Where to stay: The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa offers a top-of-the-line resort experience, featuring four swimming pools, an expansive golf course and a renowned restorative spa. “At the heart of our vision is our desire to elevate the guest experience,” says marketing director Chris Kandziora, “adding contemporary touches while ... More

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With buyers looking for full-time residences or a second home near New York City, the 26 glass and timber homes of the Hudson Woods development are attracting plenty of interested parties. Located 100 miles north of the city, it’s close enough for a weekend trip but far enough ... More

1. Great Expeditions In August, a fleet of fully loaded 2014 Range Rovers traveled close to 1,000 miles of rocky trails and unpaved mountain passes along a portion of the original Great Divide route. The trek commemorated the 25th anniversary of the original off-road Land Rover Great Divide Drive and Tread ... More

There is no shortage of happenings this season at the Fontainebleau. The hotel’s luxurious, 40,000-square-foot Lapis Spa is debuting the Bleau Suite, built for two, offering customized couples’ services, starting with a mineral bath drawn by a personal butler. “Our guests prefer customizable treatments to guarantee ... More

Less than two hours by car from Chicago is Harbor Country, a nostalgic cluster of communities where beautiful homes line the shores. This string of charming towns—New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Three Oaks and Sawyer—in southwestern Michigan attracts city dwellers who come for a brief visit and inevitably end up ... More