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Instead, most preferred to live in boarding houses within walking distance of the Capitol. Nothing remains of this community, and the area closest to the Capitol contains the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate Office buildings.

Capitol Hill is the largest residential historic district in the District of Columbia. Almost every street is composed of row houses of different stylistic varieties and periods forming a continuous wall broken only by street intersections.

The Area: Side by side exist early 19th century manor houses, Federal townhouses, small frame dwellings, ornate Italianate bracketed houses and the late 19th century press brick row houses with their often whimsical decorative elements combining Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Eastlakian motifs. Within the Historic District, you will find the most luxurious accommodation in the one of the best areas in Washington DC with many restaurants, cafes and places to shop, including the Eastern Market, the city's largest farmers' market and flea market.

This elegantly furnished Swedish style studio suite approximately 350 sq feet with one bed and fully equipped kitchen provides great hotel alternative within walking distance to US Capitol, US Senate, Eastern Market, Union Station and the National Mall (less)

The Peljesac peninsula - and specifically the village of Postup - has been renowned for the quality of its grapes and wine since Roman times. Due to the many sunny days in Peljesac, the sugar content in the local grapes reaches 22, the optimum gravity for producing the best Postup wine.

At Villa Antonio we have over 7000 vines growing in the vineyard, but we have focused the crops breeding to produce only two strains of select Postup grapes. This specialization allows him to produce a vintage of unanimously judged excellence.

The surrounding coastline boasts a generous sprinkling of white sand beaches, from Villa Antonio to Orebic to Viganj (Croatias top destination for professional windsurfing), to Loviste, a quiet fishing and farming town at the top of the Peljesac Peninsula. The Isle of Korcula can be reached by a quick hop across the channel on ferry or boat.

A leisurely drive south through the countryside will be rewarded with a day of sightseeing and shopping in the marble-paved streets of Dubrovnik, the fairytale medieval city long regarded as the most beautiful settlement on earth. On the way back to Villa Antonio, you can stop in the town of Mali Ston for dinner at the world renowned Kapetanova Kuca restaurant, where delicious traditional Mediterranean and Dalmatian meals and desserts are the standard bill of fare.

Only the freshest seafood from the daily catch is prepared here, surpassing the standards of the most finicky culinary experts. Fresh, simple and pure - this is how we eat in Dalmatia.

As you continue your return to our castle, youd do well to visit the oyster farmers in the village of Drace to enjoy the shellfish at below market prices. Take care not to bite into a pearl! At your request, we will also arrange tours along the Peljesac wine road to Dingacand Potomje, where the Mali Plavac grape varietal grows in abundance.

All of our rooms and salons in the house are designed for complete relaxation, surrounded by natural beauty and permeated by soothing aromas, soft light and peaceful colors. Whether you visit our castle in the spring, summer, or late autumn when we barrel the new Postup wine, your stay in Peljesac at Villa Antonio will be absolutely unforgettable, a holiday of lifelong memories.

Your host at Villa Antonio, Mr. Anton Bezek, recently received the distinction of Best Private Landlord of Croatia 2005, netting a gold cup in Cavtat from the deputy of the president of the Republic of Croatia.

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Get away to the warm, sunny beach of Casa Bella Villa and unwind on a pristine beach with crystal clear waters. Savor the delicious cuisine of our incredible Chef Juanna.

Take in a round of golf, indulge in one of our in-house spa treatment, or relax and enjoy the pool and beach activities. Make treasured memories on beautiful Dominican Island and enjoy fun and activities for the entire family.

Relax among cool ocean breezes, white sand beaches and the warm Caribbean sun. Contact Villa Manager, Victoria, lives in the zone and ready to make your vacation remarkable! Luxurious getaway in one of the hottest destinations.

The best island romantic villa. A exotic location with welcoming weather; a real seaside stress reliever.

Escape those winter time blues! Welcome to the beauty, serenity and peaceful elegance of Casa Bella Villa. This Dominican Republic luxury vacation villa rental by owner offers 3 bedrooms, all en suite and air conditioned, located right on the beachfront in the exclusive gated community of Orchid Bay Estates.

The beautiful white sand beach is literally steps away from the vacation villa where you can swim, snorkel or build those sand castles from your dreams. Guest testimonials : March 2010 Villa was exactly as promised.

Meals were excellent. Staff were friendly and accommodating! D.

B. Jan.

2008 Who knew that seven women could have such fun! The house is truly magnificent! The consensus was that never have we seen a place that in person exceeded expectations based on web site pics! We absolutely loved the villa, the beach, the pool..

. And we really enjoyed Juana, Juan Carlos, Harold, and the rest of the staff who catered to our every need, and made our time here so much fun.

We can’t wait to come back. (D.

D. July 2009) Villa & Onsite (less)

They are in the interior of a nice, former manor made of natural stone, which was the residence of the castles` guardians during the castle's heyday and is surrounded by a well-kept garden. Amaryllis III and IV are on the first floor, they have a view of the castle, while Amaryllis I and II are on the ground floor and look out to the surroundings.

The apartment Casa del Borgo for 3 (max. 4) people is on the south west side, belonging to the castle hamlet; from the windows and terrace you can enjoy a stunning view of the landscape.

The pool of the Castello Monte Antico may be used upon request. Perfect for large groups, workshops, etc.

: All apartments are completely independent of each other and can also be put together for large groups and even rented together with the hall from the former church. Thus, you can have an exclusive, large holiday home, which offers accommodations for up to 24 people.

It is also ideal for family festivals, weddings, baptisms, yoga groups, company festivals, incentives, painting courses, seminars, concerts, etc. The unique hall of the church can also be rented without the apartments on request.

It has a total area of 110 m2 and among other things, a sound and lighting system, chairs, tables, projectors and large screens, yoga mats, etc. are available.

The hall can be heated. History: For nearly one thousand years,stages of excess and desperation alternated in the castle of Monte Antico.

Proof of its early existence can be found in a document from 988, in which it is mentioned under the name 'Ancaiano'. The nice Ciesa di San Tommaso Appostolo was once legal property of the Sienna monks from Montecelso and later the monks of San Lorenzo dell' Ardenghesca.

The church was passed from the hands of the Ardengheschi to the Buonsignori, then the Tolomei, until it was finally a part of the Republic of Sienna in 1348. During this time, the castle ownership was alternated between two noble families.

This is also the place where the first schemes were planned by the Siennese against the Spanish (less)

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Villa Julia is the place to be ! villa rental amenities 1 MASTER SUITE The Master Suite, settled on the building roof, offers a completely private environment : king size bed , computer desk, wide open bathroom with toilets, indoor walk-in shower, an outdoor natural shower with ocean view, and its fully private gigantic 200+ sq. meters overlooking a beautiful panorama ! 1 JUNIOR SUITE The Junior Suite is a fully independant suite, furnished with a king size bed , a business desk and a bathroom with walk-in shower and toilets, with a beautiful panoramic view.

2 BEDROOMS The 2 other bedrooms offer a 2+1 sleeping capacity each (one with a king size bed plus a single bed , one with 3 full beds ) and are open on a quiet private garden; they share a fully equipped bathroom with walk-in shower and toilets. 1 DINING ROOM A design and luxury environment for formal diners.

1 INDOOR/OUTDOOR CASUAL LUNCH ROOM Overlooking the infinity pool and its magnificent view, this indoor/outdoor lunch terrace is the perfect place for a casual break ! 1 FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN A top of the art kitchen with a panoramic view to get a maximum pleasure while cooking for your family and friends ! Our equipments include : 5 gas fires, gas oven & electric grill, giant american refrigerator with ice maker, Nespresso coffee machine , microwave oven, wine cellar , dishwasher, etc..

. And for BBQ parties, a professional gas " plancha " is located in the garden ! 1 LIVING ROOM Comfortably seated in the soft sofa, you will enjoy watching movies on our big plasma screen with a high-end home cinema sound system ! 1 GYM & SAUNA ROOM Because vacations is not only synonymous to lazyness, in front of the pool, a small sundeck tops a gym hiding a sauna and some fitness equipments.

1 INFINITY POOL The colored lighting infinity pool offers a splendid view over the village and the ocean, and is surrounded by a large stone terrace and a wooden deck flying over the water. STAFF Our staff of 4 persons will make the maximum to make your vacation the best possible : cleaning and cooking service, garden and pool maintenance, security 24/24 (less)

Located in a gated community with24h security, private parkingand all the privacy you need. villa rental amenities 2 bedrooms with aircondition in bedrooms TV + 100 cable canals Wireless internet access Stereo-Radio Pre-paid cellphone Ceiling-Fans in all rooms Fully furnished living room All bed linen, beach towels, bath towels, hand towels,bathrobe and face cloths are provided.

Full kitchen (cookware utensils) Refrigerator and Gas Range 2 complete bathroom with shower Refrigerador Microwave Toaster Coffee-Maker Terrace Cleaning maid own private garden with hammock Walkway to the ocean Private parking space (less)

Lifestyle Hacienda Resorts' high standard of services and features exceed itself at Crown Villas. Every comfort and luxury has been considered to make vacation in a villa the most relaxing, exclusive and unique experience you have ever enjoyed.

For the ultimate in caribbean elegance and luxury, we offer the Lifestyle Crown Villas. An enclave of luxurious private two-, three- and four-bedroom villas, each with its own private swimming pool, the Lifestyle Crown Villas are offering you unique vacation experiences for discriminating travellers.

The architecture is classic spanish-mediterranean, distinguished by red barrel-tile roofs, stucco archways and stone columns. Residences feature private terraces and gardens bursting with hibiscus, bougainvillaea and other tropical foliage.

villa rental amenities This beautifully designed resort includes a full range of amenities to complete your caribbean vacation experience. Highlights include three swimming pools, beach club and seven restaurants, including two buffest and our Gourmet- Restaurant.

Residences of course feature air conditioning, cable television, ceiling fans and shaded patios and verandas. Decor is distinctively caribbean, featuring rattan, natural wicker and exotic elephant bamboo.

Additional amenities include: ensuite baths with shower and hair dryer personal maid service kitchen private swimming pool fine dining at the Hacienda-Resort, including two buffet restaurants, an asian fusion restaurant, an italian restaurant, a seafood & steak restaurant. a mexican restaurant and our gourmet restaurant pick-up at the airport (Puerto Plata) by VIP shuttle (complimentary) Other on-site amenities include: Child Care Exercise Equipment Laundry Medical Facilities Scuba Diving Snack Bar Windsurfing Children's Pool Hairdresser Live Entertainment Playground Area Shopping Area Tennis (less)

They are all placed into a huge garden, each with its independence, each thought to enjoy a self-catered house, into a secure place. There is a beach at only 5/10 minutes walking distance from the houses, while the center of the village is at 10/15 minutes walking distances, with shops, bar-restaurants and services.

Thanking to the geographic isolation, this fishermen village is away from mass tourism and it is the best for ecological tourism. In this sea the whales arrive since January to March, choosing these warms waters to reproduce themselves.

cottage rental amenities Chalet 1 and Chalet 2, can host from 1 to 4/5 people maximum. Chalet 3, with its 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, can comfortably host until 7 people.

Chalet 3 has even air conditioned rooms (funs are everywhere) (less)