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Short stay: Hood's, Salwayash, Dorset, UK

By Michael Edwards on Mar 20, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Hood’s offers some of the best self-catering accommodation in Dorset. To turn off the road to Bridport, grass growing on a lane made for horse carts, is to step out of frenetic modern life into a blissful rural retreat.

10 relaxing getaways just a quick drive from Melbourne

By Mat Lewis on Mar 12, 2023 in Accommodation, Australia, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

Melbourne's allure is undeniable. Close to the city, visitors can also enjoy beautiful sceneries and serene getaways on the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley, High Country Victoria, and Mornington Peninsula to name a few.

5 of the best honeymoon destinations in the Mediterranean

By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As a luxury villa company, The Thinking Traveller knows a thing or two about the perfect honeymoon destinations. With properties in some of the Med's most sought-after locations, they have seen countless newlyweds start their lives together in style.

5 of the most insane luxury villa rentals at Reunion Resort, Orlando

By Kerrie Potts on Feb 12, 2023 in Accommodation, Florida, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Vacation Rentals

If you are heading to the Orlando area on holiday, a villa rental is one of the best ways to accommodate your party. The owners and management companies have seriously upped their game recently with themed villas, waterparks in the garden and even casinos.

Indulge in the best of Barbados: 2 luxury villas for your next vacation

By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2023 in Accommodation, Barbados, Caribbean, Regions, Vacation Rentals

With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green landscapes, Barbados is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in some much-needed rest and relaxation.

Off-grid luxury and total privacy at the top of New Zealand's South Island

By Paul Johnson on Jan 10, 2023 in Accommodation, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

Falcon Brae is an exclusive use luxury villa located at the confluence of the Stanley Brook and Motueka River, near Nelson at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.

Keeping it fresh in Anguilla

By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2023 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Attractions, Bars, Caribbean, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals

Anguilla may be small, but 2023 brings a raft of new discoveries to be made on this Caribbean gem. The island has a great balance of established properties and eateries that attract repeat guests year on year.

Short stay: The Treehouses, Dittisham Hideaway, Devon, UK

By Michael Edwards on Nov 30, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

In the famous 19th century children’s book, when the shipwrecked Swiss Family Robinson have the opportunity to leave their treehouse on their isolated island, many of the family choose to remain.

Short stay: Aptel East, Tower Hamlets, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Nov 12, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The old adage to "never judge a book by its cover" couldn't be more true when it comes to Aptel East, an aparthotel in the East London borough of Tower Hamlets.

Short stay: The Green Cumbria, Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, UK

By Michael Edwards on Oct 14, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Drive through fells, past drystone walls, and over stone bridges to reach The Green Cumbria, a trio of Visit England 5* Gold self-catering cottages.

Short stay: Edgar House, Chester, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 17, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Formerly a boutique hotel, Chester's white-painted Edgar House is one of the city's most iconic residences.

Taking luxury vacation rentals to new heights with KEY

By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2022 in Accommodation, Canada, Caribbean, Featured, North America, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals

Luxury vacation rental accommodation saw a resurgence during the pandemic as travellers sought more privacy, space and independence.

Short stay: Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, Devon, UK

By Paul Johnson on Aug 26, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Dittisham Hideaway, the latest venture from hotelier and entrepreneur, Peter de Savary and his wife Lana, consists of a luxury collection of treenhouses, shepherds huts and a 1950s American Airsteam.

5 luxurious Mediterranean villas

By Dan Frith on Jul 21, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Here are five luxurious Mediterranean villas that live up to the name. And I don’t think that after seeing them any one will be inclined to argue.

5 reasons to stay at an exclusive-use luxury safari villa

By Calvin Cottar on Jul 18, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

An exclusive-use villa gives you the space and privacy to have a luxury safari holiday with the most important people in your life all under a single roof...

10 of the best vacation homes in the USA

By Paul Johnson on Jun 19, 2022 in Accommodation, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Montana, New York, North America, Oklahoma, Regions, South Carolina, Tennessee, USA, Vacation Rentals

Vrbo has revealed its list of Vacation Homes of the Year to recognize the ten best-in-class vacation homes across the USA.

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