{"id":20138,"date":"2020-05-09T20:48:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T12:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/?p=20138"},"modified":"2020-09-15T16:09:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T08:09:10","slug":"luxury-villas-social-distancing-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/luxury-villas-social-distancing-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Villas \u2013 Social Distancing In Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new norms for domestic travel expected to be implemented gradually, globally, over the coming weeks and months consist of the same few rules that we have all grown accustomed to over the last couple of months: practice social distancing, avoid crowds, cover the mouth &amp; nose with a mask and wash hands frequently.<\/p>\n<p>Our need for travel is unquenchable. The build-up and stifling of emotions while in lockdown needs to be let out. Complying with the health and safety norms is also paramount, so it\u2019s crucial to find the balance between proper distancing and leisure. Small adjustments sound too little of a compromise, especially if it paves the way for the new norm. The ideal way to keep within limits while having a well-deserved break is by safely checking into a villa or a lodge.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the revival of the old thrills: bringing the family along a grand stay with the promise of fresh new surroundings: lush, green vistas, bright blue private pools, or the sprawling, golden desert lodges. The change of atmosphere brings comfort; and inhaling fresh ambiance will revive one\u2019s spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five themes to enjoy a holiday while following the guidelines of social distancing.<\/p>\n<h3>Recline &amp; enjoy family-fun hotels<\/h3>\n<p>Eight <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/recline-enjoy-family-fun-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">amazing stays from Tanzania to Indonesia<\/a><\/strong>, from water sports on pristine beaches to walking amongst ancient pine trees. Family travels anywhere in the world require the presence of both leisurely and thrilling activities, a homely feeling, and plenty of room for cosy quality time with loved ones. If you have dreamed of a paradise-like family get-together, take a look at these 8 getaways for family-fun.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17702\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17702\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor River Lodge\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-300x360.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-400x480.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-768x922.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-853x1024.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/26.13.1b-Taylor-River-Lodge-608x730.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taylor River Lodge<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>All Around Asia: Celebrating Culture &amp; Luxury<\/h3>\n<p>Experience Asia\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/all-around-asia-celebrating-culture-luxury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">authentic places to stay in luxury<\/a><\/strong>, there are no cookie cutters to be found anywhere close by. A touch of the Orient, a glimmer of the Middle East \u2013 Asia is a melting pot of cultures exploding with diverse charms. From the Zen-inspired mountains of Chengdu to the dazzling sand dunes of the Bedouin, experience the continent\u2019s many facets while staying in its most immersive luxury hotels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18503\" style=\"width: 1255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18503\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels.jpg\" alt=\"Phum Baitang - Garden &amp; Grounds \u00a9 Zannier Hotels\" width=\"1245\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels.jpg 1245w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/27.13.9b-Phum-Baitang-Garden-Grounds-\u00a9-Zannier-Hotels-740x481.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phum Baitang &#8211; Garden &amp; Grounds \u00a9 Zannier Hotels<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Green Side Of The Desert<\/h3>\n<p>From sustainability to conservation efforts, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/green-side-of-the-desert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Middle East\u2019s most eco-friendly lodges ensure a guilt-free stay<\/a><\/strong>. Beyond the rolling desert dunes and glittering malls, the Middle East is home to a trove of eco-friendly, sustainable resorts.You don\u2019t have to sacrifice your eco-credentials while travelling around the middle east \u2013 whether you need a quick trip away from the city or want to completely break away to an oasis of calm, there\u2019s a sustainable, luxurious lodge waiting to welcome you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18929\" style=\"width: 1255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18929\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite.jpg\" alt=\"Al Maha Desert Resort, UAE Emirates Suite\" width=\"1245\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite.jpg 1245w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/28.15.1c-Al-Maha-Desert-Resort-UAE-Emirates-Suite-740x481.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Al Maha Desert Resort, UAE Emirates Suite<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>2020\u2019s Best Villas<\/h3>\n<p>Unique locations and gorgeous views, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/2020s-best-villas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our selected villas<\/a><\/strong> are homely and luxurious. Wintry snow-capped mountains gazing down modern-day chalets, precariously-placed castles at the edge of a Mediterranean cliff, enthralling beachside huts in their pure solace and exclusivity\u2013these are some of the world\u2019s best destinations that appear to be conceived in dreams.As doors swing open, wanderlusts are transported into a whole new world of luxury. All yearnings are indulged; from island hopping, gastronomical cravings, stellar sights, and newfound delights, diligently served by the affectionate locals eager to please. Inhale a bit of whimsy with the sprawling natural backdrops and revel in the magic and modernity behind the walls of these otherworldly villas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19273\" style=\"width: 1255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19273\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll.jpg\" alt=\"Lux_ North Male Atoll\" width=\"1245\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll.jpg 1245w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/29.11.9a-Lux_-North-Male-Atoll-80x52.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux_ North Male Atoll<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Island Resorts Protecting The Oceans<\/h3>\n<p>Discover how some of the world\u2019s most alluring island resorts are protecting the oceans.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19852\" style=\"width: 1255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19852\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone.jpg\" alt=\"The sustainably built residence of The Brando, image by Adam Bruzzone\" width=\"1245\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone.jpg 1245w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/30.11.1b-The-sustainably-built-residence-of-The-Brando-image-by-Adam-Bruzzone-80x52.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sustainably built residence of The Brando, image by Adam Bruzzone<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Turtle, marine mammal and coral preservation; celebrity-led developments and the rehabilitation of ecosystems: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/island-resorts-protecting-the-oceans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some of the world\u2019s most exclusive island resorts<\/a><\/strong> excel most for the commitment they show to protecting the oceans. Venture to these isolated locations across the planet to see the difference resorts like this can make to life beneath the waves. \u25fc[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtravelmagazine.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Subscribe to the latest edition now by clicking here.<\/em><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<!-- Error, Advert is not available at this time due to schedule\/geolocation restrictions! --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><em>\u00a9 This article was first published online in May 2020 &#8211; World Travel Magazine.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new norms for domestic travel expected to be implemented gradually, globally, over the coming weeks and months consist of the same few rules that we have all grown accustomed to over the last couple of months: practice social distancing, avoid crowds, cover the mouth &amp; nose with a mask and wash hands frequently. 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