Looking for a luxury family holiday without the luxury price tag? We have compiled a list of villas that are exceptional quality, include 5 star service and are located in the most desirable destinations.

Koh Samui and Phuket Thailand are favourite holiday destinations for families and its easy to see why.  While Phuket and Koh Samui differ greatly (Phuket  is cosmopolitan and lively while Samui more relaxed)  both offer the same benefits for families looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Living next to water, even on a temporary basis, is beneficial for our health and well-being. Sea air is a tonic which Victorian doctors would oft prescribe to cure all kinds of ailments. Beach front villas offer easy access to the beach with sea and blue sky views – a blue space experience! The fresh sea air helps one enjoy a super night’s sleep lulled by the sound of gentle waves crashing on the shore. Not that you would need to be calmed off to sleep anyway; most of us who have experienced a day out on the coast sleep like babies, thanks to the ocean air’s natural lowering of blood pressure, stress, and the resulting mood enhancement. It may not have escaped your notice that living in blue space – near to the water – is what we strive to do when we take our vacations. The Romans were...

Photographer and extreme athlete Jay Alvarrez and his model girlfriend Alexis Rene are making waves across the digital world with their epic adventures and steamy photography. They live an almost unbelievable, magical life hitting the world’s hottest locations with awe-inspiring photos to prove it. Follow @jayalvarrez @alexisren in Phuket this week  as they explore some great Phuket Villas by Villa Getaways in Thailand. #TheGetawayLife | View Jay’s YOU TUBE  The couples stunning Instagrams capture the essence of youth and living life to the fullest. Tropical adventures, smiles, love and puppies – What could be dreamier? It’s easy to feel envy, but these two are doing it with such a style and ease, that it’s hard not to feel greatly inspired by their love for each other and adventurous nature. Vacations in Phuket are perfect for romance! We’re honoured to be hosting them this week at a selection of our most exclusive properties. Phuket, both...

Cleansing, rejuvenation, street parties, family reunions, friendly water fights, fun and more fun… Songkran in Thailand means this and a lot more. It is also marked with a beautiful tradition where youngsters pour water with exotic perfume in the palms of elders and Buddha images to seek their blessings. Come April and every corner of Thailand will be drenched in the spirit of the colorful festival. Drenched literally, as everybody is out there on the streets throwing water on others. That’s not just for fun but also traditionally it is believed that this is done to wash all the misfortunes and struggles of the previous year, cleanse the bad karma and start afresh in the New Year. By the way, Songkran by definition is the celebration of Thai’s New Year. Well, besides water fights, watch out for some interesting stuff. You see out there transsexual lady boys dressed up as pretty...