A Trilogy of American Luxury
This issue's cover feature takes a closer look at high-end properties in the USA, a nation whose incredible accruement of wealth, steady surplus of corporate tycoons, and collection of showy celebrities guarantee top-tier extravagance in both property and lifestyle.

  Living the vida Lu Kou
Minimalism is out; modern classic is in, so says Louise Kou, Hong Kong's designer to the stars. The chic Chinese fashionista has worked on homes throughout Hong Kong and China, as well as in Europe.

  The Next Riviera
Historic villages, a pristine coastline and sunny islands have long made Croatia a popular European vacation destination. In recent years, however, the property market has seen unprecedented demand, and with Croatia's impending accession to the EU in 2010, all forecasts point to a continued upward trend.

  South China Chic
Spectacularly set on along Shenzhen's Dapeng Headlands, offering panoramic vistas of the South China Sea, Vanke 17 Miles is a masterpiece of elegant design and sophistication.

  Sardinia Renaissance
Conceived in delicate rapport with geographical location and the remnants of ancient civilisations, Sardinia's Is Molas Resort brings rarefied distinction to coastal living.