Bucket List Trips: 5 Getaways You’ve Got to Take
Add these villa vacations to your travels: a night in New York, a multi-island cruise and more.
2016-05-06There are just some adventures every traveler should have in their lifetime, from wining and dining in Tuscany to exploring the Mayan Ruins. We’ve got these getaways and more covered with luxury villas waiting to help you have the vacations of a lifetime. Make sure these five trips are on your list:
Do Tuscany: eat, drink & see the Palio
Enjoying Italy’s legendary food and wine is an obvious travel must-do. Then, there’s the Palio – a thrilling horse race around Piazza del Campo, the center of Siena, held twice each summer. Add this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to your next summer vacation. Stay in a private villa in the Tuscan countryside, where you’ll be a short drive from Siena.
Your villas:
Cipresso >
Senese >
See a Broadway show
Here’s the ultimate Big Apple getaway: staying in a luxury high-rise residence overlooking Times Square, stepping out for a night on the town, starting with dinner at a gourmet restaurant, followed by an exciting Broadway show. Make it happen with a long weekend in one of our new New York villas that put you in the center of it all.
Your villas:
Midtown Retreat Penthouse >
Midtown Jewel 40H >
Visit the Virgin Islands – all of them
See the diverse U.S. Virgin Islands and the pristine British Virgin Islands all in one – stunningly gorgeous – trip. Stay in a villa on St. Thomas or St. John and take a private sailing to the neighboring BVI, visiting multiple beach-lined islands in one day. You’ll have a chance to enjoy everything from unspoiled landscapes to duty-free shopping to any water sport.
Your villas:
Ventana >
A La Mer >
Walk through the history of Provence
Provence is no doubt one of France’s most beautiful provinces. And most historic. Check the South of France off your list and discover the storied history of the region with visits to the extremely well-preserved ancient sites like the settlement of Nimes and the impressive Pont du Gard aqueduct. Round out your trip with a stay in a nearby fortress. Seriously.
Your villas:
Chateau de la Harpe >
Chateau d’Avignon >
Explore the Mayan Ruins
Yes, you must visit the incredible beaches of Mexico. But you should add an exploration of the ancient Mayan Ruins to your trip. Set out for a day of discovery among the villages, pyramids and caves. We’ve got villas that are less than half a mile away from Tulum, a Mayan must-see, exquisitely located on a seaside clifftop. Also, while you’re here, you’ve got to try the tequila.
Your villas:
Hacienda Paraiso >
Alma Rosa >
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