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 Terenife; in the Yucatan and on Saranac Lake; in the Loire Valley, the Englisch 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. More than 60 hotels are featured, with contact details for each.