A century-old clifftop villa once built as used as a summer home has been reimagined into a rare private retreat, with Villa Beatrice, the first private villa in Belmond’s portfolio, now available for exclusive use.

Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Castello di Procopio, a restored 12th-century estate located in the heart of Umbria, Italy.

Growing demand for privacy and space among luxury travellers is seeing Four Seasons expand its villa and residence rentals in 2025.

Luxury Lodges of Australia has welcomed Dairy Flat Lodge, a private villa of existing member Lake House in Victoria’s Daylesford spa country, to its membership.

Singita has responded to an upswing in demand for private villas by introducing a new website, dedicated to its collection of exclusive-use homes in Africa’s most sought-after location.

Abercrombie & Kent has unveiled a new collection of exclusive villas in Australia, offering seclusion, intimacy and privacy, and with availability for the upcoming summer.

Luxury getaways and private villas are high on the agenda for Australians according to the results of a post COVID-19 travel study.