Santaluz single-story custom home with rare double ocean and golf course views! Wake up to an amazing sunrise view of hole #7 with Black Mountain as a backdrop. Later in the day, stay warm in front of a fire wall and watch hot air balloons and a beautiful sunset ocean view! Architect Scott Grunst designed this updated Tuscan home with 3 en-suite bedrooms, state-of-theart theater, and a multipurpose casita. The movie theater can be converted into a bedroom as well.
This home is perfect for entertaining in the dining room with its groin vaulted ceiling and wine wall, west-facing heated loggia, or one of the private outdoor courtyards. This home has wood beams, custom cabinetry by Rutt, Miele appliances, granite, quartzite, and marble countertops, custom light fixtures, Rohl and Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, 2 washers and dryers, Sierra Pacific windows and doors, whole house filtration system, and custom California closets. Other features include an oversized spa with a waterfall, a putting green, fully owned solar with backup Tesla batteries, and droughtresistant landscaping with drip irrigation.
It’s time to drink up. Literally. Invivo Air, the “world’s first winery airline,” just completed its inaugural tasting flight, with plans for additional jaunts later in 2023.
“We’re thrilled to open Invivo Air to the public and deliver a truly unique experience for those that come on board,” says Invivo Air cofounder Rob Cameron. “We’re looking forward to guiding our guests through the ultimate wine lovers experience.”
On its maiden voyage, the New Zealand-based company flew guests on an Air Saab 340 replete with Cloud Wine emblazoned on the exterior. The plane departed Auckland Airport January 31 on an “all-inclusive viticulture vacation (that) took 30 wine guests from Auckland to Queenstown for an overnight adventure, throughout which they tasted more than 16 wines,” says Invivo.
The guided eight-step wine-tasting at 18,000 feet featured tasting pours from the awardwinning Invivo, Graham Norton and Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker ranges. Two hours after take-off, Invivo Air made its descent into Queenstown, where guests were treated to a tour and
tasting of select Pinot Noir wines at Legend’s Terrace, one of Invivo’s oldest vineyards in scenic Central Otago.
A five-course, banquet-style meal at Botswana Butchery with paired wine and spirits in central Queenstown followed, before quests retreated to their lakeside rooms at the five-star Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. They returned to Auckland on an Invivo Air flight the next morning.
“We were thrilled to welcome our guests on board Invivo Air and deliver such a special experience,” says Tim Lightbourne, Invivo cofounder. “As a Kiwi company, we loved showcasing some of our stunning wine regions, vistas, gastronomy and, of course, wine to our passengers. We’ve had such positive feedback from our guests, we’re planning our next experience. We’d love to run an international flight for our next trip!”
Ready for your wine flight? Invivo Air is currently taking registrations and destination requests for future flights, with dates and itineraries to be announced later in 2023.
Article source: https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/invivotakes-wine-tasting-to-new-heights
This month, Coldwell Banker Around the World is venturing to a place where antiquity and the modern world collides: Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia.
“A friendly smile here goes a long way,” shares Crispian Knowles, manager of Coldwell Banker Cambodia. With a rich and ancient history, Cambodia is home to some of the most famous temples in the world — most notably Angkor Wat, considered a wonder of the world. And after a day of exploring ancient temples, you could easily spend the night wandering through the culinary scene. Though not as famous for its cuisine as some of its neighbors, Cambodia has plenty to share, from hole-in-the-wall establishments to high-end bistros, to food stalls at markets. You can enjoy plenty of delicious local specialties, including a variety of dishes featuring Khmer noodles, and partake in the quickly growing “coffee culture” scene.
“The country is developing quickly. I appreciate the diversity it brings,” notes Ms. Khim Tith Azha, sales supervisor of the Coldwell Banker Cambodia team. While the country has deep historic roots,
new growth is sprouting up everywhere and more is anticipated. The population is young, with the average being only 15 years old. With this dynamic, shifts in lifestyle are occurring. For instance, it used to be common for Khmer families to live in practical single-family homes. Now, however, buyers are seeking out luxury properties in gated communities, condos and detached single-family dwellings.
Foods Phnom Penh is known for: Nom banh chok/Khmer noodles (rice noodle soup topped with a fish gravy and crisp vegetables), amok (street food steamed in banana leaves), bai sach chrouk (marinated pork and rice, a common breakfast), and prahok ktis (creamy dip/ condiment used for vegetables and steak, also known as “mudfish sauce”).
Common local modes of transportation: Motorbikes (scooters) and the original tuk-tuks (motorized three-wheel taxis). There has also been a large rise in cars, particularly SUVs.
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POPULATION OF CAMBODIA: 16,900,000
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Khmer
CLIMATE: Tropical
CURRENCY: USD / Khmer Reil
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Cambodian architecture has become synonymous with Khmer architecture and, more precisely, to the iconic constructions of Angkor temples during the growth and peak of The Khmer Empire. The architecture and construction industry in Cambodia is a main priority and a basic foundation of social development.
MAIN INDUSTRIES: Textiles and tourism.
AVERAGE HOME PRICE IN PHNOM PENH: $114,164 (468.4 million riels), according to the National Bank of Cambodia as of Nov. 2022.
Annel Vargas is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker West, a leading San Diego brokerage. Annel first became interested in real estate in 2002, after taking a real estate course during her undergraduate studies.
Annel prides herself on representing both buyers and sellers with the utmost integrity and transparency. She assists every client with the same diligence and skill, patiently guiding them through the entire process. This passion for selling real estate is evident in the client feedback she has received and the absence of a single negative testimonial.
In addition to being bilingual, Annel has practical experience in escrow, market analysis, mortgage lending, and loan prequalification, which gives her an advantage over much of her competition. She is also a creative interior decorator and often assists with home staging. These talents have led to impressive sales results, with Annel closing a notable amount of transactions per year, as well as remarkable customer retention rates.
Annel credits her success to ambition, honesty, and dedication to staying current on developing trends in the industry. Annel believes that by constantly challenging herself to achieve new goals, she is able to maintain consistent upward mobility within her field.
My wife and I worked with Annel Verdugo de Vargas from Coldwell Banker West. She was referred to us by my wife’s co-worker, which ended up being one of the best referrals we’ve had. Annel was extremely throughout the entire process, she made it finding and buying our first home a great experience. Annel was prompt with her paperwork and explaining what is was, which helped me make the best choices. I never had a problem getting in contact with her and she would always be easy to talk with. I am very happy with her work and would recommend her to anyone.
- Ricardo, Chula Vista
Our experience with Annel was great. I met her at an open house and I knew that her intentions to assist and help my family were sincere. I was not wrong. She made sure our best interest was her priority and she offered her help all throughout the process. She was very honest about every situation we encountered. I will definitely recommend her to family and friends. Not only did my family gain an agent that we can trust for life, but we gained a friend as well.
-Avienne, Chula Vista