If a country cottage is your cup of tea, consider a stay in Great Britain and Ireland. The Cotswolds and the Ring of Kerry are two of our many popular and picturesque destinations. Or to experience country life at its best, sample an English manor house or a medieval castle in the Scottish Highlands.

In France, we're sure you will relish a stay in Provence, perhaps in a superbly restored country house in the Luberon Valley near both Aix-en-Provence and Avignon. In the Loire, spend the day touring the magnificent chateaux - then come home to your own! In Burgundy and the Dordogne, among the vineyards and hilltop villages, we feature the typical country cottages known as gites.

In Italy, the regions of Tuscany and Umbria present a storybook landscape of vineyards, castles, and medieval villages. Our farmhouses, estates, and ancient villas are perfect for exploring the hill towns of Siena, Perugia, and San Gimignano.

For ski vacations or summer hiking, we offer a fine selection of chalets and apartments in the Alps. Zermatt and Gstaad in Switzerland, Courchevel in France, and St. Anton in Austria are among your many choices. Or venture further north in Germany's Black Forest region.

The lakes of Europe provide tranquillity and spectacular scenery. We can suggest apartments in Italy's Lake District, on the shores of Lake Como and Lake Garda and Switzerland's Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne.

Further Introductory Materials:

About Villas International
Letter from our director, David Kendall
The Great Cities of Europe
European Coasts & Islands
Rural Idylls
The Caribbean
Mexico
More Exotic Destinations