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36 TROPIC OCEAN AIRWAYS Where Caribbean Luxury Takes Flight

VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 54 OIL NUT BAY One-of-a-Kind Oasis 68 LUXURY REAL ESTATE Oil Nut Bay CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE 82 KATE BOCK Lifestyle Envisioned 170 SHWAYZE Music of Malibu WINE & SPIRITS 90 KATE HUDSON King St. Vodka TURKS & CAICOS 100 TURKS & CAICOS TOURISM Paradise 114 OCEAN FRONTIERS TCI A Different Class of Charter in Turks & Caicos

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TROPIC OCEAN AIRWAYS WHERE CARIBBEAN LUXURY TAKES FLIGHT

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ropic Ocean Airways is a large, standardized airline that just happens to land in the water.

Founded in 2009 by Rob Ceravolo, Tropic Ocean Airways is committed to providing first-class private charter and scheduled service flights throughout Florida, The Bahamas and beyond. They love what they do, and they should, just as much as you will love flying with them. In fact, once you fly to the Bahamas and the Caribbean with Tropic Ocean, which is not remotely as expensive as you might think, you’ll probably never travel to paradise another way.

Clean, the highest safety rating in the industry, no lines, pre-boarded and passport stamped before you board their impeccable aircrafts.

Behind what is the genius of Tropic Ocean Airways is an entrepreneur with a dream and the audacity to say what if, and to bring that dream to life. CEO Rob Ceravolo, a University of Florida alumni, was a TOPGUN Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, serving as an active duty and reserve member, becoming an air combat instructor, and earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Ceravolo’s leadership and vision, coupled with Nick Veltre’s (COO) expertise in seaplane operations, led to the development of an awardwinning seaplane company offering unmatched professionalism, dedication to safety, and guest satisfaction.

Tropic Ocean Airways is the largest amphibious airline with a fleet of 13 aircrafts, and as travel to the Caribbean has now opened back up, it’s Ceravolo’s foresight, strategic maneuvering, and proactive approach that will lead to a new era, and perhaps the magical tipping point for this amazing company that was once simply a dream.

Elevated: The experience of travel for people is going to be that much more valuable as people have had the opportunity, forced as it was, to really reflect on aspects of their lives and thus both reevaluate and prioritize.

You take something away and people realize how valuable it is and perhaps how it might have been taken for granted or not valued as much as it should have been. Just as with home and design and people being forced to realize there is so much more than can do with their homes by having been forced to have been in them for an extended period of time, same with travel in that now having not had it, people are going to have a heightened, and real, sense of demand in general and at an accelerated pace, and further when it comes to someone such as yourself, having one of the most powerful, exclusive, unique experiences on the planet, but further being in the Caribbean, I would think it’s an exciting time?!

Rob Ceravolo: You hit it on the head. The majority of us value experience. To design life around the idea that life is an experience and it’s something to be lived essentially. This crisis has helped people re-evaluate what they really value in life.

Life is the experience. So how do you make each and every moment of life the experience you want it to be? That includes of course when deciding to make that trip down to the Caribbean, it’s doing it with you. People must also think initially that traveling with Tropic Ocean is an incredibly high ticket such as most private aviation travel, while with you it’s not.

It’s a good point. We’re not the low-cost alternative by any means. That being said, we’re not a private jet. I equate it to a price comparison to a Delta Comfort Plus or Delta Business Class experience. It runs anywhere for a $250 ticket where you’re buying a seat to a $15,000 round trip to fly you to your mega-yacht and everything in between. It’s not a $40,000 private jet flight by any means. Especially when you think about the homeowners in the islands. The time alone that you save is a huge value. If you own a home on Kamalame Key, you board one of our flights and we pre clear you, and an hour later the plane is landing in front of your house! While you’re sitting at the seaplane base in Florida, we stamp your passport and say “Welcome to the Bahamas!”

You’re sitting in a lounge in Miami and you’re already cleared into the Bahamas.

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olo is the new safe, and space has never been a more valued commodity.

With borders closed globally, a newfound collective fear of commercial flights and a mandate to isolate ourselves from the masses, planning your next Caribbean getaway has rarely proved more daunting. Enter Oil Nut Bay: a luxury development in the British Virgin Islands that is ideally suited to this “new normal” and to the heightened needs of the luxury traveler.

Envision an idyllic haven for your family to escape to that offers safety and splendor in the midst of this madness. Spanning 400 acres on the north-eastern tip of Virgin Gorda, nestled majestically where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, this one-ofa-kind retreat was built to cater to the world’s ultra-wealthy. With a self-directed mandate to “build in harmony with nature”, Oil Nut Bay developer, David V. Johnson, considers himself God’s caretaker of this incredible piece of land. He has extended an open invitation to like-minded individuals who are looking for a second residence in a sensational destination or a luxurious holiday in a place that prides itself on elegance, seclusion and privacy.

With diverse real estate and rental offerings in eight distinct neighborhoods, this low-density utopia offers natural sequestration with expansive outdoor living space around each of its 30 extraordinary built homes. The nearby island of Tortola enables private air transport right to the arrival dock where you will be whisked by boat to your home away from home.

Whether you’ve opted to stay on the island’s ‘wild side’, where ocean and mountains meet, or on the white sandy beach bordering the turquoise bay, your villa of choice is sure to resonate as your own opulent oasis.

Your villa selection will offer low touch, high tech options for opening doors, controlling lights and, in some cases, even managing the flow of your own elaborate waterfall. If the idea of communal pools seems daunting, almost all rental options include private ways of taking a dip and sunbathing in solitary serenity.

While each of the three delectable on-property restaurants has been conceptualized to complement their individual venues and views, Oil Nut Bay now offers uniquely bespoke ways to feast in savory seclusion. Picture a luxury picnic waiting for you on a lookout over the bluffs, after a refreshing hike through the island’s rocky, fauna-filled terrain. You’ll soak in the sun and every shade of blue as you feast on your culturally infused culinary delights. Imagine hosting a decadent dinner party in your own lavish living space, carefully curated to your tastes by one of the island’s private chefs.

If you opt to order in, ‘ONB Eats’ will deliver restaurant fare via electric golf cart to your villa door.

The resort core boasts an array of world-class amenities that are both unparalleled and unrivaled, from the kid’s play center, the Nut House, to a state of the art fitness facility. In response to a call for solo-centric activities, glassbottom kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and sail-ready hobie cats line the shore awaiting your next adventure. Picture a day spent learning to kite-surf off the Marina Village dock, or mountain biking on one of their trails or doing sunrise yoga on the beach, followed by an invilla massage serenaded by the sounds of the ocean. Having mastered the island-hopping experience by private charter boat, the local fishing experience and the romantic sunset cruise, they’ll orchestrate your immersion into nature, away from the throngs and banded with your flock.

Once you’ve visited the horses at their rescue barn and snorkelling with the resident turtles in their sanctuary, a visit to their Nature Center is in order. This newly conceptualized building is an ode to its surroundings and a platform for conservation education with a mission of putting the heart back in luxury. Guests are offered an opportunity to book a turtle tagging expedition in the protected bay that borders the beach, providing a meaningful venture into ‘giving back’ while on holiday.

In partnership with the Henry Ford Clinic, Oil Nut Bay offers 24 hour on-call doctor services in their fully equipped on-site clinic. Robust infrastructure simplifies long term stays with the ability to stream, work and zoom with those not as fortunate as you to be operating from paradise.

Without question, these are unprecedented times and with that there has been movement of wealth into the luxury real estate market and demand for private villa rentals. People are feeling an urgency to find a place they can return to year over year, that they can use as a safe harbor and sheltered respite.

And there’s nowhere better to escape to than the tranquility of a Caribbean island designed to indulge you in mother nature’s bounty and cater to your desire for seclusion with tailored refinement.

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ne of the last remaining beachfront home sites at Oil Nut Bay, this exceptionally positioned parcel slopes gracefully down towards 180 feet of superlative seashore. Sheltered by the bay, yet also open to catch the cool sea breezes, this peninsula lot is ideally placed with comfortable capacity for a six-bedroom home. With 165 feet (49.88 meters) of private beachfront access and 0.82 acres in size, Peninsula Home Site 7 perfectly captures the private island lifestyle with gentle sea breezes, summer sunsets, and direct beach access with views of Necker and Eustatia Islands.

Remote enough for maximum privacy yet within strolling distance of the Beach Club and Resort Core, this lot is the very essence of elite coastal living. Staggered levels could be built into the hillside here, with a lower level pavilion that maximizes your private beach.

Jamie Agoglia: First and foremost, congratulations on the current issue of SI (Sports Illustrated)!

Kate Bock: Thank you, very exciting!

Really quickly on that, I wanted to pay you a huge compliment, not that you need me to tell you this, while you have a magnificent way how you present both yourself and what you’re involved in, on a professional and personal level. You do it in a very unparalleled way, and your dog Vestry is one of the most beautiful animals I have ever seen!

Thank you, every time Kevin (Love) and I are walking around with her we get stopped at least three, four times, people are like “What is this dog?!

She’s so pretty!” And she is! She’s such a sweet girl and such a pretty girl. She’s a good little model and a good poser. Right now as we’re speaking her body is smooshed into my body, they’re very attached and very affectionate. She travels all over with me, she went paddle boarding with me this morning.

Love Kate Inc., that is your lifestyle line, when do you plan on potentially launching, and is that a personal passion that you’ve been thinking about for quite some time?

I’m hoping 2021. What I’m realizing more and more, through social media and through my friends, is that I’ve cultivated a way to do really healthy snacks and meals, tips and tricks, make special moments, beautiful ways to work out such as in candle light outside, and people started to just call it “Kate Lifestyle,” and we’re trying to figure out how to share that in the most diestable way.

Kate, you’ve had, are having, such an amazing career, you’re so good at what you do. What are a few “aha” moments that you reflect back on as moments, decisions, that changed the trajectory of your career and brought you to this point?

Interesting question! I moved from Vancouver Canada, I was 18, I had finished high school, and all my friends were going to college and moving away to different spots to go to school. At that time I decided to follow through with the opportunity to go to Paris and sign with an agency. Which, at the time (laughing), I was so jealous of my friends going off to college, to have that dorm room experience, that college time to look back on. I went to Paris by myself, I knew nobody, and got on the plane and hoped for the best, and here we are a few years later! I’m so happy with my career, the people I’ve met, the places I’ve traveled, and trusting that moving to a foreign country across the world I’d never been to was going to work out well, was a big moment for me!

KATE BOCK LIFESTYLE ENVISIONED

Do you ever look back and think “what if I hadn’t done that?!”

I feel like I always knew what I wanted, and envisioned these things in my head, and pictured myself being all over the world, or pictured myself in certain situations, and it all came to be. I’ve had a very strong eye for envisioning my future, and when something became an opportunity, it just seemed like a natural thing to follow through with. I also went to French immersion school so moving to Paris was a little less daunting to me because I could speak the language.

I love that! So then what was your next significant, or even more significant “aha” moment?

After Paris I lived in London, Milan, Tokyo, and then back to Paris, I was there multiple years, and then finally, I had never been to New York, and when I moved to New York that was a huge moment, it’s been my home now for 10+ years, I love New York City, and I do feel like a “New Yorker.” I think I’ve made it after 10 years, I’m officially a “New Yorker” now! That’s my home and that’s the love of my life citywise. And when I moved to New York I had some really cool jobs and career turning situations, like being cast for Victoria Secret and being cast for Sports Illustrated, doing L’Oreal commercials and got to live out so many of the dreams that I had envisioned by moving to New York.

I love how you touched upon how you’ve always had a strong sense of being able to envision and see where you’re going, or want to go, or wanting to become, and so what is that right now?

I’m wanting to put together a book of favorite cooking tips, healthy eating tips, lifestyle, my favorite workouts, all of those tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way and that I love. Making healthy food at home. Making your home feel really welcoming. How to host and friends over and have quick, easy ways to prepare.

How different workouts can help you throughout the day.

Different travel tricks. I’ve learned so much throughout the years, I just want to put it all together and be able to share that. It’s something that I’m really passionate about, that I love, and I feel like I get asked the questions all the time, so I want to be able to have a book that I can share.

And what a valuable time to be doing that in our current society, never have people been more focused on the home and how much they want to enhance their home lifestyle.

Exactly, there are some silver linings. Obviously COVID is horrible, while there are some linings, and it’s the perfect time to focus on the home life, and eating healthy, and being active, and a focus on both your physical health and your mental health.

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KATE HUDSON KING ST. VODKA

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ctress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson is making her mark in the world of ultra-premium spirits with her newest endeavor, King St. Vodka.

Inspired by good times with friends spent over Dirty Vodka Martinis, Kate couldn’t find a vodka that was just right for her palate, or one that was founded by a woman, so she made one herself.

“I have always found the spirits industry fascinating, and I love Dirty Vodka Martinis. The creative side of me thought it would be a fun challenge to develop a vodka for my palate, and in a beautiful package that I would love to have on my bar and share with friends. The businessperson in me is now looking forward to the challenge of building a brand in an entirely new industry,” says Hudson. “After a particularly long day, I decided to host an impromptu cocktail party with my closest friends. As I prepared to whip up a batch of dirty vodka martinis I surveyed my bar, but I wasn’t 100 percent happy with my options. Then I wondered, ‘Are any of these vodkas founded by women?’ I did some research, they weren’t. So, I decided to make my own just the way I like it!”

Crafted in Santa Barbara, King St. Vodka was founded in 2019 by Kate and her partner David Kanbar, CoCreator of Skinnygirl.

Created under the watchful eye of Master Distiller, Ian Cutler, King St. Vodka uses GMOfree corn and alkaline water, producing a final yield that is gluten free with a hint of sweet vanilla flavor. Distilled seven times and then filtered, King St. Vodka is extraordinarily pure.

Made from the best ingredients, every sip is clean, smooth, and created to be enjoyed with good company.

Kate takes pride in the creation process, and attributes the high standard of the final product to taking their time in ensuring quality above all. “I find that a lot of times in business, people rush something to get ahead,” Kate says. “And they end up failing because the quality isn’t there. As David says, the quality has to speak for itself.”

TURKS AND CAICOS PARADISE

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agnificent turquoise waters and powdery white sand beaches that stretch out for miles are synonymous with the over forty islands and cays that make up the ‘Beautiful by Nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands.

Still considered a hidden gem and the world’s best kept secret, the Turks and Caicos Islands with its 360 days of sunshine and perfectly warm weather and waters is the ideal island getaway.

This luxurious destination’s slogan ‘Beautiful by Nature’ speaks for itself.

The islands beaches, mangroves and reefs are unspoiled. With crystal clear waters and breathtakingly beautiful rich ecosystems, visitors can get in tune with nature when visiting the islands. Unique to the destination is Little Water Cay, affectionately named Iguana Island, where the native endangered rock iguana is being protected and visitors can mingle with the friendly creatures. This destination is perfect for the avid animal enthusiast or even someone who seeks peace, serenity and maybe even a little beach side yoga.

The Turks and Caicos is not only famous for the award-winning beaches and pristine environment, but it is also rich in history and culture with many attractions that make it suitable for the whole family. One can travel back in time by visiting the Turks and Caicos national museum or have fun singing and dancing in the Junkanoo Museum.

There are also many treasured national trust sites opened to visitors such as Wade’s Green Plantation which is located in the settlement of Kew in North Caicos and regarded as one of the best surviving examples of a Loyalist plantation left in the Caribbean. There is also the mysterious Conch Bar Caves to be explored which is the largest cave system in the Turks and Caicos.

Here visitors are guided through the chambers and learn many stories of the island’s Lucayan Indian past.

Unique to Turks and Caicos is the culinary scene. It is an emerging Caribbean Foodie Paradise!

There are many world-class 5-star dining opportunities that boast a fusion cuisine of local and international dishes. As well as many exciting authentic local dining experiences, many offer seaside opportunities to watch them prepare conch straight from the sea to your table for what is a truly fun-filled interactive dining experience. Conch is a recommended local and visitor favourite, being prepared deep fried, as fritters, with rice and much more. Locally caught fish and lobster are also praised and cooked in multiple ways.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to wine and dine with locals and have a fun filled night, then visit the weekly Island Fish Fry hosted by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board. This event typically occurs every Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm and hosts many local food, drink, and craft vendors. At the venue a live local band plays both local “rake n scrape” music and crowd favorite covers. The evening ends with rythmic Junkanoo that everyone can participate in and enjoy. All this takes place at the scenic Grace bay Beach which makes it a truly unforgettable experience.

Additionally, what’s truly fun about visiting the islands is that not only are you on the world’s best beaches, but almost every imaginable watersport is at your fingertips.

You can have fun gliding above the water’s surface parasailing, kiteboarding, kayaking, paddling boarding and much more. While snorkeling, freediving and scuba diving offer opportunities to swim amongst beautiful tropical fish and explore some of the healthiest and pristine reefs in the world. Last but not least is the beachside horseback rides, where majestic horses take you on rides across miles of white sand beaches and through calm turquoise waters.

OCEAN FRONTIERS TCI A DIFFERENT CLASS OF CHARTER IN TURKS & CAICOS

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cean Frontiers is a small, owner operated, private boat charter company that specializes in tailor-made custom day-charters around the Turks and Caicos Islands. Every trip is planned with your wishes in mind to guarantee the best possible experience with Ocean Frontiers.

You decide how relaxed, romantic or adventurous you want your trip to be.

Their gorgeous Axopar boat, M/V Bonita, is truly in a class of its own.

With a modern, elegant, European styling and a purposefully designed day-charter deck-layout, M/V Bonita offers all the features and amenities one could ask forplus, a fast, quiet and exceptionally smooth ride.

Enjoy the most beautiful places in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Countless Islands and Cays await to be explored.

The boat has three well defined lounging areas. So, whether sunbathing on the bow, relaxing amidships in the shade or socializing in the back by the swim platform, on M/V Bonita there is always a perfect spot to enjoy the stunning views.

Behind the incredible experience is Ernesto, the captain, instructor, and coowner of Ocean Frontiers.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Ernesto developed a love for the sea as a small child when his parents used to take him to the beach on weekends.

At the young age of 14, he got certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver which opened a whole new world for him to explore, and so cemented what would become his future career choice.

Over the years, he worked his way up to become a scuba instructor and boat captain. Diving and teaching in many locations around the Caribbean, he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in both Scuba and boat handling skills which later allowed him to step into the luxury Yacht industry.

Missing the endless summer in the Caribbean, he decided in 2018 to embark in a new venture which led him here to the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands, where he enjoys sharing his knowledge and showing visitors the beauty and secrets of the local marine environment.

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Villa I 3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,000 Square Feet

e one of the first to stay in this newly built beachfront 3 bedroom 3 bath home in high-end residential Turtle tail area. Sing a Song Villa I is a one of a kind gem.

All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, a full view to the oceanside as well as independent sliding glass door access to the pool deck. The great room is a completely open and modern floor plan with a 17 foot vaulted cathedral ceiling and a 7 foot diameter ceiling fan.

The 16 foot sliding glass pocket door disappears into the wall confusing the outdoor and indoor space being that all tile for interior and exterior is the same limestone coral french pattern. With the sliding doors open the indoor kitchen immediately feels like an outdoor kitchen. Independently controlled ac units throughout so you can control the temperature independently in each bedroom but you will probably find you don’t even need the ac considering keeping the windows and doors open in combination with the tall ceilings will give you a wonderful cool breeze.

Villa II 2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,100 Square Feet

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oth bedrooms in the beautiful Sing a Song Villa II have en-suite bathrooms, the Great Room has a full view of the oceanside as well as independent sliding glass door access to the balcony-patio deck. It is a completely open and modern floor plan with a 10-foot ceiling and a very nice sized ceiling fan.

Limestone Coral French pattern tile through interior and exterior. The pool has waterfalls and a glass wall that allows you to see out from underwater and you can see in from outside the pool. The Beach for Villa Sing a Song II is private so you will not have to deal with the crowds you see on the resort sides of the island like Long Bay and Grace Bay Beaches.

It is equipped with Beach Beds with King Size Mattresses, Beach Chairs, Kayaks, Stand up Paddleboards, Beach Volleyball and also a Lifesized game of Beach Chess!

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Villa III 2 Beds | 2 1/2 Baths

o expenses were spared in this 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath development. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, a full view to the beachside as well as independent sliding glass door access to the 2nd floor balcony. The great room is a completely open and modern floor plan with L-shaped sliding doors designed to tuck away and give you an incredible southern breeze on the pool deck. The third floor rooftop terrace with outdoor daybed is a perfect place to catch both sunrise and sunset as well as star-gazing. On the rooftop deck, the Glass railing will never obstruct views as it is literally all floating glass with no banisters or pilings.

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Turtle Tail Estate $22,000,000 | 7 Beds | 7 Baths | 5 Half Baths 15,000 Square Feet | 4.57 Acres

urtle Tail Estate is a dynamic, spectacular villa compound to completely fall in love with and is without peer on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Over the past few years, Turtle Tail Estate has welcomed a myriad of high profile international travelers, offering complete privacy and seclusion It combines the personalization of a custom home with the amenities of an ultra-luxury resort, elevated on a magnificent private 4.57 acre peninsula all its own. Masterfully executed on an architectural and interior design level in every sophisticated detail, the property also provides unparalleled infrastructure, multiple pools and even includes a commercial kitchen. This extremely well managed family resort-like retreat with beautifully landscaped grounds, gardens and protected sandy shore provides an opportunity for immediate gratification to its new owner, with the opportunity for expansion if desired.

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Casa Tremer $7,995,000 | 7 | Beds | 7 Baths 7,900 Total Square Feet | 2.24 Acres

asa Tremer is set upon a majestic dune overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of Long Bay beach spanning 2.24 acres and 160’ of beach frontage. Recently completed in late 2018, the home’s noteworthy design is the result of a thoughtful and detailed process, magnificently blending elegant and clean contemporary design with livability and warmth in an open and inviting two-story design. A private meandering driveway opens through the entrance’s elegant Caicos stone-framed Ipe gate, to discover the home surrounded by lush landscaping. From the moment of arrival, one is greeted by large open landing and a custom crafted pivoting entry door.

Details can be noticed throughout from the wood paneling and Caicos stone cladding running through the spaces inside and out, connecting the eye to the outdoor pool terrace and beach beyond.

Ocean Side Tower $3,500,000 | 4 Beds 4 1/2 Baths | 4,650 Square Feet

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ceanside Tower is a beautifully and recently completed Caribbean style villa offering barefoot elegance in a stunning setting. This welcoming and gated 4-bedroom home is located in the quiet and upscale residential peninsula of Silly Creek on the south-western shore of Providenciales, with easy water access and picturesque sunset-facing views. Designed with wrap-around hardwood Ipe verandas, and exquisitely decorated with natural colours and cool whites, this villa is an elegant and turn-key island retreat. The building is beautifully proportioned and capped with cedar shingle roofing. Greeted through a welcoming covered entrance, one enters the home’s spacious great room featuring high vaulted Caribbean-style ceilings and comfortable furnishings. High-end sliding glass doors open to the wrap-around shaded verandas on 3 sides.

A screened dining terrace makes for an intimate setting with both ocean and garden views.

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very Intrepid is unique. A bespoke vessel, customdesigned, hand-crafted and specially equipped to realize your unique vision of the ultimate boating experience.

Intrepid Powerboats is a custom luxury powerboat manufacturer based in Largo, Florida, with a sales center in Dania, Florida’s Harbour Towne Marina. Each Intrepid is individually custom designed, hand crafted and equipped to fulfill your vision of the ultimate powerboat, one that’s perfect when you say it is.

Ranging from 27 to more than 47 feet in length, each Intrepid offers a one-of-a-kind combination of yacht-class comforts and racingclass performance that puts the iconic brand in a class by itself, one defined by innovation often imitated, but never equaled.

INDUSTRY-LEADING CRAFTSMANSHIP & INNOVATION Whether your ideal vessel is a blue-water center console fishboat, a versatile cuddy cabin with luxurious overnight accommodations, or a stateof-the-art sport yacht that does it all, the seakeeping capability of Intrepid’s lineup of custom outboard powerboats also provides the safest and most reliable way for you and your loved ones to cast off and indulge in the world’s finest luxury boating lifestyle.

Over more than 30 years, Intrepid has established an unrivaled reputation for innovation in design, engineering and fabrication techniques. This pioneering company built the world’s first powerboat designed with a hallmark wood-free core composite complemented by a vacuum-bagging and resin-infusion molding process. This breakthrough method results in boats that are 20-40 percent lighter, stronger and more fuel efficient than any other vessels in the industry.

Additionally, collaboration with world leaders in resin technology allowed Intrepid to develop specialized, low-density resins with unmatched adhesion. This same commitment to a zero-defect, one-ata-time fabrication process is still being continuously refined to this day.

Distinctively different in concept, design and performance, Intrepid also features the industry’s most advanced stepped hulls. The signature design innovation perfectly positions each vessel’s center of gravity and creates a “cushion of air” that has become one of Intrepid’s trademarks, providing you and your passengers with one of the smoothest, driest and most maneuverable rides available.

And that’s just the beginning of Intrepid innovation! The company never stops redesigning, improving, and enhancing its boats to set new standards for performance, versatility and comfort.

Signature manufacturing techniques are seamlessly incorporated into each vessel, including exclusive combinations of knitted, hand-laid uni- and multi-directional laminates to attain unprecedented levels of strength and rigidity while shedding performance-robbing weight. The variety of designs incorporate the latest marine technologies and conveniences, including actuating helm seats, fold-in dive doors, quad-outboard controls, and more.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN BUILD IT From the beginning, Intrepid has been committed to delivering luxury, high-performance vessels.

“One of a kind. One at a time.” Every versatile new powerboat is a result of collaboration between the company and the consumer, crafted to satisfy unique preferences and designed to your exact specifications. As a result of this enduring commitment to customization, each Intrepid powerboat is as unique as its owner.

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he famed rapper dubbed “The King of Summer” Shwayze recently debuted his newest album, “Surf Trap,” released at the end of July 2020, with new singles off the album continuing to drop every few weeks.

Raised on the beaches of Southern California, Aaron Smith is a rapper, actor, musician, and father, became known to the world simply as Shwayze following a massive music breakout in 2008. His effortless, impeccable style has kept him on the radar of Elevated Luxury Lifestyle, marking him as our 2020 Fall Cover Star.

His latest new album marks a new chapter of a storied career for Shwayze. The “Buzzin” rapper skyrocketed to fame in 2008 with this single, which has garnered almost 16 million views, and his MTV show, both dubbed Buzzin.’ After much time in the studio, and quality time as a father, the chart topping rapper is excited for the world to check out his latest music from his “Surf Trap” album, with standout singles including “Hate Me” and “Stuck” w/ Cisco Adler.

The Malibu native released his debut album Buzzin’ that summer (2008) with singer-producer Cisco Adler. The duo hit the road immediately on the Vans Warped Tour. Shwayze has since gone on to work with an array of producers and release several independent albums such as Shwayze Summer on his self-funded Feel Good Entertainment Music label. He continues reinventing his sound while staying true to the influences that brought him where he is today.

The past decade has boasted an impressive resume including a top 10 album, Billboard chart topping singles including ‘Buzzin’ and ‘Corona & Lime,’ a rock-doc reality show on MTV, and a number of roles in feature films and major network television- all while living on the road much of the year touring the world.

Shwayze continues to perform around the world and each year he finds new territories and fanbases to connect with. Last year he rolled out the highly anticipated full length EP “Beach Boy’, and his latest album “Surf Trap” that dropped this July is marking a new chapter of a storied career.

What was your influence for the sound of the album?

I wanted to stay true to my sound while sonically taking it to the next level. I worked with one of my favorite producers, Paul Couture, and we finished the album while on lockdown. I am extremely proud of this project and think it’s one of my best to date What was your inspiration for the album?

I am a Malibu boy at heart, so my music is a product of my environment.

Beach, Summer and ‘Feel Good’ music. Good Vibes Only!

Did you collaborate with any other artists or musicians on the album?

I worked with Cisco Adler, the Reggae band Hirie, and Fxckyeah (Formally Sky Blu from LMFAO) on the album tracks. I also have a new track out with the Common Kings called ‘California Day’ available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Who are your musical inspirations?

Red Hot Chili Peppers, NERD, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, OutKast, The Police, 2Pac, Lenny Kravitz to name a few.

What does Malibu life currently mean to you?

Malibu life is more special than ever right now. I grew up here, but like most places you grow up, you tend to spend all your time trying to get away. I moved to Hollywood, then Austin, Texas and most recently to New York City, all while staying on the road playing shows year round.

COVID has forced me to come back home and spend time with my family, and it’s been a beautiful reminder of how much I love this town, and how it’s influenced my lifestyle and music.

What message do you want your music to provide?

All good vibes. I’ve been coined the ‘King of the Summer’ by my listeners so it’s important to me to provide that escape from reality for them. No matter what season or what city you’re in when you pop on my music you’re right where you want to be.

What is a luxurious lifestyle to you?

I’m a simple man. Give me my health, my family, a few good friends, and a Bluetooth speaker...that’s all the luxury I need.

Find your own definition of luxury, because if you use someone else’s definition you’ll never be satisfied with what you have. Music is a great way to know you’re not alone in the way you think or feel. Find the artist, genre, or song you connect with and sing, dance, play your heart out.

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killis creates tattoos-as-jewelry, the newest collection by jeweler and designer Caroline Gaspard. With Tattoo, Akillis continues its exploration of ethno-rock, enriching the unique, unexpected, and innovative field of jewelry-asink in homage to the tattoo artistry of the Maori.

Maori warriors defined themselves by acts of bravery, which translated into social status. Tattoos, a traditional symbol of prestige, bore witness to their endeavors, forming a record of important events.

Treating the body as a canvas and conceived of as a second skin, the new collection from Caroline Gaspard, infused with the spirit of the tribal warrior and marries oceanic lines with Akillis’s signature style. Offered in black and white, this line plays with a palette as bold as it is pure, as masculine as it is feminine.

The Tattoo collection, which offers everything from pieces for everyday wear to spectacular high jewelry, is designed for anyone and everyone who wants their jewels to dazzle in the morning, the evening, and back again.

Appreciating the authentic Maori style, curved and pointed angles highlight the lines and muscles of the body. The jeweler infuses her own graphic rock style into this timeless aesthetic.

The artistic director was captivated by the commendable courage and strength that inspired the inkings, just as she was inspired by the heroism and mindset of the legendary Greek, Achilles, who has lent his name to the Akillis brand for over 10 years.

Caroline adds a new seductive dimension to the established Akillis stylebook of python scales and steel triangles. She forces contrast into conversation, clashing and melding the swells, slits, soft curves and keen points of waves, harpoons, spirals, and arrows. The triangle, for example, an Akillis calling-card, symbolizes tenacity among Oceanic people and crops up in black diamond and hollowed-out shark teeth motifs.

Conceived from countless sketches, born of an arrangement of lines and figures where every element depends on the one before and after it, the never-before-seen geometric calligraphy stands out on the skin.

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THE BAHAMAS PEACE, PRIVACY, & A LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE

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urquoise waters washing over sparkling sea glass and conch shells nestled on pink sand. Coconut palms swaying in a choreographed ballet to the tune of a balmy breeze. Meticulously maintained white sand beaches so soft you’d swear you were walking on baby powder. These are moments that define life in The Bahamas. Add to this list a tax-neutral financial environment and the country’s ease-of-access, and it’s not hard to see why The Bahamas has been attracting high-net-worth individuals to its shores for many generations.

“It’s not simply the crystal-clear water and year-round sun that is attractive to the world’s elite,” said George Damianos, Chief Executive Officer for Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty in Nassau. “It’s the fact that luxury homes and private islands in The Bahamas offer seclusion and security combined with the ability to stay closely connected to the world. Fort Lauderdale is only a 30-minute flight away.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, private air travel accounts for nearly 60 percent of the estimated 90,000 flights that fill the skies daily. By a large margin, the islands of The Bahamas top the list of destinations in the Caribbean, particularly for travelers based in the U.S. and Canada. In fact, privatefly.com says that of the top-five most frequent private jet routes, two are between Nassau and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Nassau and New York (Teterboro).

“It boils down to economy of time,” said Damianos. “These are individuals who don’t have time to waste standing in long security lines or waiting on commercial flight delays.”

In the shadow of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the looming possibility of future quarantines, ease-of-access is becoming increasingly more desirable to the super wealthy, along with locations that are low-density and offer quarantine-friendly amenities such as private beaches, and plenty of space to roam outdoors during periods of lockdown.

“We’ve seen an uptick in private island inquiries in the past couple of months,” Damianos said. “Particularly for islands in the Exuma Cays.

The Exumas are one among the most spectacular places in the world with crystalclear water, hundreds of deserted beaches and islands and spectacular diving and fishing.”

Damianos, who has 45 years of experience selling luxury waterfront real estate and private islands in The Bahamas, said that properties such as the 700-acre Blue Island are particularly appealing to the ultra-wealthy because they also offer private air strips.

“Savvy investors don’t mind paying a premium if it means purchasing a property that is not going to be burdensome to own,” said Damianos. “Affluent buyers want a home that is easy to take care of, easy to maintain and easy to access on a moment’s notice.

They also prioritize locations that offer unique lifestyle options, absolute privacy and an array of first-class amenities, which more and more is becoming a healthy, outdoor lifestyle.

Additionally, our savvy investors are oftentimes interested in establishing themselves in The Bahamas for the purpose of pursuing Economic Permanent Residency (EPR).”

Economic Permanent Residency grants foreigners virtually the same rights as a native-born citizen, apart from voting rights.

In The Bahamas, anyone who purchases a home valued in excess of $750,000 are eligible to apply for this status. As the leading real estate company in the country, the Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty team specializes in assisting international clients in the residency process.

“As an English-speaking country with an economy pegged to the U.S. dollar, and an ever-growing number of properties with private airstrips, The Bahamas is a relatively seamless transition for investors,” said Damianos.

“The country’s proximity to the U.S. also provides additional peace of mind.”

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ince opening in 1962, The Ocean Club has been a playground for celebrities and discerning travellers set along an 8-kilometre (5-mile) stretch of natural, white-sand beach on Paradise Island.

Connect with Bahamian beauty in an enclave of remarkable seclusion, where intimate lowrise buildings are immersed in 14 hectares (35 acres) of Versaillesinspired lawns and gardens.

Wake up to breakfast on your private balcony, then indulge in a restorative treatment in one of our Balinese-style spa villas or head out for a round of golf at Ocean Club Golf Course.

Invite guests to experience the legendary elegance of The Ocean Club, tucked away on a pristine stretch of Paradise Island just 11 miles from Nassau.

The Ocean Club’s sprawling Versailles Gardens provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor events both large and small, or choose from one of our stylish indoor venues for more intimate discussions and training sessions.

Sit back and enjoy Michelinstarred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s worldclass cuisine with a dash of Bahamian spice, head out for a round of golf at Ocean Club Golf Course, then meet your friends for a glamorous evening at the James Bondapproved Martini Bar and Lounge.

For a date night to remember, reserve a private table for two in the tranquil Versailles Garden, or kick your shoes off and settle in for dinner on the beach.

One of the world’s most beautiful natural beaches, consisting of pure-white stretch of sand extend 8 kilometres (5 miles) along the north shore of Paradise Island, facing the open Atlantic. If you prefer a swimming pool, they offer three beautiful options to try.

Nestled within tropical foliage, the newly renovated plunge pool villas are made for a private friends or family retreat.

The living and dining area is enhanced by two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Bright and airy in design and spaciously appointed, French doors open to an enclosed courtyard with a plunge pool.

Just outside the villa is your own enclosed courtyard garden, outfitted with lounge furniture and a plunge pool, perfect for swimming and sunbathing in complete privacy.

In a secluded beachfront setting with its own private infinity pool, this grand villa features vaulted ceilings, rich woods and polished marble floors throughout its opulent living and dining areas, full kitchen and three bedrooms, all tended by a 24-hour service team.

From introduction upon arrival to a friendly face throughout your stay, your personal attendant at Four Seasons provides you with just the right amount of attention needed to ensure your stay is seamless. Get in touch via Four Seasons Chat, and your personal attendant can assist with unpacking and packing service, provide local recommendations and more.

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For those seeking an exceptional life

YEARS 1945-2020

OCEAN CLUB ESTATES, PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS

Sea Level | $14,900,000 Located in the exclusive gated community of Ocean Club Estates on the aptly named Paradise Island, Sea Level is an impeccably built and maintained residence set on just under one acre of waterfront on scenic Nassau Harbour. 6 BR with private marina for 2 yachts and 153 feet of water frontage. 11,500 sf under roof, gym and movie theatre. Gated with Resort Amenities.

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GUANA CAY, ABACO BAHAMAS

Foot’s Cay | $8,700,000 20-acre private island on the Sea of Abaco is located just 30 minutes from the international airport and jet service. Accommodations include a 4 bedroom, 4 and a half bath main house, plus a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house.

Inland marina cut from the coral

rock offers 6 feet of depth and accommodation for vessels up to 45 feet.

Amenities include an

automated standby generator, gym, chef’s kitchen, commercial ice maker, and high speed Internet service.

Property ID 27985

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OLD FORT BAY, BAHAMAS

9 Charlotte Island | $4,200,000 Situated in a private, beachfront gated community this newly built 6,500 sf luxury home offers 5 BR with ensuite baths, including the self-contained guest suite above the garage. A private oasis with sumptuous furnishings and a professionally designed interior, Chef’s kitchen, open plan dining room and living room, media room, large pool deck with fountain. Ideally positioned overlooking the canal with picturesque views.

Property ID 41487

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WEST BAY STREET, NASSAU, BAHAMAS

4B Caves Heights | $1,395,000 Set in 7 acres of tropical landscaped grounds and overlooking a pristine sandy beach, Caves Heights is one of Nassau’s most desirable locations. Fourth floor 2,439 sf 3 BR, 3.5 bath fully furnished oceanfront condo offers 12-foot tray ceilings, expansive 45-foot balcony with unobstructed ocean views. Custom finishes and exquisitely furnished. Resident amenities include free-form family pool, heated lap pool, fitness center, tennis court, full-capacity standby generators and 24-hour security.

Property ID 41547

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Caves Point 6D $810,000 | 3 Beds| 3 Baths | 1,450 Square Feet

orgeous 2nd floor three bedrooms three bath luxury condo at Caves Point will dazzle you with sunset views. With 1,450 square feet of interior space and 411 square feet of balcony space, there is ample room for family entertaining. Completed in 2000, this newly renovated condominium features an open plan living area, new gourmet kitchen with white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The three generously sized bedrooms each boasts it’s own ensuite bathroom and has been tastefully furnished throughout.

Sliding Hurricane Cat 5 Rated Glass doors lead to the private balcony providing gorgeous ocean views from most rooms. Easy access from the balcony to one of three swimming pools, beach and on-site gym. Additional amenities include crown and baseboard moldings, central air-conditioning, ceiling fans and washer and dryer. The Caves Point Condominiums are a high-end gated residential development on West Bay Street in New Providence, 10 minutes away from Nassau International Airport and minutes to Baha Mar Resort & Casino at Cable Beach for retail shopping and dining options. This beautiful residence is the perfect investment property offering exceptional rental income potential and qualifies one for Bahamian Permanent Residency, in a favorable tax environment that The Bahamas offers.

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9 Charlotte Island $4,200,000 | 5 Beds | 7 Baths | 6,570 Square Feet

ituated in the private and luxurious community of Old Fort Bay, this brand new extravagant luxury home features everything that a modern home should have. This home has five bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms, including a self-contained guest suite above the garage. With a total of just over 6,500 square feet of living space, there are abundant highlights that showcase the sumptuousness of this home, including an expansive Chef’s kitchen that adjoins the open plan dining room and living room, a media room and a large pool deck with a lovely fountain. Additionally, there is an airconditioned and carpeted third-floor loft that can be used as a children’s playroom or as an extra bedroom. This splendid home, which is being sold completely furnished, has been impeccably decorated by Celeste Sweeting of DCS Design Studio and is ideally positioned overlooking the canal at Old Fort Bay. This opulent home offers the best of all worlds and is a private oasis for you and your family. Located in the beachfront community of Old Fort Bay, home to the historic Old Fort Bay Club which serves its members as the social hub of this gated community and is just 15 minutes from the International Airport.

YOU’RE INVITED TO ENJOY A FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH & COUNTRY CLUB EXPERIENCE!

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY COMMUNITY WITH SERVICE BEYOND IMAGINATION During your next visit to the Palm Beach area, we invite you to golf, dine or just relax on the beach and allow us to pamper your every desire!

Here you will find 5-star resort amenities, including a private beach club on southeast Florida's Atlantic coast, premier golf and tennis, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa, resort and fitness pools, ocean access for your boating pleasures, and private access to a deep water marina.

RSVP Pamela Rudd today to confirm your club tour and FC Experience!

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Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club 13495 Tournament Drive - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

For a lifestyle inspired by your potential RIF ST MARIE

VISTA ROYAL

Rif St. Marie 303

Vista Royal W16

USD 3,900,000 | Private Beach

1,295,000 EURO'S | Water View

9 Bedrooms | 8 1/2 Bathrooms | 8,611 Sq Ft. Interior | 1.71 Acres Exterior

6 Bedrooms | 5 & 2 1/2 Bathrooms | 6,888 Sq Ft. Interior | 0.33 Acres Exterior

VISTA ROYAL

BOTTELIER

Vista Royal U6

Bottelier 98

USD 1,050,000 | Contemporary Design

USD 785,000 | Scenic Views

5 Bedrooms | 4 1/2 Bathrooms | 3,713 Sq Ft. Interior | 0.24 Acres Exterior

4 Bedrooms | 4 1/2 Bathrooms | 3,681 Sq Ft. Interior | 0.29 Acres Exterior

Rudolf de Jong

Vincent Stens

Sales Associate 5999.5268549 rudolf.dejong@curacaosothebysrealty.com

Sales Associate 5999.5165116 vincent.stens@curacaosothebysrealty.com

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For a lifestyle inspired by your potential

Only one real estate brand holds the keys to your most exceptional home and life. With a grand outdoor terrace and infinity pool, this three bedroom, two and a half bathroom, Rif St. Marie property is made for leisure. The views over the Caribbean Sea and contemporary architecture are best experienced on a private tour or virtually in our 3D tour, available online.

Rif St. Marie 506 USD 975,000 CURACAOSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

Ray Seijs Broker Owner 5999.5157797 ray.seijs@curacaosothebysrealty.com

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SONOMA FORGE LIKE NOTHING ELSE IN THE SHOWROOM

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he Waterbridge Collection from Sonoma Forge has iconic body lines which elevate humble plumbing parts to designer status, artfully recalling the traditions of the Napa and Sonoma Valley wine country. The exposed showers from that collection complement the faucets perfectly, and it’s no accident that they are often installed outdoors, as the style conveys an aesthetic that could be derived from equipment found in the vineyards. The standard finishes are all delicious: Rustic Copper, Rustic Nickel, OilRubbed bronze, Satin Nickel and Matte Black. Other options for spouts and handles make the line adaptive to the designer, and the WaterBridge Collection will easily enhance decor across a spectrum from Country Cottage to Industrial Chic.

The WherEver Collection is a widespread adaptation of WaterBridge featuring an even greater variety of spouts and handles to fit‌ wherever!

The artisans of Sonoma Forge craft inspired designs that celebrate the metal in a stark departure from the delicate chrome still so prevalent.

Here you find a comprehensive suite of distinctive faucets, showers and coordinated bath accessories unlike anything else in the showroom!

These products are forged in America.

A Genuine Work of Art Like a masterpiece created in your own home, a Rumford Fireplace will add a unique element of resplendent beauty.

At Superior Clay, we are proven leaders in the fireplace industry, sharing generations of wisdom to create structural clay fireplace components that promise optimal performance, safety, and style for an inviting home and lifetime of treasured memories.

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Rif St. Marie 54 $2,850,000 | 5 Beds | 6 1/2 Baths 9,687 Square Feet | 1.42 Acres

aradise beckons in Rif St. Marie, and your 5-bedroom oasis will quickly become a tropical retreat for friends and family. Surrounded by lush landscaping, ocean views and a grand private beach, you’ll awake each morning to the island vibe. Take in the awe-inspiring views from your expansive patio or while soaking in your resort-style pool or hot tub. Vast, en-suite bedrooms provide solace and privacy for residents and guests, and a state of the art kitchen, and multiple lounge areas will bring everyone together again. The covered front entrance is accessed by the wooden deck which arches over a sublime Koi Carp pond. After entering the villa, you will be struck by the implementation of classic marble flooring and open style design of the house. The open space creates a well balanced eb and flow throughout the villa as its kitchen, den, TV room, family room and dining room all with view of the tropical surroundings come together harmoniously.

Rif St. Marie 308 $1,595,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 4,316 Square Feet

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ocated in the most exclusive resort on the Island, within Rif St. Marie, this unique villa lays next to the beautiful Caribbean ocean. Built in harmony with the surrounding nature, the elegant contemporary design looks sophisticated andrefined.

By opening all the glass doors surrounding the central patio, enjoy the calming breeze while taking in the surreal ocean view, all the way from your bedroom.

The open design gives an inviting feeling while cooking in the kitchen or relaxing in the living room.

Even the pool area feels one with the house, with an infinity pool giving and endless picture-perfect view.

If privacy is what you’re after, look no further, this house has an exquisite gazebo on the ocean side.

Jan Sofat 243 $823,307 | 6 Beds | 4 Baths | 5,812 Sqare Feet

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n one of the highest lots of the gated community of Jan Sofat lies this intricate yet inviting, grand property. The steep driveway leads you up, past the three-story villa curving in a U-shape behind the property and finally ending beside the villa, creating additional parking space. A portico front door welcomes you inside where upon entering an inviting atmosphere is created across the entire floor by the many archways. The walls and halls with their curved arches fill the space and give you a peak into the kitchen, dining and living area.

The modern kitchen to the left is made comfortable by lighter shades of wood and softer tones against the sleek new SMEG appliances and neolite countertops.

A large cooking island is followed by a dining table and the space ends in a partial archway connecting the kitchen and dining where you can easily hand your dishes over to your guests sitting in the dining room.

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