Established in 1954, Relais & Chateaux is an association of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs, and restauranteurs that has set the standard for excellence in hospitality. Today there are 518 members worldwide (eighty-five of whom are located in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean). The North America group is headquartered in New York City. Jessica Kerwin Jenkins is a contributing writer to such publications as Vogue, W, and the New York Times. She is also the author of Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights and All in Time in the World: A Book of Hours. David Hostettler is the President and Group Managing Director of Ocean House, Weekapaug Inn, and the Watch Hill Inn in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. He is the new president of Relais & Châteaux North America. David Engelhardt is a travel, portrait, and lifestyle photographer based in New York City.