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Mid-Priced Vacation Villas from Rental Escapes, Like this Amalfi Gem
©Rental Escapes The Exotic Villa Vacation of Your Dreams
Renting a vacation villa is incredibly easy on the Web, thanks to online villa rental companies like Rental Escapes.
Why Rent a Villa Instead of a Hotel Suite?
Villas are bigger and more private than even a hotel presidential suite.
• And better value, especially off-season
• See how else a villa rental can beat a luxury hotel vacationAnd now for Some Vacation Fantasies Courtesy of Rental Escapes..
18th-Century Villa in the Amalfi's Society Playground, Positano
• Villa name: La Ceramica (above)
• Setting: On the ancient hillside cliffs outside Naples, with mesmerizing views of the green Amalfi hills and the azure Tyrrhenian Sea
• Size: Two bedrooms, two full baths
• Look: Classic Italian villa restored to its original beauty
• Vibe: A paradise for art and architecture lovers alike
• Wow factors: Knockout Amalfi coast views, 15+ foot ceilings, handmade ceramic tile floors (hence the name)
• You won't believe this: Restored original frescoes throughout the villa
• Rate: from $490 per night
• Sold? More info and pics here
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A Villa Amidst English Billionaires' Estates in the British Virgin Islands
©Rental Escapes Dramatic Hillside Perch on Chic Tortola in the British Virgin Islands
• Villa name: Alfresco
• Secluded setting: Overlooking Long Bay Beach on the stylish West End of Tortola
• Size: Three bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath
• Look: Airy, modern, refreshing
• Vibe: You found the quintessential Caribbean hideaway
• Wow factors: OMG views, private pool, outdoor beach shower
• Unique feature: The villa is divided into two pavilions for privacy
• Rate: from $520 per night
• In love? More info, pictures here
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The Aloha Vibe You Hoped for, on Hawaii's Big Island
©Rental Escapes Paradise Regained at the Upscale Waikoloa Resort in Hawaii
• Villa name: Villa Hali'i Kai ("spreading out to the sea" in Hawaiian)
• Setting: Spectacular oceanfront on the Big Island. along the same beach as five-star resorts
• Size: Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms
• Style: Classic Hawaiian luxury: natural and relaxed
• Mood: A low-key Aloha State Eden you won’t want to leave
• Wow factors: Outdoor adventures: an oceanfront fitness cabana, Pacific reefs to snorkel, waves to surf, living volcanoes to hike
• Selfie moment: Luscious views from the lanai (porch/balcony) and living room
• Rate: from $325 per night
• Dyin' to go Hawaiian? More details and pics here
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Classic Caribbean Beach Cottage on Jamaica's Loveliest Shore
©Rental Escapes Perfect Colonial Cottage Set on Discovery Bay in Jamaica
• Villa name: Sea Haven
• Setting: A private waterfront acre situated on Jamaica's posh, green north coast
• Size: Four bedrooms, four full baths
• Look: West Indian cottage: porches galore, pastel walls, rattan ceiing fans
• Vibe: Traditional, romantic Caribbean
• Wow factors: Seaside gazebo, Jacuzzi plunge pool, snorkeling gear waiting for you
• Bragworthy: Full staff including private chef, housekeeper, laundress, gardener
• Rate: from $429 per night
• Jamaican you jeaous? Additional info and images here
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Bali Villa that's Both Serene and Social
©Rental Escapes Lush Tropical Retreat Near Everything Fun on Bali
• Setting: A jungle-y hideaway in Seminyak. just outside Bali's lively Denpasar town
• Size: Three bedrooms, three full baths
• Look: Indoor-outdoor villa finished with distinctively Balinese touches
• Vibe: As serene as meditation, yet transforms into an ideal party space
• Wow factors: Deck surrounded by coconut trees, private tropical garden
• Is-this-for-real feature: Two pavilions built temple-like around a mosaic-tiled swimming pool
• Rate: from $555 per night
• Must, or bust? More info, images here
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View-tiful Perch Facing the Caribbean Dawn on St. Martin
©Rental Escapes Endless Views High Above St. Martin's Most Tranquil Bay
• Villa name: Sunrise
• Setting: A private escape minutes from the beaches and shops of Orient Bay, a quiet corner of a busy island
• Size: Three bedrooms, three full baths
• Look: Ultramodern French-Caribbean villa with tons of outdoor lounging space
• Feeling: Uncluttered, open living that makes you feel reborn
• Wow factors: Infinity lap pool, balconies and decks galore, lush tropical greenery
• Pinch-me feature: Sipping your French coffee on the deck, watching the sun come up
• Rate: from $400 per night
• Gotta have it? Further facts and photos here
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Family Safari Lodge in South Africa
©Rental Escapes Q.: How Good Can a Family Vacation Get?
A.: Safari Lodge on South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve
• Name: Tuningi Game Reserve
• Setting: A perfect safari destination on a Big Five game reserve
• Size: Two bedrooms, two full baths
• Look: Super-safari: wildlife-themed family lodge
• Vibe: Luxury in the wild heart of South African bush country
• Wow factors: Animal encounters in daily game drives; amazing African massages
• This is not a dream: The lodge's viewing deck is beside a critter-laden watering hole; you will witness the "Big Five" African animals
• Rate: from $1,500 per night
• Safari, so good? More info, pictures here
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Seclusion and Bay Views on the Caribbean's Trendy Turks and Caicos Islands
©Rental Escapes A Serene, Secluded Retreat in Posh Providenciales
• Villa name: Angelfish Reef
• Setting: Picture-perfect hideaway minutes from Taylor Bay's beaches, clubs, yoga classes
• Size: Three bedrooms, two full baths
• Look: Perfectly pastel on the outside, bright and airy on the inside
• Vibe: Secluded and relaxing, yet close to in-town restaurants and nightlife
• Wow factor: Separate downstairs apartment for added privacy
• Photo op: Wraparound deck with 360º panoramas and thrilling sunsets
• Rate: from $450 per night
• Inspired? More info, photos here
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Sweet Farmhouse with a View of Spain's Mediterranean Beach
©Rental Escapes 250-Year-Old Farmhouse in Southern Spain's Flavorful Andalucia
• Name: Cortijo Los Almendros ("Farmhouse of Almond Trees")
• Setting: Charming Spanish village two miles from the Mediterranean beach
• Size: Four bedrooms, three full baths
• Look: Restored 18th-century farmhouse (with a nice, modern pool)
• Overall vibe: Take your watch off for a country farm-to-table experience
• Wow factors: Stirring Mediterranean vistas, horseback riding, hiking directly from the house
• Unique feature: Walking distance to Frigiliana, called Spain's most beautiful "white town"
• Rate: from $395 per night
• Sold on Spain? More info, pictures here
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French Flair + Fabulous Views on Fashionable St. Barths in the Caribbean
©Rental Escapes The Perfect Perch on Stylish St. Barths in the French West Indies
• Villa name: Paradise View
• Setting: A way-upscale residence high atop Saint-Jean Bay
• Size: One bedroom, one full bath
• Look: Best of both worlds: a contemporary condo with antique furnishings
• Vibe: Romance and rediscovery for lovebirds
• Wow factors: Bull's-eye location a short walk to Saint-Jean beach, five minutes to airport, 10 to the island capital of Gustavia
• Unique feature: A sensational view from every window
• Rate: from $286 per night
• Amour? Info and images here
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Six Bedrooms on Thailand's Happening Koh Samui Island
©Rental Escapes Indoor-Outdoor Living Steps from Koh Samui's Gorgeous Thai Beaches
• Villa name: Piña Colada
• Setting: Secluded yet a quick walk to stunning Thai beaches and Koh Samui's social life
• Size: Six bedrooms, six full baths
• Look: Modern villa opening onto a pool, like a Thai pavilion
• Vibe: Private and luxurious, yet practical and comfortable
• Wow factors: Modern Thai artwork, outdoor dining area, serene beaches and ocean views
• Above-and-beyond perk: Private Thai chef and maid on-site
• Cost: from $650 per night
• Sold? More info, pictures here
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Seductive Four-Bedroom Villa in Trendy Tulum on Mexico's Riviera Maya
©Rental Escapes Dreamy Beachfront Villa Near Majestic Mayan Ruins in Tulum, Mexico
• Name: Villa Almaviva
• Setting: Where the Caribbean Sea meets the Yucatan jungle, near Tulum's yoga scene and landmark Mayan temple on the beach
• Size: Four bedrooms, two full baths
• Look: The model for Mexican beach villas: white adobe, terraces, gardens
• Vibe: It’s all about two things: the beach and the romance
• Wow factors: The balcony Jacuzzi, the Tiffany-blue hue of the Mexican Caribbean waters lapping your private beach
• Unique feature: An on-site housekeeper and private chef
• Rate: from $900 per night
• Sold? More info, pictures here
• Tempted by Tulum? Read more about its enchanting Riviera Maya region