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Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes Expands to New Destinations

by Katie Skrzek

Feb 6, 2026

Villa Petrucci © Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes

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Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes, the brand’s luxury vacation residences portfolio, added 10 retreats to its global offerings, expanding to new destinations in Italy and Spain.

Trullo dei Pumi © Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes

The significant expansion brings the portfolio to 35 Exceptional Homes in 14 worldwide locations, introducing Florence, Italy; Sardinia, Italy; and Marbella, Spain, to its collection, plus expanded offerings in Puglia, Italy. New Exceptional Homes include Villa Petrucci in Florence; Villa Mariza in Sardinia; Trullo delle Dame and Trullo dei Pumi in Puglia; and six Andalusian-style villas in Marbella (Villa Los Verdiales, Villa Paris, Villa Tuscany, Villa Azur, Villa Los Angeles and Villa Mirage).

Each property is individually and privately owned, and joins the Exceptional Home collection following a meticulous selection process considering location, design and service.

Villa Mirage © Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes

“As the portfolio evolves, our focus remains on purposeful growth; introducing new destinations that broaden our global reach while preserving the intimacy, discretion and exceptional service our guests expect. This next phase reflects both the strength of the collection and our ambition for its continued expansion,” said Philip Leighton, head, Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes.

These new additions join existing residences throughout Italy, Spain, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand and Indonesia.

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