What do Canterbury, New Zealand, Yosemite National Park, and French Polynesia have in common?

All are luxury destinations of villa rental company Relais & Châteaux. With almost 600 properties around the world, if you can point to it on a map, Relais & Châteaux can offer an opulent experience to match. Collaborating with local partners amplifies the personalized comfort and exclusivity that can’t be achieved in an overcrowded resort or hotel. Much like yourself, the typical Relais & Châteaux traveler values personal space and prioritizes hospitality and privacy.

Some of SL’s favorite destinations include Villa Il Borro in Italy. The 19th century villa is nestled on a 270-acre estate in Tuscany and boasts a heated pool, fully equipped gym, and a billiards room. Casa del Arbol in Mexico is a private treetop retreat perched above the rainforest, close enough to the Pacific Ocean that some guests have been able to see whales from the master bedroom. Complete with waterfalls, outdoor showers, and a private chef who specializes in cooking with local ingredients, Mexico is no longer the destination of your high schooler’s senior spring break trip.

Start planning your next vacation with Relais & Châteaux now, because you will get lost scrolling through the endless choices of where to go next. Experiences can even be tailored to your interests, with yoga retreats, vineyard tours, and more available for bookings.

It's been a long few months for all of us. Why not treat your vaccinated self with an exclusive trip to one of Relais & Châteaux’s luxury villas? If you go, let us know! SL would love to hear about your adventure abroad - or here at home. Connect with us on Facebook (@SophisticatedLivingSTL) or Instagram (@sophisticatedlivingmag) and stay in the know with our magazine and newsletter: https://www.sophisticatedstlouis.com/mag/subscribe.