50+ Vacation Homes celebrates the holiday home, traditionally a place of rest, relaxation and escape from the pressures of the "real" world. A jou. . .  rney through Europe, North and South America, Australia, the Caribbean and the Far East introduces the reader to homes of rare wonder and beauty. From beach houses amid swaying palms, to alpine cottages nestled in snow-clad landscapes, from rustic log cabins to the grandeur of luxury villas, the unique styles reflect their owners' personal approach to what it means to be "on vacation". The architecture of holiday homes reveals the shift in lifestyle that defines a vacation, architects are required to work closely with their clients to achieve just the right spirit. The results of this collaboration manifested through the pages in this book, can be just as awe-inspiring.   Show.