Our Favorite European Destinations & Why
Learn about our favorite destinations in Europe, and why they'd be ideal for your next villa vacation.
Read MoreA Winter in the Sand or the Snow? Make a Choice & Pick a Villa
2015-12-28Toes in the sand or skis in the snow, find your ultimate winter escape.
Get a Taste of Sicily
2015-12-28No matter how many times you've been to Europe, you can still find unique and decadent foods to sample when you stay at villas in Italy.
As Lux as it Gets: 5 Villas Offering the Ultimate in Luxury
2015-12-28Helipads, wineries, full staff, private beaches – these villas take luxury to the next level.
Cocktails Around the World: A Sip of Heaven in Luxury Rentals
2015-12-28After spending all day touring, beaching and shopping, guests staying at luxury rentals may have a craving for an ice-cold beverage.
From Chill to Thrill, 5 Things To Do at Your Jamaican Villa
2015-12-28Thinking of escaping to Jamaica? Find the villa vacation of your dreams.
Get Adventurous at Villas in France
2015-12-28Known for sweeping vineyards, historical architecture and posh society, France is a luxury traveler's dream destination.
Colorado’s Calling: See New Villas in Steamboat Springs
2015-12-28If your mind is in winter fun mode, you’re in luck. We’ve got a slew of new villas at this top resort.
Hidden Swimming Spot in Cancun
2015-12-28Anyone who's ever stayed in Mexican villas can tell you about the white sand beaches, lush rainforests and unbelievable underwater world - but little did they know about a small, hidden sinkhole just a few miles inland that mystified the Mayans thousands of years ago.
It’s a Free-for-Fall! Luxury Last-Minute Villas Offering Free Nights
2015-12-28There’s still time to escape to a villa this fall – and with free nights added to your stay, why wouldn’t you?
Spa Tips: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
2015-12-28Spas at luxury rentals provide lasting skin enhancing treatments and are a great way for you to unwind after a long day of sightseeing.
The Beach at Its Best: Villas in the Caribbean’s Top Beach Destinations
2015-12-28The best beach locales in the Caribbean – Anguilla, Barbados, St. Martin – are (not surprisingly) home to some of our top villas.
Eat Akamai in Hawaiian Villas
2015-12-28If you're staying in Hawaiian villas, here's an insider's scoop on how the locals have eaten "akamai" (smart) for decades.
Adventure Time: Villas & Destinations for Active Travelers
2015-12-28Relaxing? Yes – but these villas also add options for activity, adventure and exploration.
The Best Golf Courses in Italy
2015-12-28Golfers renting Italian villas this summer will be pleased to know that some of the best links in Europe are located just around the corner from their luxury accommodations.
Resort Villas: Your Ticket to the Paradise – Your Way
2015-12-28If you’re searching for a stunning villa getaway that offers the best of both worlds – the luxury and amenities of a five-star hotel with the privacy of a villa rental – a Resort Villa might just be the perfect pick for you.
Get Your Couture Fix at Paris' Fashion Exhibits
2015-12-28If you can't imagine wearing the more eccentric Parisian fashions while staying at villas in France, you may want to stop in at one of these museum exhibits that display the most superb examples of decadent clothes.
Inside a Tuscan Kitchen: A Conversation with Chef Francesco Lagi
2015-12-28The Villas of Distinction team had the pleasure of speaking (and dining!) with Villa Machiavelli's Chef Francesco Lagi. Read on for his tips and insight on Tuscan cuisine!
Discover Mexico's Hidden World While Staying in Luxury Rentals
2015-12-28Guests staying at villas in Mexico have countless opportunities to explore natural wonders from ancient Mayan ruins to endless sandy beaches.
La Dolce far Niente: An Italian Villa Tour
2015-12-28Within a few hours of arriving in Tuscany on our latest team trip, we learned a new phrase to add to our repertoire: la dolce far niente, or “the sweetness of doing nothing.”
Retreat to Torcello Island, Italy
2015-12-28If you're thinking about renting luxury villas as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, consider going to Torcello Island in Italy, where locals escape for impromptu vacations throughout the year.