Rachel's Holiday Villa Blog

How do I source villas in Italy and France? 20 years of experience has helped me build a huge list of reliable villa owners, managers and companies, giving me access to the best villas available.

Why are villas in Provence so sought after for a summer holiday? As I have discovered, there are many reasons why this region of the south of France is the one to visit. Sunshine, beaches, picturesque landscapes, medieval hilltop villages, colourful markets and...

Puglia is the sun-kissed heel of Italy’s boot. For the coast, culture and delicious food alone, it makes an excellent choice as a holiday destination. I also love it for the laid back lifestyle, rural tranquillity and welcoming locals. Over the last 20 years, there...

Did you know that you can take a direct Eurostar train from London to the South of France in the summer? Not only is it a more eco-friendly way to travel from the UK than flying, but it is pretty quick too. I was amazed to discover that the journey time from London to...

1 – Your search is managed from start to finish by your villa finder Your personal villa finder is on hand to answer your questions and offer experienced advice at every stage of the villa search. 2 – You have a better choice A villa finder will give you access to a...

What makes a harmonious family villa holiday? I have been collecting candid feedback from serial villa holiday organisers to answer that very question. So here are 5 top tips from those who have perfected the art of keeping everyone happy on holiday: 1 - Compile a...

So you have decided to plan a villa holiday. Where do you start the villa search? Online of course. Just doing a Google search for holiday villas will throw up thousands of results, even if you are specific about the location. So here are my tips to help you save...

After 9 years of finding villas around the world, it’s now time to specialise. Instead of exploring new destinations, my focus for 2019 will be on villas in Italy and France only and a more bespoke service. Setting up Rachel’s Villa Holidays was a natural step from a...