September 22nd, 2009
Roman Abramovich, has spent $89million on a luxurious Caribbean estate in one of the most expensive private home sales of all time.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the property has Balinese bungalows with ocean views, tennis courts, swimming pools and music and dining pavilions.
“It’s very open bungalows, and it’s like you’re basically living on a beach,” the former owner says.
August 4th, 2009
November 19th will mark the opening of the brand spanking new W Retreat and Spa on Vieques, the unspoiled island off the coast of Puerto Rico.
W Vieques is The first W Retreat & Spa in the Caribbean and is also home to renowned Chef Alain Ducasse’s first Caribbean outpost, miX on the beach.
At miX on the beach, Chef Ducasse and his executive chef will offer a sophisticated menu, exploring colorful Latino Caribbean flavors with an artful French twist.
June 11th, 2009
Last month’s Robb Report has announced that timber magnate Tim Blixseth will accept $75 million for his 5 acre Caribbean island of Emerald Cay, or swap it for a Gulfstream Jet or a luxury New York apartment.
Blixseth bought the island half-finished about three years ago, and then completed the construction.
He originally planned on using the island as part of his Yellowstone Club World luxury residence club, but the club recently filed for bankruptcy.
May 22nd, 2009
Dreaming of a tropical paradise to call your own? Several Australian islands off the Great Barrier Reef are on sale, and thanks to the global recession, they’re cheaper than they used to be.
Global real estate agency Coldwell Banker’s Capricorn Coast branch is offering 9 islands, some with luxury mansions and other amenities, around the Great Barrier Reef with prices starting at $1.3 million and up to $90 million.
One island on offer, Long Island, has seen its $6.5 million price tag slashed by 42 per cent. Others are being advertised for almost half what they cost about a year ago.
March 31st, 2009
For decades people in search of an out-of-the-ordinary gift have been naming stars for each other, with the inclusion of a map of the sky showing exactly which star belongs to them.
Now OwnMaui.com is giving you the chance to own your piece of paradise.
Menehune Land Sales LLC is selling one square foot of land on the island of Maui in Hawaii for $9.99 each. The 83,635 square feet of land are available along the coast of Hana.
March 12th, 2009
The small, volcanic Canary Island of Lanzarote is arguably best known for bucket and spade beach holidays.
But this tiny speck of Spain located just seventy miles off the coast of West Africa also boasts a growing selection of top quality rural hotels. With the Finca De Las Salinas amongst the cream of the crop.
The Finca De Las Salinas occupies a classic 18th century colonial mansion – that was constructed for the original owner, a Spanish pharmacist and businessman named Don Jaime Leo.
