Some villas are remembered for their views. Alpha House Bali makes the house itself the view. Surrounded by palms and rice fields in a quiet section of Ubud, Alpha House Bali is a four-bedroom retreat designed by architect Alexis Dornier. Its defining feature is impossible to overlook: a sculptural roof that rises, falls and folds…
Portugal’s Algarve coastline has no shortage of beautiful places to stay, but every so often a property comes along that feels less like a vacation rental and more like a destination in its own right. Casa Vida Mar, also listed on Airbnb as Villa Vida Mar, sits above the Atlantic near the picturesque fishing village…
Los Cabos has never had a problem selling the dream. The destination already has the beaches, the desert views, the tequila-at-sunset energy, and the kind of resorts built for travelers who want the Pacific side of Mexico to feel cinematic. Sensei at Zadún, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, adds a different layer to that formula: a wellness…
Medellín has become one of the most compelling luxury travel cities in South America, not because it tries to mimic a resort destination, but because it offers something more layered. The city gives travelers mountain views, strong food culture, nightlife, design, and that “eternal spring” climate without losing its sense of place. Casa Alba understands…
Some getaways are built around crowded resort pools, packed lobbies, and a full schedule of spa appointments. Skyeview takes a different approach. Perched high on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, the private estate delivers the same polished sense of escape, but with the quiet confidence of a home designed for people who want the view, the…
Some vacation rentals are built to be comfortable. Others are built to be photographed. Casa Hezbo in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, manages to do both while giving guests the kind of architectural moment that makes a stay feel bigger than a simple beach escape. Located in Brisas de Zicatela near La Punta, Casa Hezbo is a…
Athens has always had the history, the food, the architecture and the cultural weight. But Villa One at One&Only Aesthesis makes a strong case that the city’s most luxurious move might be checking into the coastline and letting the Athenian Riviera do the talking. Set within One&Only Aesthesis in Glyfada, Villa One is the resort’s…
Villa Gratamira gives Medellín’s El Poblado neighborhood a full-group luxury stay built around privacy, service, and one very clickable amenity: its own private nightclub. Medellín has become one of South America’s most compelling luxury travel destinations, and Villa Gratamira leans directly into the city’s high-energy appeal. The property pairs a private El Poblado escape with…