Last updated: 9:00 PM ET, Mon July 14, 2025
WHY IT RATES:?Villas of Distinction ranked No. 3 in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards for villa rental companies, reflecting its exceptional service and expansive property portfolio.?—Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor
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Villas of Distinction has earned a top spot in the 2025?Travel + Leisure?World’s Best Awards, rising two spots to No. 3 among the best villa rental companies worldwide. This recognition reflects the brand’s continued investment in high-touch service, a growing portfolio, and strong relationships with the travel advisor community.
In a feature announcing the Villa Company winners,?Travel + Leisure’s Sarah Bruning wrote:?“The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service. Case in point: Villas of Distinction, which rose two spots to No. 3. Operating in more than 50 destinations worldwide, it has an extensive roster of 2,500-plus handpicked properties, including nearly 1,500 in the Caribbean alone. The team’s high standards and attention to detail also make an impact.”?One reader noted,?“These villas are in some of the most beautiful places. They are well maintained and managed.”
“We are honored to be included among the world’s best travel companies,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations at Villas of Distinction. “This recognition reinforces our belief in personalized service, quality partnerships, and the continued importance of working with the travel advisor community to deliver dream vacations.”
Now in its 30th year,?Travel + Leisure?World's Best Awards, annual readers' survey, honors top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and travel experiences as rated by its global audience. The survey offers a snapshot of how and where people are traveling today, reflecting both long-standing favorites and emerging trends across the industry.
To explore the complete list of winners and learn more about the award categories, please visit?Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025.
Travel advisors who have clients interested in booking a luxury villa should visit?VillasofDistinction.com?or call 1-800-289-0900.
SOURCE: Villas of Distinction press release
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