A Slice of Paradise in Costa Rica: 402 Calle Rincon del Mar Luxury Resort House

With one look, you know you want to pack your bags: it’s a 6,500 square-foot luxury residence, 4,000 of which are covered by a roof and 2,500 of which are open-air living space. What is this fabulous place? Calle Rincon del Mar, located in the exclusive Peninsula Papagayo Resort area on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Guanacaste coast. This lavish vacation home includes a master suite, a junior suite, and two guest bedrooms — bare-bones descriptions, indeed, for what you’ll find as you explore. Take in the sight of the unique roofline that seems to blend right into the hills around it; listen carefully, and you’ll hear ocean waves below you as you feast your eyes on gorgeous Costa Rican jungle habitat. Sit a while in the open-air living room, right next to the infinity pool, and take some time just to breathe.

 

 

Flooring is a pattern of cool pastel neutrals that blends seamlessly into the pool deck and is set off nicely by casual wicker furniture (well-cushioned, of course) and accessories. Not in the mood for vigorous laps? No problem: just amble over to the open-air spa and treat yourself to bubbles — or head inside to an oval soaking tub in a corner of glass. Note the outdoor barbecue area, perfect for casual meals by day or night; for more formal entertaining indoors, the open-plan kitchen and dining table awaits, a unique blend of wooden carving and sleek minimalism. At the end of the day, snuggle in your sumptuous sleigh bed and dream of your next sunrise in paradise; this home puts everything you need at your fingertips to enjoy your stay to the full.

 

 

 

Ultimate Vacation Pampering in Indonesia: Malimbu Cliff Villa

Talk about a dream vacation spot: #Malimbu Cliff Villa is set high above the sea on a grassy hillside, with access to a private beach and expansive views across the ocean all the way to Bali’s Mt. Agung. And the views inside are just as impressive. You enter the villa at the uppermost level, via a balé (gazebo), with a shell chandelier suspended from a traditional serap roof. This floor houses a lobby, the huge master suite, and one of the three guest bedrooms. On the ground floor are two guest bedrooms, plus an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area  all wood grain and white freshness that leads directly outdoors, to the infinity pool and deck. Finally, the villa’s lowest level, accessed via a spiral staircase, holds a children’s playroom with what else? bunk beds!

Pampering is the order of the day here  a villa manager, butler, and two housekeepers are at your disposal to make sure every moment of your stay is the best. They’re a wealth of information on local attractions, too; from a round of golf at the Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club to nightlife in nearby Senggigi, or from snorkeling or scuba diving around the Gili Islands to a three-day mountain trek to volcanic Mt. Rinjani  just ask. Want spa treatments? You can arrange for them right in your villa, or visit Quinci Villas’ spa nearby. Shopping’s always an option: Lombok is well-known for pearls, not to mention pottery, weaving, and baskets. But the best part of this villa is its secluded, get-away-from-it-all ambience: once you’ve settled into this bright, airy, colorful space, you might never want to leave.