Conde Nast Traveler June 2009
Wendy Perrin's Worldwide Guide to Affordable Villa
Vacations
Worldwide Villa Rental Guide - Wendy's Rolodex - your
indispensable guide to 49 rigorously vetted villa rental
agents.
Below is a roster of the villa rental agents whom we consider
best qualified to match Condé Nast Traveler readers with
properties... Only 49 agents made the cut. What separates the
honourees from the also-rans? The best have personally visited all
of the villas that they represent and have slept in a good many of
them. They re-inspect properties at least annually. They speak the
local language fluently. They handpick villas that have an
authentic sense of place. And they themselves write or at least vet
their house books, updating them once a year at minimum and filling
them with insider tips. Some agents have a preponderance of modest
cottages, other fairy-tale estates, and we've characterized their
overall portfolios accordingly - from one dollar sign ($) for the
least expensive to four ($$$) for very expensive accommodations
relative to their regions.
Other Regions - New Zealand
Jacqui Spice, Touch of Spice Queenstown, New Zealand
27 properties (low season $1,460-$5,225: high season
$1,880-$6,270)
Overall portfolio: $$
These properties, mostly in and around Queenstown, range from
luxe city apartments to country hideaways and private island
rentals - all featuring modern furnishing and five-star luxury. The
contacts Spice has amassed from living in the city mean that her
24/7 concierge service can arrange anything you'd like, from an
in-house ski book fitting in winter to a winery tour during the
summer months (64-3-442-8672; info@touchofspice.co.nz;
touchofspice.co.nz).
To view the full Worldwide Villa Rental Guide visit: www.concierge.com