Aegean Hideaway
Bodrum, Turkey
This traditional stone house in the hills of the Bordum Peninsula is surrounded by fig, almond and olive trees. It has extensive natural stone-paved areas, unmatched views of the sea and mountains, a traditional wood-fired bread oven, a kidney-shaped swimming pool and an Ottoman-style dining area. Bodrum is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with scores of ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine excavations close enough for day trips. It is also the center for "Blue Voyage sailing" along the Turkish or Greek coast and has traditional food and textile markets daily.
-Sleeps 4; available year-round, weekly rates, no smoking, four-wheel drive required to drive to property
Phone: +11 90 252 386 4113
www.vacationhomes.com

North Beach Pad
San Francisco, California
This is a gorgeous luxury flat in a perfect city location. Relax in this newly remodeled Tudor San Francisco home and then meander through the great neighborhood. The flat is around 1,250 square feet on the second level of a three-unit building. It is within walking distance of San Francisco's Financial District, Coit Tower, the Crooked Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, cable cars, the Embarcadero and Pier 39, as well as many restaurants, cafes and shops.
-Sleeps 6; available year-round, weekly rates, no smoking, no pets
415-677-9016
www.vacationhomes.com

Villa in Goa
Goa, India
You can dance the night away and lounge by day at this authentic Old Portuguese villa in the tiny village of Pilerne. It's over two centuries old with a private garden and porch, and the rooms are furnished with antiques. There are lofty high-beam ceilings, original mother of pearl shell windows and large teakwood doors. It's located just a stones throw from the Pilerne Lake, which is a famous bird paradise, and Candolim Beach and Coco Beach where Goan Trance music originated.
-Sleeps 4; available year round, rates vary depending on season and holidays.
Ph: + (91) 832 2414 460
www.villa-vacation.com

Canadian Chateau
Quebec, Canada
This beautiful, three-bedroom house built in the 1830s is divided into levels and has antique furniture and hardwood floors. It also features a loft with exposed beams, hardwood floors, stonewalls and a fireplace. There is a terrace with views of the marina on the top floor. The home is located in the hub of activity in the Old City of Chateau Frontenac with many restaurants, museums and antique shops nearby. Go on a horse-drawn carriage ride, guided walking tour or bus tour of the city. Or, step out of the city for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding at Mount Ste-Anne ski resort.
-Sleeps 6; available year-round, weekly and nightly rates, no smoking
418-694-1112
www.vrbo.com

Mombasa Cottage
Kenya, Africa
This natural coral stone house with untreated wooden shutters and a red tiled roof stands behind tall grass and flowering trees. It's located in Mombasa, Kenya on Africa's East Coast, next to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Spend some time in historical Old Town or go on safari to an authentic Swahili village.
-Sleeps 2; rates vary depending on season and holidays. No pets, no smoking.
Ph: + 254-722 741879
www.a1vacations.com

Osorno Lodge
Puerto Montt, Lake District, Chile
This architect-designed three-bedroom home is located in the eco-conscious Lake District of southern Chile. It features Chilean woods throughout, cathedral ceilings and a huge picture window overlooking the snow-capped volcanoes. The nearby volcanos — Mt. Osorno, Puntiaguido and Calbuco — have remote waterfalls, trout streams for fly-fishing, hiking and equestrian trails. Or, go to Ensenda for the nightlife and a jumping-off point to see Patagonia.
-Sleeps 6; available mid-March to mid-November and mid-December to mid-February, monthly and weekly rates, no smoking, no pets, maid service available
808-885-7295
www.vacationhomes.com
www.chilevacationrental.com

Villa Gorda
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
This exquisitely decorated five-bedroom villa has open design living, dining and entertainment areas, including a wraparound terrace and a deck set in boulders at the water's edge, surrounded by tropical gardens. This house offers a fitness room, private chef, direct access to the snorkeling beach and panoramic sea views. While on Virgin Gorda, you are surrounded by tropical foliage from blooming hibiscus to desert cacti — enjoy it while hiking, biking or walking along a white-sand beach. Also enjoy water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, sailing and windsurfing.
-Sleeps 14; available year-round, rent by the night, all rates are for exclusive use of the entire villa regardless of group size, private chef available, smoking outside villa only
800-869-8017
villas.wheretostay.com

Gothic Castle
County Limerick, Adare, Ireland
Located in Ireland's prettiest village of Adare and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, Fanningstown Castle dates from the 12^th century. Try golfing at the Adare Manor Golf Club, salmon and trout fishing and the Limerick Racecourse for horse racing or the Clonshire Equestrian Centre for horseback riding.
- Sleeps 10; available year-round, weekly rates
Phone: +35 36 13 95989
www.fanningstowncastle.com
vacationhomes.com

Mayan Tropical
Quintana Roo, Mexico
This palapa-covered home features outdoor living areas on the world's second longest reef near the ancient Mayan sites of Xel-Ha and Xcaret. Swim in the moonlight, snorkel from the beach, watch sea birds dive for their dinner or simply take a siesta in a hammock, totally relaxed and caressed by the tropical trade winds.
- Sleeps 2-4; 2-person maximum per unit, 5-night minimum. No pets allowed.
570-247-7065
www.vrbo.com
casatropical.com

24^th Floor View
Sydney, Australia
A magnificent all-open space apartment situated on the 24th floor of a brand-new skyscraper, these accommodations have an unmatchable cityscape view. The building, designed by Sydney's famous architect Harry Seidler, boasts the latest style with its suspended swimming pool, gymnasium and wet and dry saunas. A short walk and you are at the financial centre of Sydney, Circular Quay, the famous Rocks area or the Opera House.
- Sleeps 6; available year-round, weekly rates
Phone: +61 2 9319 0888
www.rent-a-home.com.au

Alpine Lakeside
Lungern, Switzerland
This lakeside home in the Alps is centrally located and a comfortable place to stay. Features include a spacious living area with a fireplace and views of the lake and village through large, glass windows and doors. Enjoy the direct access to the lake and the lakeside patio featuring a picnic table and gas grill. Lungern is an ideal jumping-off point for day trips around Switzerland but there is also plenty to enjoy locally. Just a three-minute walk from the home is a cable car to a small ski slope — and it's only a 20-minute drive to the larger and more varied slopes.
-Sleeps 7; available year-round, rent by the week, no pets
Phone:+11 412 2362 8176
www.a1vacationproperties.com
www.ivacation.com

Gunung Retreat
Ubud, Ubud Area, Bali, Indonesia
Perched high in the rice terraces and mountains of Ubud, this two-bedroom private villa was designed as glass, mono-pitched pavilion. It features a warm and experienced staff and magnificent meals served on one of the terraces or by the pool. The Balinese fragrance of incense and jasmine wafts just outside the door and the villa sits at the edge of a pristine Balinese village — just 15 minutes from shopping, wonderful restaurants and spa treatments. Experience the constant sounds of ritual music from the village and nights when not even a speck of lantern light is visible.
-Sleeps 4; available year-round, rent by week or night, breakfast and cook included, not recommended for children due to the cliff-side setting
Phone: +11 65 9748 5049 or 301-593-8546
www.vrbo.com