Perched on a hillside facing northwest, this luxury villa offers a perfect view of the sunset. The scene from the open air living area isn't too shabby either, as it looks to the ocean and offers easy access to the private pool. Floating through this modern, elegant and utterly exquisite property in your bare feet makes for a dreamy sensation, but it doesn't have to exist only as a fantasy. Renting a vacation home in a place like St. Barthelemy is well within reach, but if you need a little more persuading?

This island in the French West Indies is a popular place for European tourists who don't like to visit spots that are overly Americanized and American tourists with a taste for the exotic. Anyone would like the sights and sounds of this diminutive yet vibrant destination, especially when experienced from the perspective of a vacation home. With a delightfully comfortable lodging situation at your back, it's hard not to ease into a state of mind characterized by optimism and utter abandon.

Lots of big shots and famous people come to St. Barts, as it has established itself as a varied and fashionable place to dine, party and divert oneself from the mundane qualities of normal life. That doesn't mean you have to be famous to stop by, however, or that your dollar won't go a little farther than you might expect. Considering that vacation rentals offer everything from full kitchens to inviting layouts, fancy copper shower heads to original art work, you'll certainly feel pampered every time you turn around.

Each condo, villa and beach house is unique, and choosing the one for you is half the fun. Heading out of town takes effort no matter where you go, but when your ultimate reward is a cozy temporary abode practically tailored to your specific needs and wants, you won't mind cruising the internet and making reservations. Not to underplay the allure of this destination; St. Barts is an activity filled, culturally diverse wonderland of amusements, great shopping and excellent food, but your home away from home will be a fine vacation in itself. Never underestimate the power of the place you lay your head each night.

Terraces, edgeless pools, sensual sofas and so much more will make you feel like a movie star indeed. In between surfing, playing beach volleyball, hiking and getting your fill of the local flavor, activities like reading a book, taking a nap or preparing late afternoon drinks and hors d'oeuvres will seem ideal within the space of your never-tiring villa. Maid services, air conditioning and internet access are a few things that will keep you feeling taken care of and connected, but other than that you might as well be far away and out of touch with the goings on of the world. In fact, just because you have these things doesn't mean you'll use them. With a stunning world of natural beauty and the companionship of your significant other, the news of the day won't have much attraction.

One could continue to sing the praises of a for hours on end, but at some point it becomes time to take action. If your Caribbean trip is fast approaching and you want to execute it in an artful and enviable fashion, a villa, condo or beach property must be included in your plans. Go online to discover the one that will take you where you need to be, and keep moving until you reach your final incredible destination.