1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
2. Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos
3. Maui, Hawaii
4. Tobago Cays, Grenadines
5. St John, US Virgin Islands

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Located in the Chelan Valley, one of Washington’s top vacation destinations and second-home markets with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, The Lake House at Chelan is a family-friendly, year-round resort located three hours northeast of Seattle, just steps from Lake Chelan.  Surrounded by a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities, The Lake House offers everything one might desire in a resort or second home in the beautiful Chelan valley.

The first to offer fractional ownership in the Chelan valley and in Washington State, The Lake House features 40 fully furnished residences sold in quarter shares totaling 160 ownerships, plus vacation rentals.  Owners will enjoy 13 weeks of use each year on a pre-determined 4-year calendar that rotates, giving all owners access to holiday weeks, including 4 weeks of use during the peak summer season.

Fractional owners at The Lake House have the ability to put any of their 13 weeks back into the rental pool, with the additional freedom to sell, will, or gift their ownership just as with any other deeded real estate.
Each living space provides great attention to detail and timelessness, with hardwood trims, solid wood doors and distinctive tiles.  The residences also feature hardwood floors, slab granite counter tops, stainless appliances, luxury carpet and fireplaces.  The private, oversized decks are equipped with gas barbeques and outdoor furniture.  Each residence features high speed internet access, flat screen TVs, and iPod docking stations.

Owners benefit from year-round use of their residence at the highest available luxury and hospitality without the maintenance responsibilities of a second home while only paying a fraction of the cost.  The Lake House provides owners with storage totes which are delivered and picked up from their residence during their stay, then locked in secure storage between visits.  Light housekeeping is provided daily and grocery shopping is completed prior to owner/guest arrival from a personalized list.

As an added convenience, owners and guests of The Lake House have the ability to room-charge items from the neighboring Chelan Red Apple Market.  Plus, The Lake House provides “First Night” in-room meal service, so owners and guests won’t have to worry about cooking a meal the evening of arrival.  Pre-arranged dinner reservations, recreational equipment rentals, golf tee times and wine tours are also arranged complimentary by the concierge.

“When families arrive, we want them to experience The Lake House Lifestyle.  Our team members will provide services such as delivering owner’s storage totes to their residences before they arrive, and all guests may request to have a ‘first night’ meal delivered to them upon arrival,” said Brian Merrill, Sales Manager of The Lake House.  “Going on vacation shouldn’t be stressful.  We want The Lake House to become a part of our guest’s lifestyle.  This is where families will make memories that last a lifetime.”

In addition to fractional ownership, The Lake House offers luxury vacation rentals.  Unlike traditional options for lodging in Chelan, The Lake House successfully combines the comforts of home with the services and amenities of a top resort.  Vacation guests will enjoy privileges and services including housekeeping, grocery shopping, pre-arranged recreation equipment rentals and dinner reservations.

The Lake House features a 4,000 square foot, two-story pool house with an indoor/outdoor kitchen, living room, conference room and fitness room.  The Pool House also has a poker table, pool table and two flat screen TVs in the game room.  With a year-round outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and Splash Zone surrounding a barbeque grill and gas fire pit, The Pool House serves as the activity center and is the perfect place to meet neighbors and relax with family.

As the first fractional ownership and luxury vacation resort in the Chelan valley, The Lake House is an ideal getaway close to historic downtown Chelan, public beaches, boat launches, award-winning golf courses and wineries.   With no maintenance responsibilities and all of the enjoyment of a quality vacation experience, The Lake House is the perfect place to own a second home.
 
About The Lake House at Chelan
Located in the heart of downtown Chelan with stunning lake views, The Lake House at Chelan offers fully furnished, richly appointed residences and vacation rentals.  The Lake House is just steps away from Lake Chelan at 402 West Manson Highway, close to award-winning wineries, golf courses, and outdoor activities including beach volleyball, basketball courts, tennis courts, skateboard parks, walking trails and a water park.  The Lake House features a unique combination of services and amenities with team members handling everything from housekeeping and grocery shopping to renting recreation equipment, arranging wine tours and making golf tee times or dinner reservations.  The adjoining Pool House is a 4,000 square foot activity center for owners and guests, offering a year-round pool and hot tub, Splash Zone, fitness room, game room, indoor/outdoor kitchen and more.  Experience The Lake House Lifestyle, as an owner or a resort guest.  For more information, please call (509) 293-5982 or visit www.thelakehousechelan.com.
 
About Columbia Hospitality, Inc.
Columbia Hospitality, Inc., a leading hospitality management and consulting firm, was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer.  Columbia Hospitality creates exceptional experiences for guests and employees while achieving phenomenal results for its property owners.  Specializing in luxury hotel and resort management, Columbia Hospitality expertly transforms each vision for a unique property into an enduring and profitable business.  Columbia Hospitality’s premier properties include boutique hotels and secluded resorts including the following: Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma County, Calif.; The Inn at Langley on Whidbey Island in Washington state; and Friday Harbor House on San Juan Island in Washington state. The company also manages a portfolio of conference centers and event venues in Washington, including the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.  The company additionally supports an active consulting division that has worked on more than 80 hospitality development projects in five western U.S. states and Canada.  For more information on Columbia Hospitality, Inc., visit www.columbiahospitality.com.

Private jet fliers wondering if they’ve been overpaying for jet travel have a new tool at their disposal. XOJET, the private aviation company that has led the way in providing simplified pricing as part of its commitment to outstanding customer service, announced the debut of its proprietary Flight Program Analyzer(TM). This complimentary service enables private jet fliers to produce a custom report showing a detailed side-by-side cost comparison for any private jet travel option in the market today - from charter to membership cards to fractional ownership to buying a plane outright.

The Flight Program Analyzer(TM) draws from real world aircraft performance data from more than 2.4 million trips and actual pricing to compare every component of travel costs.

“Many private jet travelers are surprised to learn that the average fractional customer pays 20 percent more than they think,” said Peter Fuchs, XOJET’s Vice President Product Strategy. “XOJET’s Flight Program Analyzer quickly and easily allows buyers to look at their personal travel patterns, assess a wide range of variables and evaluate how these variables affect the overall cost of each solution. More than just a snapshot comparison of solutions, it’s a tool to help clients think strategically.”

Fuchs noted, for example, that a faster aircraft might at first glance seem more costly but, depending on the type and number of trips taken, could save significant time and expense.

The debut of the Flight Program Analyzer(TM) follows on the heels of the launch of XOJET’s Fleet Membership Program, which enables clients to create a customized solution that provides the best value for their specific travel profile. With the Fleet Membership Program, clients can reduce travel costs by up to 25 percent, since they only pay for what they actually need.

About XOJET
Founded in 2006, XOJET has quickly become one of the world’s fastest growing private aviation companies, built on a unique business model that combines private jet ownership, membership and on-demand travel and a singular focus on providing the highest level of customer service at every point of the client’s experience. Backed by TPG, a leading global private investment firm with over $60 billion of capital under management, XOJET has secured $3 billion in financing.

XOJET’s award-winning, in-house safety and maintenance program rivals the world’s best commercial airlines, and has earned the highest ranking in four key categories - more than any other operator - from Aviation Research Group. XOJET has also been named a Robb Report “Best of Private Aviation” winner and one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies. For more information, visit www.xojet.com or call 888-759-6538.

The winners of the highly coveted Homes Overseas Awards were announced at a glittering Gala dinner and awards ceremony at The Grovsenor House Hotel in London on Friday, 28 November.   The evening event was attended by property developers and property agents from all around the world and gave recognition to the very best international residential property projects.    The Homes Overseas Awards are the most highly respected symbols of prestige and excellence in the overseas property sector.

The awards are made annually following a rigorous process, with shortlisted candidates being visited and assessed by a judge.   The awards judge who visited Madeira was Marc Da-Silva, editor of the online version of Homes Overseas Magazine.   After the awards ceremony, he said “Best Development Portugal was one of the most fiercely contested categories this year with a whole host of entries from across Portugal”.   “Golf was awarded to Palheiro Village, as it is a truly magnificent development.  I believe Palheiro has taken residential architecture on the island to a new level, and now stands to rival some of the best golf property developments in the more established golfing hotspot of the Algarve, at a fraction of the price”.

Palheiro Village comprises 79 luxury freehold apartments and villas with spectacular sea views over the Atlantic Ocean, forming part of The Palheiro Estate, an ideal haven for those seeking peace and relaxation, surrounded by the lushness of Madeira’s vegetation, nature and scenery, yet only 15 minutes drive from the charming and vibrant city of Funchal.

The origins of the estate go back over 200 years to 1804 when João, 1st Count of Carvalhal built a hunting lodge.    In 1885, the estate was acquired by John Burden Blandy, in whose family it remains.     The old house has been restored and transformed into Casa Velha do Palheiro, a `Relais & Chateaux´ country house hotel which welcomes golfers and those interested in exploring Madeira’s gardens, mountain scenery and levada walks.

Adjacent to Casa Velha are the Palheiro Gardens, famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there, but for the beauty of their hillside setting.   The gardens form a rich collection of plants from many different parts of the world, gathered together over a period of 180 years or so.

Winding its way through the estate, Palheiro Golf comprises an 18-hole golf course, golf academy and elegant clubhouse    The golf course architect Cabell Robinson has created a challenging golf course incorporating the characteristic Madeiran hills, ridges and deep valleys and reflecting the elegance and serenity of the surroundings.    The clubhouse offers a relaxing ambience with an excellent all-day menu and breathtaking views over Funchal Bay.

Located conveniently close to the Palheiro Golf clubhouse, the Village offers a range of apartments and villas together with its own club facilities including swimming pool, pool bar and reception.   Owners in Palheiro Village will also have access to the new Palheiro Spa, which is due to open mid-2009.

Palheiro Real Estate
For further information contact Roger Still or Anne Marchington
Tel: +351 291 794 015
Fax: +351 291 794 022

Five years ago, SeaNet launched its first Sunseeker fractional yacht. At that time, the economy was booming and the majority of SeaNet’s fractional yacht client base was mainly comprised of yacht enthusiast that just didn’t have the time or desire to use the yacht as much as single ownership dictates. Today, they’ve seen a shift towards the savvy cost conscious buyer.

“Most owners use their yacht a few times a year,” said Costa. “It’s an expensive idle asset, and the financial commitment for maintenance is costly and time consuming.”

To meet current market demands, SeaNet offers an array of financial programs that include equity based ownership and, their more popular, SeaNet Card Member program where participants can purchase one year increments similar to a lease. With flexible program terms, unlike the destination club industry, SeaNet allows their clients to move in and out of yachting without the burden of being attached to the depreciating asset.

“People that were considering purchasing a luxury yacht before the recession hit still want to enjoy the fruits of their hard labor, their just more cost conscious now” Costa denotes.

The luxury yachting lifestyle for those that can still afford it, but don’t want to flaunt it, can be found in SeaNet. For people that want to “Try before you buy” SeaNet’s program is an excellent way to find out if boating is for them.    

Common hassles and fees associated with sole-yacht ownership are eliminated. SeaNet handles crew, slip fees, insurance, routine maintenance and more. Owners are free to use and enjoy their yacht more often.

Concierge services ensure that all details are met prior to setting sail. Members can choose luxurious bed linens, have family photos placed around, enjoy specific music, and indulge in favorite wines, gourmet items and more.

“It’s a Ritz-Carlton level of service,” Costa explained. “No other fractional-fleet operation offers such a high-end level of service.”

Fractional-yacht ownership is ideal for corporations and families, alike. Each yacht has a licensed and tenured captain on board. However, they can choose to relinquish their captain duties, at anytime, to fully enjoy their time at sea.    

All of SeaNet’s yachts bear the spectacular Sunseeker name and are designed for yacht enthusiasts who demand perfection in quality, performance and style.

SeaNet, based in California, has three ports-of-call: Newport, San Diego and Los Angeles. Several yachts also travel to Mexico during the season and, in 2008, they have locations in Miami and future plans for the Mediterranean season.

With a capacity of 1100 yachts, D-Marin will be the largest marina of its kind in Turkey. Murat Yaprak, D-Marin Didim’s Manager, said the marina will mainly attract luxury yachts, an important asset in tourism. “D-Marin Didim will generally host mega-yachts, between 75 and 100 meters in length,” he continued, “It will have a capacity for 650 yachts at the pier and a further 450 yacht space in the sea.”

The marina will feature many other facilities, such as gas stations, banks, swimming pools, restaurants, culture centres, cafeterias, shopping malls, sport centres, a beach club, heliport, a yacht club and yachting equipment shops. The state of the art facilities at the marina mean it is set to become an attraction in itself.

Situated just forty one miles from the Greek island of Samos, the facilities and sheer scale of D-Marin Didim will significantly increase tourism in the area and on nearby islands. Couple this with the new marina on Samos, located at the five star resort of Halcyon Hills, and the two new upmarket developments will invariably bring vast amounts of tourism investment into the regions.

Robin Barrasford, Managing Director of the marketing company behind the development of the marina at the five star Halcyon Hills resort sees great future potential for the region. ‘Both Greece and Turkey have a blossoming upmarket tourism trade, and yet the supply of suitable facilities and accommodation for this market is playing catch-up. The completion of the D-Marin at Didim and the completion of the Halcyon Hills marina a few years later will be testament to the implementation of government initiatives to increase upmarket tourism on the islands.’

Didim Mayor Mümin Kamacı hailed the construction of the marina. “Having many tourism assets with its history, culture and nature, Didim will welcome tourists during twelve months of the year, not only in summer months, after the marina has opened,” said Kamacı. “D-Marin Didim will help our district to begin a new era.”

Opening the tourism market to twelve months of the year naturally extends the need for accommodation and will increase property prices in these regions as rental demand also steadily increases. Property buyers at the Halcyon Hills Marina & Spa Resort will benefit from this new development as once this resort completes in 2011, the Didim marina would have established itself as the leading marina for the Aegean sea.

Luxury properties at the Halcyon Hills resort start at £160,000 with fractional ownership available on selected properties. Assisted 100% finance is available - terms and conditions applicable.

Barrasford & Bird Worldwide are based in Devon, England. The company specialises in developing and marketing luxury investment property from worldwide locations. Founder members of the Association of International Property Professionals, Barrasford & Bird Worldwide, were established in 2003.
Freephone 0800 1 303 101
Landline 00 44 (0)1822 678 111
Email: info@bandbw.co.uk

Caribbean Residence Clubs is pleased to announce a new resort affiliate… Aventuras Club located in Mexico.

The Aventuras Club is the Mayan Riviera’s latest Luxury Fractional Resort located within the private seaside community of Puerto Aventuras.

Caribbean Residence Clubs is a Premier Real Estate group and leaders in Caribbean private residence clubs and fractional ownership and excited to start sales for The Aventuras Club.

The Aventuras Residence Club offers three distinctly different locations with luxurious vacation villas situated on the Marina, Lagoon and Beach. Each property features elegantly appointed one, two and three bedroom villas that are lavishly furnished, decorated and supplied with all you need.

Fractional ownership is rapidly growing as an alternative to full ownership of vacation homes, and ownership is now available.

info@caribbeanresidenceclubs.com
Toll Free 1-888-264-1757

Source: http://www.ownersperspective.co.uk/caribbean-residence-clubs-adds-new-resort/

Hot Properties Worldwide is delighted to announce a truly exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a 5-star beachfront resort on the exquisite Greek island of Samos. A £1,000 reservation fee is all the cash required to completion in 2011 to secure a luxury property at Halcyon Hills that can earn attractive financial rewards backed by government guarantees.

This luxury beachfront lifestyle and investment opportunity - choose from 209 ocean-view residences with a stunning array of facilities, including a 1,200-square-metre Spa - won’t last long, with prices set to rise in January 2009 at official launch.

Exceptional launch prices - over 70% below nearest competitor - Capital appreciation up to 20% per annum in Greece.

According to a study by Christie and Co., there is a strong demand for 5-star accommodation on Samos, which currently has no luxury resorts that can compare to Halcyon Hills and its stunning beachfront location and world-class amenities.

The Greek government is committed to increasing tourism by over 50% by 2013 - more than 17 million tourists visited Greece in 2007. Samos is already the third most visited of the Greek islands, and government officials expect tourism will rise here by 20% per year for the foreseeable future. Greece is in the Top 10 most popular places for British buyers to invest, and the Greek property market saw strong growth with up to 20% capital appreciation, according to the New York Times.

The nearest comparable 5-star Spa resort with a beachfront location is on the Greek island of Crete. Prices at the Elounda Diamond Resort start from £10,782 per square metre - with no rental guarantee! Prices per square metre at the Halcyon Hills Resort, with a guaranteed rental return, start from £2,991.

Government-backed 8% rental guarantee for 2 years - Magnificent world-class Spa, marina, dive centre
Along with incredible initial launch prices, investors have the opportunity to further cash in by participating in the rental programme. Full-ownership participants get a two-year rental guarantee of 8% per year, followed by a 50/50 split of room revenue. The two-year programme is underwritten by the government, ensuring investors receive a true rental guarantee from Day 1.

The 5-star Halcyon Hills resort has been designed to provide stunning sea views from all properties. Choose from studio apartments, kampanas, townhouses and villas. All come with terraces. The two-storey detached three-bedroom villas also have their own private pool and patio areas.

Halcyon Hills will offer a sensational Spa - complete with indoor/outdoor infinity pool - private marina, diving centre, fitness centre and restaurants.

Strict planning laws ensure supply will be limited - Samos the 3rd most visited Greek isle.

Unlike Spain, where developers can build on up to 80% of the plot size, building laws in the Greek isles have set a limit of 20% if based around a hotel of 4-5 stars and 5% for 3 stars and under.

These strict planning rules will keep a healthy balance between demand and supply, assuring strong rental returns and resale values. They will also ensure that Samos, known as the “Green Aegean Island” for its forested hills and olive groves gently sloping to a shimmering azure sea, will remain beautiful.

Fractional ownership available from just £24,000 total investment - Up to 4 weeks FREE use per year
Set on an elevated plot of land with magnificent views, Halcyon Hills is ideally located on the south coast, only 15 minutes from the capital, Vathy. Within walking distance to the east is the delightful little hamlet of Klima, where you will find charming local tavernas.

Five-star furniture packages of exceptional quality and design will be offered at the low price of Euro 100 per square metre, compared to the regular price of Euro 380.

In addition to full ownership, fractional ownership - you buy a 1/12th share in a villa - is available starting at just £24,000 total investment. As an owner, you will own an asset in terms of real estate property which may be willed or sold.

Full ownership investors at Halcyon Hills get 2 weeks of FREE personal use per year, while fractional owners get up 4 weeks. Fractional owners also have access to a rental programme and FREE furniture package.
100% assisted-financing offered by resort’s established developer - Buy now before prices go up 31 January 2009.

All you need to cash in on Halcyon Hills is a deposit of £1,000 - nothing else to pay until completion in 2011, when a guaranteed mortgage of up to 70% of the value of your property will be available. For investors who finance the 30% deposit through borrowed funds, the developer will pay the interest, meaning your entire purchase is 100% assisted-financed to completion. The resort’s established British developer, regulated by the AIPP, has built a reputation for quality property with more than 2,500 units completed in Europe.

Prices start at £160,000 (approx. USD 239,417 / Euro 189,900).

About Hot Properties Worldwide
Hot Properties Worldwide, a leader in the sale of overseas off-plan real estate through its one-stop website www.hotpropertiesworldwide.com, enjoys a solid reputation around the world as a cutting-edge boutique real estate company. A division of W International, a fully integrated property and lifestyle group founded in London in 1999, Hot Properties is an owner-managed business that leverages decades of research and experience to find the world’s most attractive investment, vacation-home and retirement buying opportunities - often before they are widely known.

International clients from Europe to North America and from Asia to the Middle East have found in Hot Properties Worldwide the professional, personalised service - with emphasis on integrity and discretion - that only a boutique company can deliver.

Contact
John Hagelin
T: +44 (0)20 7095 8701
E: info ( @ ) hotpropertiesworldwide dot com

Thailand is no stranger to luxury, being home to a wealth of resorts and five-star hotels that have long attracted global jetsetters. But much like the rest of Asia, fractional ownership has been slow to take off in the country. LaTour is set to change that by introducing his well-known La Tour Signature Group brand, through partnerships with several boutique luxury projects.
Negotiations are still under discussion, however company executives have confirmed LaTour Signature Group is looking at several small, five-star resort properties.

Tom LaTour, former CEO and Chairman of the Kimpton Group, is a top player in North America’s hospitality industry and is even referred to as ‘The Hotel Guru’. Since partnering with Bill Kimpton in 1983, LaTour helped make Kimpton an industry leader in boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurant concepts, building one relationship at a time with a tireless desire to entertain people. He recently continued his passion for the hospitality business by launching his own company, LaTour Signature Group, in 2006. This year he earned a Platinum Circle lifetime achievement award from Hospitality Design Magazine - recognizing LaTour’s lustrous 20-year career with the hotel giant.

Much like he did with boutique properties around the U.S. and Canada, LaTour wants to revolutionize the burgeoning vacation home ownership industry in Thailand by serving up an exceptional five-star vacation resort “lifestyle” experience to the developers and owners of new and existing properties in popular and emerging golf, oceanfront and urban locations.

The group is already making a name for itself in North America by creating personalized vacation experiences for owners and attending to every detail of property development and operations. In fact, there are ‘Five Key Pillars’ that must be present in each LaTour Resort for a property to qualify for the brand. These are: culinary, which means operations are personally overseen by LaTour, who has created more than 20 popular and highly-rated restaurants in the United States and Canada; wine, which has long been a LaTour hallmark (LaTour himself produces a highly-regarded Chardonnay and Syrah on a 25-acre vineyard in Napa Valley); wellness/health, with programs that connect with guests on the most personal level; entertaining, which demands an array of skills that are LaTour strong points; and concierge, as the group pays particular attention to this area of service, which can favourably or unfavourably colour a guest’s perception of everything.

Although fractional ownership is a somewhat new concept in Asia, available at a few luxury properties in Thailand, it has been a popular option for luxury investors in the US and Europe for quite some time thanks to such well-known brands as The Ritz-Carlton Club, Interval International and Starwood Vacation Ownership and IFA Hotels and Resorts.

Unlike the well-known time share concept, fractional ownership is a legal entity through which any number of investors becomes co-owners (shareholders) of a property. The property is held by a private company created by the developer, which sells shares to investors, who receive share certificates. This allows shareholders a predefined period of holiday weeks per annum depending on the fractional share being offered by the development. These weeks are allocated to the owners of the shares on an equitable basis and rotate on an annual basis to ensure that more popular dates are accessible to all the owners. Unlike timeshares or vacation clubs (where people buy memberships and pay dues), shared ownership comes with an underlying structure making it a true asset that will appreciate at current market rates.

La Tour will be joining forces with Leisure Solutions, a boutique real estate consultancy based in Bangkok that specializes in luxury properties and the fractional ownership industry. With a network of local and international partners and clients, Leisure Solutions works with developers, investors, hotel operators and agents looking to develop operations and profit from the real estate and hospitality sectors, including fractional ownership.

“We’re delighted to team up with such a prestigious and dedicated global hospitality leader. Tom LaTour is renowned for his commitment to excellence and providing investors with properties that go beyond the realm of luxury,” says Darron Guy, General Manager of Leisure Solutions, adding that developers interested in learning more about the LaTour Signature Group should contact their firm.

Leisure Solutions announced it will be launching fractional ownership projects for Hua Hin’s ‘The Falls’ and Infinity Samui in mid-December, further proof the industry is growing in popularity in Thailand.

With LaTour’s dedication to finery and Leisure Solutions’ expertise in the Thai market, the pair is expected to lead the way as the luxury fractional vacation ownership industry grows in Thailand.

“We intend to become the ultimate brand for smaller fractional properties,” says LaTour, who has the proven experience and burning passion to lead the explosive growth in this niche market.

About Leisure Solutions

Leisure Solutions, a boutique real estate consultancy based in Bangkok that specializes in luxury properties and the fractional ownership industry. For more information, please contact:

Darron Guy, General Manager

Leisure Solutions

Address: Elite Serviced Offices 2 Ploenchit Center, G Floor,
Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Tel: +66 81655 1940

Email: info@leisure-solutions.net

Web: http://www.leisure-solutions.net