Big Sur

"A welcome oasis, either for a meal or a stay," is how Raffaella Barber for Harper's Bazaar describes Deejten's Big Sur Inn, along California's Highway One. "The hotel has scarcely changed since it began in the 1930s when Helmuth Deetjen [arrived from Norway]. With echoes of Norway in the simple timber rooms, this is a unique hideaway. The food is excellent, and each of the small rooms seems to hang in the trees. The vibe is peaceful, slow and profoundly serene." [Bazaar, Highway to Heaven, June 2012]