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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Intelligence that
feels human.

AskVIC brings intelligent travel planning together with the judgment, warmth and discretion of experienced luxury hospitality people.

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WHY ASK VIC

VIC begins with a simple belief: luxury is not more choice. It is the confidence that someone understands what matters, filters what does not and carries the details forward. AskVIC combines conversational intelligence with Villaway’s villa network, destination knowledge and hospitality team.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Personal by default

Every recommendation begins with your people, priorities and preferred way of traveling.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Discreet by design

Privacy and trust are treated as part of the experience, not a feature added later.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Human when it matters

Technology creates speed and continuity; experienced people provide judgment and care.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Built on hospitality

VIC is powered by Villaway, serving luxury villa travelers since 2016.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

One continuous conversation

Your preferences, decisions and trip details stay connected from the first idea through the final day.

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MEET VIC · THE HUMAN SIDE OF INTELLIGENT TRAVEL

Global knowledge, local depth

A worldwide villa network is strengthened by destination specialists and trusted people on the ground.

GOOD TO KNOW

Answers, before
you need to ask.

What does VIC stand for?+

VIC means Virtual Intelligent Concierge. VIC can confirm destination-specific details before you make a commitment. Each recommendation is shaped around the complete needs of your trip.

Is AskVIC a travel agency?+

AskVIC is an intelligent luxury travel concierge experience powered by Villaway’s villa, travel and hospitality platform. VIC can confirm destination-specific details before you make a commitment. Each recommendation is shaped around the complete needs of your trip.

What makes AskVIC different from a booking site?+

Instead of asking you to filter thousands of listings, VIC learns what matters and narrows the world to relevant places, homes and experiences. VIC can confirm destination-specific details before you make a commitment. Each recommendation is shaped around the complete needs of your trip.

What is askVIC and how does it plan luxury travel?+

AskVIC is a Virtual Intelligent Concierge that turns a conversation into a personalized luxury travel plan. It considers your destination, dates, group, preferences, privacy needs and the feeling you want from the trip. Villaway’s human travel specialists add judgment, local knowledge and hands-on support whenever it matters.

Can askVIC recommend both a destination and a private villa?+

Yes. VIC can begin with a specific destination or help you compare several places based on season, access, interests and group dynamics. It then narrows the villa options to homes that genuinely match the complete brief rather than simply showing every available property.

How far in advance should I begin planning a luxury villa vacation?+

For festive periods, milestone events and highly requested villas, planning six to twelve months ahead provides the strongest selection. Many trips can still be arranged on a shorter timeline when dates and requirements are flexible. VIC will explain what is realistically available before recommending a direction.

Can VIC arrange concierge services before and during the stay?+

Yes. Depending on the destination, VIC can coordinate airport arrivals, transportation, private chefs, provisioning, wellness, yachts, guides, childcare, celebrations and dining. Requests remain connected to the same trip context, and human specialists are available for complex or time-sensitive details.

Does askVIC work for families, groups and milestone celebrations?+

Yes. VIC is especially useful when several travelers, generations or priorities need to fit within one plan. The concierge can account for bedroom layouts, accessibility, children’s needs, staffing, activities and event logistics before presenting recommendations.

Is askVIC different from a traditional villa booking website?+

A traditional booking website begins with filters and a long list of inventory. AskVIC begins with a conversation and uses the full travel brief to reduce irrelevant choices. The experience also connects the villa, itinerary and concierge details instead of treating them as separate transactions.

YOUR INTELLIGENT CONCIERGE

Bring VIC the idea.
Leave with a journey.

Start with a destination, a date—or simply the feeling you want.

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VIC IN YOUR POCKET

Your private travel concierge. Always with you.

Message VIC from inspiration through arrival—your villas, preferences, itinerary and human concierge support stay in one intelligent conversation.

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