Luxury Getaways for the Economy-Minded

Miami, FL, June 16, 2009—Luxury seems to be a dirty word this year, with the economy tanking and everyone embarrassed to be seen spending frivolously.  But you can sneak away to the Caribbean and stay in a luxurious four-bedroom villa for as little as $215 a night—and friends and neighbors will never know how much you spent unless you tell them.  What's more, with four bedrooms you can treat several generations of family members or share (and split the price) with three other couples.  How to find the luxury getaway in the Caribbean?  Go to www.Rentalo.com, click on "Caribbean" and take your pick.  Rentalo.com, the leading online vacation rental directory, has a range of fully-furnished, fully-equipped and landscaped-with-pool villas on all the popular islands. Some of the possibilities on the Rentalo web site include:

SIGN OF THE DOVE VILLA, ST. THOMAS—$350 PER NIGHT

Built cliffside above the blue waters of the Caribbean, this villa has sensational views of the neighboring islands and cays.  Every day guests can watch a picturesque sunrise and breathtaking sunset from the expansive Dove Deck.  There are four bedrooms, four baths, a scenic pool, a laundry room, a lower level bedroom with kitchenette, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.  Famed Magen's Bay Beach, the best golf in the U.S. Virgin Islands, fine restaurants and duty-free shopping are only minutes away. The nightly rate is $350 until December 18, with a five-night minimum. Rentalo ID No. 303154.

WILLIAMS VILLA IN CASTLE CLOSE, BARBADOS—$320 PER NIGHT

Adjacent to the famous Sam Lord's Castle, the four-bedroom, air-conditioned Williams Villa has beautiful landscaping, two terraces and a swimming pool on an acre or more of land, plus the beach is only a short walk away.  A maid (who can also cook) and a gardener are included in the rental.  Barbados, of course, boasts historic plantation houses, stately gardens, numerous golf courses, excellent restaurants, duty-free shopping and horse racing at the Garrison Savannah.  The nightly rate is $320 until November 1, with a seven-night minimum. Rentalo ID No. 201172.

WILLOUGHBY OCEANFRONT VILLA, ANTIGUA—$215 PER NIGHT

This stylish four-bedroom, three-bath family villa is set in a tropical garden and overlooks a swimming pool and the ocean. The living room opens onto a beautiful verandah and the kitchen has been recently refurbished.  The villa boasts a safe, back-up generator, security lights all around and broadband Internet.  English Harbour, with historic Nelson's Dockyard, is 10 minutes drive away; a quiet beach, top-rated restaurant and the St. James's Club are close by.

The nightly rate is $215 until November 30, with a seven-night minimum. Rentalo ID No. 81605.

VILLA LOS ALMENDROS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—$600 PER NIGHT

Overlooking the fairway of Hole No. 2 of the Romana Country Club golf course, this La Romana villa features a stunning terrace, a furnished pergola, heated pool, Jacuzzi and hammock, as well as a music room with home theater and stereo.  Included in the rental are a waiter/bartender who drives and a maid who cleans and cooks. There's a beautiful marina with gourmet restaurants and good stores—as well as a celebrated golf course—nearby, and the charming town of Altos de Chavon is not far away.  The nightly rate is $600, with a two-night minimum. Rentalo ID No. 180507.

"In the current economic downturn," says Rentalo president Alfredo Purriños, "vacation rental homes make even more sense; they are a budget-friendly and affordable alternative to traditional lodging."  Rentalo's inventory of more than 200,000 properties in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico[Back to Press Releases Main]