Stay overnight at a sick villa in Europe
The southern tip of Croatia isn't the first place that springs to mind when you think of grand Oriental-style villas, as you often do. But it could be a strong eighth, which makes Villa Scheherezade even more of a get for those with $5,500 to drop for a night of accommodation. Built in the 1920s by a wealthy banker for his mysterious lover (whom he would only refer to as the Persian queen from Arabian Nights; Scheherazade, in case you didn't finish your sophomore year Summer reading list), the property was restored in 2005. Upon arrival, expect to find:
On the roof are two large terraces which overlook the crystal-clear Adriatic and the walled city of Dubrovnik, only a short walk away. As walking is for plebes and/ or people concerned with getting in their daily cardio, you'll probably want to arrange a ride in the Rolls Royce available to those with keys to the villa.
Each of the five bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom. It's quite possible that Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor "did it" -- and then sipped very strong drinks -- in all of them during their stay in the ‘70s. This is probably not a selling feature, and is kind of gross.
Assuming you get tired of swimming in the ocean off the private rocky beach, take a dip in the private pool. Or perhaps you'd rather soak in the hot tub?
The banquet hall has seating for 10, and a private chef on hand. If only you weren't staying there alone... JK! Don't forget to pack your embroidered smoking jacket and silk ascot.
Great news for the yachting set: Villa Scheherezade also sports its own pier. This might come in handy if you need to make a quick getaway after your mysterious lover finds out about your other mysterious lovers -- a reference you would totally get if you bothered to finish your Summer reading list!