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Villas of Distinction® Expands Luxury Villa Portfolio, Unlocking More 2026 Opportunities for Travel Advisors

Newly added private villas across the United States, Europe and the Caribbean

 

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (January 27, 2026)Villas of Distinction®, the world’s premier luxury villa rental company, is expanding its global portfolio in 2026 with the addition of newly added private villas across the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, responding to continued demand for spacious, privacy-driven accommodations among luxury travelers.

 

The newly introduced inventory provides travel advisors with increased access to some of the most in-demand destinations and villa styles, supporting longer stays, multigenerational travel and customized group experiences. According to Villas of Distinction booking trends, interest in European villa travel continues to rise into 2026, with clients seeking immersive stays that combine culture, privacy and elevated amenities.

 

“These additions are designed to directly support our travel advisor partners by expanding inventory in destinations their clients are actively requesting,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations for Villas of Distinction. “As travelers increasingly prioritize privacy, space and personalization, advisors can confidently turn to our growing portfolio to deliver highly curated villa experiences.”

 

Newly added properties span a range of domestic and international destinations, from mountain and coastal retreats like Aria Ridge in Steamboat Springs, Colo., ideal for year-round travel, to iconic European settings like Isolaria on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, offering a rare private-island experience.

 

Among the newly added villas are:

  • Wildhorn is a 10-acre private island retreat, just a heartbeat off Hilton Head’s legendary coast.
  • Los Sueños, Villa Angel in Costa Rica offers more than 6,000 square feet of refined living within lush tropical grounds.
  • Levant Island Estate near Dubrovnik welcomes guests with unmatched elegance and serenity, offering the ultimate Adriatic sanctuary.
  • Solferino, located in the vibrant Saint-Germain district, offers a prime setting in one of Paris’s most iconic neighborhoods.
  • Little Bay View is a newly constructed villa with stunning views of Anguilla’s iconic Little Bay Beach.

 

Travel advisors with clients interested in booking one of these newly added villas are encouraged to begin planning now by visiting VillasofDistinction.com or calling 800-289-0900.

 

About Villas of Distinction®

Villas of Distinction®, as part of World Travel Holdings, is an award-winning, full-service villa experience creator with an exclusive portfolio of vetted and inspected villas in more than 60 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 1988, the Villas of Distinction team has made vacation planning effortless by helping 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 a “Best Villa Rental Company Overall” winner in the annual Travvy Awards since 2015. www.VillasofDistinction.com

 

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