Travellers nowadays have this irresistible urge to discover what lies beyond their borders and are drawn to travel videos that transport them to exotic destinations around the world.  Travel videographers, Jeremy Austin and Angie Villa create mini videos to comprehensive travel vlogs, featuring exclusive and innovative hotels that offer the ‘je ne sais quoi’ missing from other luxury hotels. Their five travel videos included here will sustain the most fervent wanderlust, but they’re also the pair’s recommendations for travelling post Covid-19 or for those looking to experience current trends, ranging from sustainable travel to luxury family villas.

Sustainable travel at Kudadoo Private Island

From the distinct cry of seabirds united by the soothing sounds of the ocean crashing against the shore, to sights of iridescent islands floating under a canopy of pristine white clouds and azure sky, lies the Kudadoo Private Island. The tranquillity of the Maldives has drawn travellers for years, but with only 15 water villas, guests are almost guaranteed not to encounter another soul at this property. This is exactly what separates the Kudadoo Private Island from other Maldives resorts and explains why “the serenity and exclusivity on offer is the pair’s main focal point” as the hotel is the premier destination for pure escapism, relaxation and rejuvenation.

More spectacularly, the Kudadoo property is the only one in the Maldives to be completely powered by sustainable solar technology. This sustainable focus creates an untouched beauty which is enhanced by the resort’s indoor-outdoor living design. With glass doors sliding completely open, there’s a definite feeling of sleeping under the stars as the bed out to the balcony comprises one space, ideal for taking in the sunsets while fronting the resort’s concept of ‘Anything. Anytime. Anywhere’.  The resort focuses on premier all-inclusiveness and sustainability – including dining in an underwater restaurant and indulging in organic, unlimited spa treatments. The combination shows how sustainability doesn’t eradicate luxury – which for even the most seasoned traveller, including travel videographer Jeremy, is a “truly bespoke and spectacular” experience.

Family retreats at Long Bay Villas Anguilla

Whitewashed walls and multi-layered roofs introduce travellers to Long Bay Villas’ three-villa compound that has a definite Grecian vibe intermixed with Caribbean accents. Such a unique juxtaposition shows how Long Bay Villas Anguilla offers travellers “an atypical and untouched experience” which is enhanced by the fact “many don’t know of this island, meaning guests can drive down the street without seeing big hotels, brand names or businesses disrupting the view”.

In keeping with this authenticity, the property’s two private chefs, one of whom was born and raised in the Caribbean, craft traditional and delicious cuisines. In addition, the butlers and staff attend their guests with an infectious enthusiasm, making the property “really hard to beat, especially if you’re a big family” looking for a safe space to expand.

However, the pièce de résistance is the property’s private beach and there’s an unparalleled emphasis on this as travellers are continuously presented with views of crashing waves and sun loungers. Private horseback riding and boat tours also take place on or start from the property’s sand. This creates an atmosphere of ease and exclusivity, ideal for families, showing why “the uniqueness and attentiveness of the property is its biggest selling point” and why the pair believe luxury travellers can’t find this anywhere else in the Caribbean.

Private escapes with Turtle Tail Estate

Crystalline waters of the most vibrant aquamarine gently caress pearly white sands that coalesce with the light alabaster aesthetic of Turtle Tail Estate, intimating to all this property takes immersion in the island’s natural beauty quite literally. With 4.57 acres of peninsula decorated with soaring palm trees and a noticeably missing civilisation, the “location of this villa is one of the best for privacy”. This is foregrounded in its vast wrap around pool, and how the private cove and beach – accessible only to residents – offer the ultimate solitude.

Quick shots of tennis, private yoga and meditation classes, professional massages carried out in the comfort of the villa, outdoor baths and fireplaces flanked by oversized pillows, gesture to why this is the second most expensive property on the Turks and Caicos Islands. The small yacht excursions around the island and the private chef who prepares his masterpieces goes some way to explaining why lots of celebrities, including Justin Bieber and Drake, have stayed here. For this reason, Jeremy and Angie urge even the well-travelled and hideaway seekers to venture here for the ultimate unwind and escape.

Jade Mountain St Lucia; couples’ romantic getaway destination

The unsurpassed beauty of Piti, Gros Piton and the Caribbean Sea are payed homage to in Jade Mountain’s bold and organic architectural design. With a plethora of bridges connecting to rooms purposely built with no fourth wall, there’s an abundance of open area that is foregrounded by the indoor-outdoor aesthetic. A completely immersive and harmonious feeling arises as guests sleep in the same space as the coloured infinity pool, stars, and the mountains, a feature that makes Jade Mountain St Lucia a dream destination for couples.

Taking privacy seriously, a masseuse comes to one’s bedroom, compelling couples to slip into a light reverie while birds chirp in the background. Then, in their extreme state of relaxation, couples can head out to one of the two hidden beaches, bike through the jungle, scuba dive under the pitons or create their own chocolate at the resort’s chocolate factory. If these experiences aren’t already geared for a romantic getaway, the restaurant overlooks a magical view of glistening sea and staggering terrain that ends with the most glorious sunsets of vibrant reds and oranges, while serving, according to Jeremy, “the best desserts in the world”.

Adventure travel with the Four Seasons Punta Mita

The Four Seasons Punta Mita contrasts sunbeds, an island golf course and hidden caves with bespoke activities, such as tai chi wizards giving private classes, and guests rediscovering their inner child by swirling around in donut-shaped floats on the Lazy River. On top of this, guests are provided with their very own luxury golf cart that allows them to journey the expansive resort with ease, meaning participating in unusual classes like yoga on paddleboards will never be missed. The synergy between comfort and movement is a tribute to how the Four Seasons Punta Mita is a “very dynamic and fun place, that has indescribable energy”; ideal for any who enjoy adventure travel.

Indeed, adventure travel is tightly woven into the layout of and services at the private residences. With traditional Mexican Casita designs taking up the whole cliffside, guests find themselves discovering native Mexican flora or fauna in the water and lush tropical gardens. Staying in these villas means having the resort brought to you. Cocktail making classes, cooking experiences as well as tequila creation classes, where guests create their own formula which can be ordered anytime and are undertaken in the villas. These experiences are only surpassed by the private sunset dinners at the cliff called The Rock, where talented chefs cook in front of you as a fiery sun descends.

These travel videos provide instant and in-depth visual guides to these luxury hotels and villas, highlighting key features and showing how they are ideal for secluded travel. Jeremy and Angie’s videos attentively respond to hot new trends such as sustainable and adventure travel while unrelentingly keeping viewers hooked for hours, sustaining even the strongest wanderlust while also igniting a desire to travel to places that minutes before were unknown. For inspiration, and to find your next holiday destination, watch Jeremy and Angie’s dreamy videos here.