Top Destinations of 2024 & Emerging Hotspots for 2025

While tourists flock to luxury rentals in the City of Light and love to visit the Louvre, eat a crusty baguette and sip champagne at a café, and take snapshots from the Eiffel Tower, there are an abundance of secrets in this city that could easily go missed or undiscovered.

One of the best parts about vacationing at villas in France is the shopping. From Dior, Yves St Laurent, D&G and Cartier to independent shops, you're bound to find a treasure to take home as a reminder of your getaway.

After hours spent in an airport, on a plane and in the car, it's likely that you'll be reaching for some makeup to avoid looking dehydrated and exhausted.

One of the main attractions in Sicily are the beaches - and with so many to choose from, you're bound to find a stretch of sand that fits your tastes, whether it's a more secluded spot on the black sand for relaxation or a bustling party filled with locals just a short distance from your luxury rental.

One of the greatest delights of staying at villas in Italy is the wealth of options for cuisine - and the small region of Umbria is no exception.

If you’re considering traveling to Italy in 2014, now is the time to reserve your villa! Here’s why.

Many travelers who rent luxury villas on the island of St. Martin may find that the entire nation fits their personal version of paradise.

When enjoying a vacation in St. Barts, the bulk of your time will likely be spent at Caribbean villas.

When you stay at Turks and Caicos villas, it's easy to get swept up in the beautiful features of the islands as they are today.

Itching to pin down your next vacation? Before you do, take a moment to consider the villa destinations that will get you the most value for your vacation dollar.

Many travelers consider the natural beauty of Hawaii to be second to none.

There is no shortage of spectacular beaches that you can choose from when you book vacations at Caribbean villas.

If you've booked an exotic vacation to Turks and Caicos villas, there's a good chance you're planning on spending the bulk of your trip by the water.

No matter where you decide to rent luxury villas on your next vacation, there's a good chance you're close to a number of historic sites that will provide endless wonder to visitors.

There's no shortage of historic spots in Mexico.

A few Villas of Distinction team members recently took a weeklong trip to Tuscany to inspect villas first-hand. (Did you know that we actually stay in the villas we recommend? It’s true!) It took no time at all for us to unanimously agree: We were in love. Here are a few of the many reasons Tuscany stole our hearts.

A stay at luxury rentals in France will likely be filled with the greatest samples of French cuisine, fashion and culture you can get your hands on.

The views you encounter in Hawaii are among some of the most stunning you will see throughout the world.

There's no better way to immerse yourself in the culture of a destination than by participating in one of the  locale's signature celebrations.

The Caribbean is one of the world’s foremost vacation destinations, and as such, you may think you know it pretty well. But with over 700 islands, reefs, and cays, the region holds plenty of overlooked treasures and secrets! Learn our favorite little-known facts about four island destinations.