http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2008-11-22T08:51:32Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Villas http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/21/112640/762 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3930/rendezvous_bay.jpg" class="imgborder"> <p> Fresh off our listing <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Rendezvous+Bay+Hotel/local/273"><b>Rendezvous Bay</b></a> in Anguilla as our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/2/20/95848/1269/hotels/Good_Rate_Rendezvous_Bay_in_Anguilla">Good Rate on Tuesday</a>, we find out what that mysterious "ownership inquiry" link is all about... <p>Rendezvous Bay Hotel &amp; Villas is going all upscale ownership on us, jumping on the increasingly crowded market for fractional second homes and retirement villas in sunny places. <p>According to a press release, the resort is planning "an unparalleled luxury resort with full ownership residences ranging from $3 to $20 million and fractional apartments from just $250,000." Yes, that means you pay a minimum of $250,000 but still have to work out when you are and are not allowed to stay there. And don't forget the maintenance fees! Tim L. 2007-02-21T14:48:54-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/1/11/25431/9638 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/chef_villas.jpg"><p>This week's UK <i>Times</i> is all excited about villas, and so, apparently, are plenty of rich Brits: <blockquote><p>Chauffeur-driven Porsches, private cinemas, wireless internet access, chefs, maids, helicopter transfers, private beaches, high-tech gyms... British holidaymakers are developing expensive tastes when it comes to booking a villa.</blockquote></p><p>But even if your budget is a little bit lower, the <i>Times</i> still has plenty of tips for interesting villa stays across the world.<p> One that appeals to us is the <a href="http://www.sixsenses.com/evason-dalat/index.php"><b>Evasaon Ana Mandara Villas Resort</b></a> at Dalat in Vietnam: it includes 17 restored French colonial-style villas from the 1920s and 30s. Alternatively, you might be into renting (or buying!) a James Bond-style villa in Jamaica at the <a href="http://www.goldeneyedevelopment.com/"><b>Goldeneye Estate</b></a>.<p>Or if the stomach amandak 2007-01-11T11:57:44-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/10/19/10490/755 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/elounda_villas_crete.jpg"><p><br> Let's get two things out of the way up front, Elounda is a resort town.<p> Furthermore, plenty of Brit expats find themselves starting a new life in this small Crete town--what exactly are they running from anyway?<p> Anyway, if you want to test the waters before relocating to resort town, or just go on a holiday where you don't need to worry about leaving your hotel, <a href="http://www.eloundavillas.com/">Elounda Gulf Villas &amp; Suites</a> could be your style. &nbsp;The owners of this beautiful villa-dise are hands off, which is perfect if you don't want some stranger up in your grill from the moment you step off the plane.<p> Villas include cliff-hanging infinity pools, jacuzzis with ocean views and mood lighting, markj 2006-10-19T10:49:39-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/