August 19th, 2010 by Mark
 Though we’re still trying to hold onto summer, it is recommended for travelers to begin planning and booking a luxury vacation rental for the holidays before it’s too late. Don’t wait for all of the best homes to be gone!
Speaking of the best homes, for those of you who dream of escaping to Cabo for the holidays, Lifestyle Villas not only offers the finest beach and oceanfront estates, but they also couple the terrific homes with unmatched services. Lifestyle Management and Services is a team of dedicated  professionals with over one and a half decades of combines experience in property management and luxury leisure services. Lifestyle caters not only to families and groups of friends, but they are also well known for their hosting of VIP Groups and Events. Whether casual or corporate, your group will be treated to an experience all your own.
Just check out the services that are included with all rentals booked through Lifestyle Villas:
Pre-arrival grocery shopping and stocking
Pre-arrival destination planning
Private transportation from the airport to the villa
Meet and greet by your personal concierge who is on call 24 hrs a day
Welcome package - Margaritas or lemonade, salsa, chips and guacamole
Daily housekeeping (excluding Sundays and Holidays)
L’Occitane toiletries
You won’t find a better value anywhere in Cabo.
Browse the available homes here to reserve your home for the holidays!
August 19th, 2010 by Mark
 Punta Mita is gaining in popularity as one of the most desired enclaves in all of Mexico. The newest jewel in Mexico, Punta Mita is just 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s Gustavo Diaz Ortaz International Airport, and it is parallel with the latitiude of Hawaii. You know what that means… Wonderful temperatures year round for guests to enjoy private beaches, deep sea fishing, surfing, golf, scuba/snorkeling, whale watching and much more.
A trusted source for the best luxury vacation rentals in Punta Mita is our friend, Punta Mita Luxury Rentals. Punta Mita Luxury Rentals is a subsidiary of Telluride Rentals, the premier luxury vacation rental company in Telluride, CO. The same team covers both resorts and offers the highest level of service you can possibly desire. Each property is fully staffed with a house manager, cleaning staff, laundry staff and in many cases a chef and in-house concierge.
Let the team at Punta Mita Luxury Rentals organize the perfect getaway for your friends or family.
Browse the homes currently available here: http://thesociety.com/member/puntamitaluxuryrentals
Or visit Punta Mita Luxury Rentals’ new site to learn more: http://www.puntamita-luxuryrentals.com
July 23rd, 2010 by Mark
 Destino Rentals, one of the newest members of our network, is your new resource for Puerto Vallarta rentals. Brought to you by the property developers at Grupo Real Del Mar, this exclusive rental provider helps you choose the best vacation residence in one of the greatest places in Mexico.
Their qualified staff is proud to offer clients a fantastic vacation spanning five superb developments and luxury houses for rent on the north shore of Banderas Bay including Alamar, La Joya, Punta Esmeralda and Real del Mar.
Take a look at amazing oceanfront homes such as Casa Horizonte or affordable luxury condos such as Girasol 303 in Punta Esmeralda. With a wide variety of rentals in the most fabulous locations in Puerto Vallarta, you need look no further than Destino Rentals.
View Destino Rentals’ corporate profile on TheSociety.com to see the homes or visit Destino Rentals directly at www.destinorentals.com.
May 24th, 2010 by Joseph
 Dining in Akumal While many guests choose a vacation rental to have the luxury of a kitchen, going out for meals in a new destination is an integral part of the vacation experience. Our Society partners, Akumal-Villas provide many options for guests of their luxury villas. You may have your villa stocked with groceries prior to arrival (yes, Oreos are available and I do suggest the coconut yogurt), have a private chef cook for you and if so inclined enjoy the local dining scene.
For a small beach town, Akumal’s dining options were most pleasing with all the restaurants attracting locals, vacation homeowners and tourists. These restaurants are locally owned and operated, few if any have web-sites. The following is an overview of the dining options we enjoyed.
La Cueva Del Pescador: Just past the gates to Akumal, La Cueva is the local’s favorite restaurant. The majority of the seating in beyond the walls of the restaurant under the palapa thatched roof adorned with Christmas lights. Tables and chairs are constructed from local wood. Service begins with the requisite chips and salsa, a true salsa of diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeno’s and no heavy sauce. While the menu is limited, most order the fish options as the restaurant serves the catch of the day daily. While standard Mexican fare is available, the fish is divine. Also, for a spirited game of pool, this is the place as the interior of the restaurant is dominated by a pool table. Be forewarned, the margaritas pack a wallop! A pitcher could easily knock you out.
Turtle Bay: is next door to La Cueva and offers a broad menu from breakfast to dinner. With ample seating and a diverse choice of food from fresh baked breads to salads and wraps to full-blown meals, even finicky eaters will find options at Turtle Bay.
Que Onda: This charming Italian restaurant is just steps from Villa de Los Suenos and Villa Gaugain on a side-street. We walked by it a few times before realizing it is a restaurant. Just a few tables, all open-air with views of the jungle in every direction.
Beachfront:
La Lunita: is a beach-side bar/restaurant. Charming in its simplicity, literally out of a Corona advertisement. Serving from 8:00AM to 9:00PM, this beachfront hideaway in the heart of the residential zone is a treat anytime. One of the few places I know where you can enjoy a fillet mignon cooked perfectly while dipping your toes in the sand under a palm-tree.
May 24th, 2010 by Joseph
 We just returned from a visit to our partners in Akumal, Mexico, Akumal-Villas where we had a most enjoyable visit with the owners and staff who provide our most valued clients of The Society a true VIP experience in this most unspoiled, laid-back area of the Yucatan Penninsula.
Upon entering Villa de Los Suenos from the driveway, you are truly surprised. While the rear of the home has a modernist design, entering the home the immediate view is of the water (and you may miss the beautful interiors becuase your eyes are drawn to the most impressive waterview). All sightlines in the home orient guests to the expansive waterfront as the home is built on a three-sided point with expansive views in every direction.
The first level of the home is quite expansive. The entry foyer provides a formal introduction and a ½ bath for guests. Directly ahead is a step-down to the dining room which offered expansive seating for 6. Adjacent is a large kitchen with ample counter space, all appliances guests may need and a picture window onto the rear patio.
Many who use vacation home rentals enjoy the opportunity to cook while on their vacation. We enjoyed the kitchen and breakfast bar as we were able to enjoy many meals in the home and cook in unison due to the large open design of the kitchen.
The living room with two sliding doors and multiple windows was thoughtfully designed for cross-ventilation. Even though there was an air-conditioner, we never used it opting for the ceiling fans. A desktop stereo with Ipod dock was situated between the living room and dining room with a selection of CD’s to enjoy. Of note, there is a television and DVD player. We did enjoy the selection of DVD’s provided by the owners and on a few rainy nights enjoyed watching a movie.
The master bedroom is expansive with a king bed, two built-in seating areas and an en-suite bathroom including a seperate stall shower, toilet and custom sunken-in tub with a viewing pass-through to the bedroom. In addition there is a dressing room adjacent to the bathroom.
Both the living room and master bedroom have sliding doors to the rear yard. The patio area is beautiful with a wet-bar/grill, lounge chairs, shaded areas and a beautiful in-ground pool adjacent to the lagoon/ocean. For those who wish to swim in the lagoon, there is an outdoor shower to rinse off.
April 22nd, 2010 by Ashley
The World
When you think about luxury vacation rentals, you typically think about exclusive ocean-front mansions in Mexico or estates slope side in Telluride, but The Society has something completely out-of-the-box to offer you. Check out one of our recent vacation rental opportunities — The World — vacation residences at sea.
The World is a community of apartments aboard a ship offering an exclusive experience for people who love to cruise and desire a unique travel experience. Not only do you have the luxury of exploration, but you have the amenities of a luxury resort along with the privacy and feeling of home that you experience when staying at a vacation home.
The Society has two accommodation options to offer aboard The World. One condo-like residence offering 2-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms, sleeping four, while another is a studio, with a king bed and 1-bathroom, perfect for a romantic getaway.
Upon deciding the best accommodation to fit your needs, you have three cruise routes to choose from that follow a specific schedule.
April 8th, 2010 by Ashley
Cantamar Villa wins the crown!
Cantamar Villa - Dominican Republic steals the crown as it takes lead over Villa Las Palmas - Mexico with 69% of the votes! It has been a turbulent ride for Cantamar Villa as it squeezed past Ocean Front Villa - Panama with 52% of the votes in Round 5. The competition has been fierce for these vacation rental participants in the “Win or Go Home” Luxury Vacation Rental Championship. Let’s look at a short recap of this competition.
Lucky to be the 2010 U.S. Open Golf Championship destination, but not so lucky in our tournament, Riata - Pebble Beach, CA lost by only a fraction in Round 3 against Casa La Laguna - Cabo San Lucas.
Alpen Ridge - Telluride was the last winter vacation rental standing in Round 5 when Villa Las Palmas took the lead into the Final Round. Could the season be playing a part in the voting decisions?
With so many luxurious vacation properties to choose from, the Luxury Vacation Rental Championship experienced heavy competition. Congratulations to all of the property winners in each round and many thanks to all the voters and participants for making the first Luxury Vacation Rental Championship an exciting event for The Society and property owners and managers.
April 2nd, 2010 by Ashley
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