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Under $5,000 a week
Villa Dubu, Galle, Sri Lanka A 200-year-old two-bedroom Javanese-style house with colonial furnishings, large wraparound veranda, infinity pool, and full staff (chef, pool boys, security). Ampersand Travel; $3,500 a week.
$5,000$15,000
Mill Creek, Queenstown, New Zealand Glass-enclosed estate on the edge of Lake Haye, with two bedrooms, a bunk room for kids, and two dining rooms; high-speed Internet and fireplace are included. Seasonz Travel; $8,500 a week.
$15,000$25,000
Bush Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa Three-bedroom house on a 73,000-acre reserve bordering Botswana; comes with full staff and daily safaris (including guide). Villas & Apartments Abroad; $17,500 a week.
$25,000$45,000
Alfajiri Cliff Villa, Mombasa, Kenya Four-bedroom villa on a private reserve overlooking the Indian Ocean; includes an 18-member staff, massage and reflexology treatments, boat for snorkeling, and car service. Abercrombie & Kent; $28,000 a week.
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Motu Tane, South Pacific Private island retreat (10 minutes by boat from Bora Bora) of thatched-roof bungalows with stylish Tahitian-inspired interiors by Christian Liaigre; includes 13 bedrooms, boat, and full staff. Sanctuare; $210,000 a week.
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