Hardback book 23.8x30x2cm 360 pages Great Escapes USA. The Hotel Book - Taschen

From the arid mountains of New Mexico to the coast of Maine: this journey across the United States takes you through legendary landscapes brimming with wonderful hotels. Angelika Taschen presents her favourite destinations: beach houses and desert camps, motels and ranches, camper vans and tents, resorts and inns.

The finest hotels in the United States

The United States is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world. Natural wonders such as the Pacific coastline, Yosemite National Park and Monument Valley offer landscapes worthy of the big screen (Hollywood finds the best sets practically on its doorstep). Anyone setting off to discover the United States far from the big cities on a classic road trip, following in the footsteps of the indigenous population and the pioneers, in the mountains, on lake shores or on the beaches, can be sure of experiencing unforgettable moments.

The United States is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world. Natural wonders such as the Pacific coastline, Yosemite National Park and Monument Valley offer landscapes worthy of the big screen (Hollywood finds the best sets practically on its doorstep). Anyone setting off to discover the United States far from the big cities on a classic road trip, following in the footsteps of the indigenous population and the pioneers, in the mountains, on lake shores or on the beaches, can be sure of experiencing unforgettable moments.

In Great Escapes USA, Angelika Taschen presents extraordinary destinations through remarkable photographs, short and entertaining texts, useful details such as routes to take and prices, plus reading and film recommendations. Her journey begins on the East Coast, home to idyllic country houses such as Twin Farms in Vermont and Troutbeck in New York State, once meeting places for intellectuals and creatives. It then continues south, where establishments such as The Moorings Village and the Hôtel Peter & Paul tell the story of Florida and Louisiana; while the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas, proves to be a most glamorous Southern beauty.

The former mining camp Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado, where a ghost town has been transformed into a classic, rustic resort, lies along the way, as does the urban utopia Arcosanti in Arizona, designed by architect Paolo Soleri in the 1970s. The journey ends on a high note in California, with one-of-a-kind hotels such as Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, whose Norwegian-inspired wooden cabins have welcomed many famous writers, laid-back motels such as The Surfrider Malibu, where everything evokes the "Californian dream", and gastronomic paradises such as the three-Michelin-starred SingleThread in Sonoma County.

This richly illustrated volume features hotels in the tradition of great architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright as well as houses designed by young contemporary designers, buildings in the distinctive American Mid-Century style, an equestrian ranch, a glamping retreat and even, to round off our far from exhaustive list, a hippie bathhouse along with vintage caravans – a diversity that mirrors the United States itself!