Indian Song: a luxurious retreat in St. Bart’s

This wonderful villa in the Caribbean offers a magnificent view of the beach and a private access to its crystal clear waters. This superbly designed five(5) bedroom villa is situated in the private and exclusive Domaine du Levant, a famous gated community in Petit Cul de Sac, St. Barts. It offers its guests luxurious accommodations which includes a home cinema, a very comfortable office, a striking glass-enclosed pavilion, an infinity-edge pool that offers a panoramic view of Petit cul de Sac and a fitness area. Guests can also use of Dumaine du Levant’s tennis courts and other amenities. The villa itself is filled with furniture and decors that add to the carefree and comfortable lifestyle that the villa’s guests are expected to feel when they spent their vacation in this wonderful place. Indian Song Villa is truly a place of luxury and recreation that every traveler would definitely take pleasure in.

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St. Bart’s a traveler’s paradise in the Caribbean

The island of St. Bart’s is known for its amazing views and laidback way of life where the truly rich and elite go to escape their busy schedules. A perfect place for travel and vacation, this is the place where the rich and famous spend their moolah. According to Luxury Retreats, “Buying St. Bart's real estate is like joining a members-only club, with the benefits making it difficult to leave: great views, fantastic gourmet cuisine, authentic French-Caribbean culture and gorgeous beaches among them.”

While looking at the different villas that are all magnificently built and designed, I can not help but gasp every now and then. One will be awed at the interiors of each villa and the scenic views from these abodes. I have chosen to feature this one particular four-bedroom villa because of its sensational features, its lush gardens, stunning pool and its spectacular harbor view. And of course, it is aptly called Au Soleil.

Chumbe Island Resort in Africa is perfect for Environmentally Conscious Travelers

Chumbe Island Resort is a perfect getaway for the environmentally conscious travelers. Eco-friendly vacations are becoming more and more popular these days and a stay at Chumbe Island Resort will definitely be an adventure that you will remember forever. The Chumbe Island Resort is in Tanzania, Africa and is 8 miles off the coast of Zanzibar. The whole island is a nature reserve and visitors may explore its beauty through the guidance of park rangers or even on their own. This 16 acres of natural beauty and scenic waters is a Marine Protected Area (MPA). The Chumbe Island Coral Park Project aims to preserve the island’s exceptionally rich natural environment. Visitors may snorkel in the unique shallow water Reef Sanctuary or explore the Forest Reserve and other historical monuments in the island. Even a lazy day in a hammock reading a book or taking a nap feeling the fresh sea breeze on your face would be a great way to spend your time in this island. The bungalows for guests on the island are superbly designed based on state-of-the-art eco-architecture and eco-technology. The bungalows’ open design allows natural light and air to get in allowing visitors to experience and enjoy natural unpolluted air. The bungalows are furnished with handmade furniture and decorated with African art and colorful fabrics. The laid back atmosphere of the island will help you relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. A week’s vacation on Chumbe Island Resort will definitely satisfy any environmentally conscious traveler.

According to Private Islands Online. As there is no ground water source in the rocky substrate of the island, each bungalow collects its own freshwater supply from rainwater (captured from the specially designed expanse of roof) during the rainy season. This rainwater passes through a complex filtration system and is stored in spacious underground cisterns (under each living room). The water is then hand-pumped (by either Ali, Juma or Yussuf on the Chumbe Team) through a solar-powered heating system into hot & cold-water containers for the shower and hand basin in the bathroom.
The used water from showers and basins is filtered through particulate filters, ending in specially sealed plant beds so that no polluted water will seep into the Reef Sanctuary. These beds are planted with species that are demanding in water and nutrients, and therefore easily absorb any remaining nitrates and phosphates.

Eiffel Executive: a lovely Apartment in Paris

Eiffel Executive is a lovely apartment in Paris located in a very quiet and charming residential area in Paris and is just between the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Seine River and the Invalides. Eiffel Executive is in the second floor of a 19^th century building that has a beautiful well-maintained courtyard. The bedroom of the unit has a window with a view of this courtyard. When staying at this modern apartment, visitors will easily feel and have a sense of the Parisian way of life. Its proximity to popular places in Paris is definitely an advantage. Guests can easily explore the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, and the many shops and cafes in its surrounding area. Although it is not advisable to eat in these cafes if you are on a tight budget at least try to do so even once before you leave this City of Light. Visitors would also enjoy a stroll in the streets where one can have a nice view of the Seine River and explore some shops in the area for souvenirs and personal Parisian items. Eiffel Executive is a very good choice of abode for your travel and vacation.

Billabong Bed and Breakfast: a BnB on an Island

Billabong Bed and Breakfast is a perfect retreat for nature lovers. It is situated on an idyllic 5 acre island in Cairns, Australia. Billabong Bed and Breakfast is also strategically located very close to popular tourist destinations in the area. Visitors can take a dive or a snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy the beaches at Cape Tribulation, enjoy the tropical rainforests of Daintree, take a swim on a lagoon on the Cairns Esplanade, ride the world famous skyrail gondola and visit spectacular Cairns Highlands which is famous for its waterfalls, coffee farms, and lakes. The island itself is home to many birds and large variety of tropical exotic fruits and trees. Nature lovers will have a great time in Billabong Bed and Breakfast birdwatching, exploring lakes and lagoons, watching ducks enjoying the Billabong and even just relaxing on a hammock taking a nap or reading a good book. This wonderful Billabong Bed and Breakfast in Australia is a perfect travel and vacation haven for any nature lover seeking relaxation and recreation. (click on the images to enlarge)