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Made with Love: St Kitts’ Christophe Harbour

Christophe Harbour

St. Kitts’ Christophe Harbour is a labor of love. By Stephen Oakridge

It is one thing to build a one-off hotel or resort; it’s a whole other story to develop a luxury community from scratch. That is the pursuit of Christophe Harbour, the luxury resort development still under construction on the southeast peninsula of St. Kitts in the eastern Caribbean.

The master-planned development spans 2,500 acres and, when complete, will entail a mega-yacht harbor and 300-slip marina (the development’s focal points); an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course; two branded hotels; private residences; a yacht club; beach clubs, restaurants; and shopping.

Getting to the point of total completion has been a chore for Christophe Harbour Development Company, a venture of Kiawah Partners, stymied by a fickle economy and a downturn that arrived just as the first shovel hit the dirt in 2008.

Now, the development is in full advance. “Despite launching this project during a difficult economic climate, Christophe Harbour has successfully sold more than properties and started to develop both the infrastructure and amenities for a world-class residential resort community,” said Charles P. “Buddy” Darby III, CEO of Kiawah Partners. “Our goal is to create an opportunity for a lifestyle that is unmatched anywhere in the Caribbean, and we believe by doing that, Christophe Harbour is well positioned to take advantage of the economic recovery we are now beginning to see.

The real estate component comprises lots available from $750,000 to $2.8 million. A variety of different home sites to choose from includes Sandy Bank Bay, set along a horseshoe bay with two reefs and a natural sand bank that extends more than 100 yards from the shoreline, and Cardinal Point, which is situated above Sandy Bank Bay and comprises 13 home sites overlooking the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic. According to Kiawah Partners, 67 lots have been sold to date. christopheharbour.com.

Profile: Christopher Pulitzer Leidy

Palm Beach native Christopher Pulitzer Leidy channels a life spent by the sea into a thriving, ocean-inspired photography career.

A native of Palm Beach, Florida, Christopher Pulitzer Leidy was practically born loving the beach. Today, Leidy, an avid surfer and grandson of designer Lilly Pulitzer, channels his passion for the sea into his own successful photography business, Leidy Images. Of his evolution as an underwater photographer, Leidy says, “From day one, I have had salt water rushing through my veins. I grew up surfing and fishing off my home coast of Palm Beach, and I was fortunate enough later in life to spend several months out of the year diving and fishing through the southern Bahamas on my grandfather’s boat, the Sea Hunter.”

When Leidy returned from those trips, he brought back “amazing stories of riding whale sharks, diving in schools of sharks, and catching 500-pound blue marlin” to share with friends. “For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to share…tales of my excursions, global travels, and experiences,” he says.

That’s precisely what Leidy accomplishes through his photography, counting singer Jimmy Buffett and New York real estate tycoon Douglas Durst among the high-profile clients who own pieces of Leidy’s imagery, some of which he captured in places like French Polynesia, Panama, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. Leidy says he still loves the Bahamas and shoots there often (“because of color and beautiful whale shark encounters”), as well as in the South Pacific.

Wherever his travels take him, Leidy says his goal is to soak in the sights and experiences each destination affords him and to create a collection of photographs that not only appeals to ocean enthusiasts, but contemporary fine art lovers as well. Apparently, he’s well on his way—Leidy frequently exhibits his work around the U.S., with 2012 exhibits including Christie’s “Green Auction” Bid To Save The Earth in New York City (“It was unreal”); the NYC Affordable Art Fair; a solo show at 4 Times Square in New York City, a.k.a. the headquarters of global publishing juggernaut Condé Nast; and Art Basel in June. For Chris Leidy, life really is a day at the beach. —L.L.

Paul Mitchell Systems Co-Owner, Angus Mitchell

Angus Mitchell

Angus Mitchell, co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems, knows a thing or two about beauty—and we aren’t just talking hair.

As co-owner of Paul Mitchell Systems, world-renowned stylist and educator Angus Mitchell keeps a jet-setter’s schedule, traveling between his namesake salons and endless engagements. In between, Mitchell, son of late hair-cutting guru Paul Mitchell, finds time to recharge at his coastal properties in Hawaii, Canada, and Southern California. —L.L.

You spend a lot of time considering aesthetics. How does that affect how you see your homes? I see hair through architecture and design; I am sensitive to form and function through structure. I apply the same vision to hair as I do to my homes. My father purchased the land at Lanikai in the ’80s but never lived to see the construction through to completion. I have redesigned and redecorated different elements of the estate to enhance the natural coastal environment. I am currently going through a major renovation that incorporates surprise elements of design that I spent planning out in detail in my head before committing it to a blueprint. Lanikai embodies my deep appreciation for art and localism.

What other properties do you own? I recently purchased a 2,600-square-foot house on Victoria Beach in Laguna, California. Victoria Beach is known as the birthplace of skimboarding. The house was was built in 2006; it’s a Cape Cod-style home that leads directly onto the beach. Victoria Beach is my Hawaiian paradise in California; I call it “Hawaii nice.” The beaches are impeccable and I can truly relax and connect with the power of the ocean when I am there.

We hear you also have a place in Canada. I own a 27-acre private island in Canada, with a 6,000-square-foot home. It is a fishing/hunting lodge built in 1902. We rent this home out for weddings, but this island is my rustic getaway. The views of the water from the hiking trails on the island are breathtaking. The water can get as warm as 80 degrees in the summer. It has a floating boathouse that garages the boats, the only transportation to and from the surrounding islands.

You support environmental initiatives. What’s your take on it? I believe in living life selflessly, not selfishly. On a greater scale, this mantra is pertinent to the preservation of Hawaii’s coastal land. In December 2011, I donated my favorite coastal property in Turtle Bay, Hawaii, to the Nature Conservancy. Together we are committed to protecting the land so that generations to come can appreciate [Hawaii’s] scenic and historical coastline.

 

The Details The Paul Mitchell Estate, Lanikai, Hawaii. Bedrooms: 7. Bathrooms: 6 full, 5 half. Special features: Outdoor pool/Jacuzzi, massage/lounge area, and firepit. Land purchased: 1980s. Style: Polynesian.

Marbella Club, Puerto Rico

At a time when many Caribbean developments are looking for signs of a real estate recovery, The Marbella Club is pumping up Puerto Rico’s market with positive news.

Fueled by highly attractive value pricing, various government tax incentives, and 100 percent developer financing, the oceanfront Marbella Club entered the spring season with nine luxury condo units sold in the previous 12-month period—easily surpassing sales from each of the previous two years, says developer Candelero Point Partners principal Jim Harvie.

The Marbella Club

Situated on a prime parcel in the Palmas del Mar resort about 45 minutes from the airport on the island’s southeast coast, The Marbella Club is a fully developed community of 150 residences with roughly 15 left for sale. The two- and three-bedroom homes are surrounded by matured landscaping and two private pools, and a unique Spanish Cava is offered for member wine storage and events.

Meanwhile, The Marbella Club residents have access to Palmas del Mar’s nearby amenities and services, including a beach, a 200-slip marina and yacht club, equestrian facilities, 20 restaurants, two golf courses, and the Caribbean’s largest tennis center.

Condos start at $362,000 for 1,100-square-foot, one-bedroom units (reduced from $483,000) and go up to $709,000 for 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom/three-bath units (reduced from $945,000). Harvie says 70 percent of Marbella Club homeowners are locals, but the balance is made up of U.S. buyers seeking an exotic yet easy getaway.

“One of our newer residents is a New Jersey lawyer who used to own in Los Suenos [Costa Rica],” Harvie says. “He said, ‘This is the best-kept secret.’ You don’t need a passport; there are direct flights and it’s so much easier to get to. It’s three and a half hours by plane, then 45 minutes to your home. He told me when he’s down here, he feels like he really escapes to a whole different atmosphere.”

Indeed, it’s one that’s starting to become a real seller’s market.

Puerto Rican Pride

Cayo Diablo Island

A quick trip from the U.S., Puerto Rico is brimming with upscale hotels, divine restaurants, and beautiful beaches. By Lisa Rogak

Puerto Rico is often overlooked as a warm-weather getaway, which is unfortunate, because it’s an easy jaunt from most of the United States. Plus, you can leave your passport at home.

This unincorporated U.S. territory offers a multitude of diversity to visitors, from the salsa-infused energy of San Juan to the ultra-laid-back beach culture of Vieques. And at only 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, it’s small enough that you can cram three distinctly different vacations—city, beach, and resort—into a week (or less), as getting from one place to another won’t eat up a lot of your precious vacation time.

Start in San Juan, the capital. Old San Juan has a clearly European flavor, with wrought-iron balconies and Easter egg-colored houses, where residents call to one another above the cobblestoned streets. Browse the shops, soak in the history of a 500-year-old fort or 17th-century cathedral, or sit on a bench to take in the sights of the city and enjoy its people’s energy.

Visitors can kayak on Bio Bay

Next, grab a short 25-minute flight to Vieques, an island that is largely unspoiled and undiscovered…for now. Until 2003, the island served as a vital Navy outpost, which kept Vieques relatively undeveloped. With the arrival of the W Resort in 2010, more people flocked to the island, yet the downtown area and roads that crisscross the island remain largely unchanged. Activities cater to outdoors lovers—biking, horseback riding, kayaking—and it’s not unusual to spend hours pursuing these endeavors without encountering another person.

To wrap things up, opt for classic luxury at El Conquistador, a Waldorf-Astoria property. Located in the northeastern corner of the main island, the resort makes a great jumping-off point for all of the activities that are packed into this small corner of the island. Plus, guests at the resort are allowed the opportunity to spend the day at Palomino Island, a private 100-acre reserve with horseback riding, snorkeling, windsurfing, and sailing–or just relaxing on the beach.

Of course, while you can easily experience all three vacations over the course of a week, you can just pick one and still get the full flavor of Puerto Rico.

The Essentials

 1 Where to Stay The Hotel El Convento is a beautiful Spanish Colonial building. 100 Cristo Street, Old San Juan 00901; 787-723-9020. The W Retreat and Spa Vieques will make you feel like you’re lazing on your own private island. State Road 200, Vieques; 787-741-4100. El Conquistador Resort is perched high above the ocean on a cliff. 1000 El Conquistador Avenue, Fajardo 00738; 787-863-1000.

 2 Where to Eat Augosto’s Restaurant is one of San Juan’s best restaurants, offering contemporary French cuisine and impeccable service. Courtyard Marriott Miramar, Avenida Ponce de Leon 801, Miramar, San Juan; 787-725-7700. Pikayo at The Conrad Condado Plaza offers dishes that fuse cuisines from Eastern Europe and Africa with traditional Puerto Rican flavors. 999 Ashford Avenue, San Juan 00907; 787-721-6194.  

 3 What To Do The Museum of Art of Puerto Rico contains artifacts from the 16th century. Avenida De Diego 299, Santurce, San Juan, 00909; 787-977-6277. El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest System. Rio Grande, 787-888-1880. Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a 16th-century fort near Old San Juan, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Norzagaray St., San Juan 00901; 787-729-6777.

Ocean Club Undergoes Multi-Million Renovation

Room service: The Ocean Club Hotel

The Ocean Club Hotel opened in March 2012 for its first full season since undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation in late 2010. The hotel has reemerged as sophisticated, chic, and luxe–an ideal modern option in Cape May, New Jersey’s beautiful and quaint Victorian community. Situated across from Cape May Beach, each room boasts a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean from a private balcony. Breezy interiors, plush bedding, and custom-designed furnishings provide the perfect blend of style and comfort. The hotel has a large sun deck area with a poolside bar, where guests can sip on cocktails and sunbathe. SeaSalt restaurant offers fresh seafood paired with wine and specialty cocktails, and, on the weekends, live music.

Forbes Riley Talks Entertaining, Beaches, and Her Florida Home

Forbes Riley

Forbes Riley skipped a grade in high school and earned two undergraduate degrees in just three years. Today, she’s an award-winning TV host, author, spokesperson, motivational keynote speaker, and life coach, as well as the recognizable face behind SpinGym, the at-home fitness accessory she can be seen promoting and demonstrating on HSN. Riley talks to Ocean Home about life at her waterfront Florida home. —L.L.

Why did you choose this home?  The house has the most expansive open water views and a long dock with three boat lifts, so we have the jet boat and the jet ski, and we are still trying to figure out the third!

Which spot in the house affords the best view? Our second-floor master bedroom faces east over the water with a wall of windows, and it’s a dream to wake up and see the sun rise out of the water. I’ve seen many sunsets, but from my bedroom between the silhouetted palm trees to see this glowing ball of energy start the day, it’s magical. The first morning after we moved in, I screamed for my twin children to join me at six a.m. because the sky filled with colors you only find in a crayon box.

What’s special to you about living on the water? There is an undeniable energy you get from the water and all the sea life that lives near our home. We have pelicans, osprey, egrets, cormorant, dolphins, a variety of rays, and the occasional manatee that will swim by our dock–it’s like Sea World. Coming from New York City, I was shocked.  If you saw a three-foot-tall bird in New York walking on my property, you’d have to call the zoo!

Do you entertain much here? We love to enertain. My husband Tom is a Le Cordon Bleu chef with a nose for great wine and great friends. He can whip up a gourmet meal, snacks, and desserts in just minutes–one Saturday we actually had two different parties in a single night!

What makes it great for hosting guests? The floor plan of the house and large lanai are so open, it really affords the experience of bringing the outdoors in. The kitchen is gorgeous and the stove is on the island, so when the chef is creating, his back is not to the guests. In our house, everyone pulls up a seat to the bartop and we watch, munch, and just hang.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy your home’s beachfront setting? The best is to grab a cup of tea in the morning or a glass of wine at night and head to the back of the boat at the end of the dock. The boat has seating that faces the water; you don’t see any land when you’re out there, and you sort of float above the water on the lift. If you’re lucky (and it’s often!), the dolphins will play and jump right in front of you. Turn on the speakers, meditate, read the paper or just cuddle up and listen to the sounds of the water—it’s so romantic, so peaceful. I truly thank the universe every chance I get to enjoy those moments.

Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing Powerhouse: Josh Altman

For Josh Altman, real estate powerhouse and star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, a day at his high-powered California office really can be a day at the beach. By Melissa C. Gillespie

 

Bravo's Josh Altman

With an exclusive clientele consisting mainly of celebrities and high-net-worth individuals from around the world, Josh Altman, a self-proclaimed “no-bull type of guy,” has become one of the leading real estate agents in the business, moving luxury properties at Hilton & Hyland Real Estate.

Today, you’ll find him starring in the fifth season of Bravo’s hit series Million Dollar Listing and closing in on the $100 million sales mark for 2012. Having recently closed the sixth-largest sale in Los Angeles County for $16.5 million, as well as the biggest listing of a condo ever in Santa Monica for $10.5 million, he is on the right track.

For Altman, coming to Los Angeles is a childhood dream come true. “There was something about the glitz and glam of Hollywood that I just wanted to be part of, and it lured me in from the East Coast,” Altman says. “For me, it was about selling the dream ever since I was a kid. I always wanted to wheel and deal in Tinseltown and was fascinated with huge estates.”

Although a city kid at heart with a home base in the Hollywood Hills, Altman finds the ocean soothing and relaxing, and so he logs plenty of hours by the beach with clients in search of a beachfront home. “Whenever I show homes on the sand, I want to loosen my tie just a little bit. You feel like you’re always on vacation.”

Approximately 40 percent of Altman’s sales are derived from oceanfront sales, although he notes they are tending to trade slower than houses in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, and other city neighborhoods.

According to Altman, ocean home buyers vary all across the board-–from billionaires to beach bums. “I have major businessmen who want a second or third home to get away from the office, clients who are retired and just want to wake up to the sound of the waves breaking, and athletes and celebrities who want to be closer to the airports or get away from the paparazzi.”

If his high-octane career stays its current course, he’ll most likely know exactly how those latter clients feel.  

Profile: AnnMaria Baldine

AnnMaria Baldine

It was a fortuitous journey that led AnnMaria Baldine—founder of Washington, DC’s Gallery la Musa—from studies for a career in illustration and advertising to rug design. Her concern for the well-being of weavers and their children, however, is no accident. She has been committed to service since childhood. “It is very important to me,” she says, “that children are protected. GoodWeave® is a wonderful way to make sure they aren’t exploited.”

Although AnnMaria grew up in upstate New York, the hub of the rug industry, she never considered rug design as a career. After studying illustration and advertising at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology, happenstance led to a job as a textile designer for Mohawk and Alexander Smith. There, in the iconic company’s design studio Ann Maria learned the art of Axminster and Wilton design. As she puts it, “I was the new kid on the block and it was a great learning experience.”

Today her gallery not only shows her colorful and energetic rugs, but also selected ceramic, glass and jewelry. It is the rugs, however, that steal the show. Pompeii, an all-wool cut-and-loop pile rug is her signature piece. The detailed mosaic patterns and the brilliant reds, golds and teals are, she says, the result of a “Wow!” moment she had while looking at images of the ruins of Pompeii. One of her earliest design challenges, and perhaps the most fun, she recalls, was an assignment to design a sea-themed piece for a child’s room. It was a circular rug in two dozen colors with sea creatures of all kinds. “Hand drawn and no repeats,” she says. “That project was fun!”

There is a boldness to her designs, something she cultivates and her clients appreciate. She points to Ionian Isle, a hand tufted 100 percent wool piece in deep blues, reds and yellows. “I wanted to create the feeling of the wind, sea and sky,” she explains. Inspiration comes from many places. The geometric patterns and vibrant colors of Mondrian and the clean lines and simplicity of Giacometti are some of her influences. So is her environment. For example, she is contemplating a collection inspired by a trip to Moldova where she photographed patterns of light and shadow on old architecture. “As an artist you have to have a constant awareness of your surroundings.”

For AnnMaria Baldine, “awareness of surroundings” also has a moral component. The modest rug designer for diplomats, ambassadors and Saudi princes has also worked with a small, women-run factory in Tibet and insists that women, the literal and metaphoric mothers of the planet, need to help each other.

*Images from AnnMaria’s Gallery

 

For more information on AnnMaria’s fabulous creations, visit www.annmariabaldine.com. (202) 256-2376

4001 North Ocean Drive

Intimately scaled, thoughtfully placed and individually yours, 4001 North Ocean Drive is the essence of carefree oceanfront living. Defined by low-key elegance, this incomparable ocean enclave offers direct access to 300 feet of soft sand beach, complemented by exclusive resident-only amenities.  Surrounded by native tropical landscaping is a tranquil oceanfront pool, relaxation deck with spa and scenic oceanfront fitness center—all reserved entirely for you. This lifestyle is exclusive yet effortless, with services that exceed expectations.

Outstanding private and public courses are conveniently located nearby, including Country Club of Florida, Pinetree Golf Club, Adios Golf Club, The Gulf Stream Country Club and The Boca Raton Resort & Club. Known as a golf mecca world-wide, the Palm Beaches is home to more than four dozen courses—so you never have to go far for a premium golf match. For a change of pace, there are two challenging executive Par 3 courses, The Little Club and St. Andrews just minutes from 4001 North Ocean.  Throughout the area you’ll find an excellent selection of fine, established marinas. Less than two miles down the street is a full service marina featuring long-term and overnight wet dockage and rack storage at Marina Delray. There are boat slips for vessels of every size, ship stores, fuel and much more.

Along the highly coveted coastline of Gulf Stream, prime oceanfront for new development is a rarity. Indeed, more than 30 years have passed since the last new residential offering. Careful zoning and thoughtful preservation will limit future opportunities. For those who have longed for modern design and conveniences in an area that—until now—has had limited development, 4001 North Ocean is exactly what you have been waiting for. This is a moment to invest in both your future and your present. This is the moment to change the way you enjoy life.

Priced from $1.7 million

Contact

561-450-7494
4001 North Ocean Blvd
Gulf Stream, FL 33483

 

A Must Sea

Snorkeling with sea lions

Located on the Sea of Cortez on Mexico’s Pacific coast, La Paz is becoming one of the hottest spots in Southern Baja and is a great jumping-off point for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. Now, guests of CostaBaja Resort & Spa can enjoy a new activity: snorkeling with sea lions. The excursion, which is run by Fun Baja out of the resort’s on-site marina, takes visitors to Los Isolotes for a unique encounter with the cute creatures. The “Snorkeling with the Sea Lions” package includes roundtrip charter to Los Isolotes for swimming and snorkeling. Fun Baja provides gear and local tour guides. Guests also enjoy catered lunch on the beach at nearby Ensenada Grande, followed by free time to explore the island. Back at CostaBaja Resort & Spa, plenty of amenities await guests, including the marina village, Espiritu Spa, the Beach Club, and the Gary Player Signature Course. The package also includes nightly accommodations at CostaBaja Resort & Spa and a day of snorkeling per person. Rates start at $239 per night, two-night minimum stay required, and are based on double occupancy.


Luxe Cabos

Mexico’s Baja Peninsula offers unabashed luxury in a setting of natural grandeur.

Jutting out into the aquamarine junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, the southern capes of the Baja Peninsula, or “Los Cabos,” have long served as the West Coast’s answer to the distant Caribbean and the even more remote Pacific islands. Since tourism began here in the late ‘70s, the scramble for the 20-mile corridor between the towns of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas inevitably spawned gimmicky hotels and tawdry motels. However, it also brought some of the most lavish, show-stopping resorts, aptly fit for their regular Hollywood A-list clientele and the global elite with a desert-meets-the-sea romantic vibe. Indeed, magnificent resorts like the One&Only Palmilla and Las Ventanas al Paraíso rank among the globe’s finest, earning Los Cabos a spot high atop the list of the world’s most luxurious locales.

Villa Cortez beachfront pool Casita Master Suite at One&Only Palmilla

One&Only Palmilla

Designed as an intimate beachfront hacienda for the mid-20th century’s rising rich and famous, One&Only Palmilla once attracted the likes of John Wayne, Lucille Ball, and Bing Crosby. Over time, improved infrastructure in the Baja Peninsula catalyzed expansions, but the resort’s original ethos—an unapologetic, decadent respite from reality—remains unchanged. Nowadays, the 250-acre One&Only Palmilla redefines the concept of barefoot luxury with sumptuous accommodations and exalted outlets at the tip of the Palmilla master-planned community.

An ambassador of South of the Border luxury, One&Only Palmilla exudes a true sense of place. The contemporary incarnations of the original accommodations take the form of 12 traditional casas boasting a total of 173 rooms and suites that range from large to palatial. All face the ocean, are outfitted with sprawling terraces and patios, and offer the brand’s signature butler service. Lively, eclectic Mexican design abounds, right down to the last detail, while massive wooden doors and room partitions, intricately studded and bursting with character, reflect the Colonial farm style typical of San Miguel de Allende. One-of-a-kind rustic floor tiles complement the understated tapestries, hand-embroidered cloths, and colorful linens.

One&Only Palmilla’s ample acreage separates the more family-centric north from the more adults-driven south. That’s not to say that these regions are mutually exclusive or that any age will forgo frivolity and fun on the hilltop; simply put, One&Only Palmilla champions the best of both worlds.

Vacationing families gravitate toward the resort’s central and northern reaches, where the rocky outcrops give way to placid beaches. Nestled in dense foliage and teeming with towering palm trees, this vast expanse includes half of the resort’s lavish casas, the principal pool and connecting children’s pool, the unique “Mexiterranean” Agua Restaurant & Bar, and an ESPA spa. Lining the southern rim of the property, 16 units with private oceanfront infinity pools and three dozen junior suites cater to couples seeking honeymoon-style romance. At the multi-tiered, adults-only Vista Pool & Bar, complimentary foot massages, ginger margaritas, homemade sorbets, and towel fluffing are all on the menu. Come nightfall, a mesmerizing fire pit illuminates and creates idyllic ambience for good conversation and stargazing. A stone’s throw away, Suviche Lounge buzzes with the sweet sounds of live music and the chatter of margarita-merry patrons, while the neighboring Market restaurant doles out Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s award-winning French-Asian cuisine, peppered with regional Mexican spices and ingredients.

Between January and March, mammoth gray whales arrive at this coastal refuge to give birth and rear their young. They are often visible with the naked eye, though in-room telescopes bring them up close and personal. One&Only Palmilla is a year-round habitat for relaxation and uninterrupted bliss for both the affluent family and the starry-eyed romantic.

Oceanview suite at Las Ventanas al Paraíso

Las Ventanas al Paraíso

There’s no case of getting lost in translation for Las Ventanas al Paraíso. These “windows to paradise” overlook a stunning panorama of desert and sea that embodies our contemporary definition of “paradise.” Comprising 11 whitewashed, low-rise buildings that are enveloped by diverse cacti and framed by the most brilliant blue skies, Las Ventanas imparts an ambience of far-and-away storybook romance.

The resort impresses from the onset, with an expansive alfresco lobby opposite the rising tides, hovering over an enclave of inspirational architecture. The artisan floors are composed of contrasting stones, beautifully arranged along the labyrinthine walkways, while the ceilings are bound by traditional dried latilla sticks. Bare branches from the Baja desert come to life with hand-blown red and pink glass ornaments, complementing the color-splashed desert foliage. Freestanding rectangular stairs intersect reflection ponds, leading toward sea-level amenities and outlets like the resort’s fine-dining restaurant or the more casual Mexican-inspired Sea Grill. Seven distinctive pools offer varying degrees of privacy, and a warm and smiling staff surprise at every turn, eager to deliver stellar service.

Las Ventanas’s 71 suites perfectly balance elements of luxury with regional authenticity. Its understated interiors pay homage to the flavors of Mexico’s 32 diverse states, cast ashore on a seaside desert. Even the recent spa expansion showcases a multi-faceted example of Mexican craftsmanship, with ornamental glasswork from Oaxaca embellishing an outdoor traditional Bajan palapa that serves as the spa’s relaxation area.

Due in part to its extensively manicured grounds, Las Ventanas exudes a constant spa-like placidity. Here, the few interruptions to guests’ R&R usually occur poolside or beachside with hourly offerings of homemade sorbets, water coolers, and other thirst-quenching delights. Perhaps you’ll wake up from a post-massage, sun-kissed snooze to a distant horn signaling the presence of whales in the area. Like One&Only Palmilla, Las Ventanas al Paraíso is a superb spot for witnessing the renowned gray whale migration, one of nature’s most majestic sights.

Highlights Los Cabos With all the shameless pampering you’re bound to experience at One&Only and Las Ventanas, heading off site can seem like a ridiculous idea. But if you can manage to break away, here are a few can’t-miss activities in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Art Walk Exposition On Thursday evenings, the wildly popular Art District in San Jose del Cabo comes to life as dozens of galleries offer patrons complimentary wine and insight into their fabulous displays and works by Mexican and international artists and artisans. Land’s End Think of Los Cabos and a vision of Land’s End quickly comes to mind. This impressive cluster of rock formations, including the famous Arch of Poseidon, appears on nearly every postcard of Los Cabos. During high tide, panga boats (dinghies), from either the Marina or from El Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, offer rides to the Arch. Better yet, during low tide, intrepid travelers can get there by foot by way of Lover’s Beach. Whale Watching From January to March, gray whales rule the Cabo coastline. Around 6,000 whales come here annually to birth their young. While it’s exciting to view the whales from the coastline, the full gamut of boat tours—from zodiacs to sail boats—offer an even more exciting way to immerse yourself in their world.

*More luxurious images from Luxe Cabos

Margaret Luce’s Jupiter Home

Margaret Luce

Actress, model, and philanthropist Margaret Luce is well versed in the luxe South Florida lifestyle.

An extensive background in fashion and an appreciation for the outdoors brings a delicate glamour to Margaret Luce’s newly renovated Palm Beach County home. These days, when the multi-tasking beauty isn’t busy juggling her jobs as actress, philanthropist, film producer, and model, Luce can be found enjoying the beauty of her recently renovated home, which features 30-foot ceilings, four bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool, a sauna, and a stunning bar. With South Florida’s stunning scenery as its backdrop, it’s safe to say that for Margaret Luce,  there’s no place like home.

Where is your home located? The house is located in Jupiter, Florida, in a gated community right outside of Palm Beach.

What is your favorite room in the house and why? My absolute favorite room in the house is the living room. It has a ‘50s glamour theme to it that brings me back to another time. The best part is that it doesn’t have a television, so everyone can focus on the music and conversation rather than the TV.

What drew you to this property when you were house hunting? The location drew me in. It’s in a secluded neighborhood, but it’s also close to the major highway, which is convenient for getting to and from casting calls. The 30-foot ceilings, lots of natural light, and open space are also what made it the perfect getaway home for me.

What is the best part about living by the ocean? Walking right to the water and being in an instant Zen state of mind, regardless of what is going on in my life. It reminds me that life is constantly changing and there are things to come. Simply stated, nature moves me.

Luce's South Florida home

What is your favorite oceanfront destination to visit and why? My top three are St. Barts, The Fountainebleau [Hotel] in Miami, and Costa Rica. Each of these destinations allows me to sink my feet into the sand, enjoy the vibe, and get lost in the culture.

How does the design of your home help you take advantage of its oceanfront setting? It’s designed with availability to the outdoors in mind. As soon as I step out to the backyard, all the wildlife is at my fingertips. It’s a very comfortable and laid-back lifestyle.

 

 

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Grupo Questro’s CEO Gives Back

Mexico native and Grupo Questro CEO Eduardo Sánchez-Navarro Rivera-Torres draws on his successes to enable education in his home country.

CEO Eduardo Sánchez Navarro Rivera-Torres

If you’ve ever been to Los Cabos, Mexico, chances are you’ve come across one of Grupo Questro’s many luxury projects. CEO Eduardo Sánchez-Navarro Rivera-Torres came to Grupo Questro in 2001 with a strong background in community outreach and business education. He has since helped to expand the company’s presence in new markets throughout Los Cabos and Acapulco over the past 10 years.

Having grown up in Mexico City, Sánchez-Navarro visited Los Cabos many times as a child, and he has seen the destination’s growth throughout the years. He is now dedicated to supporting education in the different places where Grupo Questro develops properties, awarding many full and partial scholarships to help those who can’t afford to keep up their studies.

Sánchez-Navarro is proud of every aspect of Grupo Questro, so much so that he resides in the Fundadores Neighborhood inside the company’s newest project, Puerto Los Cabos.

Living in his own development alongside the Sea of Cortez has its perks, such as an 18-hole championship golf course, a world-class marina, the stunning Wirikuta botanical desert garden, and private beach clubs. The business mogul says that hosting events at night by the fire pit is among his favorite aspects of living in the development. “As the ocean crashes below and the many stars shine above…it doesn’t get any better than that!” he says.

Sánchez-Navarro is thrilled with how Grupo Questro is thriving, especially with how his dream destination has become his home. With so much culture and beauty at his fingertips, why would he want to live anywhere else?

*Interior of the CEO’s Puerto Los Cabos home

Villa Amanoka Makes Guests Feel At Home

A Balinese-inspired villa makes jetsetters feel at home in Jamaica

Located in Jamaica’s tranquil Discovery Bay, the seven-bedroom villa haven known as Amanoka is the perfect retreat for discerning vacationers looking for a peaceful escape.

The owners’ goal for Amanoka to be a place where they and all visitors felt a sense of peace, tranquillity, and renewal during and after their stay has been achieved with gusto. Guests can find serenity at every turn, from the elegant Balinese-inspired architectural details and imported furniture to the manicured grounds filled with exotic, fragrant blooms.

Amenities include an inviting infinity pool and Jacuzzi, a private beach and overwater gazebo, and the on-site Tamansari Spa. There, guests can choose from a selection of facials, massages, and scrubs. Active vacationers will love the villa’s private tennis courts that are lit for night play and a state-of-the-art fitness facility, as well as sea kayaks and snorkeling gear. The indispensable butler can also set up fishing, golf, adventure tours, and more.

Amanoka is ideal for families and larger groups, featuring three bedrooms in the main villa and four in the adjacent annex. All bedrooms feature large ensuite bathrooms, Frette linens and robes, and cable television. A conscientious, meticulously trained seven-member staff works diligently to see to guests’ needs.

Dining options abound at Amanoka. Chef Nick cooks meals to order, and guests can enjoy his gourmet fare in the dining pavilion, on the deck overlooking the bay, amid the property gardens, or on the beach, where guests often conclude their stay with a bonfire and lobster feast under the stars.

Rentals are available from October to mid-July. A minimum seven-night stay is required in high season, five nights in low season, and 14 nights during Christmas.

Andrew Spindler of Gloucester

 

Andrew Spindler

Inside antiques dealer Andrew Spindler’s supremely stylish—and dichotomous—home in Gloucester, Massachusetts

New England antiques dealer Andrew Spindler points to the floor in the entryway of his coastal home in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ceramic tiles glow softly in dusty red, blue, and ochre. They flow into the living room, where they converge with massive granite fireplace stones, a Jonas Lie frieze depicting Viking ships, numerous sculptures, books, and paintings, and a superb collection of American and European Arts and Crafts furniture.

“These are Mercer Tiles,” Spindler says. “They were made by Henry Mercer in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Today, we prize them as great examples of American Arts and Crafts.”

Spindler's elegant living room

But the floors aren’t the only notable design element of the 4,500-square-foot Shingle-style house, built in 1937. Other notable details include varied siding materials, from granite on the first floor to scalloped shingles on the second. The original metal windows represent Modernism’s embrace of clean lines and new materials. When Spindler bought the house in 1992, however, the windows had deteriorated, so he replaced them with new wood ones. He points to torpedo-shaped door hinges as another Modernist touch.

“The house design is wonderful in the way it connects to the site,” Spindler says. “With wood, stone, and beautiful windows, it makes the view important, while seeming to blend into the surroundings. It’s really like nowhere else.”

As for décor, elegant and curvaceous Federal-era furniture, Italian iron lighting, a 1968 Danish Harp chair, and a massive 19th-century mahogany bed could not be more different from each other, but each looks perfectly at home in an environment that honors them without taking them too seriously.

The house may be historic, but that didn’t keep Spindler from applying intense azure blue or kelly green to its walls. Stainless steel kitchen counters spell sleek function, while the room’s walls are treated to a deep aubergine. In this house, historicism does not fight contemporary tastes.

The Beach Blogger

For actress, model, and blogger Camille Anderson, it’s the little moments in life that are the best

Most people know Camille Anderson from her roles in Wedding Crashers, Las Vegas, and Fitness Host. More recently, she has taken her healthy living and divine nursery decorating tips from CamilleAndersonBlog.com to Parenthood.com for her original web series, Mommy Chic with Camille. But those who know Anderson well know that the Texas native’s favorite activity is cooking and entertaining for her loved ones and friends at her Manhattan Beach, California, home.

What drew your family to this home? We knew that we wanted to be conveniently located to the amenities that Manhattan Beach has to offer. With a baby, it’s nice to be able to stroll around town and run errands, meet friends for lunch, or exercise, all without having to get in my car. We also wanted to walk out our front door and be at the beach. The beach is now our front yard.

What’s the best part of living by the ocean? You can choose to be low key and have a quiet day at the beach, or you can partake in the activities of the town and the social scene. It’s also a healthy way to live. People are always outside biking, running, roller blading, or paddle boarding. Living at the beach lends itself to an active lifestyle.

What’s your favorite room in the house? My favorite room in the house is the master bedroom. I have great views of the ocean, as well as vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. I used a large four-poster Marge Carson bed to give the room a masculine, strong feeling. It’s a very cozy room, great for curling up in bed! I incorporated shades of gold and dark green, which maintains a warm, inviting mood.

How does your home’s design help you enjoy its oceanfront setting? My home is a perfect combination of being family friendly and entertaining friendly. I love sharing my home with friends and enjoying the social aspects of the beach. The game room downstairs allows me to keep the entertaining separate from the family quarters—especially the nursery!

With the home’s spectactular setting, you must entertain here a great deal. We love to have friends over and barbeque. There’s nothing like branzino, a glass of wine, and some laughs around the patio table. We have patio furniture on all three balconies, to encourage outdoor living.

What is your recipe for a perfect beach day? My recipe for a perfect beach day is a combination of time at the beach with family during the day and an outdoor dinner at the beach by night. My one-year-old daughter loves the ocean and the sand. Every time we venture to the beach, she runs straight to the water. She loves to watch the water rush up over her feet and to squish the sand between her toes. It’s the little moments in life that are the best.

A Jamaican Must Sea: Jakes

Jake's Farm Dinner

Jakes, a Bohemian-Style Boutique Hotel nestled in the fishing village of Treasure Beach on Jamaica’s South Coast, has added 2012 calendar dates for its monthly Farm Dinners. In conjunction with chef Liz Solms, a local sustainable agriculture expert, the program supports the independent farmers of Jamaica’s Pedro Plains. Once a month on the Saturday closest to the full moon, the dinners are held on a small farm in the hills of St. Elizabeth. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with fresh cocktails made from fruit grown on that farm. Situated in the working fields, tables are set with white linens and surrounded by glowing lanterns. Dinners feature organic dishes prepared on site, and the rotating menu reflects seasonal local produce and organic ingredients. Dishes like chèvre on toast with homemade lime-pepper jelly and organic lamb with coconut milk and spices are served family-style. The dinners also play host to specialists such as honey experts and wine sommeliers, who lead tastings of locally produced fare. Upcoming dates are January 14, February 11, March 17, and April 14; 35-guest max. jakeshotel.com

Boca Raton’s Blooming Business

Beacon of Boca In Boca Raton, Florida, One Thousand Ocean draws buyers with its coastal setting and top-shelf amenities.

In Boca Raton, One Thousand Ocean possesses those three crucial property characteristics: location, location, location. But some might argue that Boca’s newest luxury condominium has something even more important: water, water, water.

Boca Raton's One Thousand Ocean

 

That partly explains why developer BRE/Point Parcel LLC has been so successful, selling eight residences for just under $40 million in 2011. Overall, the 52-unit building has become 77 percent sold out since residents began moving in in July 2010.

Of the eight buyers in 2011, six were first-time visitors and closed within weeks—and with cash, according to Jamie Telchin, president of development for LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels, which oversees the project. Overall, One Thousand Ocean has generated $180 million in sales and has just 12 unsold residences (one contract was pending in October 2011). Telchin attributes the project’s success to its fantastic setting on the southernmost tip of a private peninsula, among other factors.

“Number one, we have water on three sides,” he says. “Second, our development group put a beautiful building on the property. And right next door, our affiliate ownership group just spent $160 million on renovating the Beach Club [at Boca Raton Resort].

“The biggest thing is the lifestyle. Whether our residents come down for a weekend or a month, they can have all the world-class amenities from the resort next door or go to our private pool and have the same quality of service that the guests are getting at the Beach Club.”

Residences at One Thousand Ocean are comparable in size to custom oceanfront single-family estates, with a variety of Residences, Penthouses, and Beach Villas. Prices are approximately $3 million to $15 million. visitonethousandocean.com, 561-869-5000.

Fort Lauderdale

In the midst of a modern-day Renaissance, Fort Lauderdale is fast becoming one of South Florida’s most sought-after destinations for dining, nightlife, shopping, and sumptuous hotels and residences.

As far as major cities go, 100 years represents a mere moment in time; but for Fort Lauderdale, a 2011 centennial birthday marks the peak of a metropolitan Renaissance. A small trading post circa the early 20th century, Fort Lauderdale received little attention until the 1960 film Where the Boys Are branded the city as America’s ultimate spring break hotspot. As society’s morals loosened during the disco era and hairstyles grew bigger in the ‘80s, Fort Lauderdale became synonymous with cheap beachfront shenanigans and raunchy motels only those with raging hormones could love.

However, alongside the Hawaiian Tropic tan lines, a less-publicized paradigm was taking hold along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterways. Wealthy families were flocking to Fort Lauderdale to take advantage of affordable waterfront real estate and to establish a colony of no-frills barefoot luxury. Over time, city planners and politicians ousted America’s youth gone wild and embarked on a multi-billion-dollar growth strategy that would allow Fort Lauderdale’s boating culture to thrive and for insightful developers to capitalize on the growing elements for a metropolitan revolution.

Flash forward to 2011, and Fort Lauderdale now plays host to the world’s largest and most prestigious boat shows and flaunts some of Florida’s most pristine and exclusive shorelines. Rightfully relabeled the “Yachting Capital of the World” and the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale has become a shining star on the global map of luxury beachfront real estate and vacation destinations while still keeping true to its laid-back Tommy Bahama vibe. From the beaches to downtown and even into the suburbs, the city is flourishing with new multi-million-dollar homes, show-stopping hotels, farm-to-table restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and edgy galleries that represent the city’s latest steps in its evolution into a world-class metropolis.

Extreme Beach Makeover Reinventing Fort Lauderdale Beach was a long and arduous process that required far more than simply canceling MTV’s annual Spring Break soirees. With an appearance on Good Morning America, Fort Lauderdale’s mayor officially uninvited college students in 1986, and once the effects sunk in about a decade later, the extreme bulldozing finally began. The cockroach-infested, cramped motels were cleared and new, modern buildings erected in their place.

Most notably, The Atlantic Resort & Spa appeared as Fort Lauderdale’s first major luxury property after the dawn of the millennium, towering over Fort Lauderdale’s recently certified Blue Wave Beaches as a tiered structure granting immaculate, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room and outlet on property. The Atlantic’s success served as a green light for the likes of W, Ritz-Carlton, and dozens of modern skyscrapers to join the neighborhood. Soon, Fort Lauderdale Beach was unrecognizable compared to its not-so-distant past.

Ocean Terrace at the Atlantic Resort and Spa

Collectively, this irresistible hotel trio continues to anchor Fort Lauderdale’s beach reinvention. Doling out postcard-perfect panoramas of downy sands and the Atlantic Ocean’s crystalline waters, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, the W Fort Lauderdale, and The Atlantic Resort & Spa are not only Fort Lauderdale’s most sought-after holiday havens, but they’re some of the beach’s most prestigious residences. For those never wanting to relinquish their piece of coastal paradise or Fort Lauderdale’s infectious beach vibe, the Ritz, the W, and the Atlantic offer varying ownership and property management options, from the purchase of a room as part of the hotel collection to bespoke suites and units simply housed within the hotel, where the facilities’ luxury amenities remain at your disposal 24/7.

At the northern end of Fort Lauderdale beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale dazzles with its maritime-inspired design, featuring carefully engineered floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies intended to showcase vast tracts of deep, blue ocean. Unlike the classic, old-school luxe feel of most Ritz-Carlton hotels, the Fort Lauderdale outpost channels modern seaside elegance with a coral, cream, and pale-blonde color palette that is complemented by both dark and light stained woods. The recently opened Club Lounge spans the width of the entire eighth floor, allowing patrons to enjoy sunrise Mimosas facing the ocean and sunset canapés while gazing at the city’s yacht-lined Intracoastal Waterway. The colossal Club Lounge serves light bites and drinks throughout the day, ideal for guests in transition between the beach, the pool, and their private accommodations. The hotel’s other tempting offerings make it difficult to even leave the immediate proximity. Below the heated infinity pool, part of the 29,000-square-foot pool deck, the hotel offers private cabanas with butler-style service. The elegantly appointed 8,500-square-foot spa is a favorite of in-the-know locals, as it’s blessed with South Florida’s most dexterous therapists. The seductive Wine Vault showcases more than 5,000 bottles from around the world, served in the adjacent Wine Room, which carries the charismatic elegance of a modern gentleman’s club. Downstairs, Via Luna serves sensational Italian fusion cuisine and presents a not-to-be-missed Sunday brunch with a decadent raw bar, including fresh stone crab claws and dozens of ever-changing dishes representing diverse international gastronomy.

Nearby, the W Fort Lauderdale has brought an unprecedented element of fashion, funk, and trendiness to Fort Lauderdale, with an edgy attitude and youthful sophistication that easily rivals that of South Beach. The hypermodern W twin towers have been the talk of the town since opening in summer 2010. From a third-floor lobby jumping with bass-pounding music to a “see-through” swimming pool bisected by a grand staircase rising through the center to the kitschy white alligators snuggled on the high-thread-counts rugs, this W pushes the envelope of the brand’s signature forward-thinking approach, and it succeeds.

Meanwhile, the hotel responsible for Fort Lauderdale’s upscale intervention, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s fresh from a refurbishment and is keen to play a major role in the post-recession vacation comeback through a slew of enticing specials. The rooms showcase a vision of understated seaside home-style luxury, each with a private balcony, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a spacious marble bathroom, perfect for families looking for kid-friendly accommodations without missing out on Fort Lauderdale’s new glam factor.

*Images from Atlantic Resort and Spa, Ritz-Carlton, W Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas

 

Boating Behemoth The single greatest factor to propel Fort Lauderdale to its newfound big-city fame is arguably its evolution into the “Yachting Capital of the World,” a phrase that summarizes the coastal city’s nearly 50,000 luxe resident yachts, 100-plus marinas and boatyards, and hundreds of boat supply stores, as well as its annual hosting of two of the world’s biggest boats shows. Beyond the city’s main boutique- and restaurant-lined thoroughfare, Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale’s labyrinthine Intracoastal Waterways teem with the be-all and end-all of water toys.

While these dream boats tend to keep a low profile most of the year, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October and the Winterfest Boat Parade in mid-December (December 10 this year) is a no-holds-barred bragging, flaunting, and selling of the world’s greatest subjects of marine envy. During the International Boat Show, more than $2 billion worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines, and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide come together, prompting all-out VIP parties and floating who’s who extravaganzas. Come December, more than a million onlookers gather to witness 1,500 fully decorated jaw-dropping yachts as they parade along 10 miles of Fort Lauderdale waterways. Leading up to the event, Fort Lauderdale gets a sweet dose of Hamptons-style pretention, where invitations to the numerous lavish boat parade parties around town tend to define one’s social status. Naturally, the city also buzzes with events before and after the boat parade, like the official socialite “Black Tie Ball.”

Outside of these major events, the superlative method for experiencing marine wanderlust and checking out Fort Lauderdale’s big boats is via the public Water Taxi, which transports patrons between a dozen or so points throughout the city’s aquatic back lot.  Passing through inlets harboring multi-million-dollar waterfront homes and cruising by the city’s most renowned sights, Fort Lauderdale truly looks and feels like the “Venice of America” from the vantage point of this surprising sightseeing tour on the cheap. If you choose to hop on and off the wildly popular Water Taxi around town, you could quickly find yourself immersed in the glimmering lights of Fort Lauderdale’s version of Broadway, the Broward Center for Performing Arts, or iconic outdoor eateries like 15th Street Fisheries, where the massive tarpon eagerly await your lunch-time leftovers and where you’ll experience a refreshing hint of no-frills Old Fort Lauderdale, still untouched by the city’s extreme makeover.

Lobster from Market 17

 Fork Lauderdale A number of personality-driven eateries have cropped up around town in 2011 to complement the city’s existing 4,000-plus restaurants. Two newbies not to miss:

Market 17 This farm-to-table juggernaut is really two restaurants in one. 17’s restaurant-within-a-restaurant offers the über-trendy experience of “Dining in the Dark,” in which patrons endeavor on a multi-course eating extravaganza in the pitch black, relying on every sense but sight to determine what they’re eating and drinking. The principal restaurant is less about gimmick and more about the basics—namely fresh, organic cuisine. You’ll know the names and addresses of all the artisanal farmers supplying the sensational ingredients you’re experiencing through Chef Daniel Ramos’s gastronomic masterpieces, like the exotic ceviches made to order (think snapper, avocado, corn, honeydew, and jalapeno pepper) and the pan-basted Florida hogfish (which tastes like a giant scallop) over bulgur wheat with citrus and herbs, Swiss chard, zucchini, squash, and grape tomato sauce.

M Bar The latest restaurant on Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive Las Olas Boulevard is the brainchild of South Florida restaurateur Jack Mancini, whose adjacent Tuscan-style Mancini’s Restaurant stands as a perennial favorite of both locals and visitors. M Bar brings a much-needed infusion of tavern-and-tapas fun to the city, with the full gamut of European, American, and Asian-inspired small plates bursting with sweet and savory farm-to-table ingredients. Add a vast selection of 42 craft beers, dozens of sustainable wines, and a creative cocktail menu and it’s clear where you’ll kick off your start to the vacation.

The Details Fort Lauderdale

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 954-465-2300; W Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-8200, The Atlantic Resort & Spa, 954-567-8020, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show; Winterfest Boat Parade; Water Taxi; Las Olas Blvd.; Broward Center for Performing Arts; 15th Street Fisheries; Market 17; M Bar.

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