London, Paris, Rome, and New York—vacation rentals with a friendly difference: www.chsrentals.com.
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Bali Luxury! Frommers recommended. “Ubud near beaches.” 7 couples/4 families. $1,540/night. www.villawaru.com.
US Virgin Islands, St. John. Hillcrest Guest House, Ocean Views. www.HillcrestStJohn.com, 340-776-6774.
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ST JOHN, USVI—2.2 acre luxury estate. 3 BR, 12’x40’ pool, spectacular views. Convenient to beaches, town. 340-776-6805; www.estaterose.com.
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Rated #1 St. John Villa on Trip Advisor. Pools, hot tubs, tennis/basketball court, beaches nearby, spectacular views. www.GreatExpectationsUSVI.com, 1-800-553-0109.
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Tortola, BVI: Three-bedroom house 50 yards from beautiful Long Bay Beach. Ewinghouse[at]gmail [dot] com or 646-526-7111. www.ewinghouse.com.
Beachfront Villa, Silver Sands Resort, Jamaica. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, garden & sea patios, screened sun porch. Renowned beach, snorkeling, golf, sightseeing, tennis. Fully staffed. Van/driver. $295-$495/night. www.jamahome.com; jamahome[at]hotmail [dot] com; 860-233-6821.
Bahamas, Eleuthera. Beachfront villa or apartment with swimming pool. 301-320-2809. http://www.heronhill.net.
Costa Rica Estate. Brand new 8 bedroom home with spectacular 270 degree views overlooking Pacific Ocean in Tamarindo. One hour south of Liberia Airport. mike [dot] hartman[at]cassidyturley [dot] com, www.luxurytamarindo.com.
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Paris Vacation Rentals. Great prices, large selection, excellent locations, personalized service. www.VacationInParis.com, 800-403-4304.
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Paris, Harvard grads’ apartment, renovated, fully equipped, sleeps 4, wireless, balconies, Eiffel Tower views, brian [dot] thompson[at]umb [dot] edu.
Paris Apartments: Short term rentals in Arrondissements 1-8 (Saint Germain, Latin Quarter, Marais). www.ParisByHeart.com, 415-877-1525, ParisByHeart[at]gmail [dot] com.
Paris—7th. Metro Vaneau. Elegant 900 sq ft 3rd floor 1BR apartment with open view, washer/dryer, elevator, renovated kitchen and bathroom. Sleeps 4 w/ sleeper sofa. Weekly maid service. Located on quiet street, near Rue de Sevres and St. Germain. 1,000/week. 2 week minimum. kentbrittan[at]yahoo [dot] com.
Paris. Luxurious, large, sun-filled belle epoque apartment just off Place St. Michel on Left Bank. 4th floor. Lovely details, fully equipped, cleaning 2x/wk. Sleeps 5. Minimum week, $4,200. Call 617-491-0006.
Paris Vacation Apartments. Short and long term rentals, personalized service, perfect locations! www.mytimeinparis.com, 941-343-8222.
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Cote D’Azur, Nice, Grasse. Beautiful townhouse, authentic village Gorges du Loup, breathtaking views, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. $1350/wk. www.greatfrenchrentals.com.
Aix-en-Provence, Cours Mirabeau, heart of town. 2-bedroom apartment, garage. Reserve now for 2014. $1350/week. www.greatfrenchrentals.com.
Paris Sabbatical? Sunny one-bedroom apartment 16th, 750 sq ft, 6th floor, elevator, near shops, Metro. Beautifully equipped for long stay. Two-week minimum $2700. www.greatfrenchrentals.com.
Burgundy, France. Luxurious 18th-century village house, overlooking historic chateau in Burgundian countryside 25 km from Beaune. Three bedrooms, two baths, gourmet kitchen, cable, WiFi. Ideal for biking, hiking, visiting vineyards and historic sites. $1,500/week year round. 802-453-7855, www.franceburgundycottage.com. Owners Harvard ’61.
Paris, France. Elegant Left Bank apartment by the Seine, 6th arrondissement. Walk to Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Luxembourg Garden. Short- and long-term. gam1[at]comcast [dot] net, 609-924-7520.
Provence: Stunning updated farmhouse, magnificent Mediterranean/mountain views. Antiques. Lovely kitchen, gardens, pool. 609-924-7520. gam1[at]comcast [dot] net.
France, Provence: Charming hilltop village of Venasque near Avignon. Restored medieval house with apartments owned by H ’65 alumnus. Rooftop terraces, sensational views. $850-$1,500 per week period. Website: www.chezkubik.com. Padraic Spence, 413-274-6839.
Paris-Marais. Renovated 17th-century, tri-level, top-floor, courtyard apartment. Central, quiet, exposed beams, hardwood floors, fireplace, fully equipped. Non-smokers. Week/Month. 206-723-6538; www.acrossthewater.net.
France, Paris-Marais: Exquisite, sunny one bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King-size bed, living/dining room, six chairs, full kitchen, washer, dryer. Weekly maid service. WiFi. $1350 weekly. 301-654-7145, louvet[at]jhu [dot] edu.
Paris—13th: Bibliotheque, 2 bedroom apartment near Seine: www.frenchconnections.co.uk/en/accommodation/property/158162. 603-924-9535, glnward[at]gmail [dot] com.
Nice, France: “Violet” light-filled contemporary, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Large terrace. Air conditioning. WiFi. Equipped kitchen. Near Promenade, beach, cafes. http://www.yourniceapartment.com/details/index/id/121.
Southwest France— Near Bordeaux. Dordogne River region. www.ourfrenchfarmhouse.com or call David 503-227-1153.
Languedoc: Elegant farmhouse, sleeps 13. Pool, WiFi. www.luxuryvillafrench.com.
Normandy. Restored pressoir on sixteen tranquil hilltop acres. Five bedrooms, 3 baths, pool. 1.75 hours from Paris. Photos at: www.chateautivoli.com. Available June-October; $2,900/week or $8,000/month. 415-922-3070, geraldinam35[at]gmail [dot] com.
Paris: Marais Bastille Enchanting one bedroom, newly renovated apartment on quiet cobblestone passage. Fantastic location. Top floor with skylights. Sleeps 2-4. Photos and information: www.parisbastilleapt.com, 415-282-3648.
Paris. Ideally situated 1 bedroom apartment. 1.5 baths. Balconies. Eiffel Tower views. Fully equipped, sleeps 3. Short/Long term rental. bniloufar[at]yahoo [dot] com.
Paris: Stunning 2000 sq. ft. apartment overlooking Bois de Boulogne. Shopping, tennis, swimming pool nearby. Eiffel Tower views. Available July 28-August 23. $2,500/week. Andrew_Farnsworth[at]yahoo [dot] com.
Southwest France. Restored spacious stone farmhouse with pool N.E. of Bordeaux. www.frenchconnections.co.uk/en/accommodation/property/158866. 603-924-9535, glnward[at]gmail [dot] com.
CENTRAL LONDON APARTMENT in exchange for Manhattan Apartment Swap. JUNE/JULY 2013. Cordelia [dot] gelly[at]gmail [dot] com.
Villa rentals in ITALY and GREAT BRITAIN. Conde Nast Traveler rated one of BEST villa agents worldwide. Catalogs: Britain, no charge. Italy properties: online. Suzanne B. Cohen & Associates, Inc. 207-622-0743, www.villaeurope.com.
Tuscany: Just south of Siena, beautifully restored 11th C. Abbey set on 40 hillside acres of vineyards and rose gardens. 8 double bedrooms with 7 ensuite bathrooms, 3 kitchens, large marble pool, excellent staff—perfect for anniversaries and reunions. See photos at FineVillas.com, Abbadia listing, and call 917-287-1966.
Rome—Bright, Elegant Apartment. Marvelous beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, jetas5[at]comcast [dot] net.
Italy/Tuscany — Ancestral Villa with sweeping views. Olive groves, vineyards, gardens. Antiques. Updated kitchen, baths. Pool. 609-683-3813, jetas5[at]comcast [dot] net.
Beautiful holiday villas. Tuscany, Rome, Calabria (HomeAway.com #406224, 405802, 99868). Enjoy the country, city, beach. Havenlink [dot] Alessandra[at]gmail [dot] com.
Charming Tuscan Farmhouse for Two. In the heart of the Chianti Classico region. For information and photographs, please visit: VRBO.com #168839.
ROME APARTMENTS FOR RENT, beautiful central vacation rentals. www.romanhomes.com, www.romanholidays.com and www.romecarservice.it.
TUSCANY: Private luxury villa for 10, beautiful pool and gardens, www.LuxuryVillaTuscany.com.
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Tuscany, Buonconvento near Siena. Very large 4 bed house on small private estate sharing large pool. Private gardens. Wonderful views. $2,600 p.w. E-mail: lecarcerelle[at]libero [dot] it.
Going to Italy? Let an American who lives there guide and drive you. He’ll follow your lead if you wish, or he’ll surprise you with discoveries he’s made over the years off “the beaten track.” Or both! Your wishes are his commands. Want more info? Check out this website: www.follow-your-nose.com.
Sabbatical in Italy? Charming 6 bedroom villa (consisting 4 bedrooms plus a two roomed self contained integral apartment). Offering comfortable elegance and nestled within the tranquil green hills of Umbria, Central Italy, set in a secluded location but within a few minutes drive from local amenities, this charming villa is fully furnished and equipped and offers all modern comforts. 4 of the bedrooms have air conditioning. Other facilities include satellite TV, a Billiards Room, heated swimming pool, terraces, vineyard, gardens of around 10 acres with gardener and domestic help supplied. In the heartland of Italian art, culture, food and wine, within a comfortable drive of Florence, Rome Assisi, and Perugia. Yearly or monthly rental. For more information and to view photos go to: http://www.villacasellina.com, please contact Cherry Spyer, cherryspyer[at]hotmail [dot] com.
Sifnos, historic summer home with exquisite views for rent. Visit: http://www.aegean-property.com/sifnos-villas.html.
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Madrid. Heart of city, 3 apartments, 3 kitchens, 4 baths. Sleeps 6. Book Monday-Thursday (4 nights minimum) for 155€/night. Weekends 200€/night. www.airbnb.com/rooms/315682.
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