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Caribbean Vacation Rentals

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.

US Virgin Islands, St. John. Hillcrest Guest House, Ocean Views. www.HillcrestStJohn.com, 340-776-6774.

Jamaica. Montego Bay. Beachfront 5-bedroom/bath villa at Silver Sands Resort. Gorgeous beach. Snorkeling, tennis, fishing, sightseeing. Van/driver. $275-$475/night, includes cook and maid. 860-233-6821; jamahome[at]hotmail [dot] com; www.jamahome.com.

Best villa on St. John! 4 Master bedrooms + 3 guest bedrooms. Pool, hot tub, basketball/tennis court, walk to beaches, sensational views. Contact owner for discounts. 1-800-553-0109. www.GreatExpectationsUSVI.com.

Bahamas, Eleuthera. Beachfront villa or apartment with swimming pool. 301-320-2809. www.heronhill.net.

Palladio’s View villa. St. John, USVI. The perfect family paradise. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with outdoor showers, pool, spa, spectacular views to BVI and beyond. Private. All amenities. www.palladiosview.com, 610-544-8283, dlgrove[at]gmail [dot] com.

Villas by Linda Smith. Exclusive collection of private staffed Villas. Conde Nast 2012 Top Specialist. www.jamaicavillas.com.

France Vacation Rentals

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.

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.

Burgundy, France. Luxurious 18th-century village house, part of historic chateau in Burgundian countryside. Ideal for biking, hiking, visiting vineyards and historic sites. Available year round. 802-453-7855, www.franceburgundycottage.com.

Cote D’Azur, Nice, Grasse Lovely townhouse, medieval village Gorges du Loup, breathtaking views, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. $1350/wk; 941-544-6777.

Aix-en-Provence, Cours Mirabeau, heart of town. Well appointed, 2-bedroom apartment, remarkably quiet, steps to shops & restaurants, garage. Perfect for exploring Provence. $1350/week: 941-544-6777.

Paris Sabbatical? Elegant, sunny one-bedroom apartment 16th, 750 square feet, 6th floor, elevator, near shops, Metro. Well appointed, beautifully equipped for long stay. $3850 monthly. 941-544-6777.

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, Languedoc. Breathtaking views from terrace of medieval village house near Mediterranean, wineries, hiking, Carcassonne. www.caussi.com, 212-595-8007.

Paris. Luxurious, sun-filled, large, belle epoque, Left Bank apartment across from Notre Dame. Lovely details, unique recent renovation, fully equipped. Sleeps 5. Minimum week, $3,900. Call 617-491-0006.

In Paris: Elegant, sunlit apartment, 5 rooms plus modern kitchen, beautiful views. Tree-lined avenue near large park and two metros. Quiet, residential neighborhood. July and/or August. Smoke-free, pet-free. No small children, pls. Photos on request. Contact: Lucy [dot] McNeece[at]UConn [dot] edu; or tbmcneece[at]gmail [dot] com.

Brittany. Two-bedroom stone cottage on France’s western coast. Historic village. Walk to beaches. www.tybeleug.com. 207-752-0285.

Paris & Bordeaux Wine Country: 2 bedroom Paris apartment in New Left Bank near Bibliotheque Nationale. www.relaxinfranceonline.com/ile/75001.htm. Restored spacious stone farmhouse with pool N.E. of Bordeaux. www.charente-maritime-home.com. 603-924-9535, glnward[at]gmail [dot] 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.
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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: 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.

Dordogne. Lovely 18th-century manor house and/or cottage with private pool, tennis, trout stream, horse riding, and cook. Telephone 011-44-77-68-74-76-10, www.dordognerental.com.

Central Paris. Elegant spacious 2 bedrooms apartment off Le Marais. www.parischezhadia.com, 215-715-2095.

Antibes, Cote d’Azur Sweeping view Nice to Monaco, two bedroom apartment, terrace, swimming pool, tennis courts. Euro 1,100 per week. samanthab[at]post [dot] harvard [dot] edu. Cell: +41 79 239 2366.

“SUNNY, CHIC, AND FABULOUS” 2 bedroom/2 bathroom luxury apartment in central Paris, a 5 minute walk from the Louvre, the Seine, and the Palais Royal. WhereIdStay.com or vrbo.com/404489 or vrbo.com/244739.

Bordeaux Chateau: Luxury Self Catering Cottages (2-4 persons) in the grounds of a Dream Chateau with pool! www.CLBX.com.

Great Britain & Ireland Vacation Rentals

London. Tower Bridge. Elegant river view, terrace, 1 master/1 single bedroom, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen. $1,200/week; Olympics 6/25 to 7/15 $2,000/week. kg [dot] dp[at]fsmail [dot] net.

West London, close to the River Thames and local train station, 7 bedroom/4 bathroom house in big garden surrounded by walls, with all modern conveniences. Available between 12th July and 22nd August. E-mail benedicte [dot] clarkson[at]gmail [dot] com for more information.

Italy Vacation Rentals

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, Rome, and Calabria. Three uniquely beautiful properties directly by owner at www.havenlink.com or e-mail: ad[at]outoftimearchitecture [dot] com.

ROME APARTMENTS FOR RENT, beautiful central vacation rentals. Book online. www.romanhomes.com and www.romanholidays.com.

The best of Tuscany—near Siena. Charming 1700s farmhouse totally redone. Beautiful courtyard. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Spectacular setting. Terrace views of Montalcino. Shared pool, tennis court. Frank_Hartmann[at]Harvard [dot] edu.

Tuscany: South of Siena. Elegantly restored 11th century abbey set on a peaceful hillside of olive groves & vineyards. 8 double bedrooms, 7 ensuite bathrooms, 3 kitchens. Marble pool, outdoor woodburning oven, beautiful gardens. Full staff. Info/photos: www.finevillas.com, Abbadia listing. 212-486-1531.

Todi, Umbria or Florence: medieval town house with garden: www.todihouse.com. 16th century apartment: www.myplaceinflorence.com.

UNSPOILED TUSCANY: one hour north of Florence. B&B in restored farmhouse, 4 charming bedrooms, pool. Rural romantic setting. Welcoming family atmosphere. Delicious dinners al fresco. Ideal for exploring little known countryside. From $100/night for 2. www.leduevolpi.it.

Enjoy Tuscany, hassle-free. Come and stay in my beautiful 17th century home. The entire top floor will be yours. I will be your hostess, chauffeur, guide, cook, historian… And you will be supremely pampered and looked after from arrival to departure. www.PamperedGuestInTuscany.com.

Going to Italy? Let an American who lives there guide and drive you. www.follow-your-nose.com.

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.

Tuscan Villa— equidistant from Florence/Siena/Arezzo (35-45 minutes). Two spacious accommodations sleep 4 and 6. Gardens, panoramic views, antiques, modern kitchen, WiFi. www.poggiolotuscany.com.

Charming Tuscan Farmhouse for Two. In the heart of the Chianti Classico region. For information and photographs, please visit: borroalfumo.com.

VENICE. Big or small apartment in baroque palace. Sleeps 6-8 or just 2. Mamoli[at]unive [dot] it. Google “Palazzo Merati” to see photos.

Other Europe Vacation Rentals

AEGEAN TURKEY near Ephesus—boutique hotel in traditional village; courtyards, pool, garden, WiFi; extensive library of archaeology/history; www.museshouse.com.

Verbier, Switzerland. Peaceful chalet apartment with view, sleeps six, 100m from golf course, fabulous hikes. samanthab[at]post [dot] harvard [dot] edu.

Spain Vacation Rentals

Andalucia Historic house double bed, futon. $550/wk 781-643-8405, leastment[at]gmail [dot] com.

Barcelona—Gothic Quarter. Off Plaza Catalunya. Near beach. 3 Bedrooms. Medieval Street. Very safe area. bcn-apt[at]hotmail [dot] com.