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Live Like Great Odysseus: Book a Week at Santa Thekla Peninsula

2022-11-17 by Phil Butler

Presidential Suite

Santa Thekla Peninsula on Kefalonia promises and delivers everything a mythical king could want. This is truly a “one-of” experience.

Tags: Greece getaway, Greece resorts, Ionian Sea, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Kefalonia resorts, luxury homes, Luxury Resorts, luxury stays, Odysseus, Odysseus Unbound, Paliki Peninsula, private resorts, Santa Thekla Peninsula

Hydra’s Fabulous Onos Residence Opens for Summer 2021

2021-06-21 by Phil Butler

Onos Residence

One of Greece’s most fascinating traditional stone villas, Onos Residence is now welcoming guests to Hydra Island.

Tags: Greece stays, Greece villas, Hydra, Hydra homes, Hydra villas, luxury stays, Onos Residence, Saronic Gulf, traditional Greek, vacation villas, villas for rent

Top Five Villa Vacation Destinations Unveiled by Villas of Distinction®

2018-12-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Amalfi coast

Villas of Distinction®, the world’s premier luxury villa rental company as part of World Travel Holdings, announces 2019’s most sought after villa vacation destinations based on industry insights.

Tags: destinations, luxury stays, luxury travel, luxury villas, villas, Villas of Distinction

Castle Leslie Estate – an enchanted luxury in Ireland

2013-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. Located in Glaslough, Monaghan, and considered to be one of the finest castles Ireland has to offer, Castle Leslie Estate is […]

Tags: Belfast, Castle Leslie Estate, Dublin, Glaslough, Ireland travel, Irland, luxury stays, Monaghan

Places to Stay: BYD Lofts Patong Beach

2012-07-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Situated Thailand’s largest Island, Patong Beach is a Phuket resort any visitor to this part of Asia simply must discover. And, what better way to enjoy this fascinating part of the world than at a chic boutique like BYD Lofts, our Monday places to stay focus? Check out one hidden gem set to make your Thai vacation all the more enjoyable. If you are planning travel to Phuket, a look at this luxury boutique stay can’t hurt.

Tags: Asia travel, luxury boutique, luxury stays, managed apartments, Patong Beach, Phuket, Phuket hotels, Phuket rooms, Phuket travel, rooms, Thai beaches, Thai luxury, Thailand, TripAdvisor

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