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Recipe: Fried Chicken Wonton by In-villa Chef of Villa Jia (Jivana Villas)

By Julian Ashcroft|2026-03-30T13:09:10+08:00June 1, 2025|Categories: Food & Drink|Tags: #phuket, #thailand, chef du jour, phuket luxury villas, thailand luxury villas, thailand villas, villa jia, villa jia at jivana|

Villa Jia, part of the exclusive Jivana Beach Villas estate,
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Japan’s Famous Celebrity Chef Who Cooked For The Last Emperor of China

By Elite Havens|2024-03-06T17:17:13+08:00March 5, 2024|Categories: Food & Drink, Lifestyle, People|Tags: #japan, #niseko|

Japan is renowned for exceptional food and a handful of
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Why Book Direct with Elite Havens: Best Price, Personal Concierge & 28 Years of Expertise

By Irene Fernandes|2026-04-16T09:03:56+08:00April 12, 2026|Categories: Featured, Travel Tips|Tags: book direct, concierge, holiday, luxury holiday|

In an age of booking platforms and comparison websites, it’s tempting to assume that the best way to secure a luxury villa is through a third-party site. Yet, seasoned travellers increasingly choose to book directly with Elite Havens, and for good reason. Beyond competitive pricing, booking direct unlocks a deeper level of expertise, personalisation, and reliability that transforms a villa stay into a thoughtfully curated holiday.

Discover the Benefits of Slow Travel Through Luxury Villa Holidays

By Harnoor Channi-Tiwary|2026-03-30T11:17:35+08:00March 27, 2026|Categories: Editor's Pick, Travel Tips|Tags: #luxuryvillaholidays, #privateluxuryvillas, #slowtravel|

Slow travel invites travellers to stay longer in one destination, experiencing it with greater depth and connection. Rather than rushing between locations, travellers embrace a slower rhythm, exploring local culture, building meaningful routines, and discovering hidden places along the way. A private villa provides the perfect setting for this style of travel, offering the space, privacy and flexibility needed to truly live within a destination rather than simply visit it.

Why Luxury Family Travel Is the Best Long-Term Investment

By Harnoor Channi-Tiwary|2026-04-07T10:41:32+08:00March 24, 2026|Categories: Editor's Pick, Featured|Tags: #familiesreconnect, #familyholiday, #luxurytravel, family|

Luxury family travel is more than a holiday; it is a long-term investment in connection, identity and legacy. A private villa stay in destinations like Bali, Lombok, Thailand or Japan offers families the rare gift of uninterrupted time together, creating memories that strengthen relationships for decades. Here’s why these shared journeys often become the most valuable investment a family ever makes.