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LA VALISE SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE AS RECOMMENDED BY SCOTT BAY PRICE: $$ LOCATION: SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO BOOK NOW "La Valise San Miguel de Allende is a design lover’s dream, where colonial architecture meets modern artistry in a harmonious blend of textures, tones, and locally crafted details. Each...
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CHEZ GEORGES PRICE: $$ LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL BOOK NOW Perched on a jungle-covered hilltop in Rio’s Santa Teresa neighborhood, Chez Georges is a Brutalist masterpiece wrapped in glass, where clean lines and concrete meet lush tropical views. For design lovers, it’s a rare chance to live inside...
STERREKOPJE FARM PRICE: $$$$ LOCATION: FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA BOOK NOW Tucked in the foothills of South Africa’s Franschhoek Valley, Sterrekopje Farm is a soulful retreat where organic beauty meets intentional design—think hand-plastered walls, antique African textiles, and sculptural ceramics in every thoughtfully layered space. It’s a masterclass in slow...