Holiday dimensions of the modern, luxury traveller are changing. Those looking to indulge in a luxurious holiday in a beautiful location are often seeking more than a poolside sunlounger, and instead welcome the opportunity to learn a new skill, get fit or embrace a new activity. Thanks to Luxury Villa Specialists Scott Williams, guests can choose to say no to the fly and flop! From honing linguistic abilities, getting fit in the sunshine with a personal trainer, to taking to the Grecian hills for an exhilarating afternoon hike - with Scott Williams, the experience is yours.

Get Fit

Those looking to get away and refresh, revitalise and get fit need look no further than Scott Williams. Offering a highly-esteemed personal trainer who will travel to any villa for a week of health and fitness, a week away can provide the ideal opportunity to get bronzed and beautiful. The experience can be tailored to offer 1:1 and small group training, strength and conditioning training, swim coaching, nutritional advice and much more. The schedule is entirely dependent on the individual. Fine tune your inner Zen with a morning yoga session on a Grecian terrace overlooking the Ionian sea, take to the unspoilt Tuscan countryside with an intensive afternoon hike, or cycle through picture-perfect Provencal vineyards in the late afternoon sun, ending your day of revitalising exercise with a specially-designed healthy supper. We love La Frass, Carcassonne which boasts a huge swimming pool, several house bicycles in addition to ping pong, tennis and table football. The beautiful Minervois valley makes for the perfect afternoon walk or cycle ride - indeed, this villa could not be better equipped for those looking to get fit in luxurious surroundings.

Perfect Your Tennis

Tennis aficionados or those seeking to simply hone their technique can do so on a Scott Williams holiday. Tennis pros are available to coach adults and children alike in most of the villas with tennis courts - so why not indulge in a spot of afternoon tennis with the experts under the late afternoon sun? The glorious Dar Ourika sits in the stunning Ourika Valley, Morocco, and boasts a superb tennis court. The court boasts stunning views of the mountains, and tennis balls and rackets are provided upon request. The villa sits amid three acres of private gardens offering superb views across the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, in addition to a huge rooftop terrace - the perfect place to cool down with a refreshing drink after a great game of tennis. Dar Ourika's close proximity to Marrakech makes it the ideal location for large groups and families looking to enjoy a fun, active holiday, with a vibrant and magical city just a twenty minute drive away. 

Take To The Hills

For the quintessential Grecian experience combining scenic, strenuous or sedate afternoon walks, local cuisine and musical delights, guests need look no further than the magical isle of Paxos. Scott Williams can organise out of season activities allowing guests to make the most of their idyllic surroundings: hiking in the hills, snorkelling in the crystal clear waters, afternoon boat trips, local cuisine lessons and creative arts. Wander through beautiful olive groves in dappled shade and down to beaches beyond, or visit the picturesque churches sprinkled along the dramatic white cliffs on the west side. Stay at Villa Petra, a beautiful seaside delight nestled in a lovely quiet part of the island, offering views over the clear blue Ionian and beyond..

Learn Italian

Broaden your cultural horizons and embrace la dolce vita at one of Scott Williams' beautiful Italian houses. Oozing colour, richness, romance and culture, Italy is a cornerstone of today's western culture; what better location to learn the language? Check into Citta della Pieve on the Tuscan/Umbrian border, and enjoy one on one Italian tuition with the experts, enabling ample opportunity to hone those language skills. Practice your Italian with the natives and take advantage of the owner's cook who flies out for the season, offering fabulous pizza-making lessons. Let her share the secrets of her delicious tomato chilli jam recipe, created using fresh vegetables from the vegetable plot and tasty Pecorino from the local market. The villa sits just outside the hilltop town of Citta della Pieve and is perfectly located for day trips to Siena, Rome or Florence, rendering it the ideal choice for the 'culture vulture'... 

For bookings please call Scott Williams on 01963 33046 and visit www.scottwilliams.co.uk

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