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A mesh net bag, sunglasses, a striped towel, sunscreen, and a small bottle of lotion are placed on a concrete ledge beside clear water.
Sunset over the ocean with clouds in the sky and a wooden structure on the right reflected in the water.

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Featured Stays

The villas and properties worth traveling for. See all stays →

CASA MELMAR

CASA ENTREMUROS

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, MEXICO

TRONCONES, MEXICO

ARANXÄ

CASTLE BRISE BÊCHE

CRÉPY-EN-VALOIS, FRANCE

EL PAREDÓN, GUATEMALA

For travelers who are overwhelmed by the details. For villas and hotels that are looking to connect with guests. For anyone who wants to create a beautiful escape.

Two blue fabric bags hanging on wooden hooks against a pink wall.
Open sliding glass door leading into a bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a ceiling fan, surrounded by green plants and sunlight.
A modern two-story house with large windows and a thatched roof, featuring a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs with umbrellas, an outdoor seating area with cushions, and lush greenery in a tropical landscape.

Casa Entremuros

A stunning beachfront property in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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Vacation Stories

Fifteen years of trips, 46 destinations, and more flights than I'd like to admit. Here's everything I've learned — city guides, itineraries, favorite stays, and the kind of tips you only get from someone who's actually been there.

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A backyard swimming pool surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with palm trees near the pool, a lounge chair, and floating rings on the water on a sunny day.