10 BEAUTIFUL TRIPS WITH FRIENDS
Chill time can be Big Chill time when you take vacations with friends.
If you want to treat yourself and some really good friends to a getaway that you will all remember for the rest of your lives, check out some beautiful ideas for places to take them.
We’ve gathered and curated a great collection of 10 cool places, including private islands, private ski chalets, private villas, and private castles so you all can both spread out and come together.
From the Caribbean to the Alps, you’ll find great places to enjoy each other’s company. Check them out below.
The Denis Private Island, in the Seychelles, one of the most beautiful places in world. The island boasts pristine sand beaches, gorgeous coral reefs and coconut palms.
Fill the 25 individual cottages with your entire posse. Then take them all on some adventures together.
Explore the local art of bottom-fishing or 'palangrotte' and bone fishing. Enjoy some of the finest diving in the Seychelles, where you will see turtles, sharks, stingrays, sailfish, tuna and dolphins. And check out the return of rare and beautiful birds, thanks to the islands recent conservation efforts.
Necker Island is a private island, owned by Sir Richard Branson, that provides the ultimate getaway for you and 30 of your luckiest friends. There are 6 Bali-style houses. There is state of the art equipment for a wide range of activities so you and your friends can kite surf, sail, windsurf, water ski, kayak, and more, without competition from anyone else.
If all of that activity is too much to contemplate, you can all relax in a hammock all day… whatever… it’s all yours!
This might just be the most private little spot on the planet for you and your friends to totally let your hair down. East Sister Rock Island is a jewel, with a beautiful eco-friendly Bahamian style house that can hold a small group of your island-loving mates. It’s just a 3 minute boat ride from the mainland, in case you need anything or need some space from each other.
You’ll be surrounded by beauty, with your own moat and world class coral reefs, which you can enjoy with your 360-degree view.
Villa Yin is a joy that you and your friends will remember forever. It sits in a magical spot in Phuket, Thailand.
You can swim in the private swimming pool or descend down a private set of steps to a small cove to swim in the sea. Come up for a BBQ on the terrace. And enjoy a killer sunset every night.
Just don’t squabble over who gets the master suite with its own wraparound terrace, private hot tub and massage area. But no one will complain -- all the other bedrooms feature large windows and private decks to take in the ocean views. And there is a guesthouse for friends with a mess of kids.
You can channel The Big Chill, cooking with your friends in this state-of-the-art kitchen, then gather around the giant table to feast in the dining room, trading and embellishing stories of your adventures, old and new. Sample some bottles from the massive wine cellar or melt into the sauna or massage room.
It’s definitely more fun when you are skiing with a band of friends. And here is a beautiful place to do it. Chalet Edelweiss is one of the most beautiful luxury chalets we’ve seen. Located in Courchevel, in the French Alps, this place has a spectacular view. You are right next to the Bellecote piste for ski in and ski out.
Inside, you all will totally love having your very own cinema room and private nightclub, with a DJ booth, and everything.
Work out in the state-of-the-art gym, chill down in the double massage room and jaw-dropping pool.
You will be also surrounded by a fabulous art collection, with unique pieces of art by Salvador Dalí, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor and Roy Lichtenstein.
Your friends won’t have to worry about parking: A car lift provides access to an underground garage for 20 cars, and a magnificent spiral staircase will bring them right up to the chalet entrance.
Eastnor Castle, the private family home of the Hervey-Bathurst family, is a beautiful place to take a vacation with 11 of your closest friends. A fairytale setting is created by four lakes, rumpled hills, and woodland parks, all of which provide wonderful places for you and your friends to explore. It’s a great place for a group game of Clue!
Cromlix is an elegant Victorian Perthshire mansion, sitting on a grand 34 acre estate near Dunblane. It is owned by Scottish tennis superstar Andy Murray.
The rolling plains and the 15 bedroom house provide plenty of space for you and your friends to stretch out. You all can live like the Lords and Ladies of Cromlix, although if your friends are cooler than they were, there will be far less backstabbing.
This five-star destination is a short drive away at Gleneagles, where the Ryder Cup event is held.
Villa Avorio is a perfect setting for intimate gatherings of family or friends. The space is adaptable and you can build your trip around your interests. A lovely open fireplace, living room, and kitchen allow visitors to enjoy each other’s company before they venture out to the beautiful nature and pathways.
You can mellow out in Chiusi and Chianciano at the thermal baths or take a scenic drive to Siena or Trasimeno Lake.
Trullos are small beehive houses with conical roofs. Collectively, they provide a close setting for good friends to spend time together. Villa Baraquiel is an ancient trullo cluster, beautifully restored, including a wonderful pool, gorgeous courtyards, amidst olive, walnut and fruit trees.
Sitting 130 meters above sea level, you will enjoy spectacular Adriatic coastal views.
Tree camping is not the place you bring all of your closest friends. Instead, it is beautifully intimate vacation for you and that special friend. Suspended cliffside on the German Alps in Pfronten, Germany, the tents at Waldseilgarten Höllschlucht are designed to allow for the ultimate view. This unique experience will be an unforgettable one for you and your best bestie.
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