Villas of Distinction Reports Strong Start to 2025, Sees Double-Digit Growth in Key Markets

Double-digit booking growth highlights new opportunities for advisors in 2025

 

Wakefield, Mass. (April 23, 2025) – Villas of Distinction® announced significant year-over-year growth across top international destinations in Q1 2025, signaling continued demand among luxury clients for curated villa stays. According to the luxury villa rental company, bookings increased by double digits in several markets, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and European destinations, including Portugal, Greece, and Spain.

 

“We’re seeing advisors lean into the appeal of villas more than ever—whether it’s helping clients plan their December festive travel now or securing last-minute getaways,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of agency relations & villa product for Villas of Distinction. “This quarter proves that our advisor partners are key to delivering the customized, high-touch experiences travelers want today.”

 

Q1 Booking Trends:

 

• Top Performers: Mexico (Los Cabos, Punta Mita, Puerto Vallarta), the Caribbean (Barbados, Anguilla, St. Martin, Jamaica), and select parts of Europe (Portugal, Greece, Spain, France) led growth, with bookings up double digits compared to Q1 2024.
• Booking Behavior: Travel advisors continue to book both spontaneous trips and future travel, with strong activity for summer and December 2025 festive season for their clients.
• Stay Trends: There is growing interest in larger groups traveling together, with guests valuing the shared luxury experience.
• U.S. Market Insight: U.S. travel also surged, with notable growth over last year, primarily in Hawaii and Florida. These trips are longer in duration and often include larger parties.

 

Travel advisors who have clients interested in booking a luxury villa in one of these sought-after destinations should visit VillasofDistinction.com or call 1-800-289-0900.

 

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.