Nantucket is known for its sandy beaches and summer culture of clam bakes and lobster dinners, but this all-American summer destination has a lot more to offer than striped umbrellas and that particular shade of Nantucket red.

When this Oscar night of nights is over, where do you hang out? For Hollywood insiders, there are a few vintage spots around town where you can chill without being mobbed by fans and press. Classic Hollywood haunts only movers and shake-it, shake-it shakers know about. But even if youre not a star ; even if its not Oscar night YOU can haunt legendary, intimate watering holes and chat up an international film star over craft cocktails.

Its time again to see whats going on at your favorite Time & Place destinations! March heralds the first whispers of spring and with it brings events fit for families, foodies, nature lovers, sports fans, and adventure seekers. Where will you spend your Spring Break?

Herman Melville – not particularly known for his brevity – captures the paradox of Nantucket in his opus, Moby Dick, quite succinctly. He describes this tiny wisp of an island as a mere elbow of sand and yet a real corner of the world. Worldly, yet secluded. Local, yet exclusive. Nearly 150 years later, Melvilles description is still spot on.

Theres nothing sexier than tossing your Burberry bag on the bed and then: Slipping your Prada skirt to the floor. In one of six rooms. In your “own private hotel”. Overlooking the Seine. Kicking your Louboutins off in one of your three walk-in closets. Picking one of the four deeply padded sofas chosen for their beauty and comfort by a single person whose impeccable taste informs every detail of “your newly borrowed home”. A single guiding, educated aesthetic that is not that of a corporate committee dressing thousands of hotel rooms like so many Chanel knock-offs.

If a persons home is their castle, why cant a castle be a vacation home? FOOD AND WINE seems to agree with us as theyve just named not one, but two – of our Time & Place villas among their Best Castle Hotels. Ideally located in two of the worlds most desirable luxury destinations California and the French Rivera, these unique properties offer Time & Places trademark blend of architecturally significant estates supported by world-class, atyour-doorstep concierge service.

Carnaval is a Spanish celebration of colorful costumes, music, and much food and drink. Known as Mardi Gras in the US, this exuberant display of excess falls just before the Christian observance of Lent begins. As Lent is typically a period of refraining from extravagance and making sacrifices, Carnaval is the perfect time to indulge in whatever your heart desires. Whether its eating rich foods, enjoying an extra drink or 2, or dancing until the sun comes up, Carnaval gives you the chance before its too late!

Whats happening this month in your favorite Time & Place location? Our insiders take a look at events you wont want to miss!

Tis the season. No; not THAT season; awards season. Where honorees step up to collect accolades and adulation after years of shedding much blood and sweat perfecting their craft. And here at Time & Place, were happy to say that after years of curating our own niche of luxury vacation perfection, the awards are starting to roll in.