Jay Alvarrez has to be one of the worlds most refreshing social media personalities of 2015. He’s young, bold, creative, outgoing, adventurous and still seems to maintain a level of modestly with his approach to life and how he connects with his followers. Now he has shown the world how fearless he is in-love with ‘The Girl Of His Dreams’; The latest video to drop on his You Tube Channel. Featuring his model girlfriend and travel partner Alexis Ren, this 5 minute clip is now clocking over two million views (and growing!).  Villa Getaways Luxury Rentals Worldwide is honoured to feature our Phuket Villas in the clip and we even managed to squeeze a few words out of him before his next adventure! QnA / Interview with Jay Alvarrez VG:  What was your favourite part about visiting Thailand?  Jay:  The food for sure! VG: We’re all dying to know – how do you get some...

Imagine this… You are relaxing by the pool with the love of your life. The sun is warm on your skin, breathtaking vistas stretch out in front of you as far as the eye can see. You have a refreshing beverage in one hand, and a camera in the other… How would you tell a visual story? Jay Alvarrez and Alexis Ren show us theirs! They effortlessly show us how they relax on a romantic vacation, poolside at our stunning Phuket Luxury Villas. Yes, it’s #TheGetawayLife Photo review by Jay Alvarrez and Alexis Ren at Villa 4227 & Villa 4186 in Phuket Are you a blogger and want to win a free 7 days trip to one of our Luxury villas including flights? Entries are now open for the blogger competition till 14th May. Enter today       Video – Girl of my Dreams   Villa 4227 offers surreal tranquility at one of Phuket’s most...

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...

You simply must experience April in Thailand.  Everyone knows about the famous ‘Qing Ming Festival’ that kicks off on 4th April this year. The festival is believed to have originated in China’s Shanxi province and traditionally it is considered a time when Chinese families travel to the area where their ancestors are buried in order to honor their forebears. Hence, also known as ‘Tomb Sweeping Day’, it brings together families in their ancestral home and celebrate their shared roots as well as honoring their dead. Prayers done, families are together, now they wish to take a retreat where they can spend some quality time together. Sing, dance and fly kites. While young couples all set to start courting, the adventurous souls seek an adrenaline rush. Fitness freaks need a world class gym and a chic spa while others dream of a private cruise. Where to go and enjoy all this, is the...

Phuket is celebrated as the premier holiday destination island in Thailand. Bestowed abundantly with crystal blue sea and tropical greens, it elucidates Mother Nature in the true sense. A view of the long miles of glossy white shoreline witnessing the spectacular sunset is undoubtedly an inspiration for artists and poets. The island bounces with liveliness. Phuket has more to offer besides the picture perfect scenic beauty. The Thai food is an attraction for food connoisseurs. The authentic Thai restaurants serve delicious finger licking delicacies made from fresh local ingredients. Besides the hustle and bustle it is a tourist’s paradise that ensures the utmost privacy in a vacation. Catering to the needs of variety of tourists, VillaGetaways presents Phuket Villa 4186 that epitomizes the pinnacle of luxury living. The Phuket Villa is perched besides the enchanting Kalim Beach in the northern end of the famous Patong beach. This isolated beach is separated from the crowds by...