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a large impressive residence
a millionaire with a luxurious villa in Mexico
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Recent Examples of villas
Those images featured sleek, low-slung villas with panoramic windows integrated into the Mediterranean cliffside.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Eleven suites and villas, each with a fireplace and a head-on view of The Remarkables.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Each of the 49 suites and villas has its own private plunge pool–carved into the surrounding rock or cantilevered dramatically over the cliff’s edge–and blends seamlessly into the island landscape.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In no particular order, here are seven of the most over-the-top, vacation-of-a-lifetime villas.
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Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Ravello High up in the mountains, affording fabulous views of the coast, this town is known for its two historic villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, which are both worth visiting.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Eleven suites and villas, each with a fireplace and a head-on view of The Remarkables.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Each of the 49 suites and villas has its own private plunge pool–carved into the surrounding rock or cantilevered dramatically over the cliff’s edge–and blends seamlessly into the island landscape.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In no particular order, here are seven of the most over-the-top, vacation-of-a-lifetime villas.
—
Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Ravello High up in the mountains, affording fabulous views of the coast, this town is known for its two historic villas, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, which are both worth visiting.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for villas
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The ranch is home to two mansions with a gym and tennis court, as well as guest houses, and a tunnel leading to an underground shelter approximately the size of a basketball court, according to the outlet.
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Camouflaging with the seaside mansions and balikçi (fish restaurants) in the village-like Çengelköy neighborhood, in a calm bay on the Asian side, the 19th-century facade was originally an Ottoman distillery.
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.
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While arched passageways reference those found in classic haciendas, the walls are hand-finished in quintessentially Mexican chukum plaster.
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Bequest giving has always been lumpy — a handful of nine-figure estates can move the number.
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While debt relief programs generally aren't designed for estates, understanding how creditors approach settlements can sometimes make negotiations more productive when an estate cannot fully repay outstanding obligations.
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And, of course, there are plenty of castles, estates, and old manors to get your history fix.
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Blackwood, with her firsthand knowledge of drafty manors and unhinged families, explains with remorseless precision what lies behind the fantasy—what happens when the houses, and the people in them, are neither charismatic nor lovable.
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Scenic cruising through the Moselle Valley reveals a landscape of steep vineyards and hilltop castles, complemented by AmaWaterways’ exclusive tour of Burg Lahneck Castle and its storied past.
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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Constructed in a restrained neoclassical style, Clarence House was intended to be more comfortable and manageable than many of the grand royal palaces of the era.
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The neighborhood/area The resort is a half hour north of Chiang Mai, in the Mae Rim Valley known for its waterfalls, temples, and palaces.
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Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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“Villas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/villas. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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