Located in a lovely and historic neighborhood of Santa Barbara, The Simpson House is private and secluded, set behind tall hedges in an acre of English gardens.
The magnificent facade of the house, a monumental building, already indicates the beautiful interior.
Serenity and calm reign in this vast park bathed in Izu's light, a flagstone walk flanked by 100-year-old willows and a lovely stone lantern leads to six pavilions admirably arranged in the purest Japanese style.
Originally the home of author Sinclair Lewis, Twin Farms offers 20 cottages and suites that feature sophisticated yet eccentric, private art collections.
Founded 800 years ago and is the oldest inn in the spa town of Arima...an exceptional spot with astonishing brick-colored water. Gosho, which means imperial palace, is an echo of the long, feudal era when the establishment was reserved for the nobility.
From its secluded hilltop setting, Villa Montana Hotel overlooks majestic Morelia, known as the aristocrat of Mexico's colonial cities and capital of Michoacan State. Each of the hotel's 36 luxurious villa-style suites has its own special character, distinct in design and superb artistic furnishings.