Sultry Scottsdale A hotbed of contemporary architecture rises in the Arizona desert.

Sultry Scottsdale: Desert Havens Scottsdale has become one of the country’s premier second home destinations.

The Inside Out House Commingling With Nature on Turks and Caicos.

The Sound of Water Falling An Arizona house honors Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterwork.

The Spa's the Thing Three residential resorts promote world-class spas as a way to relax at your home away from home.

Tree House An Arizona log home celebrates wood and wildlife.

White Noise A neutral-toned London townhouse is anything but bland.

Window of Opportunity A glass-and-steel residence in Scottsdale provides an urban architect with the ultimate chance to experiment.

Adventures in Thailand Explorers Jennifer and Simon Murray find paradise on Phuket.

At Play in the Fields of the Gods Mexico’s Hacienda de San Antonio welcomes mere mortals.

Beach Blanket Barbecue An oceanfront cottage near Santa Barbara celebrates simplicity.

Bird of Paradise A vacation villa soars on the Anguilla breeze.