The alliance of architecture and travel is captivating and full of promise, offering relaxation, inspiration and experiences for all the senses. Sibylle Kramer presents a journey to architecturally distinctive retreats across diverse landscapes, cultures, and settings that are far more than just a change of scenery. Each of these exceptional lodgings tells its own story characterized by its own vision.

They are distinguished by an amazing stylistic quality, personal touches, originality and passion for detail. Whether minimalist, experimental or opulent, and whether sensitively transformed historic buildings, subtle refuges embedded in nature, or bold, forward-thinking concepts: The volume provides a deeper, more memorable way of experiencing the world.