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Pristine Bay Resort Introduces New Villas

(ROATAN, HONDURAS) -- Pristine Bay Resort -- one of the western Caribbean's most-anticipated resort communities -- announces six new luxury villas are now available for vacation rentals on the idyllic tropical island 40 miles off the coast of Honduras.

The 2,400 square-foot, two-bedroom villas are ideal as luxury lodging when playing The Black Pearl - Roatan's first golf course. Opened for play in January and designed by Perry and Pete Dye, it features a signature island green and 14 holes with mesmerizing sea vistas. The Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, the island's first five-star accommodation, is slated for a "soft opening" in August 2011.

"Our new rental villas are perfect for golfers visiting Roatan to experience The Black Pearl," says Mario Toriello, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Whether playing the extraordinary course, discovering the many splendors of the western Caribbean or simply taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life, Roatan offers vacations to savor forever."

Long a haven for scuba aficionados, the island boasts the spectacular Meso-American Barrier Reef -- the world's second largest and a "must visit" for those seeking one of the striking seascapes on Earth. To fully enjoy Roatan, Pristine Bay Resort will customize packages that include the deluxe villa accommodations and championship golf, as well as, delicious local dining, all island transportation, zip-lining, deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling and even swimming with dolphins in the crystal clear waters of Caribbean.

Says Toriello: "With numerous daily flights from abroad, Pristine Bay is an ideal home base from which to explore all Roatan offers."

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Palmyra Resort Introduces Private Residence Club

(JAMAICA) -- The Palmyra Resort & Spa is announcing the launch of its Private Residence Club named "Residences at The Palmyra", offering investors access to the luxury and sophistication at the island's premier beachfront community at a fraction of the cost. The upscale fractional product is targeted at people who are looking for a cost effective way to own a second home at Jamaica's most sought after address. "We are introducing this upscale fractional product due to an increasing demand for a more affordable and flexible product offer. "Residences at The Palmyra" offers a savvy way to own a second home at the island's most exclusive community for a certain amount of time per year," says Maurice Aronow, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at The Palmyra Resort & Spa.

One of the fastest growing real estate ownership products in the luxury vacation home market, The Residence Club concept offers people the opportunity to enjoy the very pinnacle of luxury at a fraction of the outlay, by limiting the ownership to a smaller amount of time.

States Aronow; "Residence Clubs are one of the fastest growing methods of real estate ownership in the luxury vacation home market."

The combination of the island's most exclusive community and the uniqueness of Jamaica as a destination makes for a winning combination. Owners are deeded a 1/13th portion of a specific residence with all the rights and privileges of a regular real estate purchase, meaning that they can use it, lend it, bequeath it, rent it or sell it. "Our Private Residence Club offers owners the security of fully deeded real estate, flexible reservation privileges and maintenance free living with all the services and amenities of The Palmyra Resort & Spa," finished Aronow.

As an added benefit, The Palmyra Resort & Spa has recently joined the upscale The Registry Collection, giving Private Residence Club owners the ability to exchange to more than 175 destination properties in nearly 30 countries on 6 continents.

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