Rachel's Holiday Villa Blog

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My Top 5 Provence Villas with pools

by Rachel Agnel | 4 Jun 2019 | Villa Holiday Tips

Why are villas in Provence so sought after for a summer holiday? As I have discovered over the last 10 years, there are many reasons why this region of the south of France is the one to visit. Sunshine, beaches, picturesque landscapes, medieval hilltop villages,...

How to increase your bookings with 5 quick fixes

by Rachel Agnel | 8 Mar 2019 | Villa Owner Tips

Why is your holiday villa not booking up as you had expected? There may be a number of reasons. The trick is to identify them, then adapt accordingly in order to kick start bookings again. The rental market can change from one year to the next, so it is vital to keep...

My Top 5 Villas in Puglia with a Private Pool

by Rachel Agnel | 29 Jan 2019 | Villa Holiday Tips

Puglia is the sunny, south-eastern region in the heel of Italy’s boot. For the incredible coast, culture and delicious food alone, it makes an excellent choice as a holiday destination. I also love it for the laid back lifestyle, rural tranquillity and welcoming...

Seven Benefits of using a Villa Finder

by Rachel Agnel | 22 Nov 2018 | Villa Holiday Tips

1 – Your search is managed from start to finish by your villa finder Your personal villa finder is on hand to answer your questions and offer experienced advice at every stage of the villa search. 2 – You have a better choice A villa finder will give you access to a...

5 Tips for a Harmonious 3 Generation Family Villa Holiday

by Rachel Agnel | 13 Oct 2018 | Villa Holiday Tips

What makes a harmonious family villa holiday? I have been collecting candid feedback from serial villa holiday organisers to answer that very question. So here are 5 top tips from those who have perfected the art of keeping everyone happy on holiday: 1 - Compile a...

Villa owners – Why you need better photography

by Rachel Agnel | 13 Sep 2018 | Villa Owner Tips

Are the photos of your villa really good enough? How inviting and informative are they? Excellent photography is key to successful rentals. Without it, you will end up attracting less bookings than your competitors. With it, your rental income will increase and you’ll...

How to Find your Ideal Villa

by Rachel Agnel | 13 Aug 2018 | Villa Holiday Tips

So you have decided to plan a villa holiday. Where do you start the villa search? Online of course. Just doing a Google search for holiday villas will throw up thousands of results, even if you are specific about the location. So here are my tips to help you save...

Just Italy and France for 2019

by Rachel Agnel | 13 Jul 2018 | Villa Holiday Tips

After 9 years of finding villas around the world, it’s now time to specialise. Instead of exploring new destinations, my focus for 2019 will be on villas in Italy and France only and a more bespoke service. Setting up Rachel’s Villa Holidays was a natural step from a...