Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind

Packed with the spirit of sanctuary, Living on Vacation is an inspiring showcase of spaces used exclusively for retreat and rejuvenation; from sun-drenched private islands and peaceful lakeside cottages to intimate mountain hideaways and secluded desert villas. This volume goes further than any other in search of the world's most desirable havens, featuring fabulous, architect-designed homes from across the globe, each illustrated inside and out with carefully curated photography emphasizing each home's stunning location.

A global tour of contemporary homes, from superspacious luxury villas and opulent haciendas to tiny beachside retreats and modest, minimal cabins. Featured retreats exemplify how architecture can create spaces that refresh and revitalize, providing an insight into what living mindfully means today.

Five chapters reveal a range of spectacular locales: Islands; Mountains, Forests and Rural; Lakes, Rivers and Ponds; Coastal; and Desert. Incredible getaways in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, and more...

Escape and unwind with this breathtaking collection of contemporary homes - each designed with relaxation in mind

Packed with the spirit of sanctuary, Living on Vacation is an inspiring showcase of spaces used exclusively for retreat and rejuvenation; from sun-drenched private islands and peaceful lakeside cottages to intimate mountain hideaways and secluded desert villas. This volume goes further than any other in search of the world's most desirable havens, featuring fabulous, architect-designed homes from across the globe, each illustrated inside and out with carefully curated photography emphasizing each home's stunning location.

A global tour of contemporary homes, from superspacious luxury villas and opulent haciendas to tiny beachside retreats and modest, minimal cabins. Featured retreats exemplify how architecture can create spaces that refresh and revitalize, providing an insight into what living mindfully means today.

Five chapters reveal a range of spectacular locales: Islands; Mountains, Forests and Rural; Lakes, Rivers and Ponds; Coastal; and Desert. Incredible getaways in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, and more...