Getaways: Carefree Retreats for All Seasons

I saw this book in an expensive little shop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee last August, and later bought it cheaper over the internet. After reading several negative reviews here, and knowing the quality of this volume, I can't understand why people would not love this book. Contrary to what two reviewers state here, it is not a small volume and the photographs are extremely well done. They range from a picturesque dock out over a body of water to sunrooms, bedrooms, libraries, old desks, etc, with associated text, and most here can be done by people with any decent and modest budget. I just wish I had this book last year when we had a house built, but it is useful now anyway. It is a treasure worthy of more than five stars.

Ms. Madden captured the essence of getting away, and right in your own home!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it gave me several ideas that I could apply to my own living situation. It's fun to just step into the homes of people that we'll never meet. The photos and text were just great. Keep on writing Chris we love it!!!

This book allows one to dive into the lives of the rich and famous and see first hand the enviromment where those such as celebirites go to relax. This book is creative and one of a kind!!!

After looking through this book, i was inspired and enchanted by the diversity of the getaways presented by the author. To me, this book captures the true meaning of a getaway, and does a good job of showing the different aspects of what a getaway is...I was escpecially impressed and surprised with Michael Keaton's house in Montana,which is not what I would expect of a celebrity of his status.

This book is so beauitful, full of the most wonderful photos of all kinds of getaways.....full of wished-for cottages and beach houses with loads of ideas that transfer to where ever you hang your hat...it's a" stunner"