How is the meal preparation and grocery shopping handled?
When you book a villa, we will send you with your documentation a list of groceries and typical menus that you would like for the first dinner and first breakfast. These groceries will be pre-purchased and brought to the villa before you arrive. Once you have settled in, you may discuss with the cook what types of food you like or dislike, if there are any allergies or special dietary needs. You may reimburse her at this time for the pre-purchased groceries, and fund her for the groceries needed for the meals you require for the balance of your stay in the villa. You are most welcome to go with her to the markets if you wish, or leave it up to her to get what you have requested. She will bring you the receipts and the change from the day’s shopping. For 3 meals a day and drinks, a typical cost for groceries for an adult per day may be about $30-$45 a day depending on whether you are a heavy or light eater. If you add alcoholic drinks, the cost will be more. Some luxury villas have high
