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Ever dream of being surrounded by wild tigers somewhere in a land far away...say, India? Look no further than the Samode Safari Lodge! Warmly decorated with a wooden floor, two large wood-burning fireplaces, and a large wooden deck, this lodge offers spectacular views and an array of onsite activities. Samode …

Housed in a 1929 building, the owner and mastermind behind this project, Erwin Gegenbauer, decided to upgrade this historic vinegar brewery with five guestrooms. With the help of architects heri&salli, they tore down the former interior of the building to reveal the original brick walls, wooden ceilings, and steel beams. …

Going off the grid is today's hype and a natural evolution of human civilization into self-sustainability. So producing your own energy by going off-grid is great, but how about going off-land? Yes, the Australian Lilypad, about an hour north of Sydney, has just done that. They took a cute cottage, …

The gorgeous art deco-style palace on Madison Avenue in Manhattan opened its doors in 1930. The hotel was named after Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher who greatly impacted 19th-century cultural life. The Carlyle has belonged to the Rosewood chain since 2001 and is one of the living …

Located in China’s Yongding County, the Tulou Fuyulou Changdi Inn is known as an “earth building.” The Hakka people built China's tulou, a Han subgroup that ventured into southern China about 2,000 years ago. Between the 12th and 20th centuries, these communal earthen buildings housed large families, providing protection from …

The Star Drive-In was opened in 1955, and a few years later, the outdoor theater's owner, George Kelloff Sr., realized its potential. He built a small lodge on the neighboring empty plot with 14 hotel rooms facing the large screen. So visitors could have the option to watch their favorite …

Have you ever dreamed of stargazing as you sit atop the majestic Serengeti plains? Perhaps you’ve wanted to go on a guided safari, try your hand at archery, or visit a lively African community. All of that and much more can be found at the Singita Sasakwa Lodge, located on …

Situated near Bellinzona, Switzerland, the Fondazione Curzùtt-San Barnard hostel is surrounded by natural beauty near the Swiss and Italian border. The rural areas of Ticino have a rich and interesting history that is often overshadowed by the larger urban centers in the region. Still, those who make the trek to …

This hotel loves nature. They like to make olive oil from their own trees - in fact; you can get involved and learn the ancient art of extracting the rejuvenating and delicious oil yourself. Then you can bake your own bread using the special herbs that grow nearby and learn …

Proper Hotels is a rapidly expanding chain that turns landmark buildings into luxury boutique hotels. Their newest addition sits at the edge of LA's fashion district, in the heart of downtown. The beautiful 13-story Renaissance Revival-style building was built in 1926 and was designed by architects Alexander Curlett and Claud …

If you are ever in Botswana, Sanctuary Baines Camp is definitely high on the list of places you must stay at before you leave. It is a small camp with big appeal. The site only houses 5 luxury suites which helps you retain an element of privacy, and there is …

Step back in time when you stay at the Palacio Nazarenas Hotel in Cusco, Peru. This beautiful hotel is centrally located behind the main square in Cusco and has an illustrious past. It once served as a palace and then as a convent, and after extensive restoration in recent years, …

Trip Advisor called this the best hotel in Britain. Perhaps they are right. I mean, when your room features a gold day bed, a jar full of jelly beans, and 48 bars of soap to choose from, you know they are going the extra mile. Located near Kensington Park in …

Santa Monica, a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles, is home to Shutters on the Beach - an upscale hotel on the Pacific Ocean. Decorated by Michael S. Smith (yes, the same man who decorated the White House for the Obama Administration), the hotel has a homey feel with …

The River Resort lies on the serene banks of the Mekong in Southern Laos, in the town of Champasak. It's the gateway to Wat Phu, an 11th-century Khmer temple complex with carvings of Hindu deities. Apart from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champasak is also home to an endangered freshwater …

Set on the river near the Ponte Vecchio, this upscale hotel in Florence, Italy, is just a short distance from the Giardino Di Boboli and the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum at the Palazzo Spini Feroni. The 59 rooms and 14 suites in Hotel Lungarno are softened by the beautiful light and …

Located in a handful of 16th Century farm buildings perched on a hillock overlooking a fertile plain, this hotel was a working farm for centuries. You can stay in the peculiar “trulli” houses that were the preferred residencies of farm laborers. They are dry-stone conical huts with thatched roofs easily …

With just 18 safari-style bungalows, this luxury boutique hotel is located in the southwest of Africa’s Pemba Island and can only be reached by boat from Zanzibar. Recently voted the Best Marine Safari Property in Africa, this lagoon is a diver’s dream! Rooms range from the standard hillside and beachfront …

Wan Chai, the busy and stylish commercial area of Hong Kong, has a new urban boutique hotel that will leave your mouth agape. The Fleming is the flagship of naval-themed hotels inspired by the city's rich heritage. Hong Kong is home to the biggest number of skyscrapers of any city …

‘Seekoo’ is Inuit for ‘mass of ice’. It is also Boudreaux’s only 4-star design hotel and the first hotel in the world to be made entirely from the architectural equivalent of George’s Marvelous Medicine, Corian. Corian is a material somewhere between plastic and metal that can be shaped easily without …