A selection of the most exclusive small hotels and inns in Mexico, where unsurpassed service and quality provide guests a trully unforgettable experience.the purpose of this book is to provide the reader a tantalizing glimpse into the special style of boutique hotels through a delightful tour of their architecture, landascape, cuisine, and distinguishing features

Showcasing travel photographs by more than 150 of America’s top architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries, from exotic destinations and global cities to adventure travels and all-American escapes. More than 350 photographs take readers on a global journey through cityscapes, ancient civilizations, luxurious resorts, and stunning natural wonders, all seen through the discerning and artistic eyes of today’s leading creative talents. The images are sure to inspire dreams of escape, and the 40 pages of insider resources—from favorite hotels and restaurants to secret shopping sources and must-see monuments—will make planning future trips reassuring and easy.

* Preface by the award-winning actor, director and fragrance creator, Richard E. Grant, presenter of 'Richard E. Grant's Hotel Secrets'.* Foreword by Albert Roux, KFO, OBE, legendary chef, hotelier, restaurateur, and founder of Le Gavroche.* 'The great advantage of a hotel is that it is a refuge from home life.' George Bernard Shaw.Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at the most luxurious hotels in the world? Hotels of the Stars invites you through the doors of the most exclusive accommodation on earth, while allowing you to indulge in a little scandal. Complete with magnificent photography, Tessa Williams explores the exclusive haunts of the stars, where literary and cultural history has been made. Find out where such cultural heavyweights as Steinbeck, Garbo and Dali hung out. Discover where modern-day icons like Brad Pitt and Naomi Campbell have rested their heads.

Now a major motion picture starring Jude Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Tom Wilkinson, and Maggie Smith. When Ravi Kapoor, an overworked London doctor, reaches the breaking point with his difficult father-in-law, he asks his wife: “Can’t we just send him away somewhere? Somewhere far, far away.” His prayer is seemingly answered when Ravi’s entrepreneurial cousin sets up a retirement home in India, hoping to re-create in Bangalore an elegant lost corner of England. Several retirees are enticed by the promise of indulgent living at a bargain price, but upon arriving, they are dismayed to find that restoration of the once sophisiticated hotel has stalled, and that such amenities as water and electricity are . . . infrequent. But what their new life lacks in luxury, they come to find, it’s plentiful in adventure, stunning beauty, and unexpected love.

A visually stunning picture book about The Incredible Hotel and Stefan, who dreams of being a chef.

The ultimate travel guide offers an updated series of top-ten lists covering top sporting events, locations, hotels, restaurants, and Sunday afternoon excursions and more than thirty extraordinary trips and expeditions on every continent.

Persian hospitality and contemporary lifestyle in some of the finest Iranian hotels The first ever guide to the country's hostels and hoteliers, featuring extraordinary photos and immersive texts. With special travel entries on wind towers, concept stores, mud houses, and espresso culture. etc.