July 23, 2018

Best Luxury Vacations for Couples & Friends

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Nick Cabugos

Creative Director, Montecito Village Travel

From Luxury Retreats

Create lifelong memories on these luxurious vacations with your significant other or a group of your closest friends.

Spend a week (or two) exploring Mexico's turquoise ocean, lounge on white sand beaches while gazing over the Arabian Gulf in Dubai, or experience village life in Santorini, Greece. There's a perfect vacation for everyone's preferences. Swim, snorkel and collect shells in Riviera Maya or relax by the pool in the therapeutic Riviera sun. These vacations are perfect for small and large groups as well as couples looking for a romantic getaway.

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Villa Horizon - The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Take a beach holiday like no other at Villa Horizon. This beautifully appointed vacation rental has its own private stretch of shore on one of the fronds of The Palm Jumeirah, putting you at the heart of one of the most coveted beach destinations yet within easy reach of downtown Dubai. Six bedrooms make this retreat perfect for a sunny getaway with friends or a relaxed vacation with up to a dozen extended family members. This luxury residence opens to inviting outdoor living areas with a pool, lounge area and barbecue-plus the waterfront at your doorstep and the skyline on the horizon.

SLEEPS 12:  FROM $726 / NIGHT
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Casa de la Playa - St. Martin, Caribbean

Arriving at the main gates of Casa de la Playa, the newest 5-bedroom beachfront villa, you will no doubt feel like a celebrity arriving at your very own private Caribbean estate. The long cobblestoned driveway, lined by the lush and vibrant gardens, is everyone’s dream villa holiday entrance.  Walk through the front door and you immediately see the blues of the pool and the Caribbean Sea beyond.  Nothing can prepare you for what you will find behind the enormous iron gates of Casa de la Playa. The 5 bedrooms are laid out so they each enjoy beach views from their private access under the covered terrace.  The master bedroom, secluded from the Great Room, boasts 800 sq. ft of living space including a large ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and an immense rain shower.  The 4 other bedrooms, split 2 and 2 on either side of the Great Room, provide similar amenities with large garden view ensuite bathrooms.

SLEEPS 10:  FROM $3,286 / NIGHT
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Villa Picon Playa Secreto, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Wake up each morning with spectacular views of Playa del Secreto, or “Secret Beach.” Located in a gated community with a handful of private ocean front homes on one of the most pristine white sand beaches in the world, your stay at Villa Picon is sure to be one for the books. In fact, the beach in front of Villa Picon is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and shell collecting. There’s something for everyone under the therapeutic Riviera sun!The large swimming pool with interior seating makes a great place to take in the fabulous view of the turquoise ocean and white sands.

SLEEPS 8:  FROM $590 / NIGHT
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Ultimate Villa - downtown dubai

Enjoy the seclusion of a private desert island while remaining just a stone's throw from the bright city lights at Nikki Beach’s Ultimate Villa. The Arabian Gulf and a gorgeous stretch of white sandy beach, that’s your backyard. True beachfront access, an ultra-luxurious terrace, and an amenity-loaded interior inspired the name, and Ultimate Villa lives up to the title. With three incredible bedrooms, accommodations for six, and a massive amount of hosting space, this villa is perfect for a special event like a celebration with friends or a sun-kissed destination wedding. Dubai’s architects are world leaders in designing ultra-modern luxury homes, and this vacation spot is a perfect example. Clean, straight lines, high end designer furniture, and an open-concept layout make it so easy to host a large social event.

SLEEPS 6:  FROM $6,986 / NIGHT
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Mansion Sophia - Megalochori, Santorini, Greece

Mansion Sophia was built around the mid-19th century and inhabited by one of the feudal landlords of the island at that time. These merchants and land barons became wealthy exporting the unique Vinsanto wine the island still produces. Trade brought wealth which in turn brought the Mansion Houses. Many of the church bells which still toll in the village today are from Russia and have a very distinct clarity. Up until fifteen years ago the house was still occupied by one of the descendants of the Akila family, after which the villa is named. She refused to allow modern technology to enter the house, and lived happily with no electricity collecting her water in the well after each winter rain. Mansion Sophia now has the luxury of all modern conveniences, including electricity and running water, but retains the character and style of the original house.

SLEEPS 4:  FROM $307 / NIGHT 
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Beach Royal Residence - The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Located on the western cresent of the Palm Jumeirah, the Royal Residences at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray offer enchanting privacy, world-class resort amenities, and privileged access to some of the finest dining, shopping, and entertainment in Dubai. The Enjoying a spectacular beachfront location overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the Beach Royal Residence features gorgeous interiors with Ottoman-style décor, ample alfresco living areas including a private pool, and five superb bedroom suites. Nestled amid lush gardens, the beachfront terrace invites you to dreamy days in the sun and breeze, with a beautiful swimming pool, spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf, and a direct path to the white sands of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray's private beach.

SLEEPS 10:  FROM $1,397 / NIGHT
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BAAN DALAH - BOPHUT, KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

With accommodations for twenty-two, beachfront access, and an incredible amount of luxurious indoor/outdoor spaces, Casa Koko is perfect for a large scale family vacation, golf trip with friends, or corporate retreat. All nine bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, lounge areas are designed with space for the whole group in mind, and there are several well crafted little nooks to easily find privacy when desired. And, Koko’s views of the ocean, mountains, and golf course are unparalleled. Koko is located on the Punta Mita Peninsula at the same latitude as the Hawaiian islands, so you can expect near perfect weather all year. Taking that into consideration, architects designed Koko to merge seamlessly from inside to out, with numerous windows and openings to promote the flow of fresh ocean breeze, natural sunlight, and relaxed vacationers.

SLEEPS 6:  FROM 500 / NIGHT
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Casa koko - Punta Estates, Punta Mita, Mexico

With accommodations for twenty-two, beachfront access, and an incredible amount of luxurious indoor/outdoor spaces, Casa Koko is perfect for a large scale family vacation, golf trip with friends, or corporate retreat. All nine bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, lounge areas are designed with space for the whole group in mind, and there are several well crafted little nooks to easily find privacy when desired. And, Koko’s views of the ocean, mountains, and golf course are unparalleled. Koko is located on the Punta Mita Peninsula at the same latitude as the Hawaiian islands, so you can expect near perfect weather all year. Taking that into consideration, architects designed Koko to merge seamlessly from inside to out, with numerous windows and openings to promote the flow of fresh ocean breeze, natural sunlight, and relaxed vacationers.

SLEEPS 22:  FROM $9,300 / NIGHT 
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