Planning for retirement and hoping to build
wealth, or finding a more desirable place to
live, Americans are purchasing second homes.
Even as the rest of the residential market is
cooling, second-home sales in many parts of
thecountry, especiallynear thewater, continue
to thrive. Encouraged by increasing affluence
and the growing need to escape from the daily
grind, travelers are embarking on their biggest
adventure - making their favorite destination
a home. With choices ranging from wellness
destinations to urban retreats, a second home
iswherenew lifestyles are created.
The wellness experts at Canyon Ranch
merged the vacation with healthy living. The
famed life-enhancement company that helps
celebrities, CEOs and socialites find balance,
partnered with WSG Development Company
to create Canyon Ranch Living -Miami Beach,
the country’s first residential community
dedicated to fostering a luxurious, healthy
lifestyleand itsfirst everbeach resort.With its
innovative fitness and spa facilities, including
the first European-inspired thermal spa in the
hotel, the celebrated Viceroy brand is adding
deco allure to its portfoliowithViceroy South
Beach. The collaborative vision of The Related
Group and Kor Hotel Group, the residences
are set in the buzzing South of Fifth (“SoFi”)
neighborhood known as a relaxed outpost
with beachfront energy. Buyers of the luxury
developmentwill enjoy two private residential
pools,agourmetrestaurant,conciergeservices,
a music and lighting curator evoking the
desired vibe in all common areas of the resort,
exclusive privileges at the nearby Equinox
fitness club, as well as beach privileges. Also
steps away are world-class dining, bistros,
coffee houses, wine bars, specialty shopping
and a full-servicemarina.
While Mondrian and Viceroy South Beach
bring industry-style allure to South Beach, to
have an actual celebrity and the Hollywood
name as part of one’s address, buyers can
turn to Trump Hollywood. In a landmark
partnership with Jorge Perez, Donald Trump
is bringing to Hollywood Beach a property
so spectacular, it is being heralded as the
“new definition of luxury.” Set on 240 feet of
pristine sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean,
this property will offer 200 three- to six-
bedroom residences, all with private elevator
access and unobstructed ocean, Intracoastal
and city views. Ideally located minutes away
from world-class dining and shopping at Bal
HarbourShopsand trendyLasOlasBoulevard,
the spacious residences startingat$1.6million
range fromover2,000 toalmost9,000square
feet of living space, including several hundred
feet of expansive sunrise and sunset terraces.
The property will feature a private cinema,
state-of-the-art fitness center, spa with
poolside caféandbar, oceanfront cabanas and
tennis courts.
Introduction written by Amy Zakarin,
owner of Zakarin Public Relations inMiami,
afirm specializing in luxury lifestylePR.
U.S., CanyonRanchLiving ispoised tobeMiami
Beach’s hottest relaxation destination
when it opens at the endof 2007.
For those drawn to more scene-
setter destinations where high design
and celebrity encounters blend into bay
view backdrops, Morgans Hotel Group,
the ground-breaking innovator that
introduced the world to such iconic
brands as Delano in Miami Beach,
Royalton inNewYorkCityandSanderson
inLondon, offers apermanent set of keys
atMondrianSouthBeach. Inspiredby its
L.A. namesake – known for cutting-edge
design and glamorous nightlife – MHG
rolls out its sexy South Beach sister.
Mondrian South Beach represents the first
time thecompanyoffersprivate residencesand
condo-hotel ownership as the latest feature in
its celebrated lineup, completewith distinctive
lodging, dining and nightlife experiences, as
well as a VIP marina and designs by world-
renownedMarcelWanders.
For fans of another Los Angeles famed
Vacation properties are a popular newworld for
thesophisticatedtraveler. Agetawaypad isthe
unashamed luxuryof thisdecadethatallowsthe
ultimateadventureofcomingbackagainandagain
toaplacecalledhome.
HIGHRISE,
HIGHLIFELIVING
LUXURYREALESTATE
SPECIALADVERTISINGSECTION
ViceroySouthBeach
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