After reminiscing about our lighthouse adventure one evening, we decided the next trip should be something just as exciting and unusual.
After a little research, I announced that I had found our unique accommodations: a windmill bed and breakfast.
Even though it appears that I'm going by myself, I have found some fascinating locations to investigate.
While many windmills are reconfigured, renovated structures, the windmill in Santorini, Greece has been designed and constructed for the adventurous traveler.
Not only does the windmill offer beautiful Aegean seascapes, vineyards and olive tree views but its design is green in nature and is kept up through the use of local companies and villagers.
The Santorini windmill offers luxury accommodations and includes a sloping vegetable garden and bean-shaped pool with pergola.
Set in the village of Imergovigli, the windmill at Santorini serves as a comfortable base while snorkeling, horseback riding, touring the local volcano and neighboring islands or enjoying a wine tasting.
For a more rustic approach, visit the Lily Windmill, the only operational flour producing windmill in Australia.
The authentic Dutch ground-sail mill features a 22-ton cap and a sail length of almost 90 feet.
This 16th century facility sits amid the Stirling Range in the western region and produces all natural stone ground spelt flour for sale and for use in the Lilly Restaurant.
The renovated restaurant is in the 1924 railway station relocated from the shire of Gnowangerup and is open for tea and pre-booked dinners.
All accommodations are unique and private and offer a full compliment of amenities including outside seating areas, digital TV, wireless internet and gas barbeque.
For a traditional experience, the Lilly Windmill is home on the range.
If you seek history, then retire to the Yorkshire countryside to Scarborough, England.
"The Windmill" sits on the site where windmills have played a roll for over 400 years.
The current structure dates to 1784 and is owned by innkeepers Angela and Roland.
Scarborough is the oldest coastal resort town in England and was dubbed "The Queen of the Watering Places" in Victorian times.
The arrangement of the song "Scarborough Fair" by Simon and Garfunkel is based on an actual English ballad from the 16th century describing the 45-day event which began in the late 12th century where traders from all over Europe gathered to peddle their wares.
The windmill's sails worked till 1898 when they were replaced by a gas turbine.
The current structure has been renovated since its purchase in 1997 and offers nine en-suite rooms and a downstairs toy museum featuring Barbies, batman and more.
Just down the road from St.
Tropez, Ste.
Maxima and Port Grimed is Moulin des Olivier's, Plan de la Tour, Cote d'Azur, and France.
This 200-year-old stone windmill offers panoramic views of the Bay of St Tropez and is minutes from Plan de la Tour, a provincial small town surrounded by miles of pine and oak forests.
Moulin des Olivier's is set within a garden of protected flora and fauna and features a sloping swimming pool on the south side of the windmill.
The mill features four levels with south facing terraces all overlooking the pool.
The rooftop terrace features 360 degree views of forest, vineyards, the Manures Hills and the valley.
Comfortable accommodations fully equipped with modern amenities and a singular countryside make this a unique and relaxing holiday stop.
No wonder Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have made this region their home.
From replicas to reconstructs, there are windmills out there for a unique, relaxing vacation experience.
Stay tuned to part three of our series where we travel to the castles of the world for historical, relaxing or luxurious holidays.