Category: Vacation Rentals
A stunning new villa concept has launched in the western Algarve
By Paul Johnson on Jul 22, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Portugal, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
A new, exclusive villa concept has launched in the western Algarve. LUX MARE is a luxury holiday rental collection with two of the most stunning contemporary properties on the Portuguese shoreline. It all began when a Norwegian couple decided to build on their years of holidaying in the Algarve. Their unrivaled passion for the region 
Top 10 luxury beach houses in New South Wales
New South Wales is Australia’s most populous state and one of its most popular destinations, thanks in part to Sydney. But while that may be so, there are certainly other locations in this state that are just as magnificent. Dazzling, white-sand beaches, charming coastal towns, lush hinterlands, and a slew of superb accommodation, it’s no
5 benefits to choosing a villa in the Dominican Republic
By Ravi Coutinho on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Vacation Rentals
Since the Dominican Republic hosted its first PGA Tour event in 2018, there’s never been a better time to check out the spectacular golf that the Caribbean paradise has to offer. The island’s best courses speak for themselves: Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, and newly-featured Tour host Corales are all among the world’s best. 
Special feature: Mas du Brulat, Provence, France
By Paul Johnson on May 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Disabled Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
In the heart of a small, pretty village in Provence’s department of Var, just under an hour’s drive from Marseille, is a new luxury hotel called Mas du Brulat. Built in 1594, some 200 years before the French Revolution, this historic building, which now houses not only a hotel but also a restaurant and bar, 
This new luxury villa collection is another reason to visit Sri Lanka right now
By Paul Johnson on Apr 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Featured, Regions, Sri Lanka, Vacation Rentals
One of the most up-and-coming luxury holiday destinations just got a whole lot more tempting. Luxury villa rental service Inspiring Villas has added some of the most exclusive beachfront properties in Sri Lanka to their portfolio. Already known for their exclusive luxury villas in Thailand, Inspiring Villas is now offering the same five-star standard in 
Top 5 reasons to visit Cefalù in Sicily
By Massimo Provenza on Mar 18, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Italy, Regions, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
There are some places in the world that everyone loves. Cefalù (pronounced ‘chefaloo’) is one of those places. People just fall in love with it. After having toured around Sicily, many return to Cefalù the following year with their extended family or friends. Some even end up buying holiday villas in Cefalù there before retiring 
Special feature: Teal House, Lemmington Cottages, Near Alnwick, Northumberland, UK
By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
A pheasant scurries across the road as we turn into the drive towards Teal House, our home for a week’s holiday in the north-east of England. We are about five miles to the west of Alnwick, widely regarded as one of the top pheasant shooting locations in the UK, and the many pheasants we see 
Your own UK luxury holiday home on a stunning, private estate
By Paul Johnson on Feb 15, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Luxury bespoke homes on a private Somerset estate form a new development which offers the perfect lifestyle and getaway among an ancient landscape. Set around an idyllic mineral lake with man-made beaches, you’d be forgiven for thinking this quiet, woodland setting was miles from anywhere. Yet Cookswood is only 90 minutes from London Heathrow and 
The 5 best new build luxury chalets in the Alps
By Dan Frith on Dec 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
There are some truly exceptional luxury ski chalets in the Alps. The facilities on offer have evolved over time as it becomes clear what is needed to provide the best experience for the discerning guests who choose to stay. In many respects a truly luxurious chalet is like a five star hotel in microcosm. They 
Imagine... a luxury home from home in Cyprus, just metres from the sea
By Paul Johnson on Dec 24, 2018 in Accommodation, Cyprus, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals
After staying at Chloe Villa on the outskirts of Protaras, we moved to another Imagine Villas property, closer to the town centre of this eastern Cyprus resort. Referenced as property ME16 on their website, this luxurious 4-bedroom villa enjoys sea views from a quiet residential setting just a short walk from Protaras centre and the 
Inspiring Villas for luxury holidays in Thailand’s Koh Samui and Phuket
Inspiring Villas have over 200 luxurious villas in Koh Samui and Phuket, two of Thailand’s most beautiful and serene locations. They provide the perfect base to experience Thailand’s vibrant colours: turquoise lagoons, orange-robed Buddhist monks and vivid pink sunrises. Ideal locations for discovering the very best of all that Thailand has to offer, the fabulous
Imagine... 326 days of sunshine a year
By Paul Johnson on Nov 15, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Cyprus, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals
On the outskirts of Protaras in southern Cyprus, close to Konnos Bay and set back from the fairly busy Kavo Greko Road that runs between Ayia Napa and Protaras, lies Chloe Villa available through Imagine Villa Rentals (their reference CV614). It might not seem like much at first – it’s shielded from the road by 
5 of the world's most luxurious ski chalets
By Craig Burton on Nov 09, 2018 in Accommodation, Canada, Europe, France, North America, Regions, Switzerland, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
When it comes to luxury group ski holidays, you can’t beat an Alpine chalet. You have all the privacy and freedom you desire, coupled with the attentiveness of a private staff. However, not all chalets are created equal. The following five go above and beyond to create extraordinary and unique experiences. Chalet Bighorn, Revelstoke, Canada 
7 luxury ski accommodations in Hakuba, Japan
Choosing the perfect place to stay for your ski vacation can be a difficult task, especially with so many choices at your finger tips. Hakuba – Japan’s largest ski area – has some true gems when it comes to luxurious self contained accommodations, and here to help you navigate them in no particular order are
Top 5 luxury villas in Mallorca
By Dan Frith on Oct 19, 2018 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, Spain, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
After nearly a decade of scouring the Alps for ultra luxurious ski chalets I thought I’d seen it all in terms of architectural ambition and flair. I’ve been wowed by some truly amazing interiors, smitten by furnishing and art works, fascinated by the invention of the designers in terms of finishes and treatments and materials. 
