Exploring the Chianti region of Tuscany while immersing yourself in luxury is possible at the luxurious Villa Certaldo. This accommodation boasts of a huge swimming pool to sprawling grounds and all the amenities indoors.

Located off of a paved, lightly traveled country road, this luxury villa is near the town of Certaldo. Having a population of only about 15,000, Certaldo is a charming small town where you can spend the day shopping, picking up groceries or go exploring Certaldo Alta, the old medieval village.

In July, you can merrily get entangled with the town’s lively Renaissance festival, where you’ll find street artists, actors as well as musicians in the midst of medieval architecture! For sure you will have a great time exploring the Pretorio Palace as well as the magnificent Certaldo castle in the horizon. If you like museums, then the house of Giovanni Boccaccio is the place to go.

As you enter the gate of this historic 14th century villa you’ll find yourself in a garden filled with cypress, pine, and oak trees. A large swimming pool with terra cotta decking, while more than 35 lemon trees release their fragrance into the air. The garden offers a splendid view of the medieval town of San Gimignano.

This is just about the most charming villa rental in Chianti Tuscany. It used to be a small barn that has been transformed into a luxurious rental villa. This lovely vacation home comes complete with a pool and lovely views of the countryside.

The house offers a nice view of the surrounding countryside and a castle that’s only 500 meters away. Withing the vicinity you’ll find some wide green open spaces with olive-groves and a exquisitely maintained garden. Behind the Italian villa you’ll also find a huge covered terrace that has a fireplace as well as a patio table.

Located near Florence, this beautiful Tuscan villa is, for the most part, tastefully furnished with antique pieces. On the ground floor is a large parlor, a living-room with fireplace, and a dining area ideal for 10 people with access to the covered terrace. Here, you’ll also find a double bedroom with a king size bed plus bathroom and shower. The fully equipped kitchen has a dining area that can comfortably seat seven people.

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The Lloyd’s Building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd’s of London, and is located at One Lime Street, in the City of London, England.

Built between 1978 and 1986, this unique building was designed by architect Richard Rogers. The Lloyd’s Building is a modern building in all respect. It boasts of innovations like having its staircases, elevators, electrical power conduits as well as water pipes on the outside. This design leaves plenty of uncluttered space inside. The twelve glass elevators were the first ever in the UK.

The building has three main towers and three service towers surrounding a rectangular area in the center. The building’s focal point is the large Underwriting Room on the ground floor that houses the famous Lutine Bell. The Underwriting Room (simply called “the Room”) is overlooked by galleries, forming a 197-foot high atrium where sunlight naturally passes through a huge barrel-vaulted glass roof. The first four galleries open onto the atrium space, and are connected by escalators through the middle of the structure. The higher floors are glassed-in, and can only be reached through the external elevators.

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Here is a quaint luxury home beside a pristine beach. The Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru sets unprecedented standards of luxury accommodation in Maldives.

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Madivaru island features a pristine white sandy beach, a beautiful lagoon and is surrounded by stunning house reefs, where guests can enjoy a high level of privacy plus the finest service — a five-star Banyan Tree experience.

The resort features an exclusive cluster of freestanding Tented Pool Villas - the first in Maldives. It boasts inspired desert island decor with timber flooring, two outdoor showers, handcrafted wood furniture and luxurious tent canopies.

Meals and scheduled excursions are all-inclusive, ensuring that guests enjoy the very best of fresh catches and marine activities.

Island hosts are available around the clock to ensure that guests get royal treatment.

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Located at Megali Ammos, Mykonos, Greece, this beautiful vacation villa is perfect for the entire family.

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A exquisite holiday luxury villa in the island of Mykonos, Greece, Villa Hurmuses is a luxurious haven that can accommodate up to ten people in five separate bedroom areas.

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Rated as one of the 20 great villas on the Greek islands by Conde’ Nast Traveller, Villa Hurmuses is just walking distance from the town of Mykonos and a pristine beach.

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Enjoy stunning views of the sunset, the harbour and Mykonos town from the villa, and enjoy the five-star luxury the villa offers.

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Facing an exquisite beach along a peaceful cove, the one of a kind Cove Spring House enjoys a delightful seaside setting in the midst of the pristine sandy beach on Barbados’ western coastline.

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Complementing this exceptional setting, this majestic colonial-style home has been impeccably designed by Robertson Ward Associates for gracious living and entertaining.  Elegantly detailed and superbly scaled, the newly built main house and separate guest cottage together provide more than 18,000 square feet of living area that includes eight bedrooms, eight full baths, and three powder rooms.

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The main residence boasts of natural coral stone highlighted throughout the spacious, light-filled rooms characterized by high ceilings as well as large windows, framing captivating views of the Caribbean Sea, as the formal living room and dining room both feature fanlighted French doors opening to the terrace running the villa’s length.

Truly one of the finest properties on the island of Barbados, Cove Spring House is exceptional in every conceivable way, offering a magnificent seaside estate in spectacular natural surroundings.

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This beautiful villa is about two miles from fine shopping and dining in Holetown and 35 minutes drive from Grantley Adams Airport. And if you happen to be a golfer, you’d be very pleased to know that world class private golf courses are also nearby.

Located about half a mile from downtown Cabo San Lucas, this beautiful luxury villa sits on top of the cliff in all its splendor.

At Villa Turquesa, there is room for everyone. This beautiful villa offers a lap pool with swim-up bar, shade structures, lounge chairs, as well as outdoor dining space for up to 60 guests. Enjoy a breath-taking ocean view, the fresh breeze and stunning sky from all vantage point.

Sitting on a cliff and overlooking the Pacific, this splendid villa is 350 feet directly above the beach. The villa also features 10,000 square feet of elegant indoor space, another 10,000 square feet of complete privacy plus spectacular outdoor amenities.

With its graceful lines, flowing architecture, expansive living areas, luxurious furnishings, and exceptional amenities, your stay at Villa Turquesa will indeed be a very memorable one.

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Known for its beautiful scenery and stunningly beautiful historical houses, Portofino is Riviera di Levante’s pearl. It is the branch of the Ligurian Riviera on the eastern portion. A welcoming harbor during the Roman times, it served as a resting point for vessels that came from Rome to sail to Marseilles. Plinius the Elder aptly named it Portus Delphini because dolphins are plentiful in this area.

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The village has survived for centuries and had kept with little, if ever, change. The tall houses that you see in the photographs has endured time; they are about three to four stories high, allowing anyone to have a panoramic view of the sea.

Portofino today is a village of yachts, fishing, expensive boutiques and most of all lovely villas!

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The Superintendent of the Arts in Genoa is responsible for preserving the sea front, and make sure that not a single thing is changed.

You are not even allowed to change even the color or the decorations of the houses, you can’t even add a window. This is “preservation” to the max, and considering the historical value of the area, this prohibition is indeed a good thing.

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The magnificent luxury villa, the best that Gambia has to offer. It is ideal for businessmen, families or small groups and whether staying for a short or long duration. Everyone will surely enjoy the luxury that Gambia can offer. The building and the setting of the villa is of the highest possible standard. So go on, why not take the plunge and stay with us in one of the most beautiful areas of The Gambia.

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Car rental (with driver) is available. This luxurious villa is located at the AU Highway about 3 kilometers from the African Union Conference Center and the Sheraton Hotel. A mere 15-minute drive from the airport and just 20 minutes drive from the capital city of Banjul. The beach is nearby, just a couple of kilometers away.

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The villa is extremely private and serene with its tropical garden and swimming pool. Six luxury suites can comfortably accommodate 18 guests. The in-house chef is always ready to prepare your meals, and will — upon request — serve them in your room, in the balcony or out in the open-air dining area by the swimming pool.

A truly unique experience. Gambia, Damel Luxury Villa is your home away from home.

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The wild beauty of Spain in a rural setting can now be experienced at this Almeria villa. This is a fantastic treat for all members of the family. A chance in a lifetime to get away from it all and just enjoy a peaceful and fun-filled holiday.

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The villa at ground level has a farmhouse with an open plan design, offering a spacious living room. At one end there is an L-shaped sofa with a log burner, and at the other end of the room there is a large oak table with benches. The kitchen has a rustic Mediterranean style kitchen set off of the main living area of the villa. It offers plenty of space and is well equipped, with genuine terracotta crockery, gas stove, traditional kettle, large fridge/freezer and window access to an al fresco dining area.

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There is a large bedroom with a standard double bed plus a terracotta-tiled bathroom at ground level. On the second floor are three more bedrooms, the first two having a standard double bed each, while the third has two twin beds.

All in all, Villa Las Casitas promises an enjoyable and worthwhile experience throughout the duration of your stay.