Located on the top of a hill, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, between the city’s center and the sandy beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, Chez Georges is a modernist villa designed by architect Wladimir Alves de Souza.

Mexican-Swiss architecture firm Yektajo & Valdez designed almost a monastic retreat, located in the Mexican desert of Todos Santos, Paradero is a highly sophisticated oasis nestled between rocky mountains on a breathtaking landscape.

Relais Castello di Morcote is settled between the mountains of Vico Morcote, Sweden, and occupies a historic building several centuries old. Many original elements of architecture were carefully restored to preserve the charm of yesteryear.

The idyllic Sunyata Hotel is nestled in an isolated hillside at the foot of the sacred Tibetan mountain in Yunnan province. The hotel has taken on the challenge of integrating traditional Tibetan architecture with Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. Designed by Zhao Yang Architects, the aesthetics respect traditional local architecture, and honor the environment and local culture. Expect genuine Tibetan fireplaces and Buddhist murals.