Luxury Real Estate

By Judy Sweetland, Villa Specialist with Private Trade Winds

The buzz was palpable at the Luxury Travel Expo in Las Vegas last month as well as the Luxury Real Estate Conference in October, with several inquiries being addressed on Villa Travel.

Individuals of high net worth require space, privacy and security which Villas provide on a deeper level in contrast to hotel suites.

In tandem, service and amenities were ranked of equally high importance. Listed in no particular order were daily housekeeping, chef and concierge service, babysitting and roundtrip airport transportation. Top amenities required include high-end beds and linens, spa robes and luxurious bath amenities.

Technology is essential to the affluent traveler and staying in touch while on vacation is of top concern. Flat Panel satellite HDTVs along with wireless internet are a must, and other conveniences such as iPads and iPod docking stations are also becoming an expected amenity.

In response to luxury Travel Agents, and Real Estate Agents & Developers piqued interest in Villa Travel, Private Trade Winds has collaborated with The Travel Institute in writing the first Villa Certification Course. A free webinar with more information on the course will be offered January 19 at 12:00 p.m. PST. Anyone interested in further exploring this growing specialized niche of the Travel industry can register for the free webinar at http://thetravelinstitute.com/training-resources/webinars/. At the end of the webinar Private Trade Winds will raffle a 3-night stay at our 3 Bed/3 Bath Condo on the Greens at PGA West in La Quinta, California. The winner must be on the line when their name is drawn and announced.