Perched on over seven acres with heavenly ocean, mountain and valley views in Carpinteria, California this rustic compound has been designed by architect Don Nulty. The retreat was originally designed for film director Joel Schumacher who wished to have a rustic look with modern comforts. The architect created a new sophisticated residence that has been […]
This magnificent island-inspired custom home, Hualalai Estate, features elegant living space with 4 bedrooms, each complete with garden outdoor shower lanais, as well as a fifth bedroom in an intimate guest house. Situated on a unique lot above the second fairway on the renowned Hualalai Ke’olu Golf Course, this masterfully-designed 6,300 square foot home enjoys […]
Verana is nine individual thatched-palapa huts, with panoramic views of the jungle and ocean – deep in the Valle del Sierra Madre Occidental. Carved out of the lush Mexican jungle, Verana is remote and secluded, but still offers all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The hotel can only be accessed by a […]
House of Jasmines is owned by a French family and has been converted into an intimate luxury boutique hotel set in sprawling orchards and stunning gardens of roses and jasmine bordering the Arenales River in Salta, Argentina. The ranch covers a total of 900 acres which guests are free to explore, and the hotel itself […]
Cabanes als Arbres, which translates to ‘huts in the trees’, offers nature lovers the opportunity and pleasure of a staying in direct contact with the tree and its ecosystem, the pleasures of an exile among the foliage, the experience of a few nights in a nest placed in the network of branches of a beautiful […]
A purposeful sense of mystery surrounds this walled retreat in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Kasbah Tamadot only reveals itself to the lucky few passing through its heavy wooden doors. Golden hues amplify the fragrance of flowers and fresh herbs hanging in the air around the 24 bedrooms and suites of Sir Richard Branson’s Kasbah […]
For a contemporary take on the traditional Australian homestead, look no further than The Kilns in Victoria’s High Country. Converted from the historic corrugated-iron tobacco-drying shacks that were common in this region in the 1950s, they feature polished, heated concrete floors, washed timber interiors, soaring ceilings, and picture windows framing the rural landscape as well […]
Canvas Hotel is located in Telemark County in Southern Norway. It is placed on an island in a small lake, 460 meters above sea level. The surrounding hills go as high as 800 meters. There are seven yurts with two beds in each, and two with four beds. There is a sauna yurt, a shower […]
We just received these pictures of a spectacular boutique hotel called Astarte Suites Hotel which features panoramic views overlooking the Aegean Sea on Santorini’s cliffside. The hotel is a suggested place to stay in Financial Times, NY Times and Conde Nast Traveler, and in 2007 became a member of Boutique Hotels & Resorts International. Far […]
Ayada Maldives is a brand new awe-inspiring destination comprising an opulent 112 villa resort located on the 150,000 square meter paradise island of Maguhdhuvaa in the stunning Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll due to open in November 2011. From the moment you arrive on the luxury resort’s delicate, powder white sands you will be immersed in a […]
