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25 Dream vacation homes

Shangri-La really is for sale -- and so are these breathtaking getaways in Anguilla, Tuscany and the French countryside.

Castello di Casole<br><br> Tuscany, Italy

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9. Castello di Casole

Tuscany, Italy

Price: From $585,000 for a fractional; from $6 million for full ownership

Move-in date: Immediately

Contact: 866-963-5005; www.castellodicasole.com

Surrounded by lush vineyards and olive groves, these 19 restored farmhouses are a mix of modern and traditional; 17th-century stone facades, glass-tiled infinity pools, private patios, wood-burning ovens and breathtaking views of the Tuscan hills. Fractional (1/10 shares) and full-ownership plans are available.

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