The 22 Most Expensive Vacation Rentals in the World part 2.

 Continuing with the idea that you've won the lottery and could afford to take a vacation anywhere in the world, here are the other eleven possible luxury resorts.

12.  Fogo Island Inn located in Newfoundland, Canada.  It is quite remote and easily gotten to by helicopter otherwise its by boat.  As part of the experience, guests provide sponsorship and are matched with local people to learn more about the culture there.

If they'd rather, they can enjoy the hot tubs located on the roof.  Its most expensive suite requires you to ask the price but its said to be somewhere around $3,100 per night.

13.  Try the Chalet Zermatt Peak found in Zermatt, Switzerland which offers great services for you and 13 friends after a day of skiing.  One advantage is a Michelin - starred chef who will cook for you while another allows you two in house massages each day.  If you go off season, the cost is only 57,000 per week while the price can rise to $191,000 during peak.

14. Rent an Omani Dhow at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman so you can sail around the area visiting small fishing villages and private bays. This luxurious boat is a reminder of the days of yore with Jason the Argonaut.  Its possible to book a spa expert, cooking classes with the chef, or dives all for $22,000 for a three day, two night adventure.

15. There is always the fourth floor apartment referred to as the Maharahjah's Pavillion in Raj Palace located in Jaipur India.  It has its own private entrance and private elevator which can take you all the way to the roof with a jacuzzi and panoramic view of the town.  If desired, it is possible to pop down to the second floor to visit the museum.  All this for $15,000 per night.

16.  Or try the Royal Penthouse Suite found at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland.  $80,000 per night will give you access to 12 rooms covering over 5,500 feet.  The best feature is the wrap around terrace which gives a phenomenal view of the Alps.

17.  For something a bit less expensive, head over to the Presidential Suite at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, Italy.  The $20,000 suite has chandeliers, velvet covered furniture, and its own swimming pool.

18. Don't have time to head to Bali, then check out the Alang, Alang Chateau in Cannes, France with its Balinese retreat designed for up to 16 people at once.  It has a swimming pool and staff but the most notable thing about this chateau is the dinosaur skull in the living room.  This place can be rented for $41,000 per night.

19.  On the other hand, check out the Royal Suite at the Burj al Arab found in Dubai.  This royal suite is located on the 25th floor.  It has two master bedrooms, each with its own jacuzzi, marble entryway, and a grand staircase leading to the second floor.  All this and more for $9,000 per night.

20. Don't want to stay in one place, try the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. The suites on this train rival those found in a hotel.  There are heated floors in the bathrooms, laundry services, plush bar complete with pianist, and other wonderful additions.  The best suite costs at least $31,000 for the 15 day journey.

21.  The Suite 5000 is not found on the Mandarin Oriental website in New York City.  Its reputation, is strictly by word of mouth.  The suite is found on the 50th floor and its like staying at a museum.  New York inspired art work lines all the walls in the suite and records of music all the way back to the 1930's is available for your listening pleasure.  Its rumored the price for this suite goes for $36,000 per night.

22. An for those who do not want to go far, check out the two story Sky Villa found at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. This wonderful villa has a cantilevered pool extending over the balcony of the Palms Casino Resort.  The 9,000 square foot place includes a round bed with mirror on the ceiling for only $20,000 per night.

All of these places sound wonderful and I'd love to have the money to enjoy them but I don't. That won't stop me from checking these places out on the internet and it won't stop my dreaming.  Maybe someday I'll win the lottery so I could go.  You never know.

Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear.  Have a great day.

The 22 Most Expensive Vacation Rentals in the World part 1.

 When I pass through Washington state, I often buy lottery tickets because there are machines designed to sell people lottery tickets without ever leaving the secured part of the airport.

I dream of winning so I can quit work, build or buy that dream house, go to all the places on my bucket list, and be able to buy anything I want without breaking the budget.  I suspect we all have that dream.

Generally when I travel, I find the cheapest fare, cheapest hotel or hostel, etc so the holiday does not cost an arm and a leg.  So where could you go if you won the lottery and wanted to go to some of the most expensive vacation places on earth?

1.  Pikaia Lodge in the Galapagos Islands. It is a place that is accessible to all the other islands.  Their restaurant sits at the edge of the crater.  Everyone is allowed to wander about checking out the huge tortoises.  For the low cost of $10,250 per week, you can rent a pool side suite.

2. The Villa at North Islands in the Seychelles has a private resort with only 11 villas, anyone of which will only set you back a minimum of $11,000 per night.  Think of 8000 square feet with wooden decks, a coconut grove, and even a private entrance giving access to a private beach.

3. The Post House at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California. The most expensive room at just under  $4400 per night has floor to ceiling windows, and private Jacuzzis.  In addition, there are fantastic views of the ocean.

4. Bisate Lodge located near the Volcano National Park in Rawanda.  The six villas are built to resemble royal lodges with central fireplaces and decks built to observe the near by volcanoes.  If you prefer to work, you can help out with the country's reforestation project.  All this for just $1,100 per night.

5. White Deserts one day trip to Antarctica.  You will travel by private jet from Capetown, South Africa to Antarctica where you are given a full eight hours to explore the area.  Just before heading back you will be treated to a gourmet champagne dinner.  This one day adventure will cost you $195,000.

6. Tierra Patagonia resort in Chili offers spectacular views of mountains in the Torres del Paine National Park.  The hotel encourages guests to sit on a couch, enjoying a glass of local wine while checking out the mountain view through floor to ceiling windows.  This will set you back about $3,400 per person per night.

7. Hill Top Villa on Laucala Island, Fiji is quite isolated.  The resort is accessible only by private road on an island that is privately owned.  For $44,000 per night you can enjoy the seclusion, if the island's owner approves you.

8. In Paris, France, you could rent the Penthouse apartment at the Hotel Georges V.  This place has a clear view of the Eiffel Tower on the other side of the Seine.  In addition, the apartment has so many luxury items including a marble infinity bathtub which could be yours for a measly $26,500 per night.

9. Necker Island, a privately owned island in the British Virgin Island offers a large variety of wildlife for viewing along with scuba diving, water skiing, or sailing for only $80,000 per night for you and up to 33 of your closest friends.

10. Villa Manzu located in Costa Rica.  This eight suite building is located on 5 acres of isolated land.  Guests may access the wine room for sommelier chosen wines and cigars as part of the $16,500 per night charge.

11.  The Africa House in the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa.  The Africa House is found at the Royal Malewane. It is an air conditioned six bedroom house complete with four post beds.  They offer hunting with private guides, meals prepared by private chef's and access to a wonderful spa all for $15,000 per night for up to 8 guests.  It is possible to rent the whole place for $51,000 nightly.

This is the first half of the list. I hope you enjoyed this.  I love to dream and maybe one day I might get to visit one of these places but more tomorrow.