"“Staying in a 14th-century former monastery and palace can go one of two ways,” she says. “You feel like you’re a fairy princess or you’re haunted by unfriendly ghosts. Lucky for us, Cartuja 10 is the former.” Once home to kings, monks, and composers Frédéric Chopin and George Sand, the estate blends classic and contemporary with aplomb. “I fell in love with its courtyard and pool, making it a dreamy spot for lazy afternoons,” says Sherman." - Ashlea Halpern