Press Releases

Ocean Home Magazine Garners Two Awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors Annual Journalism Competition

June 14, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

Luxury lifestyle publication receives accolades in two categories: Best Shelter Publication and Best Real Estate, Mortgage or Financial Report in a Magazine

June 11, 2010 – The National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) announced the winners of its 60th Annual Journalism Awards at its conference on June 4, 2010, recognizing luxury oceanfront lifestyle publication, Ocean Home magazine, in two categories.

Ocean Home received second place in NAREE’s journalism awards category for Best Shelter Publication. In a comment about Ocean Home magazine, judges said, “Using the most stunning photography of any entry in the contest, this magazine is for those who dream about a life of leisure by the seashore. The articles and photographs suggest many useful ways to improve or design both interior and exterior environments.”

Additionally, Ocean Home contributor Scott Kaufmann received NAREE’s second place award for Best Real Estate, Mortgage or Financial Report in a Magazine (see “Why Dubai is Being Downsized”).  Judges commented on Kaufmann’s piece, stating, “A nice mix of information complimented with stunning photography, this story about commercial real estate in Dubai provides an eye-opening reassessment of development in what many consider a paradise.”

NAREE’s Journalism Awards program recognizes excellence in reporting, writing, and editing stories about residential, commercial, and financial real estate and home and design. NAREE’s 60th Annual Journalism Awards featured a near-record number of entries from professional journalists across the country, the group announced, with winners named in 25 categories. All award winners were selected by a panel of expert judges from the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. Professor Patrick S. Washburn, a former news reporter and editor, chaired the panel of jurors.

The following is a full list of category winners:

Category 1: Best Residential Real Estate Report in a Daily Newspaper. Winner: Tim Logan and Kevin Crowe, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Second Place: Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune. Honorable Mention: Bob Hagerty, Wall Street Journal.

Category 2: Best Mortgage or Financial Real Estate Report in a Daily Newspaper. Winner: Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel. Second Place: Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune.

Category 3: Best Commercial Real Estate Report in a Daily Newspaper. Winner: Anton Troianovski, Wall Street Journal. Second Place: Kris Hudson, Wall Street Journal.

Category 4: Best Report in a Daily Newspaper under 250,000 Circulation. Winner: Carol Hazard, Richmond Times-Dispatch. Second Place: Josh Brown, The Virginian-Pilot.

Category 5: Best Report in a Weekly Business Newspaper. Winner: Kari Hamanaka, California Real Estate Journal. Second Place: Kim A. O’Connell, Onsite/Washington Business Journal.

Category 6: Best Real Estate, Mortgage or Financial Report in a Magazine. Winner: Lisa Gibbs, Money Magazine. Second Place: Scott Kaufmann, Ocean Home Magazine.

Category 7: Best Trade Magazine Report for the Residential Real Estate, Mortgage/Finance, or Homebuilding/Residential Development Industries. Winner: Matt Power, Green Builder Magazine. Second Place: Jenny Sullivan, Builder Magazine.

Category 8: Best Trade Magazine Report for the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Winner: Les Shaver, Multifamily Executive. Second Place: Rachel Azoff, Multifamily Executive.

Category 9: Best Residential Real Estate or Mortgage/Finance Report or Feature. Winner: John Gittelsohn, Bloomberg News. Second Place: Karen Aho, MSN Real Estate.

Category 10: Best Commercial Real Estate Report. Winner: Daniel Taub and Ari Levy, Bloomberg News. Second Place: Andrew Deichler, CoStar.com News.

Category 11: Best Blog. Winner: lIyce Glink, “Home Equity” Moneywatch.Bnet.com. Second Place: Tim Bryant and Tim Logan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Category 12: Best Broadcast Report — Online, Radio or Television — Local, Network or Cable Channels. Winner: John Wordock (with Ann Cates), MarketWatch.com and MarketWatch Radio Network. Second Place: Rebecca Teagarden, Seattle Times.

Category 13: Best Home and Design Feature. Winner: Aisha Sultan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Second Place: Mary Beth Breckenridge, Akron Beacon Journal.

Category 14: Best Column. Winner: Ken Harney, Washington Post Writers Group. Second Place: Lew Sichelman, United Features Syndicate.

Category 15: Best Series. Winner: Kirsten Grind, Puget Sound Business Journal. Second Place: Michael M. Phillips, Wall Street Journal.

Category 16: Best Collection of Work by an Individual. Winner: Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union Tribune. Second Place: Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel. Honorable Mention: Carol Hazard, Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Category 17: Best Newspaper Real Estate or Home Section More Than 250,000 Circulation. Winner: Stacy Downs, Kansas City Star. Second Place: Maryann Haggerty, Elizabeth Razzi, Renae Merle and Dina EIBoghdady, Washington Post.

Category 18: Best Newspaper Real Estate or Home Section Less Than 250,000 Circulation. Winner: Michael Gottlieb, California Real Estate Journal. Second Place: Paul Weideman, Santa Fe New Mexican.

Category 19: Best Shelter Magazine. Winner: Gail Ravgiala, Design New England Magazine. Second Place: Jack Morris, Melissa Gillespie, Ocean Home Magazine.

Category 20: Best Residential Trade Magazine. Winner: Denise Dersin, Builder Magazine. Second Place: Kati O’Keefe, Matt Power, Green Builder Magazine.

Category 21: Best Commercial Trade Magazine. Winner: Matt Valley, Sibley Fleming, Denise Kalette and Jaun Mims, National Real Estate Investor Magazine. Second Place: Bryan Pope, Tierra Grande Magazine.

Category 22: Best Newsletter. Winner: Danielle Douglas, Distressed Assets Investor. Second Place: Daren Blomquist, Foreclosure News Report.

Category 23: Best Website Solely Devoted to Residential or Commercial Real Estate and/or Home Design. Winner: Inman News. Second Place: Jean Dimeo, Katy Tomasulo, Jennifer Goodman, Rick Schwolsky, Shelley Hutchins and Ian Blyth, EcoHome.

Category 24: Best Team Report. Winner: Jeanne Lang Jones and Kirsten Grind, Puget Sound Business Journal. Second Place: Dina EIBoghdady and Dan Keating, Washington Post.

Category 25: Best Investigative Report or Series. Winner: Michael Braga, Chris Davis and Matthew Doig, Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Second Place: Kelly Bennett and Will Carless, VoiceOfSanDiego.org.

About Ocean Home magazine
Published bi-monthly by RMS Media Inc., Ocean Home puts the luxurious lifestyle of oceanfront living into the palms of our readers’ hands. From high-end developments in the Caribbean to private beachfront estates in California, Ocean Home not only unveils the dream homes of the world’s wealthiest real estate investors, but also reveals the best travel destinations, the top designs for ocean homes, and interviews the key players in the next generation of luxury oceanfront living. Ocean Home is available in print and online. For more information visit www.oceanhomemag.com, call 978-623-8020, or follow Ocean Home on twitter @oceanhomemag and Facebook.

About NAREE
NAREE, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, is the only professional association for the nation’s journalists covering residential, commercial and financial real estate and home and design for the consumer, business, and trade media. NAREE members report on real estate finance, housing policy, the environment, urban growth, land use, investment, construction, urban and building design and related trends. Active members include editors, staff reporters, columnists, bloggers and freelance writers working in print, broadcast and online media. More information about NAREE’s Journalism Awards is available at www.naree.org.

# # #

Ocean Home Magazine’s Third Annual “Top 25 Ocean Homes” Features the Best Oceanfront Homes for Sale from Coast to Coast

April 15, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

cover_oh_mayjunApril 14, 2010 – BOSTON, MA — Ocean Home magazine, a luxury oceanfront lifestyle publication, announces its third annual list of the “Top 25 Ocean Homes” for sale from coast to coast. The article, which is in the current issue (May/June), showcases the most exotic, luxurious, and desirable oceanfront homes currently on the market.

All homes featured are located directly on the ocean and offer the ultimate in luxury, amenities, acreage, and square footage. Homes chosen for this feature not only have the best architectural and interior designs, but are also located in the most desirable neighborhoods in the United States.

Comments Ocean Home’s editor, Jack Morris, “Be it a huge oceanfront master suite with panoramic views or a 10,000 bottle wine cellar, it takes more than a massive price tag to qualify a home as worthy of being deemed one of our best of the best. Of course, location, location, location is a key reason these incredible homes make our list…as are the properties’ water views, beach access, and overall style and design.”

This year’s list spans 15 states, including Washington, Maine, and New York. The top-priced homes come in at just under $50 million – one listed by Hurwitz-James Company in Malibu, CA and the other listed by Avatar Real Estate Services in Coral Gables, Florida.

Adds Morris, “We searched high and low for the best of the best. From quaint oceanfront villas to palatial cliffside estates, these dream homes represent the top of the market. If you want an oceanfront home, your search begins in our May/June issue.”

For more information about this annual editorial feature, view the Top 25 Homes for 2010 at oceanhomemag.com.

About Ocean Home magazine
Published bi-monthly by RMS Media Inc., Ocean Home puts the luxurious lifestyle of oceanfront living into the palms of our readers’ hands. From high-end developments in the Caribbean to private beachfront estates in California, Ocean Home not only unveils the dream homes of the world’s wealthiest real estate investors, but also reveals the best travel destinations, the top designs for ocean homes, and interviews the key players in the next generation of luxury oceanfront living. Ocean Home is available in print and online. For more information visit www.oceanhomemag.com, call 978-623-8020, or follow Ocean Home on twitter @oceanhomemag.

Contact:
Melissa C. Gillespie
Ocean Home magazine
BOSTON, MA
978-623-8020
media@rmsmg.com
http://www.oceanhomemag.com

Ocean Home Magazine Gets Exclusive Inside Tour of President Obama’s Winter White House

December 26, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

We’ll will be unveiling the photo gallery of the luxurious Plantation Estate at Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay soon, and in the March/April 2010 print issue.

President Barack Obama in Hawaii.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mely-o/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

President Barack Obama in Hawaii.

Coastal lifestyle publication to unveil photo gallery featuring the luxurious Plantation Estate at Paradise Point Estates at oceanhomemag.com after the holidays, and in the March/April 2010 print issue

(BOSTON) – December 26, 2009 Ocean Home magazine, the luxury coastal lifestyle magazine designed for oceanfront homeowners, resorts, developers, and designers, gained exclusive print access to the Presidential family’s Winter White House. Ocean Home received an inside tour of the luxurious Plantation Estate at Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay prior to President Obama and his family’s arrival. In December 2008 and 2009, President Barack Obama and his family personally selected the Plantation Estate as their holiday vacation home. The Plantation Estate offers classic beachfront elegance at its finest. The lavish estate is fully appointed with exquisite amenities and custom finishes and furnishings from around the world. The home is built for well-appointed comfort and elegance just steps from the silky white sands of Kailua Beach, recognized as one of the best beaches in the world.

Ocean Home magazine has the print exclusive on the inside tour. They will unveil the shoot in a post-holiday photo gallery at oceanhomemag.com immediately after the New Year. A pictorial and interview with the property owner is scheduled to run in the March/April 2010 issue of the publication. For more information about Ocean Home, visit www.oceanhomemag.com or call 978-623-0019.

About Ocean Home Magazine
Published bi-monthly by RMS Media Inc., Ocean Home puts the luxurious lifestyle of oceanfront living into the palms of your hands. From high-end developments in the Caribbean to private beachfront estates in California, Ocean Home not only unveils the dream homes of the world’s wealthiest real estate investors, but also reveals the best travel destinations, the top designs for your ocean home, and interviews the key players in the next generation of luxury oceanfront living. Launched in the summer of 2006, Ocean Home is available by subscription, controlled private circulation or individual purchase and is published bi-monthly. For more information or to subscribe to Ocean Home, visit www.oceanhomemag.com, or follow Ocean Home on twitter at @oceanhomemag.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with an Ocean Home magazine editor, please contact media@rmsmg.com. For more information about The Plantation Estate, contact Bill Dolan at bill@spiritmedia.com.

Resort and Spa in Palos Verdes Prepares for Opening June 1st

April 23, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

Palos Verdes, California – April 2009 – In sync with the tranquility, wisdom and splendor of the natural world, The Spa at Terranea offers guests a peaceful haven where life-enriching programs bring balance to body, mind and spirit. “Time” and “place” play central roles in the spa experience with treatments and activities timed to our natural body clocks, while design, décor and products showcase the natural beauty of Terranea’s stunning location. Opening June 1, 2009, the 102 acre Terranea Resort is managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and developed by Lowe Enterprises.  palosverdes

It’s About Time….. The Spa at Terranea offers a menu that is mindful of the body’s natural circadian rhythms. In the morning, when the body’s internal rhythm dictates a rise in temperature, hormonal levels and blood pressure, the spa offers vibrant and invigorating treatments such as barefoot walking, coastal hikes, sunrise yoga, cleansing rituals and energetic massage. As the body begins its slow, cooling process in the afternoon to prepare for rest, the spa features gentle, quieting treatments that encourage rest and relaxation including meditation, aromatherapy, soothing wraps and tranquil baths.

Four signature rituals that showcase this concept include:

Signature Morning Rituals:

Reflections in Crystal (60 minutes):
This is invigorating foot treatment incorporates Crystal Quartz, singing bowls, a beautiful copper foot bath and reflex-structural foot massage to encourage alignment of body and mind. Crystal Quartz is indigenous to the property and is known for its energizing and cleansing properties. The treatment leaves guest stimulated and balanced both mentally and physically- the perfect way to start the day.

Ocean Prelude (120 minutes):
Ocean Prelude is inspired by the primordial source of life, the ocean, whose chemical composition mirrors human body fluid. In this stimulating treatment, sea salts, marine clay, laminaria (kelp) oil and kelp seaweed help to nourish the body’s inner currents. Guests begin with a replenishing seaweed wrap rich in vital nutrients before slipping into a warm salt water bath. Cleansed and nourished, guests indulge in a sensuous, robust long stroke laminaria oil massage. The benefits are better absorption of nutrients to improve skin tone, circulation, energy, focus and health.

Signature Afternoon/Evening Rituals:

El Segundo Blue – A Ritual of Metamorphosis (90 min):
The El Segundo Blue is a beautiful and rare butterfly that is only found on the Palos Verdes coast and native to the property. This treatment pays homage to the transformation and rebirth of the butterfly. Guests begin with a slow, rhythmic massage of sensuous, aromatic botanicals that help to detoxify and provide a deep sense of well being. Afterward, guests are cocooned in a sea blue mineral clay wrap rich in magnesium, the element of relaxation. A divine head & scalp massage inspires bliss and soaring dreams of flight.

Flickering Embers (120 min):
As the sun sets and night fall, it is the perfect time to prepare for rest and restoration. The glow of flickering embers from a nearby fireplace, the subtle alchemy of incense and the sound of ocean waves sets the tone for a deeply relaxing experience of the essential self. Guest begin by basking in the soothing warmth of a nutrient rich, detoxifying volcanic ash body wrap, which is followed by a neutral bath of fragranced essential oils and healing magnesium. Afterward, guests sip on an herbal elixir, then lie down and surrender to the ethereal pleasures of a Hara balancing massage. The Hara balancing massage is an abdominal massage – the Hara is the energy center of the body – that encourages full relaxation and rest. Warm, comforting marine poultices placed across the lower back, knees and neck gently prepare guests for a night of perfect rest.

It’s About Place….
Adding to the spa experience is an exquisite spa design that harnesses the energy and beauty of its surroundings. Ocean views reign throughout, particularly from the second story oceanfront co-ed lounge complete with cozy fireplace and walkout balcony that gives the illusion of being positioned directly over the ocean. Stone floors with sea shell formations and a barnacle encrusted fireplace speak of the sea below. Plaster wall coverings in orange and yellow remind guests of the sun’s warmth and radiance. A glass wall separating the lounge areas has a ripple effect reminiscent of the ocean water, while the glass wall in the couple’s treatment area is reflective of the pampass grass found in the area.
resortspaca
Spa goers can alternate between the oceanfront lounge and intimate outdoor lounge areas that feature hot tubs, cold plunges, fire pits and relaxation areas. For special occasions, the spa features three stunning VIP rooms; each set up to provide multiple treatments so that guests do not have to move rooms. The first offers sweeping ocean views, a free standing copper tub, a walkout oceanfront balcony and a Swiss shower. VIP Suite 2 is perfectly set up for couples with a built in fireplace surrounded by basalt stone from the property, hydrotherapy tub for two and two treatment tables. The final VIP suite offers the healing powers of an energy-friendly infrared sauna and Swiss shower, as well as two treatment tables.

The Spa at Terranea is a 25,000 square-foot facility that includes 24 luxury treatment rooms, three VIP suites, separate indoor/outdoor lounge retreats for men and women, lush garden areas with cozy fire pits, an oceanfront lap pool, 5,000 square foot Fitness and Wellness Center, full-service salon and spa café.

About Terranea:
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The property boasts a 582-room resort including a 360-room hotel with 20 bungalows and 32 suites. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more intimate setting.

World-class amenities include The Spa at Terranea, a 25,000 square foot oceanfront setting with 24 treatment rooms and fitness center; the Links at Terranea, nine-hole par three golf course; and three unique swimming pools, one with children’s play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including a casual, all-day dining restaurant, a free-standing signature restaurant and a cliff-side bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. The property features over 13,000 square feet of meeting space.  Other amenities include a children’s center with interactive programs and several miles of on-property scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. For more information visit www.terranea.com.

About DH&R:
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country with more than 30 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008.In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises.  For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

For more information about Terranea Resort, please visit: www.terranea.com

Seacology Spends Wisely to Protect Island Biodiversity, With Impressive Results

April 8, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

Focused conservation efforts and measurable results earn dedicated donor base, 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator three years in a row

April 8, 2009 (Berkeley, CA) – With the economy in turmoil, everybody is doing all they can to stretch a dollar these days. Seacology has been doing so all along. Founded in 1993 in Berkeley, California, the non-profit environmental organization for the protection of island biodiversity and culture has long made efficient use of donor dollars a priority. The results have been impressive, including close to 2 million marine and terrestrial acres saved around the world.

Along with a dedicated donor base, Seacology’s financial smarts have earned it a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator three years in a row. Seacology gets tremendous bang for the buck as the projects it funds are built with volunteer labor, often in islands where the cost of building a school or community center is a fraction of what it would be in the U.S.

The organization also makes a point to stick to what it does best. “We concentrate on creating basic infrastructure in exchange for protected terrestrial and marine reserves,” says Duane Silverstein, Executive Director, who notes that while scientific research, lobbying and policy development are also needed, such pursuits would stretch Seacology too thin. “By focusing our efforts, we ensure that we do what we do extremely well and that our results are measurable and ready for objective analysis.”

Over the years, Seacology’s “win-win” approach to island conservation has seen the construction of 85 critically needed facilities for island populations, such as schools, community centers and water-delivery systems. The group runs annual trips to reveal its good work for the island communities that join in protecting their own culture and ecology. Among many recent examples of Seacology’s efforts and results:

  • On Kavarathi Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelago of India, Seacology is constructing an environmental education center in exchange for the establishment of a 500-acre marine protected area for 10 years. The local Lakshadweep Marine Research and Conservation Centre, with which Seacology coordinated its efforts, is committed to conservation and sustainable development of the region’s coral reef ecosystems. Seacology investment: $28,500, or $57 a protected acre.


  • On Emau Island, North Efate, in the Shefu Province of Vanuatu, Seacology’s efforts resulted in a kindergarten building and equipment for the Marou Community in exchange for a 32-acre “no-take” marine reserve and establishment of a 300-acre terrestrial reserve for a minimum of 10 years. Seacology investment: $13,287, or $40 a protected acre.


  • In the Sarinbuana Village of Bali, Indonesia, Seacology contributed a community building, school renovations and equipment in exchange for the endorsement of a permanent, 4,400-acre “no-take” rainforest reserve. The reserve’s opening ceremony, which was attended by donor guests on a Seacology expedition, was held in October 2007. Seacology investment: $20,000, or $4.50 a protected acre.


In the past decade alone, Seacology’s efforts have saved more than 1.8 million marine acres and more than 160,000 terrestrial acres, as well as innumerable plant and animal species that dwell there. There’s no putting a price on results like that.

To learn more about how Seacology is spending donor dollars efficiently, please visit www.seacology.org or call (510) 559-3505.

Porto Cupecoy Community on Saint Maarten to offer Exclusive “End of Season” Real Estate Promotion

April 8, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2009) – On the heels of a successful high season, Sint Maarten’s newest luxury marina community has announced an impressive end of season sales promotion, whereby buyers who purchase a Porto Cupecoy residence between April 6 and April 30, 2009, will receive a one-time sales incentive of up to 35% off of current prices. A waterfront real estate initiative by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, Porto Cupecoy is comprised of 180 richly appointed one- to four-bedroom residences set in a harbor-side village and is on target for a late 2009 opening, thanks to an aggressive construction schedule.

Porto Cupecoy Community on Saint Maarten to offer Exclusive “End of Season” Real Estate Promotion

April 8, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2009) – On the heels of a successful high season, Sint Maarten’s newest luxury marina community has announced an impressive end of season sales promotion, whereby buyers who purchase a Porto Cupecoy residence between April 6 and April 30, 2009, will receive a one-time sales incentive of up to 35% off of current prices. A waterfront real estate initiative by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, Porto Cupecoy is comprised of 180 richly appointed one- to four-bedroom residences set in a harbor-side village and is on target for a late 2009 opening, thanks to an aggressive construction schedule.

The Porto Cupecoy project has been selling steadily at original unit prices of $650,000 to $2.5 million since the beginning of high season in December, and it is expected that this momentum will carry through to the end of season thanks to the new sales promotion. Every residence will be discounted during the limited-time offering, though discounts will vary on a residence-to-residence basis.

Located on Sint Maarten in the Caribbean’s Netherlands Antilles, Porto Cupecoy was designed to have a European-Mediterranean feel and is anchored by the newest and most upscale marina on the island. Homeowners can enjoy a wide range of on-site amenities, including tennis courts, swimming pools, several dining options, as well as concierge and “white glove” marina services.

To learn more about the end of season promotion or to schedule an escorted tour of Porto Cupecoy, contact the sales team at +599.545.2318 / sales@portocupecoy.com or stop by the Preview Center located on site in Sint Maarten at Lot 182, Rhine Road, Dutch Lowlands. For more information on Porto Cupecoy or to watch a new “fly thru” preview video, please visit www.portocupecoy.com.

Queen Elizabeth Maiden Voyage Sells Out Faster than QE2 Final Voyage

April 3, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

Fastest Selling Voyage in Cunard Line History
April 1, 2009 – The October 2010 Maiden Voyage for Cunard’s new ocean liner Queen Elizabeth, which was placed on worldwide sale to past guests at 8:00 a.m. today, sold out in a record 29 minutes – easily making this the fastest selling voyage in Cunard’s 170-year history. In fact, this voyage sold out quicker involving more guests than QE2’s Final Voyage when it set a previous Cunard sell-out record of 36 minutes in June 2007.
More than half of Queen Elizabeth’s remaining Maiden Season, comprising six voyages from October to December 2010, was sold within the first two hours.
“This is an impressive record set by what will be an impressive ship and speaks volumes about the Cunard brand as well as for the resilience of the cruise sector as a whole in these challenging times,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. “It is also very encouraging to see the level of interest in Queen Elizabeth coming from all our international markets, with bookings in the UK, US and Germany particularly strong. I urge our travel partners and those guests who have not yet booked to move fast in order to secure their place in history on Queen Elizabeth during her maiden season,” added Marlow.
One of the youngest fleets in the industry, Cunard’s famous state-of-the-art award-winning vessels Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will be joined by Queen Elizabeth, and all three will take Cunard’s 170 years of history, heritage, impeccable service and tradition far into the 21st Century. This is a legacy recognized by Cunard guests, with up to 97% saying they will recommend Cunard to a friend and 98% saying they will return.
Queen Elizabeth will feature the unique Cunard traditions linking her with her sisters Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria and their predecessors, along with some exciting features that will give the vessel her own style and personality, plus all the modern day luxuries Cunard’s guests have come to expect.
Named after the first Queen Elizabeth, one of Cunard’s greatest ships, the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist. From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be most evident in the ship’s adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood paneling, intricate mosaics, gleaming chandeliers and cool marbles. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth and will allow the new ship to reflect a more civilized era of travel.
Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2010 season will consist of six voyages, calling on 32 distinct ports in 18 countries. Her Maiden Voyage, now sold out, will depart from Cunard’s homeport of Southampton on October 12, 2010, en route to the Atlantic Isles.
The ship will then embark on five celebratory inaugural voyages, for which space is still available but selling fast:
Mediterranean Premiere – A 14-day voyage departing Southampton on 25 October 2010 with maiden calls to Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), Cartagena and Gibraltar. Fares start from $2,795 per person.
Aegean Introduction – An 18-day voyage departing Southampton on 8 November 2010 calling on Malaga (for Granada), Malta (Valletta), Venice, Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Athens (Piraeus) and Alicante. Fares from $3,295 per person.
Gallic Debut – A five-day voyage departing Southampton on 26 November 2010 with maiden calls to Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (for Zeebrugge) and Cherbourg. Fares start from $1,195 per person.
Iberian Discovery – A 13-day voyage departing Southampton on 1 December 2010 with calls to Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira. Fares start from $2,395 per person.
Festive Debut – A 22-day holiday voyage departing Southampton on 14 December 2010 with calls in the Caribbean, including Madeira (Funchal), Tortola, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua and Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada). Fares start from $4,795 per person.
For more information and to book a voyage, consult your Travel Professional, call toll-free 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to www.cunard.com.

PORTO CUPECOY COMMUNITY ON SINT MAARTEN TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE “END OF SEASON” REAL ESTATE PROMOTION

April 3, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2009) – On the heels of a successful high season, Sint Maarten’s newest luxury marina community has announced an impressive end of season sales promotion, whereby buyers who purchase a Porto Cupecoy residence between April 6 and April 30, 2009, will receive a one-time sales incentive of up to 35% off of current prices. A waterfront real estate initiative by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, Porto Cupecoy is comprised of 180 richly appointed one- to four-bedroom residences set in a harbor-side village and is on target for a late 2009 opening, thanks to an aggressive construction schedule.

The Porto Cupecoy project has been selling steadily at original unit prices of $650,000 to $2.5 million since the beginning of high season in December, and it is expected that this momentum will carry through to the end of season thanks to the new sales promotion. Every residence will be discounted during the limited-time offering, though discounts will vary on a residence-to-residence basis.
Located on Sint Maarten in the Caribbean’s Netherlands Antilles, Porto Cupecoy was designed to have a European-Mediterranean feel and is anchored by the newest and most upscale marina on the island. Homeowners can enjoy a wide range of on-site amenities, including tennis courts, swimming pools, several dining options, as well as concierge and “white glove” marina services.
To learn more about the end of season promotion or to schedule an escorted tour of Porto Cupecoy, contact the sales team at +599.545.2318 / sales@portocupecoy.com or stop by the Preview Center located on site in Sint Maarten at Lot 182, Rhine Road, Dutch Lowlands. For more information on Porto Cupecoy or to watch a new “fly thru” preview video, please visit www.portocupecoy.com.

Sales of nearly $8 million in just 30 days at One Thousand Ocean

April 3, 2009 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment 

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The development arm of LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels reports a sales volume of nearly $8 million during the month of March at One Thousand Ocean in Boca Raton, with prices at more than $1,000 per square foot. The seven-story, curvilinear condominium is under construction on a private peninsula bordering one of the most coveted inlets in South Florida. Completion is expected by the end of 2009.
The property is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway in the world-class city of Boca Raton and next door to the Boca Raton Resort & Club’s recently renovated Beach Club. Marrying cutting-edge design, modern conveniences and the tradition of exclusivity and service at one of the world’s finest resorts, One Thousand Ocean represents the ideal convergence of luxury condominium and premier resort-style living.
“The recent finalized contracts represent a continuation of the sales success at One Thousand Ocean. This extraordinary building is more than half sold in spite of the economy,” announced Jamie Telchin, LXR’s president of development. “People are buying primarily for the outstanding location and carefree lifestyle.”
He also attributes the building’s success to factors such as sweeping panoramas of ocean, Intracoastal and city, as well as access to the AAA 4-Diamond-rated Resort’s many amenities and services.
“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for select residents to have the most prestigious address in South Florida. Without question, One Thousand Oceanhas all of the components that set a new standard in luxury oceanfront living,” Telchin continued.
Inside the new building, Residences harmoniously blend with one- and two-story Beach Villas and Penthouses. Units average 4,000 square feet under air, with terraces averaging just under 1,200 square feet. Prices start at approximately $2.75 million upward to over $12 million.
The understated elegance and remarkable artistic precision will be carried over to the public spaces, which include a state-of-the-art lobby and the Ocean Club,” Telchin concluded.
LXR Luxury Resorts is a portfolio of independent properties dedicated to creating an experience of luxury, a sense of ease and endless pleasure.  LXR resorts are distinguished by a style and spirit that captures the unique qualities of their setting, whether the urban chic of a city like New York or the beauty and charm of an island like Puerto Rico. All LXR Luxury Resorts offer elegant surroundings, attentive service, guest privileges at private golf clubs and rejuvenating spa programs.  LXR Luxury Resorts are located throughout the United States and the Caribbean.  The LXR collection also includes the renowned Golden Door Spa brand and its four spas in the U.S.
The sales & design center features stunning model spaces by acclaimed designer Nancy Corzine, whose name is synonymous with high quality, classic designs that are timeless and elegant.
Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. For further information, visit www.onethousandocean.com or call the sales & design center at (561) 869-5000 to schedule a private showing.

Next Page »

Videos, Slideshows and Podcasts by Cincopa Wordpress Plugin