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Absolutely stunning waterfront views on this fully renovated lake front property! If you love the lake and are looking for your own personal waterfront retreat, look no further! Lake Oakdale is best known for its beautiful views, fishing, boating, kayak/canoeing, and the abundance of nature such as birds and even lake otters! This 4 bedroom, 2 full, 2 half bathroom home is tucked on a private cul-de-sac located on Lake Oakdale and situated on a .64 acre lot. With over 3,600 sq feet, you are going to love every inch of this beautifully updated home. Features of this home include a large welcoming front porch with a decorative tile and new craftsman style front door. Upon entering the home you are greeted with hardwood flooring, enhanced molding throughout and new windows that are perfect for showing off the stunning lake views. The large open rooms are ideal for entertaining and maximizing the space this home has to offer. The dream kitchen includes stainless steel appliances (double oven & gas cooktop), ice maker, counter seating, granite, tile backsplash, and decorative cabinets with built-in sliding shelves. The kitchen is open to both the dining room and living room and is nothing short of amazing. Off the kitchen is a butler's pantry (under counter lighting), laundry room and half bathroom. The spacious owner's suite also features a fully updated bathroom including ceiling to floor tiling, frameless shower, cabinets and storage galore and a large walk-in closet. The lower level living space includes a second living room with fireplace, tile accent wall, built-in book shelves, drop spot for coats and shoes, and a fully functioning kitchen that includes a large work island, wine refrigerator, walk-in pantry and plenty of space for entertaining and family time alike! Also included is a heated/cooled unfinished shop. The interior of this home has been freshly painted, new solid wood interior doors, new light fixtures and fans throughout. The exterior is just as impressive as the interior! Features include a 3 car garage, fenced in backyard, large driveway with electric gate, whole home generator, hot tub, storage shed, fenced in kennel area, sprinkler system with lake pump, security system with ring doorbell/cameras, a screened in back porch, 2 new docks (2010), sea wall and 120 feet of lake frontage! This home is in pristine condition and is sure to impress you with the details and quality! Don't delay in seeing firsthand all this home has to offer!

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The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears have been on fire lately, and they continued that trend with a pair of wins recently. The Lady Bears first took on Avery, Friday, Jan. 14, looking to take care of business in front of their home crowd.

Sulphur Bluff set the tone from the very beginning, putting up an excellent opening frame. The Lady Bears scored a game-high 15 points and allowed a game-low four points to get out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter.

From there Sulphur Bluff was in control the entire rest of the way, though they never let their foot off the gas. The Lady Bears continued to play strong the remainder of the game, winning by a final score of 49-24.

Skylar Stanley had a huge game for the Lady Bears, scoring over 20 points and grabbing over 20 rebounds. With a final line of 21 points and 23 rebounds, Stanley also had a pair of steals and an assist.

Kaitlyn Brock also scored in double-digits for the Lady Bears, finishing with 10 points. Brock also had a pair of steals, a pair of rebounds and one assist.

BreAnna Stanley and Constance Smith each had eight points for the Lady Bears, while Emma Neal added two points as well.

This is the part of the season I love. You can see so much growth in your team,head coach Zandra Peyton said. We finally had all of our starters back and able to play after a few being out due to health protocols.

Tonight they played great a team. We are working on slowing the ball down, Peyton added. They executed that tonight in the last half. Skylar Stanley had great footwork tonight and protected the lane.

A fe days later, the Lady Bears hit the road to travel to Bloomburg Tuesday, knowing they would have a tougher match on their hands. Despite their best efforts, the Lady Bears found themselves trailing 14-9 at the end of the first frame.

Sulphur Bluff didnt let themselves get down, however, putting up a stronger fight in the second frame. The Lady Bears outscored Bloomburg 10-6 in the quarter, cutting the deficit to just one point at the end of the first half.

After a tough third quarter in which the Lady Bears were outscored again, they found themselves still trailing entering the final quarter of action. Sulphur Bluff answered back with their highest scoring quarter of the game, putting 17 points and pulling off the comeback to win 46-45.

It was once again Skylar Stanley leading the way, this time putting up 26 points in yet another double-double. Stanley had an impressive 18 rebounds, to go along with a pair of assists and a pair of steals. Stanley was also great late in the game, scoring 14 of the the teams 17 points in the final frame.

Brock also finished in double-digits again, adding another 10 points to the total. Brock also had three assists and three steals in a great all around game.

Senior Bailey Neal had a strong showing as well, scoring eight points and pulling in 10 rebounds. Tori Raine also played a big role, scoring two points and grabbing two rebounds while dishing out a game-high four assists.

The pair of wins were huge for the Lady Bears, making them 4-2 in district play. Sulphur Bluff will have another tough district game Monday, when they play host to the Saltillo Lady Lions. That game is set for 6 p.m. and coverage of the game will be provided on Front Porch News.

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Franck Ruimy has been on a real estate roll over the past year, inking two residential deals totaling nearly $40 million in and around Los Angeles. In April, the founder and CEO of Arizona-basedSilver Creek Development and amateur driver on the Ferrari Challenge North America circuit tendered just over $22 million for custom digs in the L.A. neighborhood of Brentwood. And three months later, records reveal Ruimy also doled out $15.8 million for a stately Mediterranean-style mansion in Santa Barbara Countys posh Montecito enclave.

Hidden away behind gates and a wall crowned by mature trees, at the end of a curving driveway that empties out at a motorcourt and an attached three-car garage, Ruimys newly acquired Brentwood home rests on almost an acre of land. Custom built way back in 1985, the white wood-sided structure boasts six bedrooms and nine baths in almost 9,000 square of colorfully hued living space overlooking canyon vistas.

Among the highlights are a formal dining room dressed in cobalt blue, plus an all-white kitchen accented by an eggshell-blue ceiling and outfitted with oversized eat-in island, high-end appliances and a built-in wine cooler. An adjacent fireside family room has floor-to-ceiling glass doors spilling out to a spacious fireside pavilion ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

A snazzy master retreat offers a showroom-style closet with a built-in window seat and a luxe marble bath equipped with a freestanding soaking tub, and elsewhere in the house is a teal-hued media room, an executive office and an attractive wood-paneled den/game room sporting a wet bar. Outdoors, the backyard hosts a sprawling grassy lawn spotlighted by a pool and spa, along with a cozy fire-pit area; and theres also a detached two-bedroom, two-bath guest house that has a full gym and kitchen.

Santiago Arana of The Agency handled both sides of the Brentwood transaction.

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Beautiful, Stately, All Brick, 2 Story/Basement, GOLF COURSE (9th tee box) Home w/3 car garage located on nearly half acre lot in highly desirable River Run community of Davidson! Easy, short walk to River Run Club House! Home is perfectly located close to front of community w/large, expansive road entry! Grand, Impressive, 2 Story Foyer features gleaming hardwood floors & flows into OPEN PLAN w/plenty of architectural details & extensive millwork! Formal Dining & Living Room! 2 Story Great Room w/gas fireplace, offers massive windows to showcase perfect Golf Course Views, while enjoying privacy & shade w/mature trees! Custom, Gourmet Kitchen offers quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, custom tile back splash, spacious breakfast area & more! Keeping Room w/wood burning fireplace! Butler's Pantry! Spacious Primary Bedroom on main features private bath & his & her walk in closets w/custom shelving/cabinetry! Spacious, Secondary, en suite Bedrooms on upper level!

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Expensive homes on the market in Cabarrus County - Independent Tribune

Australia's real estate market is rampant at the moment, following on from a year where property values increased 22.1 per cent.

While almost all homes across the nation have seen values swell, though, it's the blue-chip, top-end of the market where prices have really been kicked into overdrive.

Just last week, we brought you news of a very weathered fisherman's shack in the coastal Victorian locale of Portsea that had been listed with a price guide of $27.5 million to $30 million.

READ MORE: World's most expensive home fails to sell at auction

However, the remarkable asking price of the humble beach house is just the tip of a particularly exxy iceberg.

And, while most of us sadly can't fork out the requisite coin needed to call these mega-mansions home, it is undeniably a guilty pleasure to have a sticky beak at what eight figures will buy in today's market.

So, here are four properties that will break the bank and your concept of what a home can be:

Spread over 4258-square-metres of pristine, serene grounds in the perennially upmarket suburb of Hamilton in inner-city Brisbane, this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home typifies what the postcode exudes pure class.

Built in 1910 and named 'Ruhamah', this stunning home boasts every modern convenience and luxury you could think of while also providing a level of grace and sophistication that modern McMansions simply can't match.

The gorgeous two-level residence offers a massive indoor pool house, championship tennis court, chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, lower level seven-car garage and an alfresco dining area with a unique Tepanyaki terrace.

With sweeping 360-degree views that enable occupants to gaze out to Melbourne's arresting CBD silhouette and Port Phillip Bay, this penthouse is what sky-high living for the ultra well-heeled looks like.

With a devastating, wince-inducing asking price of $20.4 million, it's easily one of the most expensive apartments ever listed in Melbourne.

And, for that coin, buyers could easily opt for an equally staggering mansion just about anywhere in the state.

But, by ditching terra firma for the dizzying heights above the clouds, this home offers buyers something truly unique in the South Yarra property market the new owners would probably have to unfriend anyone who suffers from acrophobia, though.

Everyone living in Perth may well be trapped at the moment, but if you were the individual lucky enough to call this palatial mansion in the sky home, would you ever want to leave?

Called "Perth's finest penthouse" by real estate agency William Porteous Properties International, this multilevel residence in the revered Mardalup Building in East Perth more than lives up to its lofty title.

Six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and eight parking spaces only tell half the story of this high rise home.

The total living space nudges 1900-square-metres in totality, split between 898-square-metres of internal living space and 774-square-metres of outdoor living space.

Private rooftops pool, wine cellar, private elevator, home theatre, sweeping views - this penthouse is the residential equivalent of a lobster thermidor with the lot.

Set smack-bang in the dress circle of the coveted neighbourhood of Hope Island, this architecturally designed home boasts elegance and a huge foothold in the primest of prime Gold Coast locations.

Encompassing five blocks worth of real estate, the property has no less than 5371-square-metres of land, which has the potential for future subdivision/development.

The mansion itself is spread over three levels of boasts seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and eight-car spaces.

Opulent features include Romanesque columns, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, golden Versace swan tapware and marble lion sentinels.

According to the listing, there's also a 10-person home theatre, billiard room with wet bar, pool with spa and cabana, and even room for a helipad.

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The most expensive new listing in the Massachusetts real estate market has it all at least, whatever can fit in 10,000 square feet, though everything outside the property isn't so bad, either.

According to Redfin, 159 Main St. in Barnstable recently hit the market at $18.5 million. The listing had us at "an additional 2.11-acre parcel with a sandy beach and secondary dock enhances the main property."

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159 Main St., Barnstable $18.5 million

"Breathtaking water vistas and luxurious appointments complete this grand waterfront property, with an impressive 4 acres, 400' of water frontage, an infinity edge pool with cabana, a private dock with a boathouse and waterside deck."

69 Scotch Pine Rd., Weston $9.5 million

"One of a kind new construction, features spectacular modern design with soaring floor to ceiling glass showcasing woodland/water views. A lushly landscaped 2.34-acres private setting in a prestigious Southside location offer ultimate luxury living in a 9200-sf open floor plan."

1536-1542 Tremont St., Boston $7.5 million

"Opportunity Abounds! ~ 1536-1542 Tremont St. is seconds from Brigham Circle. The property is a free-standing brick building with 8 apartments and 2 retail storefronts plus a 16X28 garage."

6 Joy St., Boston $5.99 million

"Presenting Beacon Hill's newest boutique collection of luxury residences less than one block from the Boston Common. Each residence at 3 Joy has been meticulously designed to offer a classic yet contemporary aesthetic featuring graciously scaled interiors that harmoniously integrate with expansive private outdoor space."

16 Exeter St., #1, Boston $5.45 million

"Fabulous location in Boston's Back Bay at the corner of Exeter & Marlborough Streets. This impeccably updated Townhouse offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with 3,882 sq. ft. of living space, a well-designed floor plan and light filled interior spaces."

166-168 Auburn St., Cambridge $5.35 million

"166-168 Auburn Street in Cambridge is a unique 4-unit building centrally located just steps to Central Sq. and the MBTA/Redline, and is situated between MIT and Harvard University."

211 Westerly Rd., Weston $5.29 million

"European grandeur blends superbly with contemporary living in this spectacularly renovated estate with museum-quality craftsmanship and breathtaking 2-story windows overlooking lush 1.44 grounds. The marble foyer dazzles with trompe l'oeil mural and grand arched entries to dining & living rooms unequalled in splendor with antique mirrored glass, exquisite molding."

1266 Monument St., Concord $4.69 million

"Exciting opportunity on pastoral Monument St to own this stunning custom built Shingle Style Estate. Meticulously constructed in 2009 on 3.3 acres this extraordinary property features professional landscaping w/ mature plantings, trees and gardens."

100 Howard Gleason Rd., Lot 26, Cohasset $4.5 million

"New Super home to be constructed on Cohasset Harbor. The 60070 square foot lot with a Path to a "Private Sandy Harbor Beach" provides the canvas for a 4500 square foot home designed by EMBR architects, built by Bob Shepard. Rolling flat land gives plenty of room for a swimming pool, pool house, tennis or pickle ball court."

6 Marys Way, Truro $4.49 million

"Spectacular oceanfront home overlooking Cape Cod Bay and Provincetown Harbor! Located on the bluffs of Truro, this 4100 square foot beach front property has fantastic water views from almost every room in the house!"

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Gorgeous 3 Bedroom Waterfront Home w/No HOA's! Perfect for VRBO! Located on Private Cove with 4-8ft Water! Elegant Dining Area w/Custom Built-In Cabinet, Rosewood Hardwood Floors Throughout Main Level, Gourmet Kitchen w/Quartz Counters, Kraftmaid Cabinets & SS Appliances, Huge Primary Bedroom w/Access to Back Deck, Spa Like Master Bath w/Soaking Tub & Walk-In Shower, Secondary Bedrooms w/Plenty of Closet Space, Upstairs Bonus Room, Office & Craft Area, Lower Level Boasts Second Living Quarters! Great Room/Media Area w/Motorized Projector Screen, 2nd Kitchen w/Quartz Counters, New LVP Floors, Full Bath, Rec Area, & Flex Room. Outdoor Shower, Covered Deck & Patio for Entertaining, Shoreline Boardwalk Leading to Pier & Covered Boat Slip, Never a Problem Getting your Boat Out! Fire Pit Area Overlooking Lake Norman, 2 Car Detached Garage w/Tons of Storage Space Above & 8x24 Shop Below, Excellent Location Close to Shopping, Restaurants w/Low Iredell County Taxes & Award Winning Schools.

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No. 2. New, A/V set-up. From aSuper Bowl Watch Party, Sun., Feb. 13, to outdoor movies nights all summer long, our state-of-the-art set-up makes it fun to gather at Town Center.

No. 3. Pet-friendly rentals.Plus, a dog park facilitates playtime.

No. 4. Whooping Crane Festival 25th Anniversary, Feb. 24-27.Cinnamon Shore is the perfect place to return after watching remarkable birds in their winter habitat.

No. 5. Spring Break fun. Cinnamon Shore offers all the activities families love, from outdoor movies and live music to sandcastle lessons and more. Search rentals now.

No. 6. New property release from Cinnamon Shore Realty during the First Quarter!Prime homesites in the newest phase at Cinnamon Shore South will be released! Watch for details.

No. 7. Texas SandFest, April 8-10.Don't miss this annual celebration with music, food, and sand sculptures. Beach homes and condos fill quickly.

No. 8. Easter at the shore, April 17. A beachfront sunrise service and Town Center egg hunt make the celebration meaningful and fun.

No. 9. Stunning, new pool at 'South.'Cabanas, hammocks, infinity edges, and lake views offer a luxe experience.

No. 10. Mother's Day extras, May 5-8. Cinnamon Shore makes it a special weekend for Mom.

No. 11. New vacation rentals.Brand-new options at Cinnamon Shore South range from cottages to beachfront homes. Browse to see what's new.

No. 12. Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30.A full range of summer fun and activities kicks off.

No. 13. Fishing with Dad. Cast intoPort A's fishing waters and Cinnamon Shore lakes. Father's Day is Sun., June 19.

No. 14. 4th of July Bike Parade.Peak summer fun culminates with this favorite tradition.

No. 16. Sandcastle and surf lessons. Kid-friendly classes await!

No. 17. Beachside fitness fun. From yoga to cardio workouts, guests love these seaside sessions.

No. 18. Quiet season beaches.Broad, walkable beaches clear out by October.

No. 19. A beachy Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. Thanksgiving week beckons families grateful for beach time together.

No. 20. Dune crossover views. You'll relax the minute you glimpse the Gulf.

No. 21. Santa's First Stop. Pictures with St. Nick kick off holiday cheer.

No. 22. New Year's Eve dinner at Lisabella's.Close out the year at this on-site Mediterranean bistro.

Book time at Cinnamon Shore to experience all the fun and beachside beauty. Browse our vacation rentals. Learn more about what properties are available and get future property release news. Connect with Cinnamon Shore Realty.

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22 Reasons to Return to Cinnamon Shore in 2022 - PRNewswire

A spate of new hotels arrived in 2021, and 2022 is also looking bright for debuts. Coming from big players like Hyatt and IHG as well as independent hoteliers, this year's openings convey a strong sense of place while spotlighting history, design, wellness, and gastronomy. From the Windy City to Vietnam, here's a selection of luxury properties slated to launch this year.

Beginning Spring 2022,The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collectionwill transport guests to the 1920s through an Art Deco-designed high-rise downtown. The hotel is positioned on the top five floors of the landmark building at 208 S. LaSalle St., assuming the grace and grandeur of the first LaSalle Hotel that was demolished in 1976.

We are excited to bring the sophistication and luxury of the original LaSalle Hotel back to the center of Chicagos Financial District, says General Manager Stefan Gruvberger. The 232-key LaSalle will house a library, solarium, and the signature restaurant and lounge Grill on 21.

Grace Bay ResortsRock House,an anticipated cliffside property in Turks and Caicos, will be marked by privacy, space, and gorgeous interiors. On track for a May opening, the five-star Providenciales refuge will offer 46 villas and studio suites imagined by AD100 designer Shawn Henderson.

My inspiration for Rock House came from the glamorous hotels in the French Riviera and Amalfi Coast, Henderson explains. Since Turks and Caicos is surrounded by some of the most beautiful water in the world, my goal was to create interiors that felt calm, uncluttered, and serene to maintain the focus on the ocean and take advantage of the beautiful, unobstructed views from every home. Outdoor shower gardens, private pools, oceanfront dining, and a 100-foot jetty will enhance the Caribbean setting.

Honoring Casco Antiguo, Panama Citys historic district,Hotel La Compaiawill be the first in Central America from The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Providing 88 rooms, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Jesuit convent dating to the 17th century will blend old and new, respecting the history of the structure and neighborhood while realizing a contemporary design concept. Five restaurants and two taverns will be on site, with a stockpile of notable eateries a skip away, not to mention the Palacio de las Garzas (Presidential Palace), Plaza de Francia, and other historical jewels nearby.

Opening in March, the five-starCashel Palace Hotelwill be a 51-key Relais & Chteaux property set in a restored 1732 Palladian manor in County Tipperary, Ireland. The once country house for the Archbishops of Cashel will feature amenities ranging from a Klafs steam room and sauna to The Bishops Buttery, an upscale restaurant plating contemporary Irish cuisine, to an Equine Concierge planning equestrian experiences on Tipperary's Thoroughbred Trail. The estates location in the Mid-West region also brings myriad things to see and do, including ancient historical and cultural sites to visit, mountains to climb, rivers to kayak, paths to cycle along, reports Adriaan Bartels, general manager of Cashel Palace.

The town of Blois in the Loire Valley is the site ofFleur de Loire,expected to open in June.This elegant five-star, eco-friendly hotel is the brainchild of Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Hay, awarded 2021 Chef of the Year by the famed French restaurant guide Gault et Millau. Once owned by the brother of King Louis XIII, the boutique property will showcase 33 guest rooms and 11 suites, a swimming pool, Sisley spa, two restaurants, and a pastry kiosk. As Chef Hay advocates for sustainable cuisine, he plans to serve foie gras from Villermain, Osetra caviar from Sologne, Wagyu beef from his Angers farm, his signature carpe la Chambord, among other locally-sourced dishes, all representing the fertile terroir of the Loire Valley.

Perched on the northern coast of Mallorca, Spain, Hotel El Vicen de la Marfrom the lifestyle hotel group Mallorca C Collection is scheduled to launch in April. The property will house 35 rooms, five suites, a multi-tiered rooftop terrace with a pool, and two restaurants steered by acclaimed Chef Santi Taura. A dreamy locale adds to the hotels allure, revealing dramatic Mediterranean and Tramuntana mountain views.

With the beach just steps from the property, in fine weather months, this is magical because you don't need a car or bike, says Rubn Zamora, the companys General Director. Just step outside the front door to Cala Molins, a sparkling bay, one of four bays in the area.

In early 2022, South Africa will welcomeThe Homestead,an intimate ecolodge striving to support local communities and champion conservation. With just 12 accommodations, this sustainable property in Nambiti plans to connect travelers to the region through tailored game drives, cooking classes, community elders visits, birding excursions, and more. Situated between Durban and Johannesburg, the Nambiti game reserve is a malaria-free zone where visitors can experience the Big 5 and over 50 other wildlife species.

Toward the end of 2022, Dorchester Collection, in partnership with OMNIYAT, plans to premiereThe Lana Dubai, its first property in the Middle East. Designed by U.K.-based Foster + Partners with interiors curated by Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier, the 30-story tower in the Business Bay area features floor-to-ceiling windows, with 225 rooms and suites revealing sweeping vistas of the Burj Khalifa, Dubais futuristic cityscape, and the Arabian desert. The hotel's crown jewel may be the rooftop pool and its cabana service. The retreat will be open exclusively to hotel guests during the day before morphing into a starry nightclub after dark.

Poised to open in the first quarter of 2022,Regent Phu Quocin Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, is IHGs first property since it acquired the brand in 2018. The beachfront hideaway will accommodate 176 suites and 126 villas with private infinity pools, six restaurants and bars, and a full-service spa.

Phu Quoc is famous for its beautiful beaches where warm, turquoise waters lap against the beautiful white sand," says general manager Juan Losada. More than half of Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to national parklands and set inside the UNESCO-designated Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, making the destination ideal for travelers craving a nature-fueled getaway.

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Exclusive Luxury Hotels Slated to Debut in 2022 - Barron's

Whether it's a chic city hotel or a wild rural resort, New York is wrapped up in a big red heart

Whether its Manhattan or Brooklyn, remote Niagara or genteel Westchester, the bucolic Hudson Valley or the far reaches of Long Island, New York State offers sumptuous, romantic hotels and resorts to suit all tastes. Here are 10 places to consider for your next romantic retreat.

Outdoor space at Oheka Castle Photo courtesy of Linda Laban

Located on remote West Gate Drive in leafy Huntington in mid-Long Island, this legendary mansion, the second largest private home in America when it was built in 1919, is a dreamy, French-styled mansion. The walled, cobblestoned courtyard leads to the entrance hall where a stone horseshoe staircase unfurls, modeled after one at Fontainebleau in France.

The second floor of Oheka Castle houses a splendid library sitting room, ballrooms and dining rooms overlooking the courtyard or the classic formal French terraced gardens, recreated from the Olmsted Brothers original design. Among the 32 individually designed rooms and suites is the spectacular glittering Egyptian-themed suite with trompe loeil stone blocks emulating a pyramid.

Bar at Pendry Manhattan West Photo courtesy of Linda Laban

Located on West 33rd Street in the new Manhattan West development in the far reaches of Midtown West, this luxury boutique hotel is perfectly positioned for the ultimate city stay. Explore Manhattan Wests and adjacent Hudson Yards superb dining and shopping. Take in spectacular views from Edge, the open-air observation deck 100 floors up at 30 Hudson Yards. Then, relax in Pendrys cosseting service and soak in the warm, modern design of this 23-story tower.

Pendry Manhattan West has 164 guest rooms, including 30 to-die-for suites. Wander from the lobby into Zou Zous, an Eastern Mediterraneaninspired restaurant helmed by heralded New York chefs Madeline Sperling and Juliana Latif. Breakfast in Vista Lounge, an exotic Havana-chic restaurant and bar lined with palms. And take drinks in the hotels signature cocktail bar, the gold leaf-lined Bar Pendry, or on the rooftop Japanese whiskey bar.

Outdoor beauty at Troutbeck Photo courtesy of Linda Laban

Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, this incredibly picturesque English-styled manor house is a country retreat surrounded by natural, landscaped grounds. Rooms and suites are located in the main house, which dates to 1920; in the more secluded Garden House, a later addition behind the idyllic original walled garden; and in the small 250-year-old Century Lodge, originally a tavern and now bookable as a private retreat, complete with kitchen and living room.

Troutbeck has lots of playful activities, including tennis courts, an outdoor pool with food and drinks service, and hiking and walking trails through its 250 acres. Perhaps best of all, The Barns spa offers daily classes and wondrous treatments, including the trauma- and stress-combating Somatic Experiencing. Lie back in one of the many hammocks dotted about the property and enjoy only birdsong as background noise. Complete the day with a tasty meal inspired by local and on-property foraged ingredients.

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The stunning, sparkling Baccarat Hotel New York is named for the French luxury crystal maker, and its design is inspired by the lauded company's sought-after goods. Oversized crystal chandeliers catch the eye throughout the lobby, the Grand Salon dining room and the sultry-toned bar. Uniquely, in the guest rooms and suites, bedside phones include a "champagne button" for prompt provision of that most romantic of wines.

For all its design grandeur, the hotel feels intimate a suave love nest in the heart of bustling Manhattan. Book a couples massage in Spa de La Mer and a private cabana by the glamorous indoor pool. Lovers may even enjoy the citys very best dining right there in the hotels Grand Salon, which is overseen by two Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther, whose namesake restaurant Gabriel Kreuther is located nearby, across from Bryant Park.

Bar at The Maker Photo courtesy of Linda Laban

It might be located in once-industrial Hudson, 120 miles north of Manhattan, but this is the place to party. This eye-catching boutique hotel pairs La Belle Epoque with La Boheme, with the result spread throughout a three-building complex rooted in a restored grand Georgian home in the center of artsy Hudson. Explore Warren Street, where art browsing meets artisan shopping, often in the same fetching storefront.

The Maker includes a cafe straight from a Montmartre storybook; a palm-lined conservatory restaurant; a bar and lounge that can only be described as super-sexy, and an outside patio overlooking the guest-only seasonal pool. Rooms are each individually curated with unique art and furnishings. Choose an attic-level penthouse with a private outdoor terrace with day beds, perfect for a more private party, or just plain relaxing.

Bar at Baron's Cove Photo courtesy of Baron's Cove

Storied Sag Harbor sits on the most eastern tip of Long Island, just north of the fabled ritzy Hamptons, at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean. Though Barons Cove was built in the 1950s, a 21st-century renovation saw it reopened as a modern luxury resort with a nautically inspired lobby, and a bar and lounge with cozy wood-burning fireplaces.

The restaurant gives water views of the harbor, and the luxurious guest rooms offer a choice of vistas: either with private garden terraces or harbor loft suites with balconies. Relax by the harborside heated saltwater pool, play tennis and enjoy spa services. Explore Main Street, where this iconic boating towns restaurants and shops provide gentle indulgence.

Guest room at The Point Photo courtesy of Linda Laban

If solitude together amongst nature be the stuff of love, this is the most romantic spot youll find. Dating to the early 1930s, this private lakefront Adirondack estate on Upper Saranac Lake was originally built as a so-called great camp for William Avery Rockefeller II. Rustic luxury is still what dominates now that The Point is a resort. A discreet, exclusive resort, that is, with only 11 guest rooms located in the main lodge and in four original log buildings.

Furnished in period style, including many original Rockefeller antiques, and surrounded by the stillness of the forest, simple pleasures are matched by the very best service and finest food and wines. There are no TVs and Wi-Fi only in the main office outbuilding. Whether its relaxing by the bonfire on the promontory overlooking the lake, boating in a vintage yacht or hiking to Camp David (a cabin serving fireside cocktails), being in the middle of this very special nowhere is not exactly roughing it.

Exterior of The Abbey Inn & Spa Photo courtesy of The Abbey Inn & Spa

Set at the foot of the Hudson Highlands, an hours drive north of Manhattan, and overlooking the mighty Hudson River, the Abbey Inn and Spa was repurposed from the former Episcopal Sisters of Saint Marys Convent, situated on historic Fort Hill.

The property brings 42 luxurious rooms and suites to this village off the Croton Expressway. It also adds the Mediterranean-inspired Apropos Restaurant & Bar, whose menus are directed by Hudson Valley farms and the changing seasons.

The spa, a 2,500-square-foot sanctuary, also favors local products, and offers a hair and nail salon, saunas and hot tubs and a tranquil relaxation room where you may await a sumptuous massage, taken together or not. Explore the surrounding historic old Dutch country and stroll Peekskills waterfront and the towns dining and entertainment.

Bar at The Giacomo Hotel Photo courtesy of Niagara Falls USA

Niagara Falls is known as the honeymoon capital of the world, and Niagara Falls USA, the town not on the Canadian side of this wondrous water feature, includes this beautiful hotel built for romance. Actually, what is now The Giacomo Hotel was built in 1929 as the United Office Building (once the largest skyscraper in Niagara Falls), and designed in an Art Deco-era Mayan Revival architectural style.

It's now a luxury boutique hotel with guest rooms boasting Whirlpool baths, fireplaces and, if you ask nicely, views of the Upper Niagara rapids. Relax over cocktails in the Giacomo Lounge before enjoying a downtown restaurant for dinner. The Giacomo includes a bedtime snack of warm cookies and cold milk, delivered right to your room, as an inclusive treat for all guests.

Exterior of The Inns of Aurora Photo courtesy of The Inns of Aurora/Bryan Peck

This most unique development of five impeccably restored historic homes by Cayuga Lake in Upstate New York also includes shops and restaurants, all of which make up a storybook village, set apart from the daily grind. Guest rooms boast a private balcony to fully take in views of the lake.

Enjoy the bespoke Spa at the Inns of Aurora, a healing and wellness center offering classes and Ayurveda-inspired treatments. After a days outdoor activity, a farm-to-table candlelight dinner at 1833 Kitchen & Bar, the propertys main restaurant led by chef Eric Lamphere, may be followed by s'mores and a nightcap by the lakefront fire pit, where stargazing is recommended.

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