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Chileno Bay Resort, Cabo San Lucas, MX
There are few things on earth as fabulous as a stay at Chileno Bay, another amazing Auberge Resort. Immensely photogenetic, the stunning natural beauty of the area is complemented by the resort's understated architecture, immaculate landscaping and epic infinity pool.
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The Greenbrier Photo Gallery
Although I have an extensive earlier post about The Greenbrier, I find it impossible to not add new photographs of the property. A decorator’s dream, the storied hotel is a symphony of stunning color combinations and design choices. Wonderfully retro, it is an absolute delight to wander its halls, and slip into the past. For fans of historic hotels, it doesn’t get much better than this.
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Old Sheldon Church Ruins- Yemassee, SC
Although unfortunate, ruins may be all that is left of an architecturally interesting structure. Often hauntingly beautiful, they stand as a reminder of the passage of time, the ephemeral nature of the built environment, and of dramatic events that unfolded in the distant past. Case in point, the Old Sheldon Church Ruins located outside of Beaufort, South Carolina.
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens-Charleston, SC
A world away from downtown Charleston, Magnolia Plantation sits quietly on the banks of the Ashley River. A sprawling estate owned by the same family for three centuries, the primordial property appears frozen in time. Wild and untamed, the gardens here are like few others you will encounter in the United States.
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Vizcaya Mansion- Miami, FL
Located mere minutes from modern Miami is a magnificent Gilded Age estate, left virtually untouched by time or developers. Well researched and designed around salvaged architectural elements, it feels like a centuries old Italian Villa, magically transported through time and place to South Florida. One of the finest extant examples of the era’s excess outside of Newport, exploring Vizcaya is an architectural adventure.
