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Puerta Cortés: La Paz's Answer to Understated Luxury in Mexico

Dec 12, 2018 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

While Mexico is undoubtedly full of beautiful beaches, exclusive hideaways, vibrant cities and amazing natural wonders, very rarely does one small city offer everything, but La Paz in Baja California Sur does.

Is The Luxury Of Owning A Vacation Home Becoming Passé?

Dec 14, 2016 | Contributor: Holly Ashby

It’s easy to fall in love with a particular holiday destination. Whether it’s a luminous corner of Cornwall, the green Tuscan hills or a scorching Thai beach, people can find themselves drawn to the same locations again and again. Buying a second home in a place like this is a luxury that offers convenience, privacy and the chance to escape whenever the owner pleases. However, with environmental issues, bad press and the sometimes stressful responsibilities of homeownership, it could be argued that having a vacation home has lost some of its sheen.

Sleep Inside David Bowie's 7-Bedroom Mustique Villa

Nov 2, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

This year we lost one of the greatest musicians and innovators of our time with the passing of David Bowie. While his legacy lives on, we can’t help but miss catching glimpses of his otherworldly life. Thankfully, for fans of the English singer, there is still a way to get an up-close-and-personal tour of his creative and mysterious existence: his seven-bedroom villa.

7 Reasons to Book a Luxury Villa for Your Next Vacation

Aug 16, 2016 | Contributor: The LuxeNomad

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of booking a vacation, and finding the perfect accommodation is a big part of that.

6 Former Celebrity Homes to Rent on Your Next Vacation

Jun 18, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

These days, it feels like you can rent out just about anyone’s house through home-sharing sites. Not only can you sleep in one-of-a-kind units around the world, you can also sleep in your favorite celebrity’s bed too! Maybe not their current place of residence, but thanks to the sharing economy, you can now get cozy in the former homes of Hollywood A-listers. To get a glimpse of where Sonny and Cher wrote songs or what Denzel Washington considered a good real estate investment, here is a look at six celebrity-approved vacation rentals you can book right now:

This Hollywood Hills Home is Retro Chic & California Cool

Feb 24, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Earlier this month Beyoncé made headlines when she Instagrammed a picture of the $10,000-a-night Airbnb she booked while in the Bay Area. Thanks to the home-sharing economy, travelers have more choices than ever and homeowners are opening up their spacious abodes as healthy-sized alternatives to cramped hotel quarters.

8 Holiday Destination Villas Perfect For Extended Families

Oct 9, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

When autumn hits, homes begin to fill up with scents of pumpkin, cinnamon and evergreens. Slowly fall décor begins to take over stores and restaurants. Some go-getters even get their holiday decorations out so early that before Halloween hits, their yards pay colorful homage to the upcoming yuletide season. They are planners by nature; and if you’re like them, you’ve probably had your holiday vacations booked since last year. But if you’re more the live-in-the-moment type, your plans may not have crossed your mind yet. To get you in the holiday spirit, here’s a list of the best family (and extended family) villa options to make the planning process a little bit easier.

5 Stunning Villas Turned Wedding Venues

Jun 6, 2013 | Contributor: Tara Imperatore

Summer is undoubtedly wedding season, which means you’re either attending a ceremony, in the wedding party, or bridezilla herself in the planning stages. Booking a venue is usually the first step, along with choosing the kind of event you want to host—an exotic destination wedding, casual beach nuptials, or over-the-top fairytale affair are just a few ways to go about it. For a little inspiration (or just something to fantasize about) here are five very different, but very beautiful and enchanting luxury villas just waiting to be that ideal 'I do' location.

4 Awesome Atlantic City Vacation Rentals Perfect For Your Next Trip to America's Favorite Playground

Mar 16, 2015 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

With its eight-mile long boardwalk, historic casinos and its collection of amusement park rides and games, Atlantic City is an exciting destination no matter your age. While the Borgata Hotel & Casino is always a great choice for a luxury hotel in the area, we know that many travelers are turning to home sharing communities instead for their upcoming visits.

Find Some Serious Zen at Thailand's Villa Mayavee

Dec 20, 2013 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich

I've never met anyone who visited Thailand and didn't immediately fall in love with it. Whether you are the type to spend hours sunbathing on the beach or exploring tropical jungles, Thailand is where you should be doing it. Don't know where to go? Try Villa Mayavee on the island of Phuket, because…just look at it!

Bring the Family to this Luxury Villa in Indonesia Mere Miles From an Active Volcano

Jan 7, 2013 | Contributor: Sally Farris

For many people, vacationing with the in-laws is about as pleasant as pulling teeth. Villa Sapi in Lombok, Indonesia may be able to help ease some of the pain with intriguing amenities and distractingly serene surroundings. Created by Architect/Builder David Lombardi using many local materials, Villa Sapi’s two buildings are designed with functionality elevated above form. Lombardi designed the luxury villa to function in an eco-friendly manner, with solar water heating and lighting, as well as use of recycled rainwater.

Banyan Tree Announces New Venture Into Extended-Stay Properties With Cassia

Jul 3, 2014 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Recently, Banyan Tree announced their latest project, a new brand called Cassia which will move the award-winning brand into the serviced apartment sector. Utilizing its expertise in design and innovation, Banyan Tree will now have three brands under its umbrella. Cassia will include one- and two-bedroom units aimed at upper middle-class travelers looking for extended-stay rentals.

South American Boutique Travel Company Debuts New Luxury Portfolio in Miami

Jan 3, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Oasis Collections, the American-run, South American-based boutique hospitality company which pioneered the introduction of a social element and style requirement to short-term rental experiences, has just opened its first portfolio of U.S. properties. Oasis is now offering a number of luxury rentals in the Miami area, including an eight-bedroom private villa that goes for $6,000 per night.

An Elegant Villa Rental for Families Visiting the Southern Italian Countryside

Dec 13, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team

With 11 bedrooms and bathrooms, views of the Tuscany countryside from its windows and elegant European furnishings, Villa Controni is a stunning 19th century vacation rental that will make any Italian vacation all the more exceptional.

Ashley House Vacation Rental Mixes Country Charm With Modern Amenities

Nov 17, 2013 | Contributor: Hayley Stovold

Nestled in the beautiful English countryside, Ashley House – a vacation rental – is a great retreat for friends and family looking to escape in the quiet village of Piddletrenthide, above the West Dorset Downs. Rented out courtesy of Sykes Cottages, Ashley House is a five-star residence with many of the same amenities as a small hotel.