Unique Properties and Luxury Rentals

Villa Igiea: Palermo’s Resort for Kings of the Golden Age

Villa Igiea boasts breathtaking views over the Gulf of Palermo to the city of Palermo across the bay. It is a stunning turn-of-the-century palazzo that feels a world away from tourist crowds while only a 15-minute drive or short trip by private boat to Sicily’s capital city.

Provence in Yosemite: A Traveler’s Dream 

Experience the beauty of Yosemite National Park at the enchanting Château du Sureau  Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of France’s Provençal region amid the lush foothills of central California’s picturesque Yosemite National…

The Space Between

Post Ranch Inn  Mystics say that music is found between the notes, that hollow place where everything is possible. After a stay at Post Ranch Inn, I discovered that place in a…

Landscape Design Trends

Just as home design styles come and go, landscape design also changes with the times. A local landscape designer details what’s ‘in,’ and how to get the most from your yard or…

11 Haute Retreats for Every Wellness Venture

Wellness is a globally desired state of being, so why not take the wellness quest global? Whether your wellness pursuits entail rejuvenating recreational activity, or the healing of mind, body, and soul,…

Travel Style: Where to Find Fashion on the Road

Some say that fashion is society’s mirror, a reflection of trends that define, elevate, and inspire us. To whit, at the presentation of her 1969 collection, Coco Chanel reminded us that fashion…

The Stavrand: A Luxurious Redwood Retreat

Peaceful and bucolic, the popular Russian River town of Guerneville has been a beloved weekend and summer retreat destination for San Franciscans since the 19th century. Today, this Sonoma County enclave, nestled…

Haute Residence

Grand View Estate Overlooks the San Francisco Bay This magnificent grand estate of approximately 11,200 square feet has stunning views of Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Mt. Tam.…

Villa Life: Locking Down in Style

By now you’ve figured out social distancing. You’ve learned to bake bread, studied new languages, and reconnected with childhood friends over Zoom. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need a break from the…

Iconic Post Ranch Inn Unveils Renovated Cliffside Ocean Houses

Romantic and Reimagined Vision of Classic Architectural Homage to Big Sur COVETED FOR THEIR BREATHTAKING COASTAL VIEWS OF THE Pacific Ocean and unparalleled privacy, these five individual Ocean Houses were designed by…

Haute Living Residences

Resort-like sanctuary residences offer peace for shelter-in-place or at any time when you need to be away from the city’s center and retreat to your own scenic estate. More than ever, we…