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India expansion for Independent Villas
Independent Villas has announced plans to expand its portfolio into India, and into other exotic destinations longer term.
The operator, which has been in operation for 10 years and sells direct and through the trade, has until now specialised in the Western Algarve.
Managing director Steve Smith said: “Goa is the ideal destination for winter sun. We’ve personally inspected and selected some outstanding properties and resorts and combined these with comfortable travel at affordable prices.
“There is also huge regard for India’s exceptional standards of service in the hospitality sector so we are confident our customers will approve.”
The company is currently offering free car hire on selected properties in the Algarve this summer and autumn.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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