Social distancing is still on everyone's lips. Therefore, the ultimate luxury in times like these is one thing above all: security. While elegant resorts still offer a fabulous time, nothing beats a private villa that includes everything your heart desires. As a result, more and more travelers are following the trend and booking decadently appointed estates for the summer to enjoy the ultimate in privacy. Why share a pool and spa with others when you can have it all to yourself? These gorgeous villas are guaranteed to leave no wish unfulfilled.

Private Villa Serayna

Porto Heli, Greece

This multi-faceted villa on the Greek island of Peloponnese is set amidst an enchanting garden and offers enough space for ten guests. With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a tennis court, an 18-meter-long infinity pool, and private access to the sea, Villa Serayna leaves nothing to be desired. Although the property is wonderfully bright and tastefully decorated, you'll want to spend most of your time outdoors: an outdoor kitchen, organic vegetable garden and even an outdoor cinema make for an unforgettable summer vacation.

Web: thethinkingtraveller.com
Price: from €18.380,- per week, incl. daily cleaning

Casa Meravigliosa

Puglia, Italy

Here time stands still. This Mediterranean dream villa delights with its historic architecture, a 100 m² large garden, a panoramic terrace and a large swimming pool. With a fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, up to six guests can comfortably stay in the elegant casa. Two housekeepers are available on a daily basis for breakfast, cleaning and laundry. Childcare is also available upon request.

Web: borgoegnazia.com
Price: from €14.194,- per week incl. breakfast and cleaning

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Soneva Jani

Medhufaru Island, Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Like a small village of private homes, this stunning construction stretches out on the water. Fifty-one villas with up to four bedrooms offer total privacy and are located directly in the brilliant blue Indian Ocean. Each of the villas also has its own pool, some of which even have a slide into the sea. Those who want absolute solitude can treat themselves to a secluded island villa in the middle of a palm forest and feel like they are on a desert island. A true paradise!

Web: soneva.com
Price: from €3.000,- per night

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

In the heart of Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco is an 800-year-old majestic estate consisting of 11 villas, 42 suites, two restaurants, a cooking school, and a decadent spa. The elegant villas, in classic rustic style, accommodate between six and 12 guests, all have their own pool and some also have a private tennis court. If you've always wanted to experience gorgeous Tuscany at its most beautiful, this is the place to be.

Web: rosewoodhotels.com
Price: from €6.955,- per night, incl. daily cleaning

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Private Villa Hummingbird

Mustique Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Caribbean

The best comes at the end. This spectacular villa with six bedrooms and bathrooms, plus an extra guest house, accommodates up to 14 people and has a household staff of six, including chef and butler. Situated on a hill, the house offers indescribable views of the forest and the sea. In addition to the opulent furnishings, there is a fully equipped gym and a 20-meter-long pool. Hummingbird Villa is the ultimate location for private parties, weddings or a glamorous vacation with the whole family.

Web: avenueproperty.com
Price: from €50.000,- per week