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10 lakeshore villas for an unforgettable Spring getaway

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Mar 15, 2016 in Accommodation, Europe, Italy, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Spring is round the corner and, as the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, it is the perfect time of the year to plan a vacation by the lake. From Lazio to Tuscany to the lake region in Lombardy, Italy has a lot to offer when it comes to historical lakeshore properties, all of

3 hidden Caribbean gems

By Emily Wilson on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vacation Rentals

We would like to share with you three hidden hotel gems – perfect for a unique Caribbean experience. Each one has been selected for those of you who love to be beside, under or on the sparkling, turquoise Caribbean waters – from the British Virgin Islands to The Grenadines. Cooper Island Beach Club, BVIs Relax

New luxury resort in China is bigger than Monaco

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hotels, Resorts, Vacation Rentals

A supremely luxurious five-star property has recently opened in southern China, located on its own private 2.8 million square metre estate, an area larger than Monaco. Featuring traditional Chinese architecture, Imperial Springs Resort is situated in the mountainous region of Conghua on the site of natural hot thermal springs long recognised for their healing qualities.

10 stunning rental properties for an unforgettable break this Spring

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Feb 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Anguilla, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, France, Italy, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Turks and Caicos, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Spring is in the air… and it’s now time to think about your next holiday destination. Can’t wait for the summer? Then a tropical vacation is what you need. But if you love winter and want to hold on to the low temperatures a bit more, a mountain holiday might be better. No matter what

10 top tips for a VIP snow vacation in Park City, Utah

By Janice Nieder on Feb 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Vacation Rentals

Skiers in the know have long touted Utah as having the “Greatest Snow on Earth”; perhaps just one of the reasons Vail Resorts Inc. bought Park City Mountain Resort for $182.5 million last year. They recently completed a $50 million renovation unveiling their Quicksilver Gondola that connects the former Canyons and Park City Mountain Resort,

10 amazing villas with private access to the sea

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Jan 22, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Europe, Greece, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Seychelles, Turks and Caicos, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Arriving at your holiday destination from the sea can be an amazing experience, as slowly approaching the coast gives you the chance to really savor the moment of arrival. These ten amazing properties around the world, from the Caribbean Sea to the Med and the Indian Ocean, offer the possibility of docking private yachts right

Interview with Marie Nadal-Sharma, Founder of Them You and Me

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2016 in Accommodation, Asia, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, India, Interviews, Italy, Japan, Resorts, Restaurants, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Marie Nadal-Sharma is the Founder and Director of Them You and Me Ltd., and is constantly looking for travel inspirations and for new destinations, while offering the best luxury travel experiences and hidden treasures to her clients. What is it that you do exactly? There are two sides to the business. My team and I

Top 10 luxury chalets in Europe

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Nov 26, 2015 in Accommodation, Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As adventurous as a day on the slopes can be, coming home to a beautifully furnished and elegant chalet is equally exciting. Scattered across the Alps in France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria are some of the most exclusive, stunningly beautiful luxury chalets in Europe. Chalet Abruzzes, Courchevel, France Chalet Abruzzes is located above the Cospillot

My favorite rental properties in Spain

By Ron Otto on Nov 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

One of my favorite ways for a more authentic yet luxurious experience of Spain is to rent a villa or apartment instead of a hotel especially if you are traveling in a family group or just a group of friends. I think it gives a greater opportunity to relax while setting the tone for a

Short stay: SACO Apartments - St. Martin's, Covent Garden, London, UK

By Paul Johnson on Nov 24, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Sometimes when travelling it’s a pleasant change to simply have time to yourself, without the formalities of a hotel. Whilst I enjoy staying in luxury hotels, the privacy you get from luxury serviced apartments or self-catering accommodation is always a welcome alternative. SACO Apartments have serviced apartments at 160 locations in 44 countries across the

Special feature: Stone Lodge, Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, UK

By Paul Johnson on Nov 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The October half-term is often a time when we look to go away in search of warmer climes but every now and then, we choose to stay in the UK and we are invariably always delighted when we do. There’s no hassle with parking, no waiting in airports, no need for passports, no lengthy security

5 'home from home' private safari houses

By Richard Smith on Oct 21, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Zambia

Africa is most fun when shared with family or friends and there are an increasing number of exclusive-use safari houses where you can do it in style with your own chef, a team of staff to look after you, and a private guide and vehicle to go out and explore. And if it’s a private

5 reasons why you should take a closer look at Itz'ana Resort & Residences

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Real Estate, Regions, Vacation Rentals

In a country filled with beaches, jungles, ancient Mayan ruins and crowned with the most beautiful set of islands that the Western hemisphere has to offer, imagine a luxurious, tropical getaway resort, where old-school British civilization meets inspired luxury and well-being. The country is Belize, possibly Mother Nature’s best kept secret. The resort is Itz’ana,

Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent

By Paolo Macchiaroli on Oct 12, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Austria, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Italy, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Worldwide

From the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea to the white peaks of the Alps, there’s no such thing as too much luxury when it comes to holiday rentals. The most exclusive properties in the world have one thing in common: their uniqueness, which reveals itself in every detail, in their styles, in the grandness

Special feature: Seasides, Weymouth, Dorset, UK

By Paul Johnson on Sep 28, 2015 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Regions, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

The seaside town of Weymouth has one of the best weather records in the UK with low rainfall and over 1,800 sunshine hours per year, so when the opportunity arose for our sons to take part in a national sailing competition there, we of course jumped at the opportunity. We stayed at Seasides, a self-catering

5 luxury vacation homes you could exchange with your own

By Paul Johnson on Aug 25, 2015 in Accommodation, Africa, California, Caribbean, Europe, Idaho, Jamaica, Kenya, North America, Real Estate, Regions, United Kingdom, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Here’s a luxury travel secret that owners of luxury second homes need to know. Anyone who has a rental property and has looked into the possibility of swapping their home with other like-minded owners will be aware that there’s a plethora of home exchange sites out there. House swapping has seen increasing popularity over the

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