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Travel + Leisure Readers Name Villas of Distinction as a Top Luxury Villa Rental Company in 2024 World’s Best Awards

The Absolute Best in Travel, Chosen by Readers

 

Wakefield, Mass. (July 17, 2024)Villas of Distinction, a leader in the luxury villa rental industry, has been distinguished by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the best luxury villa rental companies in the 2024 edition of the World’s Best Awards. This recognition highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled vacation experiences that seamlessly blend the luxurious amenities and services of a hotel with the privacy and comfort of home.

 

Each year, Travel + Leisure invites its readers to participate in the World’s Best Awards survey, gathering opinions on their favorite travel experiences across the globe. The 2024 survey saw participation from more than 186,000 readers, casting more than 700,000 votes across 8,700+ properties, including hotels, cities, cruise lines, and more. Luxury villa rental companies were specifically evaluated on service, locations, amenities, range of properties, and value.

 

“The recognition from Travel + Leisure readers is a testament to our dedication to excellence,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations for Villas of Distinction. “Our goal is to provide travel agents with the highest quality villas and the most personalized service, ensuring every client’s experience is exceptional. Whether it’s a secluded estate in Tuscany, a luxurious beachfront villa in the Caribbean, or a modern retreat in Greece, we strive to make every vacation a dream come true.”

 

This accolade reflects Villas of Distinction’s commitment to working closely with travel agents to deliver superior vacation experiences. With a vast portfolio of exquisite villas in premier destinations worldwide, the company provides agents with the tools and support needed to offer their clients unique and memorable stays.

 

For more information, a breakdown of categories and to view the full list of winners, please visit VillasofDistinction-magazine.com.

 

Travel advisors interested in offering clients curated experiences in luxury villas for group travel, blending stunning destinations with exceptional amenities and personalized services should visit VillasofDistinction.com or call 800-289-0900. To receive email updates and registration information for upcoming events, and exclusive promotions, travel advisors can sign up here.

 

About Villas of Distinction


Villas of Distinction, as part of World Travel Holdings, is an award-winning, full-service villa experience creator with a portfolio of thousands of privately-owned villas in more than 52 destinations worldwide including the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, Central America, and beyond. Many villas feature excellent staff and state-of-the-art amenities – like private pools, home theaters, in-villa game rooms, and fitness centers. The luxury villa provider has gained its guests’ trust by ensuring every villa meets strict standards so that each home exceeds expectations. Since 1989, the Villas of Distinction team have made vacation planning effortless by pairing travelers find their perfect vacation home and curating one-of-a-kind getaways at the world’s top villas. Travel Advisors have named Villas of Distinction as the Gold winner for “Best Villa Rental Company Overall” in the annual Travvy Awards since 2015. www.villasofdistinction.com

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