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Inside the 255-Foot, Design-Forward ‘Malia’

Rounded angles define the captivating interiors of the 'Malia'

Modern Elegance Meets Minnesota Lake House

Family is everything to these Miami-based homeowners. When they decided to build a vacation lake house in Minnesota, naturally, they wanted something that would...

The Dupont Circle Flaunts Midcentury Modern Makeover

The Dupont Circle Hotel re-debuts with a statement-making aesthetic that evokes the glory of the past with today’s design trends

Exotica Styles A Costa Rican Delight

There’s something about Costa Rica,” Key West-based interior designer David L. Smith says. “The wild life, the climate, the proximity to nature, a rugged...

In the heart of the hotel, the Grand Salon’s vaulted ceiling, 64-arm crystal chandelier and platinum-hued palette create the perfect backdrop for enjoying morning pastries and afternoon tea, or sipping craft cocktails and champagne from a kaleidoscope of more than 15,000 pieces of mixed-and-matched Baccarat crystal stemware.

House of Crystal

Baccarat Hotel New York celebrates light with the elegance and perfection of the legendary french crystal maker

FD Travel: Cheeca Lodge

A tropical paradise in the Florida Keys, Cheeca Lodge & Spa, welcomes guests back to a refreshed and reimagined aesthetic that restores its classic...

The Rosewood São Paulo’s Emerald pool was constructed with custom tiles to mirror the waters of the Bonito region of Brazil. Photos courtesy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Inside the Rosewood São Paulo

Inspired by Brazil’s history and designed for its hereafter, the property hits all the right marks when it comes to design, tradition, and hospitality

Wood paneling and mid-century modern furnishings are common to all the hotel’s 13 suites.

Suite Life at The Moore

Checking in is now a thing at the Miami Design District with the debut of The Hotel at The Moore

Baa Atoll Resort Embodies Maldivian Chic

Dramatic natural backdrops are a dime a dozen in the Maldives, rendering design as a prime differentiator between a good, great and exceptional Maldivian...

Each of the different gardens—English, Italian, and Olmsted—offers a distinct aesthetic design and balance of color, textures, fragrances, and shade, while preserving the historic character.

History and Horticulture

Jacksonville’s riverfront Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens offers landscapes to linger over

The living room’s ceiling features the same white Belgian oak found in the flooring, accentuated with light fixtures from Currey & Co. The bold citron-hued area rug and sculptural chairs flanking the fireplace infuse an artsy vibe. To the right and up three steps is one of the home’s architectural surprises: a blue-hued library. “It’s like a beautiful cocoon,” says Pamela. “It’s my favorite spot in the house.”

Beach House Blues in Paradise by the Bay

A vacation dream home in the Panhandle offers surprises around every corner

Notes on Light and Color by Judy Pfaff was previously installed in 2000 at Jaffe-Friede and Strauss Galleries in Hanover, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Art Museum

Art Museum Round-Up

From MOCA Jacksonville to the Pérez Art Museum Miami, preview six must-see exhibitions at some of Florida's most celebrated art museums

Champion at Play

Tennis star Rafael Nadal commissions an 80 Sunreef Power Catamaran to cruise the Mediterranean in comfort and style

Artisanal Luxury And Adventure Prevail In South African Villa

In a land as diverse and expansive as South Africa, respecting tradition and the environment informs every aspect of life. When that intent translates...

Superyacht Savannah Exemplifies Sleek Luxury

Bold, beautiful and slender, Feadship’s Savannah is quite the head-turner as the world’s first hybrid superyacht. Sporting a one-million-watt battery pack as part of...

Explora Valle Sagrado harmonizes with the Andean highlands in which it’s nestled. The destination hotel is a marvel of sustainable design.

Explora Valle Sagrado is One with the Land

The sustainably designed Explora Valle Sagrado both respects and embraces Peru’s rich cultural heritage

Deco Divine at The Wellesley

Once an underground station, The Wellesley has emerged as an Art Deco gem — and one of London’s most stylish boutique hotels

Tropical Living on Paradise Island in the Bahamas

Don’t be shy … just go ahead and call it paradise!” That could be the advice anyone would give to the owner of this 11,700-square-foot...

The Noble Suite offers magnificent views of the hotel's landscape. The frescoed vaulted ceiling in the bedroom and the breathtaking paneled and gold decorated ceiling in the living room, lend this suite an authentic Renaissance feel with modern day comforts. Photography by Barbara Kraft.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

While Embracing Its Rich Historic Past, The Four Seasons Hotel Firenze In Florence, Italy Offers Guests The Finest In Luxurious And Modern Amenities

A monumental concrete partition separates the pool deck from the patio of Quinto la Huella, EAST’s Uruguayan restaurant

Urban Cool at EAST Miami

The design-driven Miami hotel brings sustainable spaces and curated art to the Brickell cityscape

Natural Accents Adorn Modern Buffalo Lake Home

With a love for architecture and an earnest desire to commission just the right team to design their new residence in Buffalo Lake, Minn.,...