Rooms are pristinely white, furnishings minimal and the atmosphere arty.

CNN: Seattle: Where to stay

This posh dining experience can be enjoyed anywhere throughout the pristinely private island you have been strutting through-next to the pool, under a palm tree, in the sand or your guest room.

BBC: Daily deal: One to five nights in Miami

While everyone wants a pristinely restored stone house, full of character and original features, if you are prepared to do some work, you could find a house you really love at a reasonable price.

BBC: Living in: wine regions