Puerto Rico Welcomes Upscaled Golf Resorts
December 31, 2008 by Amy Howells · 6 Comments
The Trump International Golf Club, complete with 700 villas, is just one of the trendy golf resorts in Puerto Rico. Some, such as St. Regis, Mandarin Oriental and Trump’s, carry famous names and others have famous golf course designers such as Robert Trent Jones.
Grenada Makes a Comeback
December 24, 2008 by Marko Eisenhower · 5 Comments
Grenada, often referred to a Spice Island, is in the midst of attempting a comeback. Located 100 miles north of Venezuela, Grenada is known for two things - civil unrest and undeveloped beauty. Unfortunately, a great deal of the island suffered after being hit four years ago by Hurricane Ivan.
The island, just 12 x 21 miles in area, is going through a lot of changes, some of which are brought on by people who realize the growth potential in real estate and tourism. Neighboring islands make millions each year from visitors and expats - why shouldn’t Grenada?
Recently real estate developer Peter de Savary began to live out a dream he’d had since childhood. Savary put nearly £300m toward the rejuvenation of Grenada, with the hopes of creating a world-class port to rival those in St. Barts and St. Tropez. When completed, the new focal point will be Port Louis.
Maritime moguls and investors Camper and Nicholson have already invested $24 million into the development.
While this home to 100,000 people is beautiful, with pristine white sands and azure waters, it also has a dark history. During a particularly volatile time in the 17th century, the last of the Caribbean settlers jumped to their deaths from what is now referred to as Leapers Hill.
In addition to offering spectacular views, Fort George also shows visitors bullet holes in its walls from the 1983 coup in which military and political officers were executed.
Perhaps the violent history has done Grenada a favor in some ways, now that its land is still mostly undeveloped and there is less crime than the neighboring regions.
Man Realizes Dream with the Hacienda Monte Cristo
December 24, 2008 by Ray Lester · Leave a Comment
Gurjit Singh Lalli has always wanted to become a real estate mogul just like his uncle. For Gurjit, 33, the time has finally come in the way of the Hacienda Monte Cristo. The Hacienda Monte Cristo is comprised of a block of 14 luxury apartments, located on the sunny and lush island of Cozumel in the Mexican Caribbean. Read more
Mayan Riviera is Hot Stuff
December 19, 2008 by Ray Lester · 5 Comments
There are quite a few places that have emerged to become some of the hottest places to vacation or to invest in second homes. Among those is Dubai, St. Kitts, Costa Rica, Macao, and perhaps the most popular - the Mayan Riviera (MR) in Mexico.
ERA Expands to Riviera Maya
December 19, 2008 by dhugger · Leave a Comment
ERA, a US-based real estate agency, has recently announced that it plans to expand its offerings to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. The central office for the region will be located in Playa Del Carmen.
VivaReal Network Launches Real Estate Portal for Latin America
December 17, 2008 by Ray Lester · 6 Comments
VivaReal has announced its new online real estate portal targeted toward Latin America. The site, VivaReal.net, is aimed at helping retirees, particularly baby boomers, find fantastic places to retire while escaping the high costs of living in the United States. Many regions in Latin America such as Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama are being referred to as “the new Florida.”
Oceanfront Properties No Longer for the Rich Only
December 15, 2008 by Amy Howells · 5 Comments
It is becoming more and more common for people to want to live on a tropical island or even on a piece of beachfront property, where the views and salty air can wash away even the most persistent stress. The problem used to be that one had to be a millionaire to be able to afford such a lifestyle. No more. In this day and age, it is common for ordinary people to pick up and get away from it all, without selling off their first born children.
Hilton Hotels Spruce up Caribbean Hotels
December 11, 2008 by dhugger · 5 Comments
Hilton Hotels & Resorts have just announced that the owners of eight of its luxury hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America have finished renovations worth over $18.5 million. The renovations are part of Hilton’s global initiative to update its guest accommodations and facilities. The Hilton brand is seeking to “exceed guest expectations” with convenience, comfort, and style. The newly renovated hotels are in Curacao, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Trinidad.
Cuba is Still Hot
December 10, 2008 by dhugger · Leave a Comment
While many properties worldwide are struggling as the real estate market continues to take a nosedive, Cuba is proving to be one spot where people still want to travel. The tourism industry in Cuba is still hot, even though its neighbours in the Caribbean are struggling a bit to keep reservations up.
Viva Resorts
December 10, 2008 by Marko Eisenhower · 5 Comments
Viva Resorts, a well known development company, has presented its newest project, “Viva Residence Playa Dorada,” located in Santiago, the Dominican Republic. The development is part of the “Viva Residence” brand. The resorts are aimed toward capturing the attention of the residential tourist. In addition to the new development, Viva Residence also has properties in Las Terrenas, Bayahibe and the Bahamas.
