San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The developers of Ventanas de San Miguel had a love for two things:  the extraordinary and captivating charm of San Miguel de Allende and the game of golf.  They combined these ‘loves’ to create one iconic community, Ventanas de San Miguel – a picturesque residential golf community which winds around an immaculate 18-hole Nick Faldo Signature golf course offering stunning views of historic San Miguel de Allende.

The 1,500-acre private golf community, located on a gentle slope just 3-miles from Centro San Miguel, offers homeowners one-of-a-kind vistas of the towering churches and twinkling city lights during the cool and beautiful evenings of San Miguel. Real estate offerings at Ventanas range from small villas to custom homesites and spacious custom homes, all surrounded by resort style amenities.

Rich Mexican architecture is highlighted throughout the homes and neighborhoods of Ventanas:  spacious open floor plans, fire places, ample outdoor living areas with gardens and many fine hand crafted details.  Whether selecting a villa or a home at Ventanas, undeniably one of the most celebrated places in San Miquel, is the roof top terraces.  Synonymous with the city, these terraces are where family and friends gather by the fire and ambience of the ‘chiminea’s’ for cocktails and locally produced wines while taking in the breathtaking cityscape of this vibrant little city.

A Gated Golf Resort Community in Mexico’s Most Charming Town

San Miguel is known for its stunning architecture, cobblestone streets and its amazing weather and brilliant blue skies with average temperatures in the high 70’s to low 80’s. It has touted by travel writers, bloggers and magazines such as the likes of Conde Nast for the past 10+ years as being one of the best places in the world to put live.  Its past is filled in history but the current-day allure is certainly attributed to the arts and the Mexican culture.  Artists, musicians and writers come from all corners, to work and be inspired by the surroundings of San Miguel. And if you love food, San Miguel is a foodies delight with over a hundred restaurants and bars.

Golf Champion Nick Faldo masterfully designed Ventanas’s par 70 course to contour with the rolling landscape of Las Ventanas. The well-manicured and challenging course offers the best golf in San Miguel de Allende and hosts some big name events and tournaments as well. Residents can now enjoy the newly constructed clubhouse, complete with pro shop and full restaurant and bar.

Ventanas de San Miguel Golf & Resort is a place to play and to live in one of Mexico’s most celebrated cities.  Wide open spaces and close proximity to the heart of San Miguel de Allende, make Ventanas the perfect spot to make your dreams of an experiential life come true.  http://www.clubventanasdesanmiguel.com

Los Cabos, Mexico

In case you haven’t yet heard, Los Cabos has become synonymous with luxury living in one of the most spectacular settings on earth.  Located on Baja California Sur’s southernmost tip, Querencia, a 1,800-acre private, gated enclave, has earned itself the distinction as Cabo’s finest golf and residential community.

Only Cabo itself outdoes the unrivaled tranquility of Querencia and its austere natural surroundings. The peninsula is world-famous for two sporting passions: golf and fishing. It’s no wonder, then, that deep sea and turf lovers of all stripes call Querencia home. When it comes to fishing, Cabo boasts the sparkling waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. Enough said.

On land, the community’s spectacular 18-hole Tom Fazio Signature Course is Cabo’s crown jewel; surrounded by stands of ancient cacti and palm trees, the course is pleasantly absent the trappings of more crowded destinations. It spans over 300 acres, carving its way through deep arroyos and resting atop cool and arid plateaus, offering residents a challenging yet playable golf experience.

Golfweek ranked Querencia as the #1 Golf Course in Mexico, and considering the stiff competition, that’s a distinct honor.  The Golf Course at Querencia was also ranked among the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Digest.  All who have experienced it agree that the course and its surroundings are a celebration of nature within in a private but relaxed club atmosphere.

“Once I experienced this piece of land, I knew it was an extraordinary setting for world-class golf. I’ve designed the golf course to maximize views of downtown San Jose, the Sea of Cortez, and provide a fair balance of risks and rewards.” – Tom Fazio

At Querencia, personalized service and pampering come standard amid world-renowned architecture, 5-star amenities and panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez. At the heart of this private gated community, you will discover The Club: a magnificent 58,000-square-foot clubhouse that offers multiple dining venues, an elegant wine cellar available for private dining, infinity pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and full concierge and business center services. The current  Club will soon be upgraded by the new state of the art Q Ocean Club, which will be located on Cabo’s most sought after surf beach.  A highly exclusive and private community, with no hotels or vacation rentals, amenities are only accessible to property owners, their guests, and club members.

Within this gated community you’ll find a collection of stunning homes and luxury properties, including ocean view custom homes, luxurious condos, golf villas and large homesites.  With exclusive architecture and design services led by lead architect Arturo Ponce de Leon, Querencia specializes in custom homes and residential design with innovative and engaging concepts, all tailored for the most discerning clients.  All of the real estate offerings in Querencia are characterized by their substantial value and timeless design.

Querencia is a community unlike any other in Los Cabos.  Living here will grant you glittering views of the sea below, world-class golf, 5-star amenities, personalized service and a variety of real estate offerings. Clearly, there is no perfect opportunity to enjoy the finest of luxury living in Cabo than to live at Querencia.

For more information on real estate and membership opportunities please visit LosCabosQuerencia.com.

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Situated on an extraordinary piece of Pacific Coastline in Guanacaste, Costa Rica – the country’s most established mecca for luxury resorts and residential communities, Hacienda Pinilla is one of the premier developments in all of Central America.  A truly unique and extraordinary place, made up of 4,500 acres of dry tropical forest and a working cattle ranch, this beach and golf resort community is home to some of the most highly coveted vacation properties in all of Costa Rica. Its selection of real estate is matched only by its outstanding array of amenities.

Hacienda Pinilla’s real estate offerings are wonderfully varied with tradition Spanish Colonial inspiration throughout.  With multiple residential communities to select from, golf course homes and home sites, beachfront lots and custom homes on one of Costa Rica’s best beaches – Avellanas, and the country’s most prestigious Private Residence Club-The Hacienda Club, there is something exceptional for all discriminating tastes.

For those who want to own a luxury vacation home in Costa Rica and Hacienda Pinilla but may only use their second home 6-8 weeks per year, the exclusive Hacienda Club may be just what you are looking.  This luxury Private Residence Club is designed to offer a carefree way to own a retreat in paradise without the costs and typical upkeep associated with international home ownership through the form of fractional ownership.

Hacienda Pinilla is where rugged beauty and causal elegance combine for a “truly authentic Costa Rican experience.”  Here you can genuinely relax and enjoy the things you most treasure, surrounded by an inspiring, tropical backdrop. The Resort is most noted for its 3-miles of pristine coastline and some of Costa Rica’s best surf breaks, off the white sand beaches of Avellanas.

Beachfront Living in Costa Rica’s Premier Beach & Golf Resort

The Resort also boasts a signature Mike Young championship golf course that winds around the resort, eventually touching the shore of the Pacific. Tennis courts, Guanacaste’s finest riding stables, 23-miles of mounting biking and hiking trails, as well as Costa Rica’s only JW Marriott all combine to bring property owners and guests to a world-class selection of amenities.

At Hacienda Pinilla you will find the very best of Pura Vida, including:

• Mike Young 18-hole Championship Golf Course
• 3 Beaches:  Playa Langosta, Mansita and Playa Avellanas
• Beach Club w/ Avellanas Restaurant and Poolside Bar
• Wellness Center
• Fitness Center
• Tennis Courts
• Riding Stables
• Mountain Biking Trails
• Hiking / NatureTrails
• JW Marriott Guanacaste
• Dining

Visit the Hacienda Pinilla website for more information

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

On the final stretch of Medano beach in Cabo San Lucas, with perfect views overlooking Land’s End, is the private 22-acre enclave known as Hacienda and it is redefining oceanfront living.  The Hacienda Beach Club and Residences is an unparalleled residential community overlooking the Sea of Cortez in the heart of Cabo San Lucas.  Once a legendary family-owned hideaway, Hacienda is one of the oldest and now most well-known resorts in the famous beach town. Fifty years ago, it was Hollywood’s favorite getaway and today has been transformed into the best address in Baja.

Every home at Hacienda has been designed to embrace carefree vacation-style living. The Cabo resort community has 109 residences to select from with varying floor plans from one to four bedrooms.  There are sixteen, 2-story beachfront villas on the white sands of Playa Medano and within walking distance to the resorts now famous beach club. Other notable real estate options include penthouses and ground level verandas.  All floor plans were carefully designed to incorporate a seamless transition between terraces and interior space with vanishing pocket doors to take in sweeping panoramic views from where ever you are in the home.

Discover the Finest Beachfront Living in Cabo

Featuring its own signature beach club, Hacienda delivers unequivocal services to its homeowners and guests. The beach club showcases an array of cascading infinity edge pools, Jacuzzi’s and private cabanas so that owners and guests find relaxation playing to all their senses. Lounging poolside is not complete without the luxury of attentive poolside service provided by the onsite restaurant, bar and grill.

Before you laze away the day at the pool or on the beach below, enjoy the Fitness Pavilion where state-of-the-art equipment allows for a great workout experience for all levels. If classes are more your style, try a spinning, TRX, Zumba or Paddle board yoga lesson on the Sea of Cortez for a change of scenery.

No resort is complete without a delicious, rejuvenating Spa and the Hacienda delivers. Using local ingredients such as juniper, coconut and tequila in their massages and treatments, their holistic approach offers a haven for physical, mental and emotional renewal.  A couples massage in the Spa or an in-room treatment is a holiday ‘must’.

With close proximity to many famous restaurants and beach bars, the world-class marina, and great shopping at Luxury Avenue, the Hacienda Beach Club and Resort delivers a small village feel in the heart of Cabo San Lucas.  Come discover this unforgettably, iconic residential development, on the Sea of Cortez.  Visit www.haciendacabosanlucas.com.

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Nevis, British West Indies

Take one of the world’s most respected luxury hotel brands, add an amazing island paradise, the best architects and interior designers and you have is a recipe for the Caribbean’s finest residential retreats. Welcome to Four Seasons Nevis Resort and Residences.

Celebrating 25 years on the stunning British West Indies island of Nevis in 2016, owning at this world-renowned 350–acre resort is a dream come true. Villa owners at the Nevis resort enjoy legendary hospitality and professional management of the Four Seasons. Add the amenities of this fabulous resort destination; spectacular beach, championship golf, tennis, watersports, even diving for your own lobster dinner, and you have the recipe for the good life in paradise.

You’ll love your life on Nevis. One of the Caribbean’s most magical islands, Nevis’ infamous cloud-capped mountaintop, lush forests and the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea makes this one the Caribbean’s crown jewels. With its perfect year-round weather and atmosphere of peaceful seclusion, Nevis allows gives you as much adventure or relaxation as you wish.

Island Inspired Luxury Living from the Four Seasons

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The Villas at Four Seasons Resort Nevis is a collection of chic three and four-bedroom, island inspired homes just minutes from the most beautiful beach on Nevis. Each home offers a variety of luxurious features including private pools, spacious terraces, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The luxury Villas at Pinney’s Beach are sold fully furnished and include full-size swimming pools and beautiful views of Nevis Peak.

FSR Estates limited has also created a new ownership program for the Villas at Pinney’s Beach designed for friends, families, or golfers to share ownership of a Villa in our new “quarter-share” program with prices starting below a million dollars per share. Some call it the smarter way to own.

From the villas it’s just a short walk to Pinney’s Beach, widely recognized as the best on Nevis. Pinney’s Beach is on the island’s west coast, it’s a long, sandy affair dotted with gently swaying palm trees. The villas are part of Four Seasons Nevis, giving you exclusive access to the resort’s numerous top-of-the-line amenities.

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New Providence Island, Bahamas

New Providence Island is considered one of the most exquisite spots in the Bahamas, if not the entire Caribbean, so it’s hardly surprising that this island paradise is now home to one of the world’s most exclusive oceanfront communities, the 600-acre Albany on New Providence.

Albany’s name is inspired by the historic beachside mansion in the center of the community that now houses a fine dining restaurant and ocean side lounge. Originally owned by French filmmaker Jean Chalopin, the Albany House has been the site of two movies including James Bond film Casino Royale and it’s famous romantic beach scene.

No detail is left unaccounted for in this unparalleled blend of awe-inspiring natural beauty, chic accommodations, and extraordinary amenities.

Albany’s 18-hole championship golf course designed by golf great Ernie Els. The 7,400-yard links-style course plays through windswept dunes and showcased scenic and strategically challenging water features to make even low handicappers look twice.

The Els-designed golf course offers a authentic golf course experience with fairways free of residential development allowing players to enjoy the pure magic of tropical golf.

With four sets of tees and a range of shot values, the beautiful course caters to both the scratch golfer and the recreational player as well. First-class practice facilities complement the golf course, including a 400- yard driving range and three-acre short game practice area with two chipping greens and a stunning putting green to get your roll and speed dialed in.

600 Acres of Oceanside Luxury in the Bahamas

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Albany is also home to the largest mega yacht marina in the Bahamas, with 71 large premier slips, all equipped with the necessary features to handle larger vessels up to 240 feet. Designed to rival the great resort ports of the world, Albany Marina will eventually feature a collection of luxurious residences and a handful of boutique retail shops, office spaces and restaurants.

In addition, the resort has equine and tennis facilities, a state of the art fitness pavilion, a spa with an extensive menu of services, a children’s activity center, and a clubhouse with a pool.

Of course, a resort of this status is home to a variety of culinary options. Fine dining establishment Aviva offers gourmet cuisine and premier wines served beachside or in the elegantly appointed restaurant. For more casual dining, Albany offers the Vesper Bar & Lounge, Wave, Nineteen Grill, the Azul poolside bar and the Footprints restaurant; each one is uniquely themed and has a delectable assortment of exotic cocktails, fine wines and an international selection of menu items to choose from, and naturally they all take pride in offering an exceptional standard of service.

Finally, a world-class resort is not complete without a holistic place to relax and rejuvenate one’s mind and body. Albany’s spa and salon offers serene surroundings with private treatment rooms, setting the tone for a soothing and indulgent experience.

With all of this luxury on offer, you’ll never want to leave Albany or New Providence Island – and you don’t have to! Real estate ownership options within the resort are varied and lavish, ranging from 4,700-11,700 square feet with stunning golf course or ocean views. There are two stylistic options sophisticated and gracious residences – villas with a traditional Bahamian style of architecture, or contemporary residences overlooking the marina.

Homes at Albany start at $5 million, or if you would like to visit Albany for an unforgettable vacation, nightly rates begin at $2,500. Begin your journey to New Providence Island in the Bahamas at AlbanyBahamas.com.

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Written By: Ashley Garris