Media Coverage BeautifulPlaces has been featured in these publications:   Exploring New York's Lake Kora, the former Vanderbilt home May 2017 Luxury | Ultra Travel Shrouded by pines, on the water and enveloped by 1,000 pristine acres, Lake Kora camp was beloved by its owners the Vanderbilts not just for its tranquility but because it made a perfect setting for unfettered revelry. View Article >>     Destinations: Los Cabos: From Conference to Course April 2017 Casa Fryzer Perched at the top of Villas del Mar above the Los Cabos corridor, Casa Fryzer is an optimal location for a private retreat for up to 12 of your company’s top players View Article >>     ATOD Magazine - a taste of dawn March 2017 A CURATED EXPERIENCE IN WINE COUNTRY A Brand New Way to See Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Places. BeautifulPlaces is the first “villa company” in the world that focuses on epicurean luxury travel to wine regions and beyond. View Article >>     Showboats International January 2017 Batu Villa, Off-The-Water-Oasis Renowned for spectacular sailing, the British Virgin Islands also offer some extraordinary experiences on land, far from the resort crowd. View Article >>     Clientele Luxury Winter 2017 Resort Registry The Winter issue of Clientele Luxury Global features BeautifulPlaces Beach House in Anguilla. View Article >>     Vanity Fair UK November 2016 On Golden Pond Cabin Fever - The Boathouse, Lake Kora Live like the Vanderbilts at Lake Kora, one of America's legendary Great Camps, set in the pristine wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains. View Article >>     Robb Report July 2016 North American Summer Getaways to Forge Lasting Memories New York: Lake Kora Prefer lakes and forests to hills and prairies? Set out for Lake Kora in the Central Adirondacks, where a sprawling compound stands on carefully preserved land once owned by the Vanderbilt family. Read Article >>     Bloomberg June 2016 Summer Like a Vanderbilt in a $15,000-a-Night Great Camp Pup tents not required. Read Article >> Watch TV Clip >>     Clientele Luxury Spring 2016 Resort Registry 2016 BeautifulPlaces listed in the Resort Registry as a Leading Luxury Villa Rental Company. Featuring Golden Pavilion - Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Read Article >>     Forbes March 2016 10 Exciting Villas To Book Now Villa Carneros, in the appellation of the same name, set in a 100% Pinot Noir vineyard that produces a few hundred cases of single-origin wines for Attune. Read Article >>     The Province January 2016 Sonoma a rising star Napa Valley’s little sister deserving of just as much love. Read Article >>     Conde Nast Traveler December 2015 Travel Specialists Conde Nast Traveler "The Experience Makers 2015" Once again, Conde Nast names BeautifulPlaces one of their top villa travel specialists.     Clientele Luxury Fall 2015 Villa Manzu, Costa Rica Featured Exclusive Cover Shot, Private Sanctuary Villa Manzu Within the lush grounds of the Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica sits Villa Manzu, a completely private sanctuary created for the most sophisticated guests. Read Article >>     Haute Living August 2015 Sonoma Villa: Where Caitlyn Jenner Had a Girlfriends' Weekend The photo of the backs of Caitlyn Jenner and her BFFs taken during a girlfriends’ getaway in Sonoma blew up the Internet. Haute Living has learned the details of the villa featured in the August 9th episode of “I Am Cait” on E! The gorgeous spread, located close to Glen Ellen, is called the Vineyard Knoll Estate and is just one of the many amazing properties in the BeautifulPlaces’ portfolio. Read Article >>     Clientele Luxury Summer 2015 BeautifulPlaces|Lake Kora Featured Travel Destination Designed by noted architect John Russell Pope (Jefferson Memorial, National Archives, et al), the Main House is the hub of Lake Kora, the last of the historic Adirondack Great Camps on 1,000 acres in upstate New York. Read Article >>     About.com June 2015 15 New Things to See and Do in New England This Summer Rent Lindsley Estate for an Exclusive Getaway You won't find a more amazing vacation rental in the Berkshires than this historic estate in Lenox. Read Article >>     Town and Country Travel Spring/Summer 2015 Best Villa Experts Town and Country Travel names BeautifulPlaces one of top ten villa experts in the Spring/Summer 2015 edition. Read Article >>     Travel and Leisure February 2015 Best Villa Rental Agencies BeautifulPlaces named one of the Best Villa Rental Agencies in US & Canada. These days, many villa rental agencies double as personal concierges, organizing private tours of museums, hands-on cooking classes, and more. These experts have you covered. Read Article >>     Los Angeles Times January 2015 California: Feast on foie gras with these wine-country rentals Vacation rental company BeautifulPlaces has a new gourmet perk for guests who rent one of its country homes in California's wine country: a four-course foie gras dinner. Read Article >>     Robb Report Home & Style July 2014 Great Escapes: Sag Harbor, New York Guests of this shingle-style residence enjoy both privacy and proximity to activity, thanks to the home’s location in a secluded section of the Hamptons that is only a few miles from Southampton and East Hampton. Read Article >>     Departures July/August 2014 Return to SPLENDOR - Lake Kora feature article "Once a private playground for the Vanderbilt family, a century-old estate in the wooded wilds of New York’s Adirondack region opens its doors to all for the very first time." Read Article >>     Shermans Travel June 2014 5 Splurge-y Treehouse Hotels for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip California’s TreeHouse, located in Sonoma County, made entirely out of stone and wood, is situated in the middle of the forest, taking the concept to its most literal meaning. Read Article >>     Robb Report Home & Style May/June 2014 Great Escapes: Punta Mita, Mexico Those seeking the seclusion of a stand-alone villa for their Mexican sojourns will find no shortage of thoughtfully designed properties available for rent. Casa Papelillos would easily accommodate a wedding party or a generously sized gathering of family or friends. Read Article >>     Evasion - Canadian TV May 2014 Dream Villas Myriam Wojcik takes us into the region of Sonoma, at the heart of many wineries. Program: good wines, good food, beautiful countryside and villas where life is good. View Episode >>     Wall Street Journal January 2014 Lake Kora: An Even Greater Camp Lake Kora, a 1,000-acre retreat created around 1900 in New York's Adirondack Mountains, has gotten a bit of an upgrade. The "great camp" was originally owned by Timothy Woodruff, Theodore Roosevelt's lieutenant governor. Read Article >>     Travel and Leisure 2014 January 2014 Best Villa Rental Agencies California - Beautiful Places: The Sonoma-based agency specializes in northern California’s wine country, with 35 handpicked properties that range from vineyard cottages to hilltop estates. Read Article >>     Instinct January 2014 Romance in Sonoma: A Perfect Proposition What could set a more romantic scene for the proposal of a lifetime better than a cozy villa tucked into an 80-acre vineyard estate possessed of a private lake, a gravel beach and its own windmill? Read Article >>     Robb Report August 2013 What's Hot: Villa Rentals for Your Late-Summer Early-Fall Getaways Villa Nel Bosco is an ideal base from which to enjoy the Napa Valley’s fall crush. Read Article >>     Visit California June 2013 Beautiful Places in Sonoma County 24-hour Wine Country Escape Read Article >>     Wall Street Journal March 2013 We Are Sonoma County The Dream Weaver Read Article >>     Travel and Leisure March 2013 T & L's Global Guide to Villa Rentals 40 All Star Villa Agencies Read Article>>     Conde Nast Traveler March 2013 Ahhhh, Privacy - 5000+ Dream Villas Foolproof Villa Vacations. BeautifulPlaces included again in the list of 41 experts who hold the keys to dream houses (and castles and cottages) at your favorite destinations worldwide. Read Article>>     Conde Nast Traveler February 2013 Dream Villas Around the World We've rounded up 41 of the best villas around the world, hand-selected by the world's top villa specialists. Featuring Cavedale Ridge. Read Article>>     Modern Luxury - Brides January 2013 Diamonds From the Deep How can I give my girlfriend her ultimate dream proposal? Read Article>>     Luxury Travel Advisor January 2013 Sonoma Wine Country Announces Valentine's Day Offerings Get Romance Rates at Vineyard Knoll Estate, the setting for the 2012 Sonoma episode of ABC’s show The Bachelor. Read Article>>     Family Travel Magazine January 2013 Boston School Vacation Travel Deals If you are considering a staycation or trip to the Boston-area for school vacation, here are some great deals and promotions. Read Article>>     Caviar Affair Winter/Holiday 2012 Luxury in Residence Ever dream of finding a valuable treasure while scuba diving? BeautifulPlaces has created a $100,000 Diving for Diamonds tresure hunt at Villa Harmonie on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read Article>>     Inside Sonoma October 2012 The Perfect Gay Getaway With a slew of breathtaking properties all over Sonoma County, BeautifulPlaces, offers its clients the opportunity to tailor the escapes they want with whatever level of privacy, discretion, and luxury they desire. Read Article>>     Gadling October 2012 How To Stay In A Castle On Your Next Trip When trying to make your travels extra special, the accommodation can really make or break the ambiance of your vacation. Vacation rentals can help with this by allowing you to stay in all types of unique properties, from the bizarre to luxurious and historical castles. Read Article>>     Recommend.com September 2012 BeautifulPlaces Sends Travelers to Sonoma for Thanksgiving BeautifulPlaces offers luxury villa rentals and epicurean adventures year-round, but this November it’s offering three farm-to-table Thanksgiving feast packages for a scrumptious Sonoma villa getaway. Read Article>>     JetSet Magazine August 2012 Beautiful Places Featuring some of the most spectacular and opulent villas in wine country and beyond, BeautifulPlaces takes private upscale service as seriously as they do their breathtaking accomodations. Read Article>>     M Home Magazine August 2012 Family Fun in California Wine Country When we think of wine country, most of us think of wine tasting, fine dining, and spa retreats. While these pleasures can still be injoyed by grown-ups, there are a bevy of kid-friendly activities and accommodations available for those who want to take the kids along. Read Article>>     Boston City Guide July 2012 Nantucket Island | Where to Stay, Eat and Shop Harborview Place featured as the perfect luxury cottage rental on Nantucket. Read Story>>     HGTV - House Hunters on Vacation features BeautifulPlaces Villas June 2012 Let's Show Our Moms the Wine Country Three of BeautifulPlaces Sonoma Valley Villas are featured in the June 8th episode. Read Story>>     BeautifulPlaces in Beautiful Sonoma Valley May 2012 Welcome to Sonoma - Press Democrat Article. Read Article >>     Ravishing Vacation Rentals May 2012 Featuring St. Helena Farmhouse. From historic villas to stylish contemporary beach houses, AD presents a portfolio of spectacular homes away from home. Read Article >>     Villas with Amazing Modern Architecture March 2012 Featuring California Dreamin' in Sonoma. Traditional stone farmhouses may hold a certain appeal, but if you're more apt to head to MoMA than to the Met, and if you're more into Mondrian to Michaelangelo, these fantasy villas are for you. Sleek, stylish, and ultramodern in design and décor, they take minimalism to its maximum potential. Read Article >>     Mustique Made Easy March 2012 Caribbean Connection When BeautifulPlaces, the international villa company, expanded into the Caribbean, they sent me to Mustique to experience the island and select villas for the company’s rental portfolio. Here’s what I discovered: Mustique will surprise you! Read Article >>     Rent Sonoma County Mansion Seen in "The Bachelor" January 2012 ABC's "The Bachelor" features Vineyard Knoll. The producers chose Vineyard Knoll, because it had the amenities they needed: Several bedrooms, views of the winery, and, of course, a fabulous pool and spa. What’s great about the property is that anyone can rent it. Fans of shows should note that it’s currently available on Valentine’s Day. But, Ben is not included. Read Article >>     Another turn for Sonoma on HGTV November 2011 House Hunters on Vacation' episode will feature trio of luxury homes. One lucky family gets a dream vacation in a luxurious home of their choice. The properties are all managed by BeautifulPlaces, a Sonoma-based luxury-travel service with an epicurean bent that rents out sumptuous homes in sought-after spots. Read Article >>     NBC Today Show March 2011 Vacation villas you can afford! Conde Nast Traveler’s Kate Maxwell reveals great vacation rental properties around the world that offer better rates than booking a hotel. Watch Video >>     CBS Early Show March 2011 Save on hotels: rent a home for your vacation! People staying in someone else's second home rather than a hotel is white hot right now; Peter Greenberg offers tips. Read Article >>     The Daily Meal March 2011 Luxe Villas With Private Chefs Beautiful villas around the world that come with private chefs. Read Article >>     AOL Travel February 2011 Exclusive Resorts Making a Comeback in 2011 Read Article >>     Ocean Home February 2011 Golden Gate Escape Read Article >>     Jetset Extra January 2011 Casa Sebastiani: Under the Sonoma Sun Read Article >>     Luxist January 2011 BeautifulPlaces Adds Nantucket's Harborview Place to Luxury Portfolio Read Article >>     Luxury Travel Advisor December 2010 Nantucket Nice: Exclusive Villas for Rent BeautifulPlaces now exclusively represents Harborview Place, an enclave of prime real estate on Nantucket. Read Article >>     Conde Nast Traveler December 2010 Our Favorite Villas Worldwide Sometimes you feel like staying in a villa with posh old-world charms—and sometimes you don't. Read Article >>     GTN Instinct November 2010 The Ultimate Swine and Wine Getaway Great pork, fantastic wine and one of the most beautiful settings in America…what could make for a better getaway? Read Article >>     Marin Magazine October 2010 Bon Voyage/Appétit! Wine Country cooking classes give you take-home kitchen skills Read Article >>     UrbanDaddy August 2010 Caving and Hot-Tubbing in Sonoma Read Article >>     Frommer's Guide 2010 Napa & Sonoma Day by Day 30 Smart ways to see wine country Read Excerpt >>     Passport Magazine August 2010 A Resort of Your Own     Conde Nast Traveler concierge.com August 2010 One-of-a-Kind Villas Villa Andrea, Glen Ellen, California Read Article >>     CNN Travel July 2010 Have Kids, Will Travel California wine country -- with kids? Read Article >>     Conde Nast Traveler June 2010 Conde Nast Traveler top villa agent list for the 4th consecutive year. Villa Rental Guide - A Castle for a Night A villa with it's own wine cave. Read Magazine >>     The Snob May 2010 Power Issue - interviews with 7 leaders in the luxury segment including the President of BeautifulPlaces Read Article >>     Virtuoso Life May/June 2010 High Five     Peter Greenberg Video - AARP April 2010 Budget Travel Tips: Save Money With Vacation Home Rentals View Video >>     Napa Sonoma Magazine Spring - Summer 2010 Living The Life     C Magazine (California Style) April 2010 Haute Homes     Indagare April 2010 Family Friendly Wine Country Read Article >>     Travel and Leisure April 2010 Best Villa Rental Agencies The top agencies for renting a European villa. Read Article >>     Modern Luxury March 2010 Book a Villa, Skip a Wait List Those booking a villa from a select group in wine country and the Bay Area will receive a bottle of Screaming Eagle upon arrival! Read Article >>     Virtuoso Life November/December 2009 Vineyard Villas     Conde Nast Traveler June 2009 Affordable Villa Vacations Read Article >>     California Home + Design June 2009 Summerhill Villa featured as minimalist getaway in Wine Country. Read Article >>     Black Ink - American Express June 2009 The exclusive magazine for American Express Centurion Members selected BeautifulPlaces' for its Summer Rentals feature.     Peter Greenberg Worldwide Blog May 2009 Villa Rental Tips From a Weekend in Sonoma Read Article >>     Ventura County Star April 2009 Cafe Society: County restaurants creating their own stimulus packages. One promotion even touts a dine-and-stay package featuring the culinary landmark that is the private dining room at The French Laundry near Sonoma. Read Article >> Taste SF March 2009 The Ultimate Wine Country Getaway. Read Article >> 7x7 San Francisco February 2009 Upside of the Recession: Killer Last-Minute Getaway Deals Read Article >>     Robb Report Vacation Homes August/September 2008 Eye On Napa Valley, California     Robb Report July 2008 Ultimate Villa Vacations     Conde Nast Traveler June 2008 Affordable Villa Vacations Read Article >>     Luxury Travel Advisor April 2008     Food & Wine Magazine December 2007 How to Experience Sonoma Like an Ultra-VIP Read Article >>     USA Today September 21, 2007 Foodies savor 'authentic' experience Read Article >>     Conde Nast Traveler June 2007 Worldwide Guide to Affordable Villa Vacations Read Article >>     Gentry Magazine: South Bay May 2007 Miraval     CNBC May 1, 2007 Richer & Richer: Vacation Retreats Read Article >>     WCBS February 7, 2007 Anthony Dias Blue's Lifestyle Minute: Napa and Sonoma in Style     Virtuoso Life January/February 2007 10 Trips of a Lifetime: #3 Live the Winemaking Life     Travel+Leisure June 2006 Special Report: How to Rent a Dream Villa Read Article >>     Forbes.com June 2, 2006 Last-Minute Summer Rentals Read Article >>     DiabloMag.com September 1, 2005 High Life     SFGate.com August 28, 2005 Hilltop Aerie Read Article >>     NapaRegister.com February 24, 2005 Vacation Homes in Ag Preserve? Read Article >>     Forbes.com September 10, 2004 Fall Rental Guide 2004 Read Article >>