Last updated: 4:40 PM ET, Fri June 6, 2025
WHY IT RATES: Travel advisors can benefit from the new era of Italian villa travel in 2025, with increased accessibility, reduced rates, shorter stays, and special commissions, especially in destinations like the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor
Villas of Distinction is seeing a major shift in Italy villa travel that presents valuable opportunities for travel advisors looking to close last-minute bookings and deepen client trust. Italian villa travel is entering a new era of accessibility and ease in 2025, with travel advisors now able to offer clients more flexibility, reduced villa rates, and shorter minimum stays, especially in sought-after destinations like the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany.
“We want advisors to know that the Italy their clients have been dreaming of is not out of reach—it’s actually more accessible than ever,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations at Villas of Distinction. “This is a chance for advisors to shift the narrative, educate clients, and lead with confidence.”
Advisor Insights: What’s New in Italy Villa Travel
- Many properties are no longer requiring seven-night minimum stays in 2025, which means flexible check-in dates (not just Saturday-to-Saturday)
- Lower deposits for 2025 departures
- Increased availability in peak regions like the Amalfi Coast
- Favorable airfare trends
“I’ve had clients hesitate because they assumed Italy villas were inflexible or out of reach,” said Linda Kibiak, a luxury travel advisor with Frosch Travel in New York. “But being able to offer them shorter stays and lower upfront costs has completely changed the conversation—it opens doors.”
Travel advisors are in a unique position to reintroduce Italy as both aspirational and attainable. Villas of Distinction continues to deliver unmatched value in today’s luxury market, offering privacy, space, and tailored experiences such as private chefs, vineyard tours, and in-villa wellness services.
For advisors looking to stay ahead of the curve and better serve their clients, now is the time to revisit Italy as a top recommendation for spring, summer, and fall departures in 2025.
As an added incentive, Villas of Distinction is extending its travel advisor bonus commission offer — up to $5,000, paid to the advisor upon receipt of deposit — for every new booking made now through June 30, 2025, for travel through December 31, 2026. This special offer not only rewards advisors for delivering extraordinary experiences but also reinforces the company’s dedication to supporting their success.
To view available properties and explore flexible booking options, Travel advisors should visit VillasofDistinction.com or call 1-800-289-0900.
SOURCE: Villas of Distinction press release.
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