16 Breathtaking Vacation Properties the British Royal Family Loves

When William, Kate, George, and Charlotte escaped on their Summer holidays this year, the Hotel du Palais is where they spent their time. Built in 1855, the grand dame of a property exudes old-school elegance, with sumptuous fabrics in rich colors, gilded furniture, marble floors, and potted palms.

The luxury double decker houseboat has been Prince Harry's go-to holiday spot on more then one occasion. He took then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy there several times, and also celebrated his 21st birthday on board with a group of friends. Located on the beautiful African waterway, the boat is paneled entirely in wood and hung with wildlife pictures.

The classic Alpine hotel has been Prince Charles's favorite snowy retreat for several decades — it is traditional on the outside, but the rooms are fresh and contemporary with light decor and blond wood. It was here that William and Harry first learned to ski, and where William and Kate's relationship became public knowledge when they were photographed kissing on the slopes.

As the Middleton's regular rental, Villa Aurora is where William and Kate have laid their heads on more than one occasion. The contemporary colonial style property incorporates separate little cottages around a central pool, and a pretty plunge pool on the wrap-around veranda.

The impressive Encore tower of the Wynn hotel has played host to Harry on more than one occasion — not only during his infamous trip to Sin City in 2012, but also the previous year he also cut loose there with a group of male friends. The party stayed in the Tower Suite, which has a private lift, butler service, a massage table, and mohair-padded walls that absorb sound.

While Prince Charles has always favored the Swiss ski resort of Klosters, Diana's preferred spot was Lech in Austria. The Arlberg hotel there brings together a blend of classic and contemporary decor with a fresh, bright color scheme, and pictures of Diana now hang in the lobby.

It's not surprising that renowned environmentalist Prince Charles chose to stay at the property that was named India's leading green resort by the World Travel Awards for four consecutive years. Charles celebrated his birthday there with Camilla in 2013 while they were on tour in India. There, the traditional local architecture of each villa is combined with an outdoor bathroom set around a private courtyard.

The cliff-side resort is sprinkled with luxury villas that each have their own tropical courtyard and private pool, and is where Zara and Mike Tindall have vacationed. Mike even said it was the most relaxing place he's ever been, adding, "I did very little. The whole setup is designed to inspire relaxation."

It doesn't get much better than a royal honeymoon, and this is where William and Kate chose to escape after their wedding. The villa is set in a private palm-fringed beach with a dreamy four-poster bed, floor-to ceiling windows, and sunken baths. Here there are no set meal times, as guests discuss their individual needs with their private chef, and the spa will open whenever you like.

The local favorite has played host to not one, not two, but four royals. In 2014 William, Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie all checked in when they were celebrating the wedding of their friend Guy Pelly. The grand downtown landmark was built in 1925, and in its early days, there were ducks in the lobby fountain — the tradition remains and ducks still visit the fountain twice daily.

When William proposed, it was in one of the most remote places he'd come across in his beloved Africa. The Rutundu Lodge is actually made up of two simple wooden cottages and is self-catering. The wooden floors are covered with rugs, light comes from a hurricane lantern, and the heat is from the log fire. The breathtaking views are of mountains and wilderness as far as the eye can see.

Although Kate and William had always spent their annual Caribbean vacation at Villa Aurora, in 2015 they headed for a different property. With Prince George in tow, it's thought that they chose Villa Rocina because it was bigger, but equally swanky and beautiful. Overlooking Endeavour Beach, the home features lots of billowing white curtains, a lawn, and an exercise room.

Zara and Mike Tindall chose the funky resort as their getaway back in 2011. Each suite there is different, and the rooms look out over the idyllic bay, lagoon pool, or resort gardens.

The property is in the style of a Balinese villa and is owned by Virgin founder Richard Branson, who loaned it to Princess Diana and her family on more than one occasion. Prince Harry has also vacationed there as an adult with Richard's children Holly and Sam.

Kate and William have visited the Indian Ocean on many occasions, but made their first and (so far) only trip to the Maldives in 2014. They chose one of the newest resorts, Cheval Blanc Randheli Hotel, with a sharp design ethos, private infinity pools, water villas with their own gardens, walk-in closets, and food so good it's billed as "culinary art."

Located in the heart of the village, the Hotel Nevai is where Harry vacationed in 2012 with Beatrice, Eugenie, and some of their friends. The property is sleek and modern with minimalist rooms, a 13-foot-long high-tech fireplace, and hot tubs overlooking the Alps.