Bardessono

04 Feb Bardessono

One of only three LEED Platinum certified hotels in the U.S., Bardessono is a shining temple to minimal, sleek and eco-friendly design. The Atmosphere In the heart of buzzing Yountville, Bardessono is an exceptionally striking luxury hotel. Reclaimed breeze blocks, salvaged wood panelling and aged copper combine...

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04 Feb Little St Simons Island

There are some places that are so special that it’s hard to tell you about them. Little St Simons Island, a secluded nature lover’s paradise in Georgia’s Golden Isles, is one of them. The Atmosphere This 10,000 acre island, accessible only by boat, was initially purchased by...

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04 Feb El Encanto

A glamorous hideaway perched in the hills overlooking Santa Barbara. The Atmosphere Built in 1918, El Encanto is one of the iconic hotels of California. Having reopened in 2013, after a $134 million renovation from Belmond (formerly Orient & Express), it still has a sense of Hollywood...

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04 Feb Simpson House Inn

A secluded boutique hotel in Santa Barbara with only fifteen rooms and set in beautiful gardens. The Atmosphere The Simpson House Inn is located in a quiet, leafy backstreet of Santa Barbara and staying here you’ll get a real taste of why this town is one of...

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