Rustic & Chic Boutique Hotel ...

Areias do Seixo is located on Portugal's Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) between Lisbon and Porto. It is the vision of  Marta Fonseca and Gonçalo Alves who envisioned a magical place where originality, comfort, and sophistication move in perfect harmony with its surroundings. This eclectic hotel is environmentally friendly and uses solar power and geothermal energy. The rooms incorporate natural elements like driftwood from the beach, pebbled accent walls, wooden decks and sunken stone tubs. Each room is decorated differently which makes this hotel feel more like a home ... elegant, sophisticated and rustic. Take a look. Image via Areias do Seixo

A Hillside Mansion in Zurich ...

This beautiful hillside mansion is designed by New York based designer Steven Gambrel. The condition of sales was to maintain the historic character of the home, as a result this house reflects the past with a fresh spin. The designer uses antique furniture and salvaged finishes combined with modern shiny black beamed ceiling and other playful elements to achieve this traditional chic look. Take a look ... Images via Architectural Digest.

The London Edition evokes La Belle Epoque ...

The London Edition is the latest venture for hotelier Ian Schrager known for coining the 'boutique hotel' category in hospitality. The London Edition has taken over one of the grandest landmarks in London, the old Berners street hotel, off of Oxford street. The design evokes La Belle Epoque with a mixture of  classic luxury and modern lifestyle. In the elegant lobby, furnishings range from formal to rustic, with Christian Liaigre black metal pieces and Salvador Dalí inspired floor lamps.The hotel is grand and inviting where the old world is brought back to life while paying tribute to the historic significance of the property. Take a look ...

 

Viceroy New York ... an Oasis in Midtown

There's a lot of buzz around the new Viceroy Hotel that recently opened in NYC. This is a much awaited project from design duo Roman & Williams who also designed the Royalton, Ace Hotel and the Standard. Located on 57th street, this hotel offers a downtown aesthetic with uptown sophistication, paying homage to the building’s prewar architecture and glamorous neighbors. The guest rooms are particularly well laid out in terms of character and sense of space reminiscing a plane or automobile cabin whilst maintaining elegance and sophistication ... Take a look!

Necker Island your own Private Island ...

What can be better than renting your own private island ... Necker Island which is owned by the Virgin group rents out for approx. $62,000.00 a night and can accommodate up to 28 people. Situated in the British Virgin Islands over 74 acres of land, Necker Islands sits on turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and beautiful white sandy beaches. The island offers two private beaches, tennis courts, a wide selection of water-sports equipment, personal chefs, swimming pools and of course exclusive spa treatments ... this is luxury at its best if you can afford it:)