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An infinity pool on a cliff above the Aegean Sea at Villa Finsbury on Syros

Villas With Private Padel Courts: Six Properties That Bring the Court to You

Six villas with a padel court in Provence, Ibiza, Marrakech, the Douro Valley, Puglia and Syros, and what to confirm about the court before you book.

The private tennis court and its thatched shelter among the pines at Villa Carragueira in Comporta

Family Tennis Holidays in Portugal: How to Plan the Perfect Villa Stay

How to plan a family tennis holiday in Portugal: private, shared or nearby courts, the Algarve or Comporta, and three villas with their own tennis...

A long pool lined with sun loungers among the pines at Casa Branca in Comporta

Quiet Luxury Travel: More Experience, Less Display

What quiet luxury means for a villa holiday: homes chosen for character and privacy, discreet service and four destinations suited to a slower week.

Two young girls in white dresses looking out over a turquoise bay beside octopus drying in the sun in Mykonos

Choosing a Family Villa in Mykonos: How to Match the Villa to Your Family’s Needs

How to choose a family villa in Mykonos: the layout, pool and shade to check, where to stay on the island and three villas for different family...

Sun loungers beside the pool beneath the plane trees at Mas Serenya in the Alpilles

Dog-Friendly Villa Holidays in France: A Practical Guide

How to plan a villa holiday in France with your dog: the house rules to agree, the garden details to confirm and three villas suited to the stay.

The olive-lined path leading to Bastide Garence near Aix-en-Provence

A Week in Provence: Where to Stay and How to Plan the Week Around It

How to spend a week in Provence from one villa: choosing between the Luberon, the Alpilles and Aix, and a seven-day plan prepared with your concierge.

The infinity pool of Villa Adonia facing the Aegean in the late-afternoon sun, in Mykonos

Planning a Mykonos Honeymoon: How to Choose the Right Villa

Planning a honeymoon in Mykonos? How to choose the right private villa, where to base yourself on the island and how to balance beaches, days at sea...

Chalet Vicuña under fresh snow above Verbier, with the Swiss Alps beyond

Catered vs Self-Catered Chalets in Verbier: How to Choose What Works for Your Group

Catered or self-catered? How to choose the right chalet arrangement in Verbier for your group, from private chefs and housekeeping to concierge...

Whitewashed houses above a turquoise bay in the Cyclades, Greece

Greece in October: Islands, Weather and Where to Stay

In October, the Greek sea is still warm and the islands are quieter. Our guide to the weather, the best destinations and the villas to book for an...

Our selection of villas for your dream Formentera holiday

Discover our selection of luxury villas on Ibiza's little sister, Formentera.