At that point we knew we were "local"...”
“The local Provence pizza maker couldn’t believe it... one guy and six women? He started calling me "Le Roi" or the king. Then on a rainy night we all piled into the van, rolled to a slow stop in front of Pizza Bueno in Caromb and threw open the sliding door to show our appreciation for his wonderful pizza. Then came his good-natured shouts, "Le Roi, Le Roi, Le Roi..." At that point...
- J. C., Kansas City, Kansas
An extended stay using A Season Away creates a meaningful and unforgettable holiday
“Each villa is carefully chosen to fulfill your needs and expectations. This is a uniquely personalized service. If you usually rent a cottage or other place at the beach or someplace else in the US for a month in the summer but have not considered renting abroad, A Season Away is an ideal option. You may have traveled extensively but probably never truly experienced a...
- B. Q., Manhasset, Long Island, New York
The Villahosts expertise and desire to make your villa stay memorable is truly evident.
“The most unique aspect of A Season Away’s business is the inclusion of the services of VillaHosts with each rental. The VillaHosts are not the owners or caretakers, but carefully selected professionals, charming and knowledgeable locals, who are available to act as private concierges. Their expertise and desire to make your villa stay memorable is truly evident.”... - G. M., Summit, New Jersey
Tonight we’d be able to slip into comfortable clothes and sit on the back patio overlooking the pool
“It had been a long day of touring around the French countryside... and when we opened the door to our A Season Away villa near Aix en Provence and smelled what our private chef was making for us that evening, we all knew we were "home". Tonight we’d be able to slip into comfortable clothes and sit on the back patio overlooking the pool... this was vastly superior to heading...
- R. S., Fort Worth, Texas
A Season Away offers in-depth, unhurried opportunities to live in and explore wonderful areas,
“The most precious and enduring gifts we can give ourselves and our loved ones are shared time and fascinating, enriching life experiences. A Season Away offers in-depth, unhurried opportunities to live in and explore wonderful areas, to be introduced by welcoming and knowledgeable local VillaHosts to the life, people and highlights of fabulous destinations and to come to...
- J. V., Denver, Colorado
As to be expected, the villas in Provence were fabulous.
“As to be expected, the villas in Provence were fabulous. Some were in the countryside and had wonderful grounds with fruit trees and olive trees as well as beautiful pools and gardens. Others were actually in small villages in the Luberon and Les Alpilles so that a guest could walk to the local market to buy fresh vegetables or wine or find “their” new favorite restaurant.” ...
- J. H., Sarasota, Florida
You can insure you will be happy with the choice of a villa or a hotel
“In one of their booklets, “Finding the Perfect Villa,” A Season Away asks the question that we all need to ask ourselves, which is: “Are you a villa person or a hotel person”? They go through what the differences are so that you can insure you will be happy with the choice of a villa or a hotel.”
- S. A., Portland, Maine
There is something about France (and Italy for that matter) that simply ignites your senses
“Driving past cherry orchards in the Vaucluse, north of the Luberon, with the red fruit ready to be picked, we all “oohed and ahhed” over the abundance of brilliant red poppies everywhere ... there is something about France (and Italy for that matter) that simply ignites your senses ... things you pass by every day at home have a different sensuality, texture, color and smell in...
- T. B., Summit, New Jersey
VillaHost Bruno could not have been more charming or helpful
“An extended time away from home allows you to become part of the village or countryside on a more personal level and to step off the treadmill of your normal frenetic lifestyle. A primary feature of A Season Away is the VillaHost who is available for a specified number of hours each week. In our case, VillaHost Bruno could not have been more charming or helpful. He took us...
- S.G., Charlotte, North Carolina
Our only regret is that we didn't have more time to see EVERYTHING!!
"We really enjoyed our trip to Provence and all that A Season Away did to make our trip to France a memory we will never forget!! Our villa was spacious and lovely, just as were our days touring or just enjoying family time by the pool. We enjoyed our visits to Aix, Pont Du Gard, Avignon and our boat tour of Marseilles, the Calanques, the gorgeous Mediterranean...
- A. P., Dallas, Texas
Whoever said the French can be difficult never visited this town in Provence...
“We decided to sneak away from the rest of the group... for an early evening aperitivo at the local bar, Le Casino, that our VillaHost Angelique had recommended. Looking down at her aperitif glass with a J & B whiskey label it, Alexis said, "My mother loves J & B," and indicated the glass would eventually find its way into her pocketbook. Rather than become an “ugly American...
- H.H., San Francisco
Our VillaHost Amy did an outstanding job
“Our VillaHost Amy did an outstanding job and is perfect in her role of welcoming and nurturing A Season Away guests and introducing them to wonderful experiences in Provence. Everyone I talk to is intrigued with the idea of taking an extended holiday where they have the time to get to know the local butcher, the baker and the local restaurant owner. Amy can make those...
- A. T. B., Dallas, Texas
