Need to get away? Beautiful Vacation homes and hotels...

I am going on vacation to the Outer Banks on Sunday, and I couldn't be more excited.  It's been two years since I've had a vacation and the beaches of North Carolina are my favorite.  Though, I wouldn't mind staying at any of these gorgeous destinations either...

This might be heaven

2 above, Ratua Private Island, Vanuatu Archipelago, South Pacific

Casa Talia, Modica, Sicily, Italy

2 above, Mesagne, Puglia, Italy

This might also be heaven

2 above Uxua Casa Hotelin Trancoso, Bahia, Brazil

Kenoa Beach Spa and Resort in Barra de Sao Miguel, Alagoas, Brazil

White Villa in Pyrgos Kallistis, Santorini, Greece

Oia Villa I in Santorini, Greece All of these destinations and many more are from Welcome Beyond luxury vacation rentals.

A simple, sophisticated Venice Beach House Tour

With all the glam I've been posting lately, I thought this attainable, livable look would be a nice breath of fresh air. This home is a renovated Venice Beach bungalow.

Click on each image for a larger view

I adore the simplicity of the dining room.

via House Beautiful

Tropical resort bliss

I want a tropical, beach vacation in the worst sort of way. No computer, no TV - just sun, the ocean , sand, and rest, rest, rest. I think this place - Ayada Maldives - would do just fine

via Ayada Maldives