The mouthwatering photos in this artistic coffee-table book take you all around the world to some of most enchanting homes and retreats close to the sea.

The Dutch stylist Frank Visser works under the name of IJM on thought-provoking projects that are regularly published in international design magazines. Mirjam Bleeker is a freelance photographer. She travels the world, often together with Frank, in search of the most beautiful and extraordinary locations and people. Her work has been published in numerous international travel and interior design magazines. Frank and Mirjam are also the authors of At the Ocean, Close to Nature and South Africa - A Road Trip.