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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences is not only a spectacular new addition to Downtown Los Angeles’ skyline but represents urban luxury living at its finest

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Standing as the only skyscraper built within Los Angeles in two decades, the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live have been completed. With its striking patterned glass façade, the tower reshapes the city’s downtown skyline with a kaleidoscope design.

Designed under uncompromising standards, this exquisite collection of 224 luxury residences are created for the ultimate experience. There will be a select number of very exclusive penthouses, offering breathtaking views of Downtown Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pacific Ocean or the Hollywood Hills.

With its proximity to downtown Los Angeles’ entertainment district, including the Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center, Nokia Theater L.A. Live, Club Nokia, Grammy Museum and ESPN’s west coast headquarters, the residences’ urban site is often referred to as the ‘Times Square of the West’.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live begin at the 27th floor – just above the L.A. Live JW Marriott Hotel – and rise to the 52nd floor. Luxury amenities include an 8,000 sq.ft. full-service hotel spa – downtown Los Angeles’ first – celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s WP24 restaurant, the 3,400 sq.ft. Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, an outdoor pool and 2,000 sq.ft. fitness center.

Luxury living at its finest complimented with unparalleled amenities and uncompromising service.

Read more about the penthouses at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in L.A. on Luxury Penthouses Worldwide.

Investing in a rebound

Monday, May 31st, 2010

city scape

A.T. Kearney, one of the world’s leading management consulting companies, has released the recent Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, which tracks the impact of likely political, economic and regulatory changes on the foreign direct investment intentions and preferences of the leaders of top companies around the world.

The report states that several emerging markets remain attractive to foreign investors. China, India and Brazil are in the top five of the 2010 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, while emerging markets with large consumer bases, such as Indonesia and Vietnam, also rank highly.

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Exclusive living on Miami Beach’s premier pedestrian promenade

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Kitchen in Miami Beach development

Envisioned by developer Robert Wennett and designed by world-renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, this modern Miami Beach real estate development is an entirely new concept for retail, residential, dining and parking experiences on Miami Beach’s premier pedestrian promenade, Lincoln Road.

There will only be five contemporary work/live South Beach homes for sale, offering exclusive living. The modern residences offer the balance of an intimate sanctuary with immediate access to Lincoln Road’s dynamic energy of urban life and beach.

Every detail of these fully finished homes has been carefully chosen by Pritzker-award winning architects Herzog & de Meuron to achieve their vision of Tropical Modernism – crisp with an original modern twist. The 2,000-plus square foot light-filled residences offers many stunning features such as elevator opening directly to the units; white handcrafted terrazzo flooring throughout the residences, custom kitchens by Boffi as well as with Miele kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures and cabinetry by Boffi and Duravit.

Each South Beach home boasts two open air interior courtyards, landscaped by Raymond Jungles featuring a custom drip waterfall.

The cutting-edge residences come with two deeded parking spaces in the famous 11 11 car park.

One-of-a-kind boutiques, art galleries and trendy home design shops make Lincoln Road a retail adventure. It is a cultural hub, too, with the Miami Symphony and New World Symphony performing at the elegant Art Deco-era Lincoln Theatre, and a variety of cutting-edge music and theatrical productions happening at the Colony Theater.
There’s simply never a dull moment on Lincoln Road—a fabulous place to eat, hang out, shop and live.

More details about these South Beach homes for sale at Modern Homes Worldwide.

The most exclusive ski in ski out condos available at The Canyons Resort

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Dakota Mountain Lodge

This mountain property is nothing short of spectacular – Dakota Mountain Lodge offers luxurious condo living in a spectacular mountain setting. Exceptional finishes, fantastic amenities and a superb ski in ski out location combine to create a unique property and opportunity.

Located in Park City, Utah as part of The Canyons, Utah’s largest ski and snowboard resort and one of the largest in the United States, the Dakota Mountain Lodge brings cache to The Canyons and offers a resort experience like no other.

The Dakota Mountain Lodge is is the newest addition to the world renowned Waldorf Astoria Collection. Only landmark hotels with a reputation for superior service, a luxurious sense of place and unique architecture or artistic and historical significance are selected to be included.

The exclusive ski property is comprised of 105 whole-ownership fully furnished exclusive condominiums ranging from studios to six-bedroom penthouses and are outfitted with the finest furnishings including Viking appliances, European showers, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplace and private balconies – all presenting refined alpine luxury.

Located within steps of the Frostwood Gondola, owners of the mountain homes are able to ski in ski out to The Canyons’ slopes with personal ski valets escorting their equipment to and from the gondola.

The amenities at the Dakota Mountain Lodge are what will set this luxury condominium hotel apart from other luxury residences at The Canyons Resort in Park City. It will include a 15,000 square foot Golden Door Spa which is recognized as one of the top Spas in the world. Also on premise will be the Spruce restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine with French roots. Spruce’s namesake and sister restaurant is recognized as one of San Francisco’s best.

Owning and experiencing this elite level luxury of the ski-in, ski-out Dakota Mountain Lodge at The Canyons Resort in Park City is now possible.

More info about The Dakota Mountain Lodge at LuxurySkiProperties.com

Luxury ski and golf communities united by Talisker Club

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Talisker Club

Spanning more than 10,000 acres in the Wasatch mountain range, from the slopes of the Deer Valley Resort to the valleys surrounding the Jordanelle Reservoir, Talisker has developed three of Park City’s preeminent residential communities – Tuhaye, Empire Pass and Red Cloud – united as one through Talisker Club, an exclusive private club.

Offering an unmatched array of amenities and recreational activities including seven private clubhouses and on-mountain facilities, world-class skiing, award-winning cuisine, championship golf designed by Mark O’Meara, state-of-the art spa and fitness centers, fly fishing, water sports, family-oriented programming and Wildstar Rangers kids program. Through ownership and membership, Talisker Club enables its residents to enjoy the finest Park City has to offer.

Tuhaye, a 2,000-acre community of 675 luxury homes and homesites, is situated about 10 miles east of Park City’s Main Street and offers open areas for horseback riding, mountain biking, golfing on a private Mark O’Meara–designed course, and other summer activities

Approximately 13 miles west of Tuhaye are Empire Pass, a 265-acre community of 550 elegant residences, and Red Cloud, a 50-acre community of 30 prestigious homesites within Empire Pass. The two sit mid-mountain at Deer Valley, providing ski-in/ski-out access.

More info on Talisker Club at Luxury Ski Properties

Breckenridge real estate – a year round investment

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Breckenridge

First settled as a mining town in 1859 as part of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, Breckenridge attrracts a new type of prospectors these days – active, outdoor types who want year-round sports. In recent years, Breckenridge ski resort has been one of the most popular in North America, attracting more than 1.5 million ski visits a year. Summer activities include hiking, mountain biking, camping, flyfishsihing, whitewater rafting or play a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus signature-designed 27-hole Breckenridge Golf Course.

Breckenridge is one of those rare places where tradition and the 21st Century live comfortably together. People here celebrate an authentic Victorian heritage with contemporary flair, enjoying a quality of life that is unsurpassed.

Breckenridge Colorado real estate has risen to a caliber nearly on par with Vail and Aspen, with its on-mountain improvements, such as a new gondola that connects the ski area to the town and the highest chairlift in North America. It’s also becoming renown in the summer for its Breckenridge Music Festival, as well as its film festival and jazz festival.

With rapidly increasing property values, owning a Breckenridge real estate property could make financial sense.

View Colorado real estate at International Luxury Real Estate.

Luxury living, legendary service – 25 private residences at The Ritz-Carlton Denver

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Ritz-Carlton Denver

Twenty-five luxuriously designed residences are being offered at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. As an owner, you will have a superb residence with the finest appliances, hard-wood and marble flooring, custom cabinetry, fireplaces and more. And you will also become a privileged part of the world of The Ritz-Carlton which includes fine dining, concierge service, private chefs, a Spa and fitness center, valet parking and ladies and gentlemen who serve you every moment of the day.

These 25 residences are not located near a Ritz-Carlton hotel – they are located within an established Ritz-Carlton hotel. That means you are privileged to have the premier hospitality company in the world looking out for your everyday comfort and pleasure. Could there be anything better?

Residences that can be moved into today

The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver are situated in a fantastic downtown location and still at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains You will have spectacular views of the city and the mountains beyond.

The Ritz-Carlton Denver undoubtedly delivers one of the most luxurious experiences in Denver, with luxurious lifestyle, convenience to downtown and service beyond compare.

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