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.

Exterior of Hearst Castle balcony.

Typically ornate Hearst Castle bedroom.

Another distinctive ceiling in Hearst Castle.

Hearst Castle view of the Pacific Ocean.

Hearst Castle typically ornate exterior detailing.

Motorcourt of Italian Villa in Southern CA.

Italian Villa entry foyer and stairs.

Part of the Italian Villa great room.

Italian Villa dining room.

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

Italian Villa ornate gable end.

Italian Villa master library.

Typical Italian Villa crown moulding.

One of the many fireplaces in the Italian Villa.

Italian Villa master bedroom.

Italian Villa 'Her Bath'

Italian Villa club room.

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 - Honolulu, HI.

Queen's Palace furnishings - Honolulu, HI.