In the heart of Venice, a five-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square, Palazzo del Giglio is conveniently located in proximity to all the main cultural attractions. It overlooks the beautiful Baroque church, Santa Maria del Giglio, and is just a two-minute walk from the ferry line that passes through the Grand Canal. Guests can enjoy exploring this floating city on foot and by gondola. The resort has a distinct Venetian charm throughout, with its elegant, richly colored decor, antique furnishings, and on-site reading room.

Set in a medieval village, Palazzo at Soriano is a charming converted 17th-century barn on a former mansion estate. The resort has exposed stone walls, wooden-beam ceilings, and a whirlpool built into a cavern. Interiors combine tradition with modernity, and each room is unique in design. On-site facilities include a restaurant, with an organic menu available, and a bar and cocktail lounge.

In the medieval village of Soriano nel Cimino, you’ll find your very own 17th-century palace in Palazzo Catalani. Here, in this wonderful Italian retreat, you will be surrounded by stunning and peaceful countryside. If you can manage to tear yourself away, be sure to visit Rome, 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the resort. Italy is one of the most culturally rich countries in Europe with hardly a city, town, or village that hasn’t been touched by history, art, or folklore.

At Palace View Resort by Spinnaker, you can relax in a tranquil setting only minutes away from Branson’s many attractions. This resort offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, wading pool, lounge, game room, exercise equipment, a children’s playground, and shuffleboard on-site. Many types of water activities are available at any of the three major lakes in the area. Branson also features live entertainment shows, theme parks, outlet shopping, and outdoor sports such as golf and tennis.

Set in a picturesque and unspoiled mountain valley near the border between the Italian provinces of Lombardy and Trentino, Palace Ponte di Legno is an imposing building dating from 1910. Superb skiing opportunities are 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from the resort in one of Italy’s leading winter-sports regions, including year-round glacier skiing on the nearby Ghiacciaio Presena. A few kilometers away is the town of Ponte di Legno, with many facilities on offer, including an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, minigolf, and a nine-hole golf course.

Paki Maui is an idyllic oceanfront resort located in the heart of the Kaanapali coast. Amenities include swimming pool, hot tub, sun deck, koi pond, and picnic and barbecue areas. Perched at the ocean’s edge, Paki Maui offers a unique and memorable Hawaiian vacation experience. The hustle and bustle of city life disappears in this tranquil environment of endless sunshine, crashing waves, and tropical grounds.

Pailahue is situated at the edge of a forest on Lake Nahuel Huapi in San Carlos de Bariloche, an area considered unique for its change of seasons and natural beauty. Near the resort are Cerro Catedral ski area and a casino.

Situated in the Great Lakes region, between the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and Wallis Lake, Pacific Palms Resort offers beautiful self-contained two- and three-bedroom villas, fantastic recreational facilities, and helpful service that allows you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking location.

Situated about 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of San Francisco, Pacific Grove is the starting point of a scenic 17-mile (27 kilometers) drive to Carmel. The vacation homes are set on the Monterey peninsula, only three blocks from a sandy beach, and a 10-minute drive from world-famous Carmel and Pebble Beach, 16 golf courses, a host of tennis courts, and countless water sports opportunities. Area attractions include Cannery Row, with its art galleries and seafood restaurants; Allen Knight Maritime Museum; Monterey State Historic Park; San Carlos Cathedral; and Monterey Bay Aquarium.