Today we take you on a trip to Essaouira on the Moroccan coast, to this very unique two-storey country house that has been completely refurbished, aptly named “Sidi Kauki”. This spacious modern home is a traditional style ‘Dar’, nestled just steps from Sidi Kaouk’s long sandy beach. The home features traditional Moroccan furnishings and fabrics, […]
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We are scouring the Internet to find you the most unique travel destinations that you can add to your bucket list. From resorts to hotels to luxury vacation rentals and to budget-friendly yet unique accommodations, we have an assortment of ideas to inspire the travel bug in you!
A fortified farmhouse finds new life in Italy
Not too far from a picturesque town called Pisticci, in the Basilicata Region of Italy, Torre Fiore Hotel Masseria is housed in a carefully restored military outpost dating from the 16th century. This historical ‘masseria’, whose main building used to host the owner’s and the massaro’s (farmer’s) homes, close to the cattlesheds and barn, still […]
Incredible Brazilian cliff top home in the rainforest
Casa Do Dean is a beautiful vacation retreat immersed on the exclusive cliff top of Alta Mucugê, located in the village of Arraial d Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil with magical views of the Mata Atlantica, the house was designed by local architect Carlos de Oliveira Rodrigues in close collaboration with its owner. Stylish, clean contemporary but […]
A restored luxury retreat in Marrakech
Sophisticated, eclectic, subtle and beautiful are just some of the word’s best used to describe the Riad Enija, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco. According to the owner, Riad Enija is “a Moroccan name, but my version is from Greek mythology, it means Ying and Yang. Riad Enija is also in honor of my daughter. […]
Modernized farmhouse in the Cotswolds
The Didmarton House is a fabulous four bedroom modernized farmhouse located in Cotswolds, England. The owner is acclaimed interior designer Joanna Berryman, who runs the London shop Matrushka who decorated in the Queen of Arts style with flea market treasures, family photos, pops of bright color, pieces by Philippe Starck, and statement-making art. The bedrooms […]
Retreat to Casa Talia in Sicily
The project is a redevelopment of several small independent houses that are located within the historical city center of Modica, Sicily. The houses were originally single family homes and are arranged in a circle around a Mediterranean garden. Each room has an entrance from the garden and a private terrace which overviews the historical center […]
Luxurious retreat amongst rolling vineyards
Amongst a dramatic landscape of rolling vineyards lies this beautiful retreat called Clos du Lethe a luxurious and contemporary boutique hotel in the small village of Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Originally a French farmhouse, this stunning property has been transformed from a crumbling mass to a five room, including one suite, luxury guesthouse. Outside Clos du Lethe, an […]
Castaway to the tropical Benguerra Island
Azura Hotel is a castaway fantasy: a remote retreat of luxury thatched villas on the sunny shores of Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto Marine National Park, off the coast of southern Mozambique. Azura is the country’s first luxury ‘eco’ boutique retreat. Built entirely by hand by the local community and operated in partnership with them, […]
A beautifully restored farmhouse in Tuscany
This beautiful 17th century restored farmhouse is located in the heart of Val D’Orcia in Tuscany. Brought back to life between 2007 and 2010 by the Fabbrini Family, the guest house is immersed in the timeless atmosphere of the past and at the same time enriched by all of those contemporary comforts that will make […]
Remote island retreat off the Australian coast
Capella Lodge is located on a remote island retreat positioned in blissful solitude on Lord Howe Island, lying 370 miles east of the Australian coast. Enjoy lagoon, forest, and mountain views from your beachside hut. The lodge is a magical place with breathtaking scenery, jagged mountains, turquoise lagoons, isolated beaches, remote trails and untouched reefs. […]