“Luxury isn’t ostentation, it’s a sensation”, said Christophe Lemaire, Creative Director of Hermés. Luxury villas have long been associated with traditional holiday resort opulence and excess. But today’s villas are more than that. They combine stunning locations, fabulous design and bespoke solitude – perhaps, the greatest luxury of all. Here are some of the best contemporary examples found around the world.

Luxury isn’t ostentation, it’s a sensation”, said Christophe Lemaire, Creative Director of Hermés. Luxury villas have long been associated with traditional holiday resort opulence and excess. But today’s villas are more than that. They combine stunning locations, fabulous design and bespoke solitude – perhaps, the greatest luxury of all. Here are some of the best contemporary examples found around the world.

Como Cocoa Islands Maldives

Como Cocoa Islands, Maldives

House of the Infinite by Alberto Campo Baeza

House of the Infinite by Alberto Campo BaezaCádiz, Spain.

Alila Villas Soori Bali

Alila Villas Soori, Bali.

Bondi Private New South Wales Australia

Bondi Private, New South Wales, Australia.

Bulgari Resort Bali Bali

Bulgari Resort, Bali.

Diamonds Thudufushi

Diamonds ThudufushiSouth Ari Atoll, Maldives.

Mirage House by Kois Associated Architects

Mirage House by Kois Associated Architects

Naman-Villa MIA-Design-Studio Vietnam House dezeen 784 9

Naman Villa, MIA-Design-Studio, Vietnam House.

Native eco villa, Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece

Native eco villa, Imerovigli, Santorini, Greece.

La Maison Hotel, Santorini, Greece

La Maison Private Villa, Santorini, Greece

Pambele villa, Mozambique

Pambele villa, Mozambique

Tagomago Island villa, Ibiza

Tagomago Island villa, Ibiza.

The Edge Villa, Bali

The Edge Villa, Bali