Why Choose a Villa Over an All-Inclusive?
Villas offer the kind of luxury, privacy, and flexibility that most all-inclusives just can’t match especially for groups. Here's why:


Room to Spread Out

Private bedrooms with en-suites, expansive living areas, and your own pool! No one’s stuck in a hotel room or fighting for a seat by the pool.


Time Together, Space Apart

Whether you're traveling with 3 generations or 5 couples, villas allow for together time and quiet time. Morning coffee with a view, dinner as a group, and downtime whenever you need it.


Better Value Than You Think

When you split the cost across your group, a villa often comes out to the same price as a luxury resort plus you get so much more: full kitchens, private chefs, concierge service, and your own pool.


Celebrate Your Way

Planning a 40th birthday? Girls’ getaway? Family reunion? Villas are the ultimate blank canvas - dinners, themed nights, pool parties, yoga mornings, and more, all on your schedule.

Pricing Comparison: Villas vs. All-Inclusive Resorts

Villas are priced per property, so the total cost is shared across your group. While the upfront number can look much higher than a resort room rate, when split among everyone, villas often come out close in price with the added benefits of privacy, space, and personalized service that resorts can’t match.

 

Here is an example for a group of 12 people traveling to Tulum during Spring Break for 5 nights:


Villa

The villa can house 16 people and has 8 spacious bedrooms, each with it's own private bathroom. The total cost for 5 nights is $20,500, including a private chef, housekeeping, a dedicated butler, and airport transfers. Split among 12 people, that’s around $1,700 per person. You get exclusive use of the entire property, full kitchens, a private pool, and personalized service tailored to your group. This offers maximum privacy, flexibility, and space to spread out.


All-Inclusive Resort

A nearby all-inclusive resort charges roughly $1,500 per person for a 5-night stay, based on double occupancy. This includes meals, activities, and resort amenities, but you share public spaces with other guests and have less flexibility around dining and scheduling.


Standard Hotel

A typical hotel room might cost about $375 per night, or around $1,875 total for 5 nights. While you get daily housekeeping and a private room, there’s no dedicated staff like a chef or butler, no private pool or kitchen, and limited space for your group to connect.


This slight “upcharge” for a villa is really an investment in elevating your trip from a typical resort stay to a truly exclusive, personalized vacation. With plenty of space to spread out, full kitchens, a private pool, and a dedicated team focused just on your group, villas deliver exceptional value and an experience that resorts simply can’t match!

Why Book a Villa with Vic’s Vacations?
We work with trusted villa partners around the globe. Each destination offering its own taste of paradise.


Tailored to Your Group

Whether it’s 6 people or 26, we help you find the perfect layout and location.


Curated + Vetted

We match you with villas that are trusted, well-reviewed, and personally vetted.


White-Glove Support

From grocery pre-stocking to custom excursions, our concierge team ensures a seamless experience from start to finish.


Real People, Real Access

We work directly with villa reps, not just booking engines. You’ll have names, numbers, and real-time support.

Things to Know Before Booking

Pricing: Villas are priced per property, not per person. If someone backs out, the group still covers the full cost.


Deposit: A 50% deposit is typically required at time of booking; final balance due ~60 days prior to arrival.


Food & Drink: Not prepaid like resorts. However, chefs prepare meals to your taste and groceries are billed at cost (no markup).


Tipping: Tips are not included—plan to tip chef, housekeeper, and concierge staff. We’ll provide a full guide.


Excursions: Think spa days, boat trips, in-villa massages, cooking classes, wine tastings right at the villa. We’ll help plan fun, laid-back experiences your group will love.


Entertainment: Villas are designed for relaxation and connection. If you're craving nightlife, we can recommend local spots or arrange private entertainment at the villa.