St.Lucia Villas

St. Lucia Villas - Villa Rentals & Sales
Tropical Villas are exclusive, luxury St Lucia properties catering to the discerning visitor who prefers personalised service and values privacy. We manage numerous villa properties and feature a regular roster of luxury Caribbean villas for sale through our real estate offices. Our luxury Caribbean villas range from one to six bedrooms and boast spectacular views and either private or shared swimming pools. Tropical Villa rental properties are self-contained and come with service staff.Â

We can organise airport transfers, self-drive car hire, sightseeing tours, starter food packs and can help coordinate picture-perfect St Lucia honeymoons and weddings. Whether you are looking for an exclusive romantic getaway, a fun-filled family vacation, or are a professional interested in long-term rental, with over thirty years experience Tropical Villas is best poised to meet your St Lucia vacation rental needs.

Roman Villas in England

When the Romans invaded Britain in the first century AD they made little attempt to adapt their architecture to the traditions of their new Roman province of Britannia. Rather, they imposed their own Mediterranean style of architecture and town planning. One of the most visible remnants of that style in England is the Roman villa.

In Latin the word villa means simply, "farm", so technically villas were any form of rural agricultural dwelling built in a Roman style. In practice, though, when we speak of villas we mean the country estates of the Romanised British elite. Although at first the conquered tribal aristocracy may have been drawn into towns, it wasn't long before they began a "back to the land" movement. Most large villas are built quite close to major urban centres, generally within ten miles, so the owners were never very far from the centre of affairs. Villas were more than fancy houses, though; they were centres of rural industry and agriculture. In one complex they could hold the landowner and his family, overseers, labourers, storehouses, and industrial buildings. Although some may have been strictly the centre of large farms, others included industry in the form of pottery and metalworking.

Although villas are not unknown in the north of England, by far the largest number were constructed in the fertile lowlands of the south east, particularly in Kent and Sussex.
Roman building falls into two major eras; immediately post-conquest most houses and public buildings were built in timber on stone or wooden foundations, and in the 2nd century were rebuilt in stone.Individual houses were as different then as they are now, but the villas followed some general patterns. Most were one story in height, based on a stone foundation, and capped with slate or clay tiled roofs. These villas also boasted some creature comforts which would not be common to England again for over a thousand years after the end of the Roman era. Mosaic or marbled floors, painted plaster walls, and central heating were not unknown, especially in those villas owned by government officials.

Underfloor heating systems were universal, fed by a separate fire chamber which funneled hot air through stone channels under the building. One wonders how much some of the British aristocrats understood the new Roman styles they were adopting, for in one intriguing case the heating system was never fired up.

Tile floors were common, and most larger villas contained at least one room with a mosaic floor. Walls may have been decorated with mosaics or painted scenes. Roman furniture was made of wood, in patterns similar to Roman style throughout the Empire. Many villas also had separate bath houses.

Floor plans fell into three main categories, the corridor, courtyard, and basilica styles. These styles were occasionally mixed together in the same building. The corridor style is pretty basic architecture; just a long passage with rooms opening off it. [Note: this floor plan drawing and the two that follow are grossly simplified].

By the fourth century the corridor sprouted wings and finally enclosed a central space to become a courtyard house. Although reminiscent of Mediterranean houses arranged around a central atrium, these courtyard villas were actually little more than a three or four sided group of corridors with adjoining rooms.

The basilica, or aisled hall, (also called "barn style") is similar to both earlier Iron Age and later Saxon halls. The hall is a rectangular building, with two rows of interior posts along the length, creating a central nave while leaving space along each long wall.

The golden age of the villa in England was in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. After that they fell into disuse or were taken over for other purposes.

Roman Villas in England

When the Romans invaded Britain in the first century AD they made little attempt to adapt their architecture to the traditions of their new Roman province of Britannia. Rather, they imposed their own Mediterranean style of architecture and town planning. One of the most visible remnants of that style in England is the Roman villa.

In Latin the word villa means simply, "farm", so technically villas were any form of rural agricultural dwelling built in a Roman style. In practice, though, when we speak of villas we mean the country estates of the Romanised British elite. Although at first the conquered tribal aristocracy may have been drawn into towns, it wasn't long before they began a "back to the land" movement. Most large villas are built quite close to major urban centres, generally within ten miles, so the owners were never very far from the centre of affairs. Villas were more than fancy houses, though; they were centres of rural industry and agriculture. In one complex they could hold the landowner and his family, overseers, labourers, storehouses, and industrial buildings. Although some may have been strictly the centre of large farms, others included industry in the form of pottery and metalworking.

Although villas are not unknown in the north of England, by far the largest number were constructed in the fertile lowlands of the south east, particularly in Kent and Sussex.
Roman building falls into two major eras; immediately post-conquest most houses and public buildings were built in timber on stone or wooden foundations, and in the 2nd century were rebuilt in stone.Individual houses were as different then as they are now, but the villas followed some general patterns. Most were one story in height, based on a stone foundation, and capped with slate or clay tiled roofs. These villas also boasted some creature comforts which would not be common to England again for over a thousand years after the end of the Roman era. Mosaic or marbled floors, painted plaster walls, and central heating were not unknown, especially in those villas owned by government officials.

Underfloor heating systems were universal, fed by a separate fire chamber which funneled hot air through stone channels under the building. One wonders how much some of the British aristocrats understood the new Roman styles they were adopting, for in one intriguing case the heating system was never fired up.

Tile floors were common, and most larger villas contained at least one room with a mosaic floor. Walls may have been decorated with mosaics or painted scenes. Roman furniture was made of wood, in patterns similar to Roman style throughout the Empire. Many villas also had separate bath houses.

Floor plans fell into three main categories, the corridor, courtyard, and basilica styles. These styles were occasionally mixed together in the same building. The corridor style is pretty basic architecture; just a long passage with rooms opening off it. [Note: this floor plan drawing and the two that follow are grossly simplified].

By the fourth century the corridor sprouted wings and finally enclosed a central space to become a courtyard house. Although reminiscent of Mediterranean houses arranged around a central atrium, these courtyard villas were actually little more than a three or four sided group of corridors with adjoining rooms.

The basilica, or aisled hall, (also called "barn style") is similar to both earlier Iron Age and later Saxon halls. The hall is a rectangular building, with two rows of interior posts along the length, creating a central nave while leaving space along each long wall.

The golden age of the villa in England was in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. After that they fell into disuse or were taken over for other purposes.

Nice Vacations-Vacations to France-Travel to French Riviera-Travel to Nice

Nice is located on the French Riviera in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur along the Mediterranean Sea. Nice is the fifth largest city and the capital of the Riviera in France. Nice has a excellent climate with brillant shining sun. Nice is famous with beautiful beaches, wonderful landmarks, long seaside promanade, modern musuems, including art, foods and elegan architecture, narrow lanes. All the enchantments of France, are present to several visitors attractions in Nice. Nice welcomes visitors from all over the world.

The Albert I Garden and an Italian style theater, (home to the Opera de Nice) is near the promenade. Plenty of species flowers and palm trees grow at this garden. Des Anglais walkway from the parellels of the promenade get a good oppurtunity at the walkway along the sunny waterfront where joggers, walkers, and inline skaters traverse palm trees.

Villa SIB WIN

Villa SIB WIN has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pool. Located in Toiny, this nice and recently renovated villa offers a splendid view over Toiny bay and the sunrise over the ocean.
The villa is built on different levels. From the private car park, some stairs lead you to the main cottage, located on the first level, that accommodates the living and the kitchen. The colorfully decorated and air-conditioned living is comfortable. Its opens onto a private outside dining area facing the view. A kitchen counter separates the living from the well-equipped kitchen. On the lower level, the pool terrace offers some lounge chairs inviting you to relax or to admire the view while lulling by the sound of the waves. On each side, the two equal size air-conditioned bedrooms offer the same amenities. Each one has its own private outside terrace overlooking the ocean.
Villa SIB WIN enjoys wonderful ocean breezes and is perfect for a couple or friends enjoying the wild part of the island.
Location
View: Oven view.
Beach: A short drive to several different island beaches.Time to
Beach: 10 minute driveTime to
Town: 15/20 minute driveTime to
Shops: 10 minute drive
Amenities & Services
Amenitiesi: Pod Dock, Pool -Medium size w/ Stairs + Current to Swim Against , Safety Deposit Box , Satellite Dish Network /DVD, WiFi
Services: Maid Service is Daily, except Sunday & Holidays
Child Policy: Min. Age: 14 years old.This is a NON-SMOKING villas.
Room Descriptions

Bedroom 01
1 Queen Bed, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Ensuite Bath, Flat Screen TV, In-room Safe, iPod Dock, Screens, WiFiOpens to private balcony with 2 armchairs and ocean view. Ensuite bathroom with double vanity and shower and dressing area.

Bedroom 02
1 Queen Bed, Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, Ensuite Bath, Flat Screen TV, In-room Safe, iPod Dock, Screens, WiFiOpens to private terrace with 2 armchairs/2 lounge chairs and ocean view. Ensuite bathroom with double vanity and shower and dressing area.

Dining Room
Outdoor dining area with table for 6 people.

Kitchen
Blender, Ceiling Fan, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Espresso Machine, ToasterWell-equipped kitchen with breakfast counter, opens to the living room and the terrace.

Living Room
Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan, DVD, Flat Screen TV, iPod Dock, WiFiComfortable living room with 2 large off-white sofas and 1 off-white armchair.

Terrace
Different terraces: lower level surrounding pool with 4 deck chairs and view over Toiny Bay, on living room level a covered dining terrace

Bedrooms Vacation Villa

Villa Bunda 4 Bedrooms Vacation Villa is a luxurious private villas in golf course at Nirwana Bali Golf and Spa Resort. Enter the villa through traditional Balinese gates where you will find lush tropical gardens accompanied by fish ponds which sit either side of the front door allowing each of its guests to experience a peaceful ambience.




The living and dining area at Villa Bunda features large comfortable sofas, a dining table which seats eight persons comfortably, a plasma television with cable connection, DVD player, Bose surround sound system, IDD telephone and computer internet connection. The villa interior features some elegant pieces from Warisan, Vinoti and other parts of Indonesia and the world.

Norame villas

Welcome to Norome!

Situated on the tranquil and pristine shores of Laguna de Apoyo, an exclusive volcanic lake, Norome Resort & Villas offers an unforgettable experience.

Providing world class hotel accommodations with awe-inspiring views, a water front restaurant & bar where local cuisine meets international standards, natural cultural exploration and an exciting array of activities and regional tours for all ages to enjoy.

The Resort is located within a dry tropical forest, providing a unique opportunity to experience tropical luxury within the raw beauty of nature’s spectacular setting.

Experience the daily chorus of the howler monkeys and the fluttering of over 160 varieties of butterflies within the resort’s ecological reserve, a proposed world heritage site. This vacation resort boasts a postcard view of the Laguna’s therapeutic fresh waters, also the deepest geological point in Central America.