From beginning to end, nothing beats the relaxation and camaraderie of a villa vacation. It's a popular option for those who like to travel with a healthy dose of flexibility, privacy, and comfort--as well as the potential to stretch those vacation dollars! And this type of get-dressed-when-you-want, eat-at-your-leisure vacationing is addictive, as many of our members will attest to.

For instance, Susan Berquist recalled her villa vacation with her husband in Tuscany, saying, "I like to go walking for exercise first thing in the morning, and I don't want to have to get all cleaned up and put on makeup before I go out. If I were staying in a hotel, I wouldn't dream of leaving my room--even for a cup of coffee--without showering and putting makeup on first."

September 2010