After making it through 2020, we could all use a little extra pampering. While dreaming of better days and future travels, we’re taking stock of the most relaxing setups in some of our favourite villas around the world.
Spa Bliss
Tropical destinations like Bali and Thailand are famed for their healing traditions, so it’s little wonder that many villas also come with dedicated, beautifully designed spa rooms where guests can enjoy massages and spa treatments in luxurious privacy. If you’re really looking to be pampered, nothing compares to the heavenly spas hidden on the paradise islands of the Maldives. Massage on a private beach in Fiji, anyone?
Balinese spa bliss at Kaba Kaba Estate, Bali
The golden spa dome in Villa Siam, Thailand
Massage on a private beach on Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
The heavenly spa at Amaya Kuda Rah, Maldives
Beautiful bamboo spa at Permata Ayung, Bali
Onsens and Hammams and Jacuzzis, Oh My
Morocco has its hammams (a Turkish style steam bath), while Niseko boasts relaxing onsen (hot spring) baths. Whether you’re chillaxing in the Moroccan dessert or gazing out to mountains of fresh powder snow, a relaxing soak in one of these babies is bound to make all worldly worries simply melt away.
Or maybe you’re partial to a Jacuzzi built over an ocean lagoon in the Maldives?
Sunset magic with a side of champagne at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives
Jacuzzi overlooking Lake Wakatipu at the aptly named The Views, Otago
A private hammam in Villa Mexance, Marrakesh
#BathroomGoals
To call these spaces bathrooms seems like a grave understatement – in reality, they are more akin to your own private spa sanctuary where even your morning shower feels like an indulgence. Bali in particular excels in this category, with its lush open-air bathrooms and deep bathtubs tucked amidst tropical greenery – though we wouldn’t say no to a soak in an ocean-view tub on the Thai islands, either.
Barefoot Balinese luxury in Villa Zelie, Bali
A luxe take on island style at Hideaway Beach Resort, Maldives
Infinite ocean views in Villa Solaris, Phuket
Modern take on the tropics at Mandala the Home, Bali
Bathtime in paradise at Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Cosy by the Fire
Nothing says cosy quite like a lazy night spent curled up by the fireside with a cup of steaming hot cocoa in hand, watching the snow fall outside your window. In Niseko, the peaceful Hokkaido landscape provides the perfect backdrop for nights spent in, while these fabulous ski pads add a touch of WOW to your evenings. We can’t resist the atmospheric outdoor fire pits found in just a handful of our villas in Niseko and New Zealand – s’mores, anyone? And if the frosty weather scares you, escape to a Moroccan mansion instead.
Elegant evenings spent at Lodge at the Hills, Otago
All about the ambiance in Akatsuki, Niseko
An open firepit on your own private balcony in Soseki, Niseko
Hypnotised by the fire at Villa Grace, Marrakesh
The epic fire pit at Seasons One, Niseko
Silver Screen Magic
After months spent huddled up at home, most of us have maxed out on screen time, big time. Now, it might still be a while before we cram ourselves into crowded movie theaters, but feat not. These private cinema setups will take your #NetflixandChill routine to a whole new level, while also forgoing the crowds. Pass the popcorn!
Room to lounge in style at Imperial House, Bali
One of the best private cinemas on the island – Villa Anam, Bali
In a galaxy far, far away… at Villa Alchemy, Phuket
The floating cinema at Soneva Jani, Maldives
Movie nights at Powderhouse, Hakuba
Sweet Dreams
We all know that delicious feeling of slipping in between crisp white sheets of a beautifully made hotel room bed. In these villas, you get that very same feeling, with utmost privacy, beautiful décor and jaw-dropping views to boot. Don’t be surprised if breakfast in bed stretches into dinner in bed – when the setup is this blissful, you might just call it a day and stay in bed for the duration of your stay!
Dreamy interiors at Lataliana Villas, Bali
Room with a view at The Views, Otago
Poolside dreaming at L’Alya Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
Gazing at the ocean without getting out of bed at Mandala the Bay, Nusa Lembongan
Instagram ready interiors in Villa Massilia, Bali
And if all else fails… Karaoke!
Maybe you’re feeling the need to really let your hair down after 2020? We don’t blame you. So go crazy and belt out a tune in this out of this world karaoke room in Bali – you deserve it.
The epic karaoke room in Villa Kayajiwa, Bali
Looking for the ultimate chill zone to host you during future travels? Contact our team – we’ll help you find a villa that ticks all the boxes.
