Listen to the sails of your windmill creak in the breeze while you laze by the bean-shaped swimming pool and enjoy Santorini at its quirkiest.
From hilltop retreats to luxury quintas, here are 15 stylish hideaways still available to book this year. By Jeremy Lazell Luxury for All: Quinta das Oliveiras
The Amalfi coast is stunning - and hotels and restaurants in the area can have prices to match, particularly in high season. So the best option, particularly for a group or a family, is to hire a villa.
With more than 80 villa estates to rent in Tuscany, The Luxury Travel Book has got your Italian retreat covered with its new series of food and wine tours.
'We only work with destinations we love visiting ourselves' says Susie Marquis, founder of The Luxury Travel Book, a website dedicated to high-end city rentals, providing very local experiences.
With more than 80 villa estates to rent in Tuscany, The Luxury Travel Book has got your Italian retreat covered with its new series of food and wine tours.
Close to the famous Cipriani hotel, La Residenza, a 16th century palazzo, has 1 and 2 bedroom serviced apartments offering huge rooms, frescoed walls, antique furnishings, and a large private garden in Venice.
2017 Silent Auction for one of 30 luxury trips for Children in Crisis: Three nights at one of The Luxury Travel Book’s rental properties in Paris.
Ca’Nova 3 is one of three beautiful, newly renovated apartments in Venice, situated in a 17th Century Palazzo, at the mouth of the Grand Canal.
The exceptional Star View villa to rent in Oia has cosy and comfortable interiors, and benefits from a private terrace on an upper level, with breath taking views of the Aegean.
The Luxury Travel Book, Lion’s Head, Cape Town. This spectacular villa sits in an equally spectacular location at Clifton beach, adjacent to the Lions Head nature reserve.
Villa rental company, The Luxury Travel Book, has introduced yoga instruction to a select number of its European properties.
The Luxury Travel Book – a carefully-curated collection of privately owned, new and historic properties available to rent – has now launched a selection of exquisite gastronomic experiences in a number of its Tuscan estates.
The Luxury Travel Book is now offering its third instalment of ‘Behind the Scenes’ Concierge service, set to launch in Paris this summer.
Villa rental company The Luxury Travel Book has spotted a trend toward family city breaks. “We have noticed an increase in family enquiries to Spain, mainly to our city apartments in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville.
The Luxury Travel Book: Family-run, with everything from castles and windmills to palazzos and houseboats.
An exclusive operation vacation offer for T & L readers: Paris: 30% off a 3-bedroom triplex from Luxury Travel Book, a collection of stylish villas and apartments with access to concierge services.
Rock en Seine Festival, Paris, 25 - 27 August 2017 The Luxury Travel Book has over 140 properties in the capital, including Pont Royal, 7e, close to the St Germain des Prés and the Musée d'Orsay.
The Luxury Travel Book curates a stellar selection of city and villa getaways.
Following on from the success of their Venetian tours, the range of cookery classes and food tours in Rome are sure to delight Italophiles and foodies alike.
Following the success of their ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours in Venice and Rome, this latest service will allow guests to discover charming corners of the French capital.
The Luxury Travel Book, a carefully curated collection of privately owned, new and historic properties, is proud to introduce its new Wedding Venue Consultation Service.
Villa Hvar: This luxury villa in the centre of the ancient town of Hvar... the highlight is a lovely courtyard garden, perfect for alfresco dining, with a little pool.
If you’re on the lookout for a truly stunning destination wedding venue, then The Luxury Travel Book can help, thanks to their new consultation service…
The Luxury Travel Book share with us their favourite honeymoon destinations. Feast your eyes below!
If you’re planning a holiday, I’d definitely recommend taking a look as it worked out cheaper than staying in the nicer hotels in the area, and was undoubtedly more private.
Springtime is the perfect time to visit Paris: be charmed by The Luxury Travel Book's selection of centrally located apartments, complete with Parisian themed offer.
Venice is a magical place ... but finding a decent meal is often a challenge. Now the Luxury Travel Book has come to the rescue with its 'hidden gem' food tours.
The Luxury Travel Book with everything from castles and windmills to palazzos and houseboats
The Luxury Travel Book launches wedding venue consultation service. The new service will perfectly pair Bride and Grooms to be with the Wedding Destination of their Dreams
Villa Eros is a private villa, overlooking the caldera, with huge outdoor space complete with pool, jacuzzi and a terrace, perfect for morning sun salutations
Three of the Best Villas. “It’ll cost you, but, blimey, the views” are worth it, says Jeremy Lazell in The Sunday Times. Dubrovnik Harbour has a pool with great views over the old town and sea.
I would highly recommend using The Luxury Travel Book as we found it very hard to find good accommodation elsewhere, and the service was brilliant.
At Quinta das Oliveiras, kids will love the cinema and games room, parents will love having two meals a day cooked by the chef. Dubrovnik Harbour has a gym and terraces.
Nothing beats a week spent in jewel of Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. The Luxury Travel Book have properties throughout Europe as well as Morocco and Sri Lanka, all of the highest standard.
Here at Bridebook we were lucky enough to meet with travel experts, ‘The Luxury Travel Book‘, who gave us an insight in to their top 10 favourite places in the world to get hitched.
The 4-bedroom Chalet Savoyard is nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Villarabout in the French Alps. There are deep balconies for enjoying the pristine Alpine air and majestic views.
There is no better way to explore Venice - or taste its food - than in the company of a local, and three new personalised, gastronomic tours from the Luxury Travel Book offer exactly that.
Venice-bound travellers concerned by stories of tourist-trap restaurants and overpriced, mediocre fare can breathe a sigh of relief with the arrival of The Luxury Travel Book’s new hidden gem food tours.
The most exclusive locations to pick: Villa Arcachon, Bordeaux. Megalochori Caldera, Santorini La Residenza of Masseria Pettolecchia, Puglia
Venice-bound travellers concerned by stories of tourist-trap restaurants and overpriced, mediocre fare can breathe a sigh of relief with the arrival of The Luxury Travel Book’s new hidden gem food tours.
Founder, Susie Marquis writes, "Following a recent trip to the Greek Islands, we have come back fired with enthusiasm for Greece as one of our top holiday destinations for next summer!"
Then it was on to Cape Town where they were blown away by The Luxury Travel Book's Bakoven Penthouse with its ocean views.
“What really sets Tuscany apart from the rest of Italy in terms of truffles is the variety,” explains Susie Marquis, industry expert and founder of TheLuxuryTravelBook.com....
Ultratravel 2016 Silent Auction: bid for a life-changing holiday. Lot 10: A three-night stay in an apartment in Seville. Donated by The Luxury Travel Book.
Some ideas of where to stay in London and Paris during Fashion Weeks this month.
Steeped in history, Castello Fiorentino’s origins date back to the 13th century... Castello Granduca has been the residence of many Tuscan Grand Dukes.
Forty-five minutes outside of Florence sits this glorious villa, which is the epitome of escapism.
La Vita è Bella. Castello Fiorentino in Tuscany, Italy, dates back to the 13th Century.
Cala Xucla, Ibiza. Best for sun worshippers. Situated down a winding road on the north of the island, this six-bedroom villa ... it's pure heaven.
Boutique travel company, The Luxury Travel Book, just unveiled a new villa in a village on the Caldera, high up in the cliffs of Santorini.
Early morning .... Up on the 'altana' (terrace) of this old canal-side property, I find the perfect vantage point to survey the neighbourhood of Castello.
The Luxury Travel Book: Santorini. Fabulous villas ideal for couples.
Camps Bay Penthouse, Cape Town. This ultra-luxurious penthouse is the epitome of opulence and style, with a glistening all-white interior, with silver accents.
Over 300 years old but resolutely fresh and stylish, Villa Es Cubells features interiors by the likes of Philippe Starck and Ron Arad, and contemporary art by Mimo Rotella, Robert Rauschenberg and more.
The Luxury Travel Book’s Lions Head in Cape Town. Lions Head in Cape Town property was built with a specific brief of creating an “inside/outside” house.
Cala Xucla. Gather the gang and book Cala Xucla to get away from it all, in 30 acres of private pine forest just a three-minute stroll from the beach. Details Seven nights’ self-catering cost £7,893 for 12.
The Luxury Travel Book, a carefully curated collection of privately owned, new and historic properties, is offering a host of wholesome gourmet activities at three of its traditional Tuscan villas.
Stay at the Apartment Alcazar in Seville, a three-bedroom duplex in a 19th-century listed building, in the heart of the city. A seven-night stay costs from £1,529 for up to five people.
This splendid 16th century castle on the Tuscan Coast boasts 10 bedrooms, an impressive dining room, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi as well as beautiful gardens and views.
This very special two-bedroom holiday villa is a converted windmill, situated in the countryside in Santorini. It is close to two other windmills, Windmill Green and Windmill Blue, which are also available to rent.
Penguins: Where to see them... More information on Boulders Beach can be found on the Cape Town Tourism website and accommodation in Camps Bay from the Luxury Travel Book.
'The Luxury Travel Book' is a selection of luxury private properties available to rent in the heart of many of the world’s most beautiful cities. 'The Luxury Travel Book' specialises in personal service and local knowledge, helping guests ‘immerse themselves in their surroundings.
If you're planning a city break and want to live like a local, we suggest you head to The Luxury Travel Book with its selection of luxury apartments and villa accommodation. Here, Freddie Marquis chooses some favourites from this stunning portfolio of holiday rentals.
Tigani Beach villa is one of the more distinctive holiday homes in Mykonos. Set on a hillside with views of Lia Bay, its most striking external feature is a seawater swimming pool that stretches the entire length of the property.
With the summer and Easter holidays approaching Susie Marquis from The Luxury Travel Book has compiled a list of her favourite family villas and city apartments in Europe and Cape Town.
The mystery islets hidden within the Adriatic’s archipelagos are now ripe for discovery – aboard new Croatia-based yachts, says Julian Allason.
Since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Bordeaux is becoming one of the main destinations to visit in France, especially for those interested in French culture, architecture and history … and, of course, food and wine.
It is hard to think of anywhere that food, wine, ancient history and culture can be found in such abundance as in Sicily, from its cities right down to the smallest villages. Here are some suggestions for catching some memorable festive experiences. /p>
Whether you want to live like a local for a long weekend or somewhere to unwind for a week, you're bound to find something at the Luxury Travel Book. With so much choice, what do you choose? Jamie Marquis shares some personal favourites...
Even if you are a regular visitor to Paris, you may well be enticed into enjoying one of these special walking tours, each offering the chance to gain more knowledge while, at the same time, exploring this wonderful, and very walkable, city.
One way to continue the memories of summer is to indulge in one of these relatively new cookbooks, all of which, with tempting recipes and lavish photographs, evoke the atmosphere of warm and relaxing Mediterranean days.
Getting people to decide on dates, locations, villas that are amenable to the needs of all, not to mention budgets, can cause a headache you'll need another holiday to get over, but at least one thing's for sure, we can make the process a little easier.
From the richest pickings of what's left this summer, here are some examples of fabulous properties still available for various dates throughout July and August. Founder, Susie Marquis gives us the lowdown.
Susie Marquis of The City Apartment Book knows all about staying in Rome and here she recommends some favourites...
Luxury travel is one of the world’s biggest growth industries, and along with that growth comes a new urgency for picking out the finest places to stay around the world.