Anyone who thinks the world's hippest, most jaw-dropping hotels can only be found in cities will be astounded by this photographic tour through the global countryside. As this colorful book reveals, the quaint "old-country" inn of the past has given way to interiors and amenities that will astound even the most jaded traveler. In Granada, Ibiza, and Tenerife; in the Yucatan and on Saranac Lake; in the Loire Valley, the English countryside and the Seychelles?world-renowned architects have found ways to combine ultimate luxury with breathtaking vistas and authentic culture with exquisite appointments. A perfect introduction to luxury globetrotting?and a suitable substitution for those who can only dream about it?this pocket-sized collection of images is brimming with surprising details and delightful revelations about traveling beyond the city limits.