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Tired of sharing a space in hotels? Looking for a little turn up or turn down with just your loved ones? These villa rentals and buyouts around the world will have you begging to travel with extended family and friends. Whether you’re a group of two or ten, traveling together will be a breeze with these villas that function like high-end hotels.

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Le Torri di Bagnara in Umbria, Italy

Le Torri di Bagnara, Italy

This private, 1,500-acre historic estate in the hills of Umbria offers travelers astonishing views. Nestled in the “green heart” of Italy, midway between Rome and Florence, Le Torri di Bagnara is a world-class collection of exquisitely restored medieval castles, perfect for groups of up to 30 people.

The Estate features a large panoramic, children’s playground, infinity, saltwater pool with fantastic hillside views.  Also on the property is a stone barbecue, a lush herb garden with aromatic plants and an organic vegetable garden with fresh vegetables for guests to pick and enjoy.

Guests can enjoy a number of activities, including cooking classes, walking, biking, mushroom and truffle hunting, wildlife watching, photography, meditation and yoga, farm tours and more. Guests can also enjoy the delicious, locally grown food from the estate’s working farm such as extra virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables and fruit, pure honey, fresh eggs, “Chianina” (veal), goose and chicken, together with the truffles and porcini mushrooms from the grounds.

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Bluefields Bay Villas in Jamaica

Bluefields Bay Villas, Jamaica

A collection of six all-inclusive luxury villas, is located on Jamaica’s south coast, where the island’s countryside meets the sea. Family owned and operated, Washington D.C. native Braxton Moncure first discovered the small fishing and farming village while on vacation in 1982. After falling in love with the location, Braxton and his wife Debbie wanted to share their newfound love for the island by creating this hospitality hideaway.

The Estate features a large panoramic, children’s playground, infinity, saltwater pool with fantastic hillside views.  Also on the property is a stone barbecue, a lush herb garden with aromatic plants and an organic vegetable garden with fresh vegetables for guests to pick and enjoy.  

Situated on the hilly coastline overlooking the sea, each open-air private villa is equipped with expansive views, private pools, dedicated butler, maid service and chef, and is designed with antique island charm, allowing the beauty of the island to take center stage. Each villa, ranging from two to six bedrooms, has its own personality, from the palatial-like San Michele house with its private island to the intimate Cottonwood Cottage tucked in the trees.

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There are 65 villas in Careyes, Mexico

Careyes, Mexico

Careyes, located by the sea, with jungle and desert elements between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was the vision of Italian entrepreneur, artist and banker Gian Franco Brignone, who first visited in 1968 from Turin, Italy. At the time, Careyes was virtually inaccessible due to rivers, thick jungle and lack of roads.

Careyes, spanning over 20,000 acres including the reserve, now features a creative international community with 65 gorgeous villas of vibrant colors designed by the world’s most imaginative architects.  Villas come fully staffed, with the exception of chefs.  Private meals and chef service is readily available.

Many of the villas feature large infinity pools by dramatic cliffs overlooking the ocean below, grand palm thatched palapas, and a design merging the indoor and outdoor spaces with a natural cohesion to the land.

Villas range from 4-7 bedrooms.  https://www.careyes.com/accommodations/villas

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Villa Buena Onda in Costa Rica

Villa Buena Onda, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This 8-room, luxury boutique hotel used to be a villa rental and is available for buyouts year-round, with all meals included.  Usually an adults-only property, children are welcome during any buyout.   The Villa is a 10,000 square foot mansion set on 2.5 acres of dry tropical forest. Architecturally designed to be open and spacious, the Villa is a blend of Mexican and Balinese styles. Situated high on a hill overlooking Costa Rica’s picturesque Papagayo Bay, the property provides guests with a sense of tranquility and quiet.  Down below in town, there are a number of cool bars and restaurants to hang out during the day, though leaving the property will be difficult.

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