Last Minute Holiday Escapes

Love is in the air in Verona, Italy, where William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" took place.

The orange rooftop and domed ceiling of Florence's Duomo and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are just a slice of Renaissance architecture in Europe.

Want to enjoy Mexican villas without having to combat throngs of beach goers and tourists? Just southeast of Acapulco is the Costa Chica region, where locals are the tour guides and time stands still.

Healing practices in southeast Asia explore natural remedies for common and serious maladies from aching muscles to depression, and few treatments compare to the Thai massage, which combines serene landscapes with soothing holistic therapies.

It seems like only yesterday you exchanged vows with your loved one - why not remind each other of your devotion in a romantic and tropical setting like Hawaii?

If you're looking for something to do while staying at Tuscan villas this summer, you should check out the Tuscan Sun Festival, which runs from June 11-18.

Retro is back, and whether you're staying at Caribbean villas or enjoying the turquoise beaches of the Mediterranean, you won't want to be stuck in last season's fashions.

From Tuscany's rolling hillsides stem some of the best wine-making grapes in the world, but a new libation is making a name in town: beer.

If you can't spend a minute away from your pampered pooch, you may be pleased to know that there are a number of luxury rentals that allow you to bring your pets along.

No matter how many times you've been to Europe, you can still find unique and decadent foods to sample when you stay at villas in Italy.

After spending all day touring, beaching and shopping, guests staying at luxury rentals may have a craving for an ice-cold beverage.

Known for sweeping vineyards, historical architecture and posh society, France is a luxury traveler's dream destination.

Anyone who's ever stayed in Mexican villas can tell you about the white sand beaches, lush rainforests and unbelievable underwater world - but little did they know about a small, hidden sinkhole just a few miles inland that mystified the Mayans thousands of years ago.

Spas at luxury rentals provide lasting skin enhancing treatments and are a great way for you to unwind after a long day of sightseeing.

If you're staying in Hawaiian villas, here's an insider's scoop on how the locals have eaten "akamai" (smart) for decades.

Golfers renting Italian villas this summer will be pleased to know that some of the best links in Europe are located just around the corner from their luxury accommodations.

If you can't imagine wearing the more eccentric Parisian fashions while staying at villas in France, you may want to stop in at one of these museum exhibits that display the most superb examples of decadent clothes.

Guests staying at villas in Mexico have countless opportunities to explore natural wonders from ancient Mayan ruins to endless sandy beaches.

If you're thinking about renting luxury villas as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, consider going to Torcello Island in Italy, where locals escape for impromptu vacations throughout the year.

If you're staying at the Tin Cross Winery House in Napa Valley, you should rent a bike and explore California's wine country without having to worry about picking a designated driver.