Jasper House was designed and hand built in Turks and Caicos Islands by two successful architects from New York City who graduated with their Master’s Degree in Architecture from Columbia University in 2006. It is a dream for every architect to design and build their own house. Ryan Harvey and Christina Kwak worked each and every day for almost three years to hand-build Jasper House. The attention to details and construction techniques are unsurpassed in Providenciales. Completion of Jasper House was completed in 2013 when the couple moved back to New York.
“This exquisite, well-appointed oceanfront residence is in an idyllic setting with spectacular ocean front views overlooking Sapodilla Bay and is surrounded by beautiful, colorful gardens.”
This is a special house, designed with a tip of the hat to the British West Indies Colonial style, it is surrounded by a large wrap around veranda in the front and large decks at the back facing the ocean. Jasper House is an exceptional real estate property in Turks and Caicos example of what two architects can do if they work each and every day at building a home.
Ryan Harvey is currently working with big.dk on Google’s new head office in Mountain View, California. Ryan’s wife, Christina is working for a successful architectural firm out of New York City and is project architect on a school in Rhode Island, New York. Each and every day both architects were on site with hands on work to assure the construction adhered to each and every detail that is unsurpassed in the islands.
About Privax International Limited: Turks and Caicos has world-class spas and resorts, trip advisor’s number one beach in the world, fine dining, local culture, and the world renown coral reefs. This country has no property tax or income tax. For more information on what two architects can accomplish with daily, hands on input on building a home, please visit http://turksandcaicosrealestatepropertyforsale.com
Have you ever wanted to take a peek inside 23,500 square-foot, hillside Virgin Gorda home? You’re in luck. This $40 million beauty has been on the market since June 2016 and is the third-largest home on the island.
The house took seven years to build and was completed in 2014. It overlooks the Little Dix Bay peninsula with long-range views of the Caribbean Sea, as well. Its design inspiration is drawn from Japan, where the home’s name, Villa Katsura, was also derived. An imperial villa of the same name is in the suburbs of Kyoto, but this property boasts distinctly Caribbean features.
Those unique touches include a main house that, in addition to a living room, kitchen and guest bedroom, boasts an open floor plan looking out to a terrace, multiple fire pits and a pool. A heated rock pool was also built alongside the main pool and also incorporates a steam shower room and waterfall.
For more dramatic flair, the master suite is accessed only over a small bridge. It has its own sun terrace and fire pit, along with a double shower, koi pond and, of course, another waterfall.
A third structure contains three additional bedrooms and bathrooms. In total, the house has five bedrooms and five baths, each with a bespoke flourish, for instance an ofuro bath, which is a deep, steep-sided traditional wooden tub often found in Japan’s spas.
The layout of the property was designed to be flexible and is said to be made as such to attract hoteliers-to-be. It also comes with a sandy, semi-private beach shared with only one other property.
The gardens are another strong selling point, designed by Hoichi Kurisu of Kurisu International, a Portland- and Delray Beach, Florida-based landscape firm. Winding stone paths, waterfalls, bridges, koi ponds and private gardens–including a rock garden–dot the entire compound and add luxe tranquility to every corner of Villa Katsura.
One of the most expensive properties on the island, Villa Katsura was clearly designed with the most discerning client in mind. It’s certainly a must-look for anyone who’s a self-admitted architecture geek, owing to the property’s adherence to traditional Japanese architectural style and principles. Of course, being surrounded by waterfalls while overlooking the Caribbean Sea isn’t a bad enticement all its own, and is just one reason we’re sure people will be admiring this property for a long time to come.
Built with Bustelo Coffee’s Jose Enrique Souto’s art collection in mind, this coffee baron’s palatial Miami abode is a work of art in its own right. Designed by celebrated Miami architect Bea Pila, the home’s design incorporates Pila’s philosophy of “sacred spaces,” which imparts the idea that a room should be oriented towards the homeowner’s specific needs and personality and not necessarily the strict notion of what a room “should” be used for.
Suoto’s home is designed around his impressive art collection, with each room showcasing some of his favorite pieces.
In particular, Souto’s needs are oriented towards his massive art collection, which represents over 30 museum-caliber artists. To this end, much of the space was designed with each piece he owns in mind, in an effort to elevate the collection as a whole. Among Souto’s favorites are his Cuban paintings, all of which are bursting with color and life. When showcasing these pieces the space around the paintings become a neutral canvas, allowing the artwork to shine. Neutral furnishings make a statement with shape and silhouette versus patterns. A blend of irons, woods and solid fabrics provide a masculinity and maturity without being pretentious. Luxe wallpapers, including velvet-embossings and overlays and grasscloth textures, placed on select walls imparts sophistication and invites interest.
Neutral furnishings make a statement while accentuating the life and colors of each room’s fine art.
The villa is 14,000 square-feet designed in classical style with a modern twist. The archways, door frames and windows are outfitted with dark wood and the family room flooring is pieced together with marble cuts in two finishes, honey and sandblasted leather, creating a striped effect in shape and texture.
Archways, door frames and windows are all outfitted with rich, dark wood.
The foyer has four large marble slabs, which create a diamond-shaped ripple effect that blends so seamlessly it appears cut right out of nature. The master bathroom’s shower also employs this technique while the flooring was completed in classical mosaic style, compounding on the theme of traditional style with modern subtleties.
The wine room.
The wine room is modeled after the idea of an old cellar but has been refreshed with high-designed functionality. Stainless steel chillers inserted into the patterned grey stone slabs limit refrigeration behind glass doors, thereby enabling guests to sit comfortably. Swivel industrial-like wooden seats flank the steel table, anchored by a beaded chandelier of corks.
Other spaces in the home allow for elevated leisure, too. Various alcoves throughout the estate have different functions: a foosball table occupies one, just outside the office terrace. Souto’s collection of Bonsai trees inspired the creation of a zen garden. What was initially supposed to be a simple screening room turned into a full-force entertainment area with a bar bar console and the living room bar lights up the space with its glowing top. The pool is a literal oasis, providing a comfortable sanctuary in an otherwise serious home.
Outdoor seating areas provide a comfortable oasis in this Miami home.
For Souto, his intense love of art and beautiful spaces meant one thing: his home needed to be not just a place to live, but also a museum. Pila’s challenge was to produce a design plan that reflected sophistication and good taste while creating a comfortable, livable space that didn’t feel overly-intellectualized or cold. With the incorporation of traditional design elements, natural materials and neutral colors with a variety of textures, Souto’s Miami villa strikes just the right balance.
Sophia Webster’s latest collection is a kaleidoscope of color. Inspired by the film Dreamgirls and Alfred Hitchcock’s horror classic The Birds, her Spring Summer 2017 collection is awash with tropical flamingos, bold shades, glittering crystals, graphic patterns and peacock feathers.
Aptly named Dolly Birds of Paradise, the collection is made only for the boldest dressers as it plays on the designer’s love of ‘60s fashion with chunky heels, sequin additions and exaggerated embellishments. But the highlight of the season is the popular Lilico line which gets a tropical upgrade this year with a small selection of shoes and handbags in soft beachside pastels, dotted with garish pops of magenta and orange that inexplicably complement one another.
The seven-piece Lilico Sequin range includes two handbags, a miniaudiere and pouchette; three flats, a sandal, a sneaker and a slipper; and two heels, a platform and stiletto. Finished in a pearl blue leather and adorned with sequin flowers, laser cut-outs and candy-striped heels, the resulting effect is a dreamy, sartorially flawless edit that captures the juxtaposition of the calm and liveliness of the tropics.
Whether you spend your time on the dance floor in sky-high heels or wasting the day away on the beach in kick-off sandals, fashionable women can find something in Webster’s latest collection to pack for their next beachside getaway.
American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is selling his Golden Beach, Florida oceanfront estate for $27.5 million. Filled with color and style befitting a designer of his caliber, it’s a one-of-a-kind property in good company with the other celebrities that call Ocean Boulevard home.
Purchased in 2013, the expansive 17,045 square-foot home comes with infinity pools, beachfront access, seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. There’s a 1960s/70s pop art gallery in the home, which was outfitted by interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
To match the works in his gallery, Jill Hertzberg of The Jills Realty said, “The Hilfigers had this estate designed to be a glamorous, sexy home where they could showcase their amazing collection of artwork, as well as incorporate a ‘groovy’, colourful 1960s/1970s feel.”
As for surprises, this property comes equipped with a few. The most unusual? Scratch-and-sniff wallpaper, which can be found in several guest bathrooms.
For anyone looking for a quirky, lively, truly bespoke home: Tommy Hilfiger has you covered.
Barclay Butera, a renowned interior designer and author, has partnered up with the award-winning casual furnishings manufacturer, Castelle. Together they will produce and market an impressive line of outdoor furnishing designs that will be created by Butera.
The Barclay Butera collection by Castelle is planned to include the manufacturer’s custom cast aluminum construction with original Butera designs. The results of the collaboration are to debut during the April 2017 High Point Market as well as the ICFA (International Casual Furnishings Association) Preview Show in July 2017 and the ICFA Market Chicago in September 2017.
“We are very excited about partnering with Barclay Butera and his entire creative team on new products and promotions,” said Steve Lowsky, CEO, Castelle. “Over the years, we have been approached regarding numerous design or brand partnering opportunities. With Barclay, we saw a true fit. In addition to his design expertise, it was his focus on high end customers and products that we saw as a natural fit for our luxury furnishings brand.”
Barclay has a high profile of designing for luxury residences, exclusive hospitality venues and even Rolls-Royce automobiles. Since 1994, his artistic flair and passion for innovative design has always been on display at his design firm and showroom at Newport Beach, California. It has allowed him to create an impressive lifestyle enterprise that is known and sought after around the world today. Success in Newport prompted Butera to establish showrooms in West Hollywood, California, and Park City, Utah.
“I wanted to design a modern way to truly bring together an indoor to outdoor design aesthetic successfully,” said Butera. “With my Southern Californian roots, Castelle allows me to combine my two favorite things, high-design and luxurious outdoor living. As with indoor, my line of outdoor furnishings with Castelle will be both elegant and approachable at the same time.”
Barclay’s spectacular interior design projects and his multiple licensing collections are frequently featured in luxury consumer publications, decor and lifestyle magazines. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Extra!, CBS, ABC, Fox, Beautiful Homes & Great Estates and HGTV; and has received press coverage in the New York Times, Los Angeles, Elle Decor, Luxe, Town & Country, Robb Report magazines to name a few.
Long hailed as the signature designer of the West Coast, Kelly Wearstler became famous for her irreverent and bold designs for A-list clientele, the likes of which include Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani and the Viceroy Hotels. Throughout the years, the award-winning interiors maven has moved seamlessly through single-residence design, hotel design and even into furniture design–early 2016 saw the release of her exclusive label for London-based upscale department store Harrod’s.
In a departure from her colorful style, she created a more understated, monochromatic look for her latest venture: The Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla. Over the course of seven years, she painstakingly mulled over every detail–traveling to over 10 countries to source one-of-a-kind materials that would end up sprinkled all over the 35-acre property.
Though the pared-down and more architectural aesthetic is a departure from her original style, her use of mixed textures, natural materials and inspiring accents is ever-present, reminding guests they’re in a far-from-ordinary locale.
Reopened in fall 2016 after a previous life as the game-changing Viceroy, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla features 181 individual accommodations, which include oceanfront private villas and three restaurants and revamped gym and spa facilities in otherwise-undeveloped Barnes Bay. Rooms from $500.
Strandboard Surfboard Shower– After a day of hitting the waves why not rinse off in style with your very own Strandboard’s surfboard shower. It’s surely to attract the attention of all surfing fanatics. Completely custom made its plumbing features make it easy to install wherever you want it set up. No matter in what part you live in, beach front or not, Strand Boards brings the ocean vibe to you. Truly a great shower to include in your epic Endless Summer! http://strandboards.com/
BirkSun Boost Sport Solar Backpack– Ever been on vacation and your phone was on low battery but far away from any outlet just when you were getting the perfect beach shot? Birksun has adventurers in mind and has come up with the Birksun Boost Sport backpack to always have a backup battery charger wherever you travel to. Completely designed with premium, water- resistant fabric all your devices will be safe and protected. The backpack uses a 3-watt waterproof solar panel to power up devices when you are far away from the nearest outlet. It is possible to fuel devices such as smartphones, GoPro Cameras, wireless speakers, and Bluetooth headphones just as fast as a wall outlet can. The battery inside the Boost Sport will be continually charging anytime the solar panel is exposed to sunlight.With the Birksun the low battery alert won’t prevent you from capturing those unforgettable travel moments. It is TSA approved and perfect for the beach, hiking, or any traveling adventure.The BirkSun Boost Sport backpack is available in six colors: mythos black, glacier white, tropical navy, gunmetal grey, California blue, and festival pink. The company also offers a 30-day trial with a full refund. http://www.birksun.com/
CGear Sand-Free Multimat– Keep the sand from bothering you while on summer vacation! The CGear Sand-free Multimat is designed for the beach and other outdoor activities with its dual-layer mesh it maintains the space sand or dirt-free and prevents it from coming back up again. The mat comes with D-rings so you can secure it into the sand or dirt. Enjoy fun-filled beach days without having to worry about the sand invading your space. The multimat is available in two colors and three different sizes. (6x6ft, 8x8ft, 10x10ft)http://www.cgear-sandfree.com/
Sovaro Luxury Cooler– This summer make a statement and bring to your beach parties the fashionable Sovaro Luxury Cooler. This impressive cooler is not only stylist but can resist temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It uses cork as the primary insulation inside and a polycarbonate exterior shell and lining. This luxury Cooler will keep all of your beverages and food items nice and cold and is equipped with luggage-style wheels as well as a handle for effortless transportation. Available in three capacities; 30-quart, 45-quart, and 70-quart; this cooler can hold 8, 10, or 18 bottles of wine upright, respectively. The lid of the Sovaro Luxury Cooler is held in place with friction hinges as well as a one-touch latch. http://www.sovaro.com/coolers-black
Edlee Bamboo and Wooden Sunglasses– Caring for the environment never looked so good. SHOW THE WORLD by wearing a pair of lightweight, polarized, real Bamboo and Wooden sunglasses. Made from exotic woods, hand finished touches, and inspected by talented craftsmen, each pair of sunglasses were made with style and comfort in mind. Founder and creator Garrett Gustafson has a background in Mechanical Engineering and has given attention to the design to produce a quality product. The Edlee sunglasses are light weight and will gently sit on your nose with the perfect shaped bridge and include special spring hinges to prevent the handles from squeezing your head or any discomfort.And if you ever happen to drop them in the water don’t worry being so light weight and buoyant they are able to float.Every pair of edlee Designs are guaranteed for life. Whether you sit on them, drop them or scratch them, edlee Designs will replace them with no questions asked. The collection includes three lines priced for every budget ranging from the Standard Line, starting at $60, to the Executive line, for $160.
Amid the explosion of “the sharing economy,” the private villa accommodations sector has skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, today’s breed of private villa rentals have become the ultimate in luxury travel lodging for vacationers and business travelers, alike. No surprise, given the vast array of benefits and creature comforts that private villas proffer for couples, families and small groups. While maximized privacy, uber-personalized service and heightened cultural immersion serve as key drivers in this market niche, the benefits of renting a private villa residence extend far beyond. Indeed, an elite few offer accommodations and amenities as standard that rival high-end resorts, such as custom-prepared meals from a resident private chef, 24/7 butler service, private infinity-edge ocean overlook pool, security and more. And then there’s Puerto Vallarta’s one-of-a-kind Casa Dos Cisnes.
Having myself vacationed at this five-bedroom colonial style beachfront home, I reveled in the fact that this prolific property extends all of these features and more to ensure each guest’s needs, desires, hopes and expectations for an extraordinary private villa vacation are fulfilled. In doing so, this remarkable retreat is single-handedly setting a new, and decidedly elevated, standard for luxe travel.
Located in Mexico’s fifth largest city in Jalisco, one of the region’s safest states, Casa Dos Cisnes Puerto Vallarta is an exceptional option for a first-class romantic getaway; girl’s weekend; guy’s golfing, fishing or other adventure trip; bachelor/bachelorette parties; family vacations; wellness and beauty excursions; and corporate or other group travel for up to 12 guests (10 adults or 8 adults and 4 small children). With complete privacy and security in the most exclusive area in Puerto Vallarta, including its own 2-car garage, guests commandeer this entire 10,000 square foot, stylishly-appointed authentic Mexican villa home with all of the relaxation, solitude and discretion that affords. The result is a one-of-a-kind holiday providing an unparalleled culinary and luxury living experience. This includes exclusive use of Casa Dos Cisnes’s phenomenal facilities an array of exceptional 5-star amenities, with many entirely unique and exclusive to this property.
My own visit to Casa Dos Cisnes was an enchanted escape with my family. With the ability to stock the kitchen with groceries of our own choosing and the option to specify meal and menu preferences with the resident private chef the day prior—or even the same day—the flexibility and responsiveness was extremely advantageous…especially on those days where the itinerary was uncertain. Only the first night’s meal and first day’s breakfast (if either are desired) need to be specified prior to arrival. From there, just tell the chef what meals you would like each day and he’ll shop the market for the fresh provisions and will expertly prepare the meals at the times you specify.
And, Casa Dos Cisnes boasts no ordinary chef. Among the villa’s most impressive offerings is the inimitable gourmet cuisine proffered by this consummate culinary professional. Upon request, multiple times per day he’ll custom-craft sumptuous gourmet meals and snacks that rival any of the fine dining options in all of Jalisco, which can be paired with fine wines and premium spirits complementing the dishes that he’s happy to recommend, if needed. Dine in the elegant dining room that seats up to 12, or indulge in an intimate dinner on one of the villa’s many terraces. My family’s own menu choices included authentic chicken fajitas and quesadillas (truly the best I have ever had), beef empanadas, filet mignon, broiled lobster tail, mixed seafood ceviche, fresh salmon filet and so much more—not to mention incredible fresh-made guacamole, pico de gallo and tortilla chips, of course. Our breakfast fare centered around Machaca and cheddar omelets and eggs benedict with fresh mango and kiwi.
But, alas, choose whatever you and yours want for breakfast, lunch and dinner seatings as well as for midday snacks and happy hour and the chef is happy to oblige. During the day my family lounged poolside while soaking in the panoramic vistas of the Banderas Bay, played numerous board and card games the villa provides, sipped cocktails and coffee by the various fireplaces, and watched Netflix movies with surround sound in multiple areas of the home—including an entertainment center—where you can lounge on cushioned couches. Throughout, the staff of three was incredibly attentive, always ensuring we were content and well provisioned no matter what activity we were engaged in.
As with any luxury resort property, rates for Casa Dos Cisnes vary by date and season. Current per night rates on the low-season end start around $1,000 U.S. and higher-end holiday rates push $2,000 U.S., with some mid-season rates in between. There is also a four night minimum stay required; seven night minimum week of Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Bookings can be conveniently arranged online at www.PuertoVallartaLuxuryVilla.com, where property photos and information is abundant.
With scores of honors and accolades as a leading travel destination to its credit, Puerto Vallarta is a notoriously safe locale on Mexico’s pristine Pacific Coast, making it an extremely popular target among tourists. In fact, according to Agustín Álvarez Valdivia, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board, 2017 is shaping up to be another record year for Puerto Vallarta. Casa Dos Cisnes’s private entryway and top-notch monitored security further guarantees guest safety and peace-of-mind. For fun-lovers, foodies, shopaholics and adventurers seeking to enjoy time around town, there is an incredible assortment of nearby activities and attractions as listed on Puerto Vallarta’s official Web’s site “To Do” page that may be accessed here: .
Given the astonishing hoard of highlights found at Casa Dos Cisnes that can only be realized in its exclusive private villa setting, it’s rapidly becoming Puerto Vallarta’s foremost premier private villa vacation experience.
By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor – As the Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee Kern is an internationally-regarded consumer product trends expert and hospitality industry voice of authority—a travel, dining, leisure and lifestyle expert who spotlights noteworthy marketplace innovations, change makers, movers and shakers. She reports on exemplary travel destinations and experiences, extraordinary events and newsworthy products and services across all categories. Reach her online at www.TheLuxeList.com, on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList and on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/LuxeListReviews.
***Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s) and/or service(s) detailed above were provided or arranged at no cost to accommodate this review, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.***
Landon Marine Group’s well-designed “Yachtshare” delivers the dream of owning a hassle-free luxury yacht in Costa Rica at a fraction of the price.
Headquartered at the Los Suenos Resort and Marina in Costa Rica, the Landon Marine Group are very clear about their mission. Working on behalf of boating enthusiasts in Costa Rica and Panama, the company stands behind its motto: “Live life like you mean it.” This company’s quality line of yachts and range of services makes good on this promise, and none more so than its innovative fractional ownership program, which makes dreams of owning a luxury yacht easier to achieve . Add to that the allure of Costa Rica, with its near-perfect waters for cruising and world-class sport fishing, and Landon possesses the ideal model for continued success.
Landon Marine Group (LMG) and its fractional yacht program at Los Sueños Marina represent four respected yacht manufacturers — Riviera, Grady-White, Azimut and Marquis—with yacht choices ranging in size from 18 to 95 feet. The firm also operates from Marina Papagayo, Marina Pez Vela and Banana Bay Marina in Costa Rica, as well as Brisas de Amador in Panama.
LMG was founded in 2001 by Eric Landon when he retired after 35 years in the aviation industry, many as a Boeing 747 captain. According to Landon, his aviation background applied perfectly to the boating industry. “There’s only one way to fix a problem—the correct way,” he says. “I’ve always felt the most important part of owning a boat is having a strong service department willing to look after the problems as they arise and be accountable for their work. We have achieved this with taking time to hire and train good technicians.”
That philosophy is reassuring to a yacht owner and has helped the company gain acceptance for its increasingly popular Yachtshare program, which began when Eric & Heidi Landon were looking to own a new yacht but didn’t want to tie up the capital required. Based on proven fractional ownership approaches for vacation homes and jets, it made sense to purchase a yacht with partners and split the operating and maintenance expenses, particularly since very few mariners use their yachts on a regular basis. When word spread there was a way to own a luxury boat in Costa Rica at a fraction of the cost of full ownership, Yachtshare blossomed. Now, in addition to setting up fractional ownership—usually involving one-eighth or one quarter shares—LMG maintains and crews the yachts, handles all maintenance and upkeep, pays all bills and renews permits. That leaves an owner with just one task—enjoying the yacht.
It’s important to note that the fractional ownership for each yacht is structured as a legal corporation that makes each owner a shareholder of the corporation. This translates into legal ownership of a share that can be transferred.
The presence of the Yachtshare program is a boon for any boating enthusiast wanting to cruise and fish the exquisite waters of Costa Rica and adjacent Central American countries. LMG’s variety of operational locations adds easy access and service features that further enhance the boating experience. The Los Sueños Marina, for example, is one of four government-sanctioned marinas operating in Costa Rica and is recognized as the ultimate full-service port for luxury yachts and sport fishing boats. LMG’s northernmost location, Marina Papagayo, is just a 30-minute drive from the international airport in Liberia and has been called “the newest treasure of Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast.” Marina Pez Vella offers services rivaling those of any five-star resort marina, while Banana Bay Marina sits on a deep gulf at the edge of a tropical rainforest in Golfito.
Combine a creative fractional ownership program, range of services and lush tropical locations, and it’s the perfect time and place to consider fulfilling the Landon Marine Group’s ideal of living life like you mean it. For more information on the Landon Yacht Share fractional ownership program, find them at www.LandonMarine.com.
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Headquartered at the Los Suenos Resort and Marina in Costa Rica, the Landon Marine Group are very clear about their mission. Working on behalf of boating enthusiasts in Costa Rica and Panama, the company stands behind its motto: “Live life like you mean it.” This company’s quality line of yachts and range of services makes good on this promise, and none more so than its innovative fractional ownership program, which makes dreams of owning a luxury yacht easier to achieve . Add to that the allure of Costa Rica, with its near-perfect waters for cruising and world-class sport fishing, and Landon possesses the ideal model for continued success.
That philosophy is reassuring to a yacht owner and has helped the company gain acceptance for its increasingly popular Yachtshare program, which began when Eric & Heidi Landon were looking to own a new yacht but didn’t want to tie up the capital required. Based on proven fractional ownership approaches for vacation homes and jets, it made sense to purchase a yacht with partners and split the operating and maintenance expenses, particularly since very few mariners use their yachts on a regular basis. When word spread there was a way to own a luxury boat in Costa Rica at a fraction of the cost of full ownership, Yachtshare blossomed. Now, in addition to setting up fractional ownership—usually involving one-eighth or one quarter shares—LMG maintains and crews the yachts, handles all maintenance and upkeep, pays all bills and renews permits. That leaves an owner with just one task—enjoying the yacht.
The presence of the Yachtshare program is a boon for any boating enthusiast wanting to cruise and fish the exquisite waters of Costa Rica and adjacent Central American countries. LMG’s variety of operational locations adds easy access and service features that further enhance the boating experience. The Los Sueños Marina, for example, is one of four government-sanctioned marinas operating in Costa Rica and is recognized as the ultimate full-service port for luxury yachts and sport fishing boats. LMG’s northernmost location, Marina Papagayo, is just a 30-minute drive from the international airport in Liberia and has been called “the newest treasure of Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast.” Marina Pez Vella offers services rivaling those of any five-star resort marina, while Banana Bay Marina sits on a deep gulf at the edge of a tropical rainforest in Golfito.
