THIS IS A very classy Caribbean villa indeed. No wonder the owner's stated aim is to appeal to "discerning travellers and travel aficionados".  Aficionados? That's us. We're pretty discerning too which is why Casa Kimball makes our top private villas list.

Designed by Rangr Studio, New York it has 20,000 square feet (6,000 metres) of space - the Dedon sofas in the living space alone offer 40 feet of loungability. There are eight suites with balconies and two bars and all those other mod cons a private villa of this ilk needs, like a billiard and entertainment room and a roof top terrace, the perfect place to drink a shot of Dominican mamajuana at sunset (if you have the stomach for it).

Everywhere there are walls-of-glass windows that open to the air so you get dramatic ocean views and balmy Caribbean breezes throughout the property while dedicated staff (bartender, chef..) with names like Wellington and Kennedy cater to your slightest request.

Outside, three acres (1.2 hectares) of land is planted with almond trees and scented bushes. The Luxury Travel Bible loves the vast 156 foot long (47 metres) infinity pool jutting out towards the Atlantic at a right angle to the house like some watery airport runway. We're pretty fond of the cliff-side hot tub too.

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