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Demand for private villas soar during pandemic

HOMEOWNERS who turned their properties into uber-luxury private villas with bespoke amenities like spa facilities, home cinemas and infinity pools are now reaping the benefits.

Travel experts say that bookings for private villas in South Africa have skyrocketed during the pandemic with some private villas fully booked for the next year. While travel bans and Covid-19 restrictions are some reasons for travellers’ scepticism to venture

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