Get to know one of Luxury Retreats’ newest destinations: The once-sleepy fishing villages of Uruguay’s southern coast are now a lively arts and culture hub. To explore, you’ll want to stay close to the beach in Jose Ignacio, in a design-centric home with an earthy palette that embraces the surrounding landscape. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: Turmaline, José Ignacio, Uruguay #uruguay #travel #luxtravel #sun #pool

Escaping the frenetic pace of the city doesn’t necessarily have to mean bypassing bustle altogether. The streets of Jericho, a suburb of Oxford, are lined with immaculate Georgian and Victorian homes, and staying in a light-filled jewel box of a townhouse here sets you an easy stroll away from the historic university town’s restaurants and coffee shops. But when you retreat to your private leafy courtyard with a glass of wine, the rest of the world feels miles away. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in the U.K. and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: Georgia Townhouse, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel #unitedkingdom

Nothing is ever quite what it seems in the Cotswolds. Take this elegant former farm in the Malvern Hills, for instance. The grand stone façade cloaked in vines channels age-old elegance, but the interiors delight with touches of whimsy—think chartreuse armchairs in the sitting room and a wall covered in playful bunny paintings. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in the U.K. and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: The Millhouse, Worcestershire, United Kingdom. #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel #unitedkingdom

What makes the quintessential English country retreat? Grand, historic manor houses with views of endless emerald hills from every room. At this 19th-century estate, even the indoor swimming pool has expansive windows framing postcard-worthy Cotswolds scenes. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in the U.K. and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: Fairoaks Estate, Worcestershire, United Kingdom. #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel #unitedkingdom

When Londoners are in need of a restorative break after a busy week, they escape the city for the rolling hills and meadows of the Cotswolds. Get ready for a dose of quaint country villages, stately villas draped in vines, and idyllic pastoral landscapes this week as we unveil a new collection of homes that blend rustic charms with refined luxury: the elegant estates of the English countryside. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in the U.K. and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: Thorpe Manor, Thorpe Mandeville, United Kingdom #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel #unitedkingdom

Some homes have the power to leave you spellbound—it could be because of a tranquil setting, clever design, or in the case of this cliffside stone villa in Italy, a dreamy pool with enchanting views of Lake Como. Check out our Stories to see more homes that captured our team’s imagination—you might find one that captivates you, too. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in Italy and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: Villa Peduzzi, Pigra, Italy, #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel

Here’s our recipe for the perfect Roman weekend: First, drop your bags at this penthouse on Via Condotti that’s just steps from the city’s famed landmarks, like the Spanish Steps. Then, set out on a VIP tour of the Colosseum, exploring its subterranean tunnels that are typically off-limits to visitors. And when dinnertime approaches, turn to your in-the-know concierge to handle last-minute restaurant reservations at the city’s top tables. All you have to worry about is which flavor of gelato to end the night with—we recommend strolling around the lively Trastevere neighborhood in search of the tastiest spoon. Click the link in our bio to view more retreats in Italy and others around the world. Photo by @luxuryretreats Home: The View, Rome, Italy, #travelinspo #vacation #luxury #travel

It’s the middle of the week, but we're dreaming of weekends filled with white sand and sea breeze—which is why this pool in sunny Turks & Caicos is where we’d rather be right now. We’d escape to the islands and head straight for this expansive terrace, where a butler would keep the refreshments flowing as we gazed out over Sunset Beach. Glimpses of the turquoise Caribbean waters would follow us from the soothing white-on-white living room to the kitchen to the four bedrooms—now if only the views could follow us home, too. 🏡: Beach Enclave Ocean View #luxury #travelmore #doyoutravel #roamtheplanet

Here’s how to love like a local in Greece: Escape with your partner to a cozy stone cottage that looks like it’s been a part of the landscape since Aphrodite’s time. Villa Kele, set on a secluded, windswept stretch of Mykonos, has a private plunge pool that’s just the right size for two, a hot tub that makes the perfect perch for late-night stargazing, and a patio amid the olive groves where a bouzouki player will serenade you while you dine. The Greek goddess of love would approve.

If all you’ve got planned for Valentine’s Day is a box of chocolates, it might be time to get creative with a last-minute gift. Consider something sweeter: like a stay at Turks and Caicos’ Sugar Kube, which even looks like it’s ready to be wrapped up and tied in a bow. Every corner of this airy Grace Bay hideaway—from the private infinity pool to the oversized tub — is thoughtfully designed for two. When it comes to love, intimacy is the ultimate luxury.

Thrills are always around the corner in Costa Rica. At El Chante in Tamarindo, you’re in the heart of the jungle and steps from the beach, and snorkeling and sport-fishing outings are just a boat ride away. But it’s all about sheer relaxation when you get back to the casita, where a private chef will infuse the day’s catch with seasonal flavors while you take a quick dip in the pool. Click the link in our bio to view our properties in #costarica. El Chante, Tamarindo, Costa Rica Photo by @LuxuryRetreats #travelinspo #luxury #luxtravel #travel #adventure

Surfing on nearby Tamarindo Beach, ziplining in the jungle, kayaking through the mangroves of Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge, or braving a volcano hike at Rincón de la Vieja—there are plenty of thrills to experience with Costa Rica’s Sunset House as your home base. Just make sure you’re back in time to catch that golden sunset over the bay, and you’ll quickly understand how this villa got its name. Click the link in our bio to view our properties in #costarica. Sunset House, Tamarindo, Costa Rica Photo by @LuxuryRetreats #travelinspo #luxury #luxtravel #travel #adventure