Nomadic African

by: Leah WIlliams

It is fair to enquire who amongst us really prefers crowded beaches, packed restaurants and being surrounded by strangers by a hotel pool. After all, a holiday abroad is a reward to us for our hard work through the year, and escaping the crowd is surely the whole point in getting away. In choosing exclusive holidays, rather than the package deals taken up by the greater population, a true escape can be achieved.   Of course, choice is essential for every discerning holiday maker. Perhaps, we would prefer a fortnight at one of the secluded luxury villas Ibiza has to offer, relaxing on beaches, before ending the day in town enjoying the vibrant nightlife.   Or perhaps a sporty experience on the ski slopes of the French Alps is more up your street. Booking one of the beautifully maintained luxury chalets below the best ski slopes in Europe would be the preferred thing to do.   Whatever the choice, there is little doubt that a holiday experience exclusively tailored to meet the needs of specific holiday makers, ranks higher above the cheaper alternatives available from high street travel agencies. Here are just five advantages to them.   A Personal Concierge  Generally speaking, a concierge is the person at a hotel desk that can help make arrangements for guests. However, this role is usually quite restricted with only a certain amount of attention provided to any one of what could be a thousand hotel residents.  But with holidays that are exclusive, a concierge can pay a greater amount of attention to guests and spend more time making requested arrangements. In effect, they are personal concierges to those staying at a luxury villa, responsible for organising excursions at short notice, fulfilling special preferences in cuisine prepared by the finest chefs, even summoning the full spa treatments to the villa. The result is a far more satisfying holiday experience.  Greater Local Knowledge  If one were to arrive in Ibiza, for example, there can be some uncertainty over what the best beaches, best restaurants and best activities are. Many people who take packaged holidays simply follow the crowd, but this is not good enough for the more discerning amongst us.   With exclusive vacations, having local knowledge at our disposal is standard, so getting off the beaten track is easy. Going scuba diving at more secluded locations is possible, while being pointed towards the right beach for any special purpose is also possible. Even getting into the best nightclubs and restaurants is as simple as asking the concierge to arrange it.   Greater Group Privacy  There is nothing better than enjoying a group holiday with family and friends safely housed in one luxurious location, but in a hotel, and even a 5 star hotel, the family can be spread around sporadically. The villas and chalets available to hire can house as many as 16 people.   This means that everyone stays together, can enjoy breakfast by a pool in private, and evening meals can be followed by movie marathons, party games and other home based activities. Spending time together in what is a luxurious home away from home, without interruption from strangers, is what makes the holiday so much more worthwhile.   Greater Freedom   An exclusively designed holiday allows the holiday maker to remain away from the crowds and exercise independence in where to go and when to go there. This means there is no pressure to rise at a certain time, no stress in getting back and even a right to cancel and reschedule the excursion if necessary.   In essence, the nature of an exclusive holidays is that the guests have the freedom to decide what they want when they want, and are not dictated to by a preset schedule.

Hassle Free Stay  Perhaps most of all, however, is the fact that everything on these holidays can be arranged without any hassle. For those staying in Ibiza at luxury villas ibiza nightlife can be chaotic, but with VIP access to nightclubs and restaurants already arranged, the experience is stress free.   Or perhaps, for those staying in luxury chalets in the mountains, staying in for a gourmet meal is preferred. A personal chef can arrive to prepare a meal of exquisite quality for everyone. At no stage, would the holiday maker have to worry about arrangements. Just ask the concierge and it shall be done.

 Source: