Business Traveler, Dec/Jan 2021

D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 b u s i n e s s t r a v e l e r u s a c o m 8 C U S T O M C O N T E N T IT TAKES A VILLA TO ESCAPE The villa rental market is exploding in large part due to COVID 19 Sean Emmerton President of Elegant Mexico gives us the low down on renting a private villa in Los Cabos Punta Mita and other desirable vacation spots ONE ON ONE BT People are now choosing villa stays over hotels What are some of the advantages EMMERTON In general villas provide far more privacy than hotels Theres no running for lounge chairs at the pool as all the villas we represent have private pools You also have a full time staff on hand to cater to your every need so you are never left waiting for someone to get back to you Theres far more space to relax as you dont just have a hotel room or suite but anywhere from 3500 to 25000 square feet of combined indoor outdoor living space Also the cost of eating and drinking is much less than at a top resort and you wont be paying 30 for one margarita BT What is the price range for renting a villa in Los Cabos EMMERTON In the luxury segment it generally ranges between 2500 and 25000 per night and varies by destination and season BT What types of services are included EMMERTON There are a lot particularly compared to most luxury hotels where you get a room or suite and maybe a fruit basket when you check in With our villas in Los Cabos you get a dedicated butler and private chef for breakfast and lunch You can have your chef cook dinner as well We have partnerships with top chefs in the area that will come to our villas to cook memorable meals for our guests upon request There is also a team to help with prearrival planning You also get daily housekeeping services your own golf cart and a concierge to coordinate offsite activities and in residence spa services In the case of Los Cabos guests can access the restaurants bars spa and golf course at the neighboring One Only Palmilla as well as exclusive Villas Del Mar and Espíritu Del Mar amenities These include Club Ninety Six Beach Club and Kids Club and Club Espíritu Fitness Club Spa All are just minutes away via golf cart Also the villas are safe with 24 hour gated security and there is onsite emergency medical response BT What additional costs might one expect EMMERTON Food and beverage are extra But you are charged on the cost of what we pay for food and beverage plus a 5 percent currency buffer So if you order a dozen lobsters you pay the cost of buying the lobsters Rental cars or car service spa services golf fishing and yacht charters can all be arranged for an additional cost Its important to note that we dont mark things up the way hotels do You can get the same offsite experiences at 30 to 50 percent less than if you booked via a hotel You could probably cover your food costs for breakfast lunch and dinner for what luxury resorts charge for a room service breakfast So you get a lot of value without sacrificing quality BT What amenities are available for families traveling with children EMMERTON The highest percentage of rentals are to families as multi generational vacations We can provide safety gates car seats cribs high chairs and so forth In Los Cabos you also have access to an excellent kids club at Club Ninety Six and Club Espíritu although the latter is seasonal from November to May However we always have a lot of activities for children BT How does Elegant Mexico work with private aviation companies to create a holistic and seamless vacation experience EMMERTON While anyone can charter a private jet to a destination and then head to their villa by the sea we have partnered with Jet Linx and Private Jetaway for better pricing and seamless transfers Private aviation packaging is becoming the new norm in travel by ensuring travelers get wellness vetted private jet transport world class and properly cleaned villa accommodations mindful servicing smooth ground transportation and all the amenities befitting a luxury travel experience Its a fusion of private jet transport and luxury villa living in a turn key bow tied package elegantmexico com Infinity pool at Casa Fryzer