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Mar 14, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreLuxury villas have been springing up all over the map in recent years; and it's no secret that they've been diverting the attention of discerning travelers who would normally be looking toward their favorite high-end hotel for an extended stay. With Barbados as his inspiration, 17-year-old Joe Poulin decided to jump head first into this growing trend by starting his own villa vacation company, Luxury Retreats, in 1999. Today, the brand represents over 2,000 villas in 50-plus countries around the world—from hilltop houses in Costa Rica to modern mansions in Morocco, to ski-in/ski-out lodges in Utah.... Read More | 
Mar 6, 2013 | Contributor: Sally FarrisVilla Villino in Southeastern Sicily was conceived out of some interesting circumstances. The story begins when a Russian Admiral by the name of Nicolaiev (later changed to Nicolaci) found himself shipwrecked on the Sicilian coast. Rather than being frightened and homesick for the blistering wasteland of Russia, he chose to make the location his permanent home.... Read More | 
Feb 5, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanFairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, The Palm, Dubai. The property features 10 residences sold in 1/13th fractions.... Read More | 
Jan 23, 2013 | Contributor: Carol DriverThe streets of Alghero are impossibly postcard-pretty—winding alleyways with cobbled pavements, colorful buildings, and a stunning view of the azure Mediterranean Sea. My husband and I are sipping cocktails alfresco, in one of the many bars lining the old town wall. There's a reason why we picked this spot; the same reason all the seats around us are taken, and that crowds are gathering along the wall overlooking the calm water: the sunset.... Read More | 
Jan 22, 2013 | Contributor: Sally FarrisSet on six acres of a working Friesian Horse ranch, Black Sterling Villa overlooks the Sonoma Valley and its sprawling vineyard landscape. The privately gated luxury villa is only seven minutes from downtown Sonoma Plaza and a 30-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge, despite its markedly rural setting. The ivy encrusted facade gives it an antiquated and hidden feel, adding to the appeal of this family-friendly, Northern California abode.... Read More | 
Jan 5, 2013 | Contributor: Tina Stewart | 1 CommentTons of incredible talent will be showcased at the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah come January 17, but the event also seems like an excuse for the rich and famous to take yet another vacation. With gorgeous vistas and white slopes aplenty, Park City offers some of the best skiing in the country—and for the celebrities attending Sundance, this is a time for them to get some press while lounging in the best luxury villas in the area.... Read More | 
Dec 20, 2012 | Contributor: Susan KimeIt started awhile ago when Adam Capes was the co-founder and president of a luxury residence fund called Equity Estates. This fund was, at the time in 2006, one of many playing in the destination club space, but Equity Estates had two exceptional differentiators: it was an equity based fund, where the members owned the homes they vacationed in (Right now, in 2012, it is the only equity based club that is successful, and still in existence). And second, was its philanthropic component, an unusual aspect to any destination club, back then.... Read More | 
Dec 10, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisDesigned like a nineteenth-century colonial plantation home, Mango Hill Greathouse is located behind private gates and set atop a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Furnished in antique West Indian Furniture, sisal area rugs and impressive pieces of island art, this luxury Caribbean villa, is sure to make guests feel like they’ve died and been reincarnated as colonial gentlefolk.... Read More | 
Dec 5, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisNestled under an Alpine blanket of snow, the Chalet Marco Polo in Val d’Isere, France welcomes explorers to experience the village, perched a little ways from the main road. Enjoy views of the stunning mountain landscape from the balcony while utilizing the outdoor kitchen and keeping warm on heated seats at the dining table. The luxurious property consists of six bedrooms with the capability of sleeping twelve adults and two children.... Read More | 
Dec 3, 2012 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoLaguna Beach is renowned as one of the most beautiful beach communities in California and an ideal place for a luxury vacation. At The Retreat in Laguna, guests are invited to experience an exclusive villa community in a Tuscany-style environment. Perfect for a spiritual yoga retreat, an executive trip, or family reunion, The Retreat has something for everyone.... Read More | 
Dec 3, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanIf you're getting ready to make your travel plans for the coming seasons, check out Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which has just announced its special event calendar for 2012-2013. Upcoming special events include a jazz weekend with GRAMMY®-winning guitarist Earl Klugh, golf and tennis weekends, a women’s retreat, an antique school, and a murder-mystery whodunit. Pick your accommodations at the resort, as there are both private villas and private homes to choose from. Make room in your schedule to relax and indulge at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resort’s AAA Five Diamond/Forbes Five Star-rated oceanfront hotel and spa.... Read More | 
Dec 3, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisThe word villa gets thrown around quite a bit these days, but what exactly qualifies a certain dwelling to be called one?... Read More | 
Nov 30, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisMost people when they read Homer’s The Odyssey, think that the hero of the story perseveres in his journey to return to his faithful wife. Once you consider, however that he was a king and probably lived in a place similar to the Delenia Villa in Ewia, you will probably see things differently. Forget Penelope, the reason Odysseus didn’t dawdle with a goddess divine or throw hours away in friendly conversation with a Cyclops was because his home probably looked a lot like this luxury villa.... Read More | 
Nov 27, 2012 | Contributor: Susan KimeExclusive Resorts®, a leader in luxury destination clubs for 10+ years, announced yesterday, November 26, 2012, that it would assume all operations of the Abercrombie & Kent’s Residence Club portfolio. It was also announced that Abercrombie & Kent is now the Worldwide Travel Experience Provider for Exclusive Resorts, providing members with access to private and independent travel anywhere in the world.... Read More | 
Nov 22, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisIf you are sick and tired of renting yourself a luxury villa, only to discover upon arrival that you don’t get the same royal treatment available at a five-star hotel, then Christian Jagodzinski knows your pain. The entrepreneur was so fed up with his being ignored during his supposedly luxury villa vacations, that he created the hotel operating company Villazzo, which allows clients all the amenities of a luxury hotel stay, but within the seclusion of their own private villa.... Read More |
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