Discover some of the best luxury villas to visit around the world for your vacation needs

Landscape architect Bill Bensley described Shinta Mani Wild as “a utopia of sustainability.” It is a resort that doubles as a research and conservation centre.

The space culminates everything Bensley has learned over years of making hotels. He first bought the land with his friend Sokoun Chandpreda, hoping to save it from poaching and logging. This became the heart of the project.

Built around 1750, Masseria Pistola enjoys panoramic views of a valley of vineyards. Each of its ten en-suite bedrooms showcases different historical characteristics, from conical trulli ceilings typical to Alberobello to the cumsera or gable-roofed arches of the main farmhouse.

The Masseria sits in its four-hectare private gardens with the gorgeous Canale di Pirro valley view.

Cebu, Philippines, is already a known travel destination, but Treehouse de Valentine is a jungle-type resort worth visiting. Whether an intimate dinner with nature as a witness, a leisurely soak in a rustic wooden bathtub, or a refreshing swim in your very own secluded river, this space promises an unforgettable retreat into serenity.

The Six Senses Thimphu resort is in the heart of apple orchards and pine forests, yet still within reach of the capital’s attractions. Perched on an auspicious hillside overlooking Thimphu, the villa’s grand design and outdoor ponds reflect the clouds above, and it is dubbed the locals’ very own ‘palace in the sky’.

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Situated on the Tuscan coast, the Castello Granduca castle is a treasure trove of history. Over the years, it has been the residence of many Tuscan Grand Dukes. The architecture, furnishings, and décor are of a late 16th-century noble Tuscan style.

The villa can arrange various activities and excursions during guests’ stays. These include visits to wineries and olive mills, boat trips to Elba, horseback riding, tennis, and massages.

Like Nuuk Taal’s namesake, it is ‘off the beaten path’ but worth discovering. Before its renovation, it was a secluded family vacation home for over thirty years. 

Housing a collection of European and Asian artefacts alongside a blend of modern Scandinavian furnishings and Filipiniana accents, the property’s interiors reflect its rich history and personality.

Located in the Maquis shrubland of southern Italy, Villa Trullo comprises eleven cones set into a vast estate surrounded by an array of fruit trees, including olives, pomegranates, and prickly pears. 

Even though the property itself is steeped in history, with a portion of the grounds designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the feel of the place, both inside and out, is anything but mediaeval. There are lavishly furnished rooms and a bar mere metres from the swimming pool.

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Although Bali is already a travel hotspot, it still offers peaceful places. Villa Zelie is one of Bali’s heritage-chic holiday luxury villas merely 150 metres away from Canggu Beach. 

Villa Zelie’s distinctive style, grand scale, and central location distinguish it from other Canggu villas. Its beautiful teak and ironwood buildings, inspired by traditional Javanese joglo pavilions and gladak houses, are embellished with handcrafted furniture and treasures selected by the villa’s owner. 

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