MONTREAL, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Retreats, the world leader in high-end villa rentals across the globe, has compiled a list of its favorite Greek and Italian villas to rent for the summer 2008.

The villas, which include a 16th-century prince's palace, are client favorites but remain available to book for some weeks during the popular summer months. They were chosen from over 300 properties in the two countries.

For 2008, Luxury Retreats recommends: - Dreaming Blue, a fully-stocked six-bedroom villa in Mykonos, just a few minutes' walk to the beach - MarneiMare - Katrina, a four-bedroom villa in a lush seaside community on Samos, among UNESCO heritage lands - Villa Federico, a Tuscan gem renovated with storybook charm - Palazzo Prugnoli, a 16th-century prince's residence restored for modern leisure, in Umbria between Florence and Siena - Villa Le Agavi, a nine-bedroom, olive oil estate on the sea in Sicily

Luxury Retreats' villas in Greece and Italy represent eight islands and thirteen provinces. Some of the most popular Greek homes are found on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, where the country's distinctive sugar-cube architecture is on display and visitors enjoy sunny weather and vibrant village life. Exceptional luxury can also be found on Crete and Zakynthos. In Italy, farmhouses in Tuscany and Umbria stand out from the crowd. These homes, as a rule, are fully renovated with modern amenities but retain the authentic feeling of ancient Italian life.

Guests who visit Italy and Greece receive Luxury Retreats' complimentary concierge services to prearrange travel details and activities. The villa can be stocked with your favorite foods and cooking courses organized in advance.

For more information, please visit our website through the following:

http://www.luxuryretreats.com/

CONTACT: Ludovic Siouffi, Marketing Coordinator,
Ludovic@luxuryretreats.com, (514) 393-8844 ext.: 226, US and Canada: (877)
993-0100 ext.: 226