeepers and a laundress. Gasp-worthy vistas of the Bay of Banderas are seen from all bedrooms and the Beach House, a 2,000-square-foot guesthouse for two with its own private entrance, living room, gourmet kitchen and dining terrace. Tip: The villa has its own spa retreat, so pampering is but a few steps away from wherever you might be. Other leisure options include horseback riding, golf, scuba diving and whale watching—all carefully arranged by the staff. Elite one-at-a-time groups can also be booked here, but there’s a five-night minimum. For VIPs, contact Partner Gerry Battle (villaverano@aol.com). Countryside Cottages in the U.K. Tracking down that English cottage in the countryside your VIP wants for his next vacation just got easier, thanks to a recently established partnership between Vacation Rentals 4 Agents (www. vacationrentals4agents.com; company insiders tell us that their website and main phone line—866-844-2017—are the most efficient manners of booking) and its sister company in the United Kingdom, English Country Cottages. English Country Cottages (www.english-country-cottages.co.uk) offers a unique collection of properties, including converted farmhouses, medieval castles, Georgian townhouses and—of course—countryside cottages. Your VIPs will be able to live like a local in these properties, but you can rest assured that they’ll be vacationing with all the modern amenities of an upscale hotel, including well-equipped kitchens and spacious bedrooms. Private Car Shore Excursions World Wide Sightseeing and Shore Excursions are Safer and More Enjoyable with a Private Car and Driver No Waiting! No Crowding! No Lost Time! Private Car Services for City Sightseeing and Shore Excursions from Cruise Ships Worldwide and for Small Groups Requiring Special Attention • Transportation ranging from two-passenger sedans up to mini-coaches for small groups • Knowledgeable, English-speaking driver/guides • Arrival and Departure Transfers, Countryside Excursions, City Sightseeing and Long Distance Private Car Touring and Custom Itineraries • A great value for your clients who want to do and see more in safety and comfort For additional information or to request a FREE catalog, call: 80 0. 42 6 .7 5 0 2 74 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | November 2007 http://www.villaverano.com http://www.autoventure.com http://www.vacationrentals4agents.com http://www.vacationrentals4agents.com http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk http://www.english-country-cottages.co.uk
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