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Author Ian Fleming wrote all of his James Bond novels at his retreat GoldenEye located in Oracabessa Bay on the north coast of Jamaica. The villa was later sold to the founder of Island Records Chris Blackwell who expanded the property which became GoldenEye Hotel and Resort.
Malimbu Cliff Villa located on the hillside on the western coastline of Lombok Island, Indonesia is a contemporary tropical retreat with breathtaking panoramic views.
Sunrise House is a spectacular villa perched on a hillside near Macaroni Beach in Mustique. This luxury Caribbean villa has its own secluded white sandy beach and tropical gardens.
The colonial design of the main house with fine architectural details is matched by bespoke and antique furniture throughout the interior.
Villa Mia is located on Chaweng Beach on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. This beautiful tropical villa with Balinese architecture have a number of pavilions enclosing the swimming pool. From the central courtyard, the focus directs to the beach and the ocean. The villa features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Casas Del Sol located on the tropical island of Koh Tao in Thailand offers luxury boutique villas with stunning panoramic ocean views. Spacious open plan living features contemporary tropical design with private swimming pool and deck terrace.
Casa Sol De Oriente, located in Costa Careyes, Mexico, is a luxury retreat built in a pool. Founded in 1968 by Italian artist Gian Franco Brignone, the 26,400 sq-ft exotic villa surrounded by a 11,000 sq-ft infinity pool has an exotic minimalist design. It offers six bedrooms, three of which have direct access to the pool with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Located on Mexico’s Virgin Coast near Careyes, Cuixmala is a jaw-dropping resort and nature reserve which was the private estate of the late financier Sir James Goldsmith. This fantasy palace with panoramic views and exquisitely decorated villas accentuate the Mexican charm. Haciendas with domed brick ceilings and beautiful stonework create an elegant living space.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their honeymoon on North Island, Seychelles. This luxury island hideaway has 11 handcrafted villas spread out along the main beach. Wood, local stone, glass and thatched roofs are the principle materials used. The most luxurious villa features an outdoor shower and “spa al fresco” overlooking the Indian Ocean. This rustic private sanctuary with Robinson Crusoe feel offers all the modern conveniences in a natural setting.
