From four-poster star beds elevated on platforms above the African bush to luxurious open-air suites, here are 16 magical retreats where sleeping and
The 7 best Sherwin Williams Shades for north facing and low light rooms. Contrary to what most people think, white is usually a poor paint color choice for north facing rooms. Low light can make white look dull. I've selected 7 great paint shades to help you.
This old black and white photograph pops out at me every now and again on the internet, and it just about sums up my feelings on what my education should have looked like. The photograph was taken in 1957 in the Netherlands where open air schools were quite popular at the time. The idea of an al fre
Those who like their islands armor-plated will feel safe and sound on Spitbank Fort, a former Napoleonic defence post that has been refashioned in glamorous
Monolithic concrete steps evocative of ancient Aztec temples surround open-air living spaces and gardens at the heart of this holiday home in Oaxaca.
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Caroline Morse Teel is the Managing Editor for SmarterTravel Media. Follow her on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline. Caroline joined Boston-based SmarterTravel in 2011 after living in Ireland, London, and Manhattan. She's traveled to all seven continents, jumped out of planes, and bungeed off bridges in the pursuit of a good story. She loves exploring off-the-beaten path destinations, anything outdoorsy, and all things adventure. Her stories have also appeared online at USA Today, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Yahoo, Boston.com, TripAdvisor, Buzzfeed, Jetsetter, Oyster, Airfarewatchdog, and others. The Handy Item I Always Pack: "Earplugs. A good pair has saved my sleep and sanity many times!" Ultimate Bucket List Experience: Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel Motto: "Don't be boring." Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Aisle (when the first class private suite isn't available)." E-mail her at [email protected].
Romantic, eco-luxe resort located on the top of the Soufriere Volcano with spectacular views of the Pitons On a hillside 1,100 feet above the Caribbean Sea, Ladera Resort offers guests the chance to escape and unplug in luxury styled villas and suites. Villas are left open to the elements and have private cold plunge or heated pools, open-air showers and dead-on views of the sea and the famous Piton Mountains. Popular with honeymooners and couples, Ladera is a place for settling into a comfy lounge chair with a book, taking a nap, sipping rum punch, having a dip in the pool — and repeat.
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Australian studio Dunn & Hillam Architects has completed a residence in New South Wales based on the old dogtrot houses of the American deep south.
Congrats! You're engaged! Good for you for clicking on this article, because a venue is the first major decision to make when it comes to wedding planning. Our recommended venue list is a great place to explore ball rooms, historic buildings, and other Washingtonian favorites. If you're looking for something a little more unusual, consider one of these
江戸東京たてもの園 Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Nikon D700 + Nikkor 50mm f1.4D
This old black and white photograph pops out at me every now and again on the internet, and it just about sums up my feelings on what my education should have looked like. The photograph was taken in 1957 in the Netherlands where open air schools were quite popular at the time. The idea of an al fre
Taking a summer vacation soon, but not sure whether to head to the beach or the mountains? The Castle Rock Beach House in Auckland, New Zealand has you covered - or, uncovered, if you prefer. Herbst Architects have taken the “kiwi bach,” or holiday
The delightfully eccentric gardens of Roseburg are founded on the remains of a 16th century castle, occupying a limestone ridge in foothills of the Harz. The site was acquired in 1905 by the architect Bernhard Sehring (1855-1941), who began to turn it into a true folly loosely modeled as a mock medieval fortification including turrets, drawbridges and 1600 meters of perimeter wall with embrasures. Later additions expanded the gardens across the site, were elements of renaissance, mannerist, baroque and landscape garden styles are mixed at will and combined with art deco architectural gestures. A belvedere tower, with an open air library and mausoleum grotto, is placed at the top of the site, forming the offset for a 100 meter terraced water axis or catena d’aqua, concluding in a raised plateau overlooking the countryside. A wealth of sculpture (including an army of putti) and architecture is found everywhere in the garden, which surprises at every turn and appears much larger than it actually is. This is a truly unique layout, reminiscent only of equally spleeny endeavors such as Gabrielle d’Annunzios ‘Il Vittoriale’ on Lago Garda , Dr. Peyrons villa in Fiesole , or Sir Clough Williams-Ellis’ Portmeiron on the Welsh coast.
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Traditional African Interior Decor A little over a month ago, we kicked off a fun blog series that allows us to look at interior decor & designs around the world. Up to date, we've already visited Spain, Thailand, Greece and Italy! This week, we're headed to Kenya to take a closer look at interi
Taking a summer vacation soon, but not sure whether to head to the beach or the mountains? The Castle Rock Beach House in Auckland, New Zealand has you covered - or, uncovered, if you prefer. Herbst Architects have taken the “kiwi bach,” or holiday
A round up of what caught our attention this week on the web - let us know what you found, too.
Swiss conceptual hotel group Null Stern has a new minimalist venture where guests experience a night in nature. For almost £200 per night you can sleep without walls or a roof in the Alps.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Alice Park and Michael McDonald, Los Angeles-based Park McDonald has a penchant for renovating, restoring, and reviving mi
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Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam is known for her massive, colorful architectural sculptures/playgrounds. The most famous example of her work is the...
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The University of Miami this year unveiled the B.E. & W.R. Miller BuildLab, a physical space created by and for the Department of Architecture, where students are able to execute...
Sophisticated but playful decor paired with a massive back patio will win you over.
We rounded up 10 modern treehouses that we'd love to retreat to for an overnight getaway, meditation, work, or just some quiet time.
