Luxury Travel Secrets For Celebrities

The preferred method of travel accommodations for celebrities and the wealthy is often the rental of private villas. These exclusive residences are away from the paparazzi and offer the ultimate privacy and luxury amenities. They also the lifestyle of living as a "local", something luxury hotels are not able to offer. Some of the popular villa rental sites are Houfy, AirBNB and VRBO. For those seeking a luxury-cultural-experience stay, the specialty site of Relais & Chateau offers chateaus and castles in Europe and Out & About Villas has beautiful villas and mansions in Mexico and California. Some of the world's most exclusive villas can be found in Beverly Hills, California, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the Italian & French Riviera.

A bungalow suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel can run from $5,000-$10,000 per day compared to the ultra exclusive Doheny House, a member of www.OutAndAboutVillas.com with rates from only $700 - $1400 per day. Located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods is the Norma Triangle, famous for celebrities and its prime location in the Golden Triangle, where Beverly Hills and West Hollywood meet. The Doheny House residence has been designed as a 5-Star luxury suite and is perfectly suited as a romantic getaway, a VIP executive stay, or a small family vacation and sleeps 2-6 persons. Celebrating the golden age of old Hollywood glamour, features include a grand walnut paneled library/dining room, beautiful art-filled living room, antiqued mirror bar, and a bright Italian tiled yellow kitchen. The outdoor covered veranda and sun terrace features a beautiful Greek-key style lap pool. Weekly maid service is included. Adjacent to the exclusive “Flats” of Beverly Hills, the Louis Vuitton/Beverly Center stores are an easy 10 minute walk from the residence and it is also near the famous Rodeo Drive. Many fine dining options are within a 5 minute walking radius and includes such restaurants as Bottega Louis, Cecconi’s, Craig’s, and Dan Tana’s. www.DohenyHouse.com

For those seeking a truly unique and cultural experience in Puerto Vallarta, there is Villa Vallardin, a beautiful walled mansion in one of Puerto Vallarta's most exclusive neighborhoods. The Villa is also a member of www.OutAndAboutVillas.com is a Modern Colonial 6000 sf. Villa with 2 pools, fully staffed, sleeps 14 and has a central location near Beaches & Downtown. It's a very walkable neighborhood near some of the city's best shopping and restaurants. The residence has 2 beautiful blue-tiled pools, luxury pavilions and verandas offering scenic mountain & tropical views and a daily continental breakfast is included! Rates start as low as $395 per day! High season and holiday rates range from $495 - $695 per day. www.VillaVallardin.com

Out & About Villas was formed to offer a better value, more individual space and a genuine cultural experience that a luxury hotel can’t offer. Their unique homes feature beautiful pools and modern luxury amenities while providing the privileged privacy, intimate connection, and special access of living as a “local”. The beautiful residences are designed for those seeking a luxury stay with a nod back to the age of the Grand Tour, where longer stays and local cultural immersion was the preference. For more information please contact info@outandaboutvillas.com or +1 310-770-9014.