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 […]
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Glamping in Norway at the Canvas Hotel
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 […]
Ultimate retreat: Astarte Suites Hotel in Santorini
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 […]
Retreat to the Ayada Maldives
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 […]
Breathtaking contemporary retreat with ocean views
This breathtaking modern retreat sits on 1.3 acres of secluded grounds featuring expansive ocean and island views in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Designed by award-winning Santa Barbara architect Jan Hochhauser, the 5,400 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3 and two 1/2 bath residence enjoys an infinity pool with spa, vast entertainment patios, lush landscaping and 1-bedroom guest […]
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, […]
Exotic retreat surrounded by the Brazilian jungle
The UXUA Casa Hotel is small eco-conscious retreat set in a tropical paradise of Bahia, Brazil. For centuries, travelers have been calling the small Bahian fishing village of Trancoso “paradise on earth.” And it’s easy to see why. UXUA Casa Hotel is the place in the universe that makes one want to give up modern […]
Indulge your senses in this tropical island sanctuary
Resting peacefully along the Caribbean Sea with 280 degree views, this secluded luxury hideaway is called Baraka Point Estate, located on Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands. The estate enjoys a built-in sense of privacy from the spectacular reef that extends across the bay to the series of giant boulders lining one of the […]
Ultra luxurious hideaway in Ibiza
This sensational newly constructed villa is located in Morna Valley, on the north of the island of Ibiza, Spain with stunning views over the hills. A luxury retreat designed and decorated to the highest standards. It perfectly combines the advantages of an isolated retreat with the proximity of everything needed for a day to day […]








