Our Luxury Travel Blog
Welcome to the Firefly Collection’s luxury travel blog where you can discover where to go, what to do while you’re there and other useful luxury travel tips.

Welcome to the Firefly Collection’s luxury travel blog where you can discover where to go, what to do while you’re there and other useful luxury travel tips.
Discover what makes the best luxury ski chalets in this comprehensive guide: What Makes the Best Luxury Ski Chalets Today? The best luxury ski chalets right now offer the epitome...
Tim Latimer · 16 May 2022
Discover the best swimming pools in Europe, in the most beautiful villas in the most breathtaking regions. We want to introduce you to the most scenic swimming pools in Europe,...
Tim Latimer · 12 May 2022
If you like to truly relax on your luxury holiday and escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy life, you’ll want to visit one of the world’s best...
Tim Latimer · 6 May 2022
Discover the top 5 best chalets in Tignes on our top list below. We have spent over a decade collecting the best chalets across the Alps, so we know what...
Tim Latimer · 2 May 2022
Traditional ski chalets are a much-loved feature of any wintertime trip to the Alps. Chalets have become instantly recognisable symbols of mountain living, encapsulating the sense of history and authenticity...
Tim Latimer · 2 May 2022
Discover the best ski chalets with games rooms and playrooms in this top list. Ski holidays have always been popular with families, and it’s important that everyone is kept entertained...
Tim Latimer · 28 April 2022
You may not have heard of Andermatt before, don’t worry, we won’t blame you. Previously home to the Swiss Army for them to undergo Mountain training, this charming historic town has only...
Tim Latimer · 18 April 2022
A pilgrimage site for discerning travellers with a penchant for provincial charm, the Amalfi Coast is celebrated by many as the jewel of the Mediterranean. It offers a bewitching blend of dramatic...
Tim Latimer · 15 April 2022
Choosing the best time to book a holiday and your dream luxury villa or ski chalet can be a minefield. The rates tend to vary considerably through the season, depending...
Tim Latimer · 12 April 2022
Imagine yourself on a Christmas ski holiday… you’re sat in front of a crackling log fire nestled deep into a comfy sofa at your luxury ski chalet, and you’re sipping...
Tim Latimer · 8 April 2022
Nestled neatly between the mountainous Swiss border and the fertile plains of Lombardy in Northern Italy, Lake Como has been synonymous with exuberant luxury and breathtaking scenery since the Romans. Just 25 miles...
Tim Latimer · 6 April 2022
We are on a constant, ever-evolving mission to grow our collection of the best beach villas in the world. Firefly Collection has an ever-growing collection of carefully selected luxury villas ranging from...
Tim Latimer · 4 April 2022
When picturing a luxury villa holiday in Italy, you’d be forgiven for not imagining past the wonderful food, wine, classic architecture and rolling hills of Tuscany. Yet only a short hop away...
Tim Latimer · 1 April 2022
Can a family ski trip be stress-free? Ski holidays can be such a magical experience for children. For parents, however, it can be hard work dealing with all the logistics...
Tim Latimer · 28 March 2022
Majorca has been popular with tourists since the 1950s, when the world’s elite would hit the Balearic isle in search of tans and tranquillity. However, its history goes back as far...
Tim Latimer · 21 March 2022
With Tuscany’s mesmerising rolling hills, ancient villages and fabulous wine, the area ticks many of the boxes when considering a luxury villa holiday in Italy. As one of the most renowned and...
Tim Latimer · 15 February 2022
Spring starts to make its appearance in March, and with that, our thoughts often turn to summer. But don’t forget that there is still great skiing to be had in...
Tim Latimer · 21 January 2022
On arriving in Mykonos, it is hard to imagine that this island was once one of the most barren and poorest of the Greek Islands. However, in the 1960s, Mykonos became a bohemian...
Tim Latimer · 20 June 2021
Everyone has heard of Saint Tropez. Now the ‘playground for the rich’, the beginnings of this once small fishing village were rather modest. Legend has it that the village was...
Tim Latimer · 28 May 2021
At Firefly Collection, we know that the best ski holidays are not just about what happens on the slopes but the entire ski experience, from cosying up in your luxurious...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
At Firefly Collection, we know that a fabulous ski break in a luxury ski chalet is the height of luxury, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. The...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
For families and groups of friends with a passion for the snow, there is no better way to enjoy time together than by renting a luxury ski chalet and indulging in all...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Discover our best Caribbean villa rentals in this list. These top ten villas in the Caribbean were found over a decade of working in the luxury holiday property market. Warm...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
At Firefly Collection we love tennis, that’s part of why our offices are in Wimbledon. And as luxury accommodation specialists, it’s our pleasure to share our favourite villas with tennis...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Are you looking for a unique holiday experience? Staying at a Firefly Collection luxury villa is about more than just a luxury property. It is about having the best experience,...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Wondering why you should visit Anguilla? Find out in our guide to the tropical paradise island. The Caribbean island of Anguilla may be small, but what it lacks in size...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Nestled in the North East of the Caribbean you will find the beautiful island of St. Barths, the epitome of elegance and exclusivity. Ever popular with celebrities, it is certainly...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
The 3 valleys is the largest ski area in the world with over 600km of pistes. With so much mountain to explore there are plenty of runs available of all...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Wondering where to go for winter sun? We’ve spent over a decade matching our clients with the top places to stay any time of year, so we know where to...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
Sète is a pretty fishing port in the South of France, also known as the Venice of the Languedoc region. Still a busy working port, visitors to Sète can enjoy...
Tim Latimer · 22 August 2019
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