Side facade of the Biltmore Estate - Asheville, NC.

Entry & stair tower of the Biltmore Estate.

Biltmore Estate grand hall at Christmas.

Biltmore Estate library at Christmas.

Biltmore Estate by architect Richard Morris Hunt.

Biltmore Estate library at Christmas.

Biltmore Estate family dining room.

One of the many ornate ceilings in the Biltmore Estate.

Biltmore Estate light in grand stairwell.

Biltmore Estate skylights over the atrium.

Former Biltmore Estate stables.

Stables repurposed as a tourists' dining room.

View of Biltmore Estate grounds in Asheville, NC.

Biltmore Estate Winery display of their wines.

Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA.

Hearst Castle conference room.

Hearst Castle library with imposing ceiling.

Hearst Castle grand dining hall.

Hearst Castle monumental outdoor pool.

Hearst Castle indoor pool perfectly reflected.

Another distinctive ceiling in Hearst Castle.

Exterior of Hearst Castle balcony.

Hearst Castle typically ornate exterior detailing.

Hearst Castle view of the Pacific Ocean.

52-steps & rill from the Italian Villa to the pool.

Italian Villa ornate gable end.

Italian Villa entry foyer and stairs.

Part of the Italian Villa great room.

Italian Villa dining room.

Italian Villa master library.

Typical Italian Villa crown moulding.

Italian Villa master bedroom.

Italian Villa 'Her Bath'

Italian Villa's view of the Pacific Ocean.

Queen's Palace - Honolulu, HI.

Queen's Palace grand stairs - Honolulu, HI.

Queen's Palace - Honolulu, HI.

Queen's Palace furnishings - Honolulu, HI.

Vizcaya Estate - on Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL.

Originally built in 1916 as a private winter residence.

Vizcaya's giant, 2-story, central atrium.

Vizcaya Estate has 32 decorated rooms.

Vizcaya was built by Industrialist James Deering.