About Eats and Retreats travel and rentals

American author and global traveller Henry David Thoreau wrote:

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away".  

Our network of web portals and signature site "Eats & Retreats" were formed in celebration of those who share Thoreau's belief in finding happiness and self fulfillment. Those who value the freedom to travel to their own beat.

Passionate about exploring the world

Like Thoreau, I've always been passionate about exploring the world. Not only are new sights, sounds, smells, and cultures refreshing, travelling should be inspiring, even life changing at times. Whatever the type of accommodation you choose on your travels, it will become your temporary home, providing the base for you to venture out in search of new experiences, or offering s hideaway far from everyday distractions so you can enjoy being with your loved ones. Having spent nearly two decades in various sectors of the hospitality industry, I have seen first hand the importance of choosing the right place to stay. This is especially true for the discerning travellers who choose to stay in private villas, and the type of guests that this lifestyle attracts.

Understanding our guests

Understanding our guests and respecting their needs is what drives Eats & Retreats. Every single property listed on the site, from an opulent villa in the French Riviera to a contemporary private residence in Bali, is managed by trustworthy companies and owners with whom we have enjoyed a long term relationship, which ensures complete confidence in the quality of the property and services provided. For airport transfers, private chefs, or any of the additional local services you may need, our partners are the most recommendable.

Choosing the right villa

In choosing the right villa, you should first be sure that this is the best option. As outlined in our corporate website's FAQ page. A private residence offers the freedom to decide your own schedule, choose your own activities and indulgences and live to your own rules.

Some of the key questions you should consider are listed below:

• When and where are you considering the holidays?
  December is drastically different in Aspen compared to Thailand. We have villas in all the popular resort destinations around the world, so it is crucial to keep in mind the part of the world and which time of the year you are planning your travels.  
• Who are you travelling with and what is the trip for?
  Depending on whether the trip is to celebrate a friend's upcoming wedding, a romantic honeymoon getaway, or your annual family holidays, the purpose of the trip can help filter your choices by the size and the type of villa. If you are travelling with children, you should also consider the type of destination and whether there are museums, excursions, or other family activities nearby to keep the whole family entertained.
• How much are you setting aside for accommodation?
  With villa options ranging from US$125 per night for a cosy villa to upwards of US$ 5,000 for a private palace, we have a range of properties to suit every taste and budget.

If you have any questions about any of our properties or destinations, or even a suggestion of where you would like us to offer villas, my team and I look forward to hearing from you.

Do your homework

Lastly, be aware that there have been recent reports of fraudulent online villa rental activities. Before you book villas on the Internet, make sure you are comfortable with the company and the person you are dealing with. Do your homework. Talk to the contacts on the phone, and ask for guest references. Understand the payment terms and booking conditions before you confirm anything. Always keep in mind the well known adage - if it's too good to be true, it often is.  

Happy travels!

Pierre Carpentier
Managing Director

Web Perspective is an inventory network of accommodation focused on holiday villas and apartments rental in major destinations worldwide. Web Perspective also offers the opportunity for visitors and guests to add their own guest review of their rental villa and destination experience so that the best properties can be recommended to others.

How do we work? Web Perspective continually up-dates and adds new holiday villas, apartments and destinations worldwide as well as alternative accommodation such as hotels and resorts at the best prices in the selected destinations. The benefit to travellers is an accurate and comprehensive directory of holiday villa and apartment rentals and destination feature in the most sought after locations around the globe. This is even more so epitomized in the thematic web sites which focus on niche markets and addresses the ever increasing demand in holiday properties.

Guests book their accommodation directly with the villa owners or managers and receive full details and accurate information about their accommodation due to a full listing of facilities, services, clears terms of payment and cancellation together with the real time availability calendar.

All properties are presented under the same format with facilities, services and rental conditions with some offering Last Minute deals and other promotions. Web Perspective network of web sites also highlights the properties which receive the highest review ratings from Contributors to provide the Travelling Community with more feed back and information to make a decision on an apartment or villa holiday in Koh Samui.

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