In an effort to provide an appealing diversity of destinations, Sanctuare is constantly looking for special properties where we have none. In recent months, our travels have yielded wonderful finds in Mexico, Italy and -- closer to our own backyard -- in the sprawling, scenic Adirondacks. The owners of these properties recognize the potential for Sanctuare to introduce them to travelers who prefer a unique combination of tranquility and luxury.

Announcing Seven Extraordinary Places in Italy For That Special Occasion Private Villas, Castles and Borgos Offered Exclusively by Sanctuare Borgo Finocchieto, 22 bedrooms, near Siena, Tuscany Radi di Montagna, 8 bedrooms, near Siena, Tuscany Castello di Segalari, 9 bedrooms, near Pisa, Tuscany Castello di Castagneto, 6 bedrooms, near Pisa, Tuscany Villa Tritone, 7 bedrooms, Amalfi Coast Casanova di Chiatri, 9 bedrooms, near Lucca, Tuscany Palazzo Terranova, 10 bedrooms, near Perugia, Umbria have retained us to bring them to your attention. These properties are finer and a bit more expensive than those offered to the market at large, and are rented in their entirety to one family or small group – for the complete privacy that a truly special occasion deserves. We have personally visited each of them and have close, ongoing relationships with their owners. They have entrusted us to accept a limited number of rentals when they are not themselves in residence. If you wish, we can arrange a telephone introduction for you with the property's owners, who can tell you about the special offerings that only local residents would know. These touches, along with the luxury of having a villa (or castle or borgo) entirely to yourselves, are what makes Sanctuare's Italy unique. Call us for more information, or to hear about our personal experiences at these extraordinary properties in Sanctuare's Italy. Click here to download postcard.

 

Historical. Or Classically Contemporary. Oceanside. Or Countryside. Sanctuare's four offerings in Mexico provide alluring options. Cuixmala is a 25,000-acre ecological reserve of land, lagoons and beaches on the Pacific Coast. Hacienda de San Antonio, tucked away in the highlands of western Mexico, is a majestic, 19th-century homestead. And there are two Sanctuare offerings reserved for just one family or party at a time - Casa Cusenza, just outside of Puerto Vallarta, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and interior design on its own beach and cove - and the five-suite Hacienda Petac, a beautifully restored 17thcentury home surrounded by the Yucatan's rich Mayan history. The Sanctuare staff has personally stayed at each of these properties and will be glad to tell you about them - or about any one of Sanctuare's 15 other properties in the Caribbean, Africa, the South Pacific and Europe. Click here to download postcard.

Q. Which of These Three Places is Your Vision of Tuscan Perfection? A. Is it Castello di Castagneto, an 11th-century castle south of Pisa belonging to the same noble family for 36 generations? Casanova di Chiatri, an immaculately restored villa and guest house near Lucca, with 360-degree hillside views? Or Villa Tritone, perched high on the Amalfi Coast cliffs, a 19th-century showplace built by Ambassador William Waldorf Astor? None of these is commercially offered. All are fully staffed, including very fine cooks. The Sanctuare staff has personally stayed at each of these properties and will be glad to tell you about our experiences there. Or about any one of Sanctuare's 11 other properties in the Caribbean, Africa, the South Pacific and Latin America. Click here to download postcard.

This Summer or Fall, The Ultimate Family Getaway - an Historic American Retreat in The Heart of New York' s Adirondack Wilderness preserve. Since the early 1900's the private enclave of leading families like the Vanderbilts and Woodruffs, Lake Kora is the authentic Adirondack Great Camp experience, ideal for families, or for groups of couples up to 22 guests. At this marvelously secluded spot with your own private lake, you can rekindle the wonderfully simple joys of extended family meals, long walks in virginal woodlands and fireside chats in sprawling log-timbered lodges - all taking you back to traditions of unhurried time and experiences that will enrich your lives. Lake Kora's complex of lodges and cottages, widely varied recreational facilities and all of its 1,000 acres and lakes are available to one party at a time at the rate of $25,000 per day - inclusive of all food and drink and activities. Call us for further information at (800) 225-4255. Click here to download postcard.

For reservations, e-mail us at sanctuare@sanctuare.com or call 800-225-4255

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