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Included in a List of Worldly Destinations…

December 21, 2007. Reading the New York Times' "53 Places to Go in 2008," one might envision luxury vacation rentals in the most far flung places. But, in fact, the newspaper included several great destinations to be found in our own backyard…

Mid-Beach and South Beach, Miami – These two fabulous communities have designer boutiques, "glitterati hangouts," and, of courses, nice beaches. It's really a testament to their allure that they have continued to make travel lists year after year for the better part of a decade now.

Puerto Vallarta – Perhaps this Mexican beach town seemed another world away when we first saw "Night of the Iguana" in the 1960s. It was during the filming of this movie that Elizabeth Taylor had a much-publicized affair with Richard Burton. Now, thanks to regular non-stop flights to several U.S. destinations, Puerto Vallarta is easier than ever to visit.

San Francisco – There's something about this foggy city by the bay. Maybe it's the year-round mild climate. Perhaps it's the abundance of museums and parks. Or maybe it's the dazzling array of homey neighborhoods with fantastic restaurants, diverse shops and friendly people.