Top Destinations of 2024 & Emerging Hotspots for 2025

Discover the top vacation destinations of 2024 and emerging vacation rental trends for 2025. Explore luxury villas and unique stays that make these destinations unforgettable.

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Get a Taste of Sicily

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No 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.

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Taste the Hidden Secrets of Burgundy

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For those staying at villas in France, wine tastings are as common as croissants, but some regions are picking up their production and bottling impeccable libations.

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Steal a Kiss in Fair Verona

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Love is in the air in Verona, Italy, where William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" took place.

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Tour Renaissance Architecture in Florence, Italy

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The orange rooftop and domed ceiling of Florence's Duomo and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are just a slice of Renaissance architecture in Europe.

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Getting to Know Mexico's Costa Chica

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Want to enjoy Mexican villas without having to combat throngs of beach goers and tourists? Just southeast of Acapulco is the Costa Chica region, where locals are the tour guides and time stands still.

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The Secrets of a Thai Massage

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Healing practices in southeast Asia explore natural remedies for common and serious maladies from aching muscles to depression, and few treatments compare to the Thai massage, which combines serene landscapes with soothing holistic therapies.

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Renew Your Vows at Hawaiian Villas

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It seems like only yesterday you exchanged vows with your loved one - why not remind each other of your devotion in a romantic and tropical setting like Hawaii?

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Enjoy the Tuscan Sun Festival While Staying at Villas in Italy

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If you're looking for something to do while staying at Tuscan villas this summer, you should check out the Tuscan Sun Festival, which runs from June 11-18.

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Retro Swimsuits in Season for Luxury Rentals

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Retro is back, and whether you're staying at Caribbean villas or enjoying the turquoise beaches of the Mediterranean, you won't want to be stuck in last season's fashions.

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Tuscany's Brews Tap Into Italian Culture

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From Tuscany's rolling hillsides stem some of the best wine-making grapes in the world, but a new libation is making a name in town: beer.

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Can't Part With Your Pooch? Bring Them to Pet-Friendly Luxury Vacation Rentals

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If you can't spend a minute away from your pampered pooch, you may be pleased to know that there are a number of luxury rentals that allow you to bring your pets along.

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Perfect Presents: Gift the Gift of a Villa Stay

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Find the villa vacation for anyone and book now with a special offer.

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Cocktails Around the World: A Sip of Heaven in Luxury Rentals

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After spending all day touring, beaching and shopping, guests staying at luxury rentals may have a craving for an ice-cold beverage.

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Get Adventurous at Villas in France

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Known for sweeping vineyards, historical architecture and posh society, France is a luxury traveler's dream destination.

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Hidden Swimming Spot in Cancun

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Anyone 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.

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It’s a Free-for-Fall! Luxury Last-Minute Villas Offering Free Nights

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There’s still time to escape to a villa this fall – and with free nights added to your stay, why wouldn’t you?

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As Lux as it Gets: 5 Villas Offering the Ultimate in Luxury

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Helipads, wineries, full staff, private beaches – these villas take luxury to the next level.

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Explore More with a Free Car Rental at a USVI Villa

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Limited time only: Your car is included in St. John, St. Thomas or St. Croix!

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Top Villas on Top Islands

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See villas located on travelers’ favorite islands, from the Caribbean to Croatia.

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Table Talk: Plan Your 2016 Family Vacation this Thanksgiving

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Now is the best time to find your next family villa.