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Villa Ferrero Makes a Fabulous Base for Your Saint Tropez Getaway

There’s no better way to indulge the belle vie and stunning natural beauty of Saint Tropez than by renting a private property with all the bells and whistles.

Conveniently located just outside the town’s limits, Villa Ferrero blends authentic Provencal charm with contemporary luxury for a fabulous vacation on the French Riviera. With 6 stylishly appointed ensuite rooms and a plethora of outdoor spaces, it makes a dream base for extended families or large groups of friends.

The interiors are decidedly modern and comfortable, comprising a large open kitchen/dining space overlooking to summer terrace and a double living room for entertaining. Outside, guests can relax in the 3,000 sqm garden - adorned with olive trees, laurels, and pines; enjoy dinners alfresco; or cool off with a swim in the inviting bleu ciel pool. There’s also a gym with massage jet shower if you want to keep on with your workout routine, as well as satellite TVs and Wi-Fi throughout.

Hideout Horizon: An Off-Grid Escape for Contemporary Tarzans and Janes in Bali

Nestled in dreamy jungle surrounds, about 30 min drive from Amlapura, Hideout Horizon is the ideal adventure seeker’s getaway. Created by Bali-based Studio WNA, the exotic three-level structure is completely open, with bespoke bamboo furnishings throughout and a welcoming indoor-outdoor plunge pool for refreshing dips.

Design-wise, the latest addition to Hideout’s repertoire of eco bamboo homes is a treasure trove of playful touches. A hanging net above the pool provides a dreamy place to relax, a large round bed seems to float in mid-air, and sliding ramps serve as stairs, connecting the space’s different levels while fulfilling all your Tarzan and Jane fantasies. There’s also an outdoor shower, a chic bamboo swing, and an A-frame grass roof sheltering the lodge from the elements.

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Lamia del Riccio: A Classic Italian Countryside Retreat, Reimagined

An oasis of calm and style perfectly in sync with the surrounding nature, Lamia del Riccio is a stellar example of traditional dwelling renovation done right. Nestled in the Apulian countryside, near Ostuni, this family-run holiday home combines vernacular architecture with a modern Mediterranean flair, courtesy of Italian designer Gian Paolo Guerra. The property revolves around a newly built limestone lamia (typical to the area), but the master bedroom suite is housed in an original Saracen trullo.

The same refined mix of old and new flows throughout the interiors, which are masterfully crafted in a restrained color palette, with both contemporary and vintage decor pieces, as well as an abundance of natural materials.

The villa’s outdoor areas are equally well designed so guests can disconnect from the world outside and experience the real Italian way of life in all its glory - think alfresco meals with friends and family, aperitivi by the pool, and lots of dolce far niente moments to fill your day.

A Modernist Jungle Hideaway Awaits Outside Tulum

Mexico is in the midst of an architectural revolution, and this whimsical retreat outside Tulum is very much part of it. Immersed in the jungles of the Unesco-protected Sian Ka’an Biosphere, this villa is a masterclass in green luxury - sustainably designed, expertly staffed, and blissfully embedded in nature.

A brainchild of Mexico City-based architectural studio Productora, Casa Bautista combines heavy blue-hued concrete with lightweight timber pergolas in rich cognac creating a novel, unique design aesthetic. Fluid living spaces seamlessly merge the outdoors in, and there’s a delicate tropical vibe that permeates the place, balancing the striking Brutalist accents. Large open-air patios and terraces grace the modernist rooms and a rooftop pool glistens invitingly atop the jungle canopy, offering calming views of the Caribbean Sea.

Made in Bali: Escape Reality at an Open-Air Bamboo Dome in the Jungle

Otherworldly bamboo architecture, epic rice-field views, and your own natural plunge pool…Moon House promises an unforgettable eco-chic escape from it all.

The most romantic of Bambu Indah’s dreamy, stand-alone rooms, this open-air dome tucked into the jungles outside Ubud opens up to the luscious landscape for a fully immersive experience. Add suspended bridges, a massive canopy bed, and a secluded copper tub for moonlight bathing, and what you’ve got is a true love nest.

Enjoy the French Way of Life in a Designer Neo-Provencal Villa in Ramatuelle

Basking in glorious Mediterranean sunshine on a chaise longue by the pool, partying at swanky beach clubs, and enjoying long leisurely lunches on shady terraces are the stuff dream French Riviera vacations are made of, and Villa Rudy in Ramatuelle provides all these things in spades.

Designed by award-winning French architect Rudy Ricciotti, this fabulous Neo-Provencal style property features bright, modern interiors adorned with eye-popping artwork, as well as a private helipad and a stunning teal-colored swimming pool lined with classy sun loungers and scented pine trees.

Accompanying the 7 ensuite bedrooms is a spacious open-plan living/dining area perfect for entertaining.

Surrounded by 20,000m2 of lush Mediterranean forests, the holiday rental is within walking distance from Pampelonne beach and has all the amenities you could possibly hope for.