The award-winning Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas has announced the addition of a brand-new real estate component, Casa Chameleon Residences, to its renowned resort property, offering four exclusive villas and 15 luxury condominiums to a select group of owners. Scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024, the new serviced Casa Chameleon Residences offer the modern elegance and famed spirit of adventure that is synonymous with their namesake resort.

“We are delighted to unveil the new residences at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas. These luxurious homes embrace the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s lush landscapes while offering the unparalleled sense of exclusivity and comfort that our properties are known for,” says Brent Reynolds of NRI and Casa Chameleon Hotels. “With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to the community and sustainability, these residences redefine modern elegance in harmony with nature. We invite you to embark on a journey of refined living and unforgettable experiences, where pura vida is at your doorstep.”

The initial residences consist of four luxurious four and five-bedroom homes on the prime hotel hillside above Las Catalinas. This location offers spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalinas Islands, and the enchanting car-free town below.

Features of the homes include expansive outdoor living terraces, including private infinity edge pools; open great rooms connecting vast views of the ocean and sunsets with main living areas, the kitchen, and dining room; gourmet kitchens featuring premium appliances, cabinetry, and finishes; and outdoor showers and gardens, private garages, rooftop social areas.

Designed by Org Architects and outfitted with custom designer furnishings throughout, the new villas at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas share in the casual luxury approach to living and entertaining that has defined the destination. Each flawlessly designed home highlights its natural setting, while at the same time, champions a lifestyle made possible by the services and amenities provided by Casa Chameleon.

Owners will enjoy all amenities of Casa Chameleon Hotel, including privileged access to the dining and other facilities. From the property’s award-winning restaurants to Casa Chameleon’s luxurious restorative treatments, open-air yoga classes, and rebalancing wellness programs and beyond. When in residence, owners, their families, and friends can enjoy “Casa Chameleon Discoveries”, a variety of curated local adventures and experiences arranged through the hotel. The talented concierge will also assist with dining reservations, provisioning homes, and even helping families with beach toys and chairs (the famed beach is accessed via a scenic pathway or by using a Casa Chameleon Golf Cart).

The hotel will also provide an array of services to deliver carefree ownership, both while owners are on property and away. When not in residence, the trusted staff will look after the Residences, preparing the homes for their owners’ return or renting them to guests as part of the Casa Chameleon’s hotel-managed rental program. Residence owners will have preferred access to other properties in the Nolan Reynolds International family.

In addition to the collection of design-driven villas, 15 two-, three-, and four-bedroom condominiums will offer the design standards and aesthetic of the hotel and homes, and will be the site of the Residences’ private amenities, which include a family pool, kids club, fitness offerings, and more. Designed by renowned architecture firm, Gensler Architects, all of the Condominiums have south-facing views overlooking Sugar Beach and the Pacific.

Las Catalinas is located on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northwestern most province; the region is well known for beaches, volcanoes, national parks, outdoor adventures, and sunsets. Casa Chameleon’s “backyard” has over 20 miles of world-class, single-track biking and hiking trails that peak scenic hilltops and descend into shaded valleys through the forest, home of monkeys, coatis, deer, and other local wildlife. The town of Las Catalinas is a safe, vibrant destination that caters to families and boasts excellent restaurants, shopping, beaches, fishing, and more.

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The latest in oceanfront real estate and resorts

Cove Club at Cabo Del Sol recently unveiled its newest collection of residences, the Reef Beachfront Villas. Each of the eight villas includes an infinity pool, a spacious outdoor living area, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The five- and six-bedroom villas start around 4,800 to more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and range in price from $12 to over $19 million.  Cove Club at Cabo Del Sol will ultimately have 375 homesites and residences. It is home to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol (opening late 2023) and features Jack Nicklaus’s famed Cove Club Course. coveclubcabodelsol.com

Jack’s Bay, Eleuthera, the Bahamas

Jack’s Bay, an exclusive club and residential community in the Bahamas that already is home to a 10-hole short course by Tiger Woods, broke ground in April on a first-of-its-kind offering: a Nicklaus Heritage® course design. It will be the first property in the world to have a Nicklaus Heritage and Tiger Woods golf course. Real estate offerings at Jack’s Bay are available through its Founder’s Program and include a total of 24 beachfront and ocean view homesites ranging in price from $1 to nearly $3 million. Other amenities planned for Jack’s Bay include a beach club, spa village, fitness and wellness program, and sports pavilion complex. jacksbayclub.com

Casa Chablé, Tulum, Mexico 

Casa Chablé is the first eco-resort in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With remoteness central to its charm, Casa Chablé is an intimate retreat with just five standalone beachfront bungalows and a main villa housing five guest rooms, each with its own private terrace or balcony. The property also includes a lobby bar, thatched-roof gourmet restaurant, swimming pool off the main house, oceanfront wellness cabana, gym, rooftop lounge and bar with a plunge pool, and private beach dotted with canopy daybeds and hammocks. chablehotels.com

El Mangroove, Autograph Collection Residences, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Set for completion in December 2023, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection® Residences, include 13 eco-conscious homes adjacent to the El Mangroove resort. Costa Rican architects Garnier Arquitectos and Ronald Zürcher designed the three- and four-bedroom, single-family, villa-style residence features to reflect a contemporary aesthetic inspired by the surrounding flora, fauna, and ocean views. The 4,106- square-foot four-bedroom, two-story villas offer a pool, terrace, upper deck, and BBQ area. Turnkey four-bedroom residences start at $1.95 million. elmangrooveresidences.com

Waterfront Villas, Dominica, the Caribbean 

The Residences at Secret Bay has unveiled a limited collection of sustainable residences, the Waterfront Villas. Located within Secret Bay—Dominica’s all-villa rainforest resort—the 10 new jungle-meets-the-sea villas are expected to be completed in 2025. Comprising 1,378 square feet of indoor-outdoor living space, the Waterfront Villas feature an open-air covered gourmet kitchen, private plunge pool with covered outdoor living spaces, and outdoor rain shower. The villas are available for purchase starting at US $1.39 million or fractional ownership with the option to include Citizenship by Investment (CBI) starting at $212,000. secretbay.dm/residences

Photographs courtesy of the resorts and residences, by Joshua Cripps (Jack’s Bay, Eleuthera, the Bahamas), by Edgardo Contreras (Casa Chablé, Tulum, Mexico)

Rosewood Residences Lido Key, Florida

Rosewood Residences Lido Key, a development by The Ronto Group and Wheelock Street Capital with residential services by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, is a collection of 65 three- and four-bedroom beachfront residences priced from $6 million. Ranging from 3,350 to 4,942 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space, the residences have expansive terraces, summer kitchens, and outdoor dining areas. Each plan features a private elevator, gallery hallway leading to a grand salon, and open dining room. Amenities include an infinity-edge swimming pool with sun shelves, day cabanas, pool pavilion, fire pits, and paddleboard storage. Purchases of Rosewood Residences Lido Key are now being accepted. residenceslidokey.com

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guanacaste, Costa Rica 

Revolution Places and IMI Worldwide Properties have released a new luxury residential offering in Latin America, the Waldorf Astoria Residences Guanacaste. The development will feature 19 condominium residences and 22 estate homes. The property’s condominium residences range from two to three bedrooms across 1,509 to 2,209 square feet, the four- and five-bedroom estate home floor plans range from 3,996 to 4,996 square feet. The 19 furnished oceanfront condo residences will start at $1.944 million for two-bedrooms and $3.264 million for three-bedrooms. The 22 furnished oceanfront estate homes will start at $5.31 million for four-bedrooms and at $6.37 million for five-bedrooms. waldorfastoriaresidencesguanacaste.com

Gulfside Twelve, Fort Myers, Florida

Gulfside Twelve, one of the first new developments in the Fort Myers Beach/Estero Island area following Hurricane Ian last fall, has entered the final phase of its construction. Heralded by Dublin Real Estate Investment Group, LLC, the 12 units will each consist of 4,000 square feet of interior space and start at $4.1 million. Each unit in the pet-friendly community will boast four en suite bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a large lanai, plus a flex room, all overlooking 180 feet of beachfront living. GulfsideTwelve.com

The Strand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

The Strand offers a limited collection of 41 luxury beachfront villas and custom residences ranging from $2.49 to more than $12 million, all with direct ocean access. The developers introduced three-bedroom villas in 2022 in response to shifting buyer demand for rental opportunity and income. The villas are designed to operate as either a single villa or can lock off on each floor for rentals. The three-bedroom villas start at $3.3 million and offer 4,036 square feet of interior and exterior living space combined. Private residences, two- and three-bedroom villas, and custom homesites are currently available. thestrandtci.com

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Developed by Catalfumo Companies, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Palm Beach Gardens is a marina-front residential community featuring an exclusive collection of expansive three, four, and five-bedroom residences, within three, seven-story residential buildings. The development offers an array of amenities including an infinity-edge heated swimming pool with cabanas overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, waterfront clubhouse with entertainment spaces, spa with various treatment rooms, and a 29-slip private marina with a limited collection of boat slips accommodating vessels up to 75 feet. Pricing starts at $4 million. theresidencespalmbeachgardens.com

Costa Elena, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Costa Elena is a secluded master-planned resort community and ocean club in the northern Guanacaste region of Costa Rica spread across 3,000 acres and developed by a group of investors, including the Pellas Development Group. The initial residential enclave of Las Mareas Estates consists of 25 ocean view properties. Limited availability remains in the Founders Collection with homesites available from $550,000 and four- and five-bedroom villas with pricing from $2.35 million. Each home includes property management, concierge services, and rental program management by Inspirato. Sales are set to launch for Costa Elena’s next phase in early 2023. costaelena.com

Susurros del Corazón, Punta Mita, Mexico

The recently opened Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resort Collection Residences is comprised of 49 residences and 59 hotel suites and centered around three scallop-shaped pools that cascade down to the beach. The residences, designed by Paul Duesing Partners, celebrate the boho-chic culture of Mexico’s quaint coastal surf towns with a contemporary, clean design and the villas balance tropical context with modern lines, raw architectural details, and exquisite views. Property amenities include four distinct culinary concepts, a 3,000-square-foot fitness center and yoga studio, kids’ club, and Auberge Spa. susurrosresidences.com

St. Regis Bermuda Resort Hotel & Residences, Bermuda 

OBMI and UCO Studio introduce Bermuda’s first new luxury hotel brand in nearly half a century with the masterplan and design of the St. Regis Hotel & Residences Bermuda. The development features 120 elegant guest rooms, including 21 suites and an ultra-luxury residential development offering two- and three-bedroom residences. Each guest-room features a private balcony and stunning views of the ocean and Fort St. Catherine. Pricing ranges from $1 to $3.9 million. theresidencesbermuda.com

Lantana Residences, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica

Las Catalinas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, announces its newest residential neighborhood, Lantana Residences, a collection of ocean view homes and flats built into the hillside. Set to begin construction in the second quarter of 2023, the residences flank a picturesque stair street and offer urban and ocean views. The Lantana neighborhood will feature nine buildings and an array of plazas, parks, and community pool. Residences range from one to four bedrooms starting at $475,000 (studio/flat) up to $2.6 million (4 bedrooms/5 bathrooms). The residences are slated for completion in July 2025. lantanaresidences.com

Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Only two villas remain on the market at Rosewood Residences Mayakoba. Situated along the tranquil lagoons of the luxury resort community in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the two Coral villas, both priced at $4.7 million, present the ultimate private oasis. Along with six-and-a-half stunning bathrooms, the villas feature 4,500 square feet of fully furnished and elegantly designed interiors, and 3,000 square feet of outdoor terraces, perfect for entertaining friends and family or peacefully enjoying the beauty of the surrounding environment. Encompassing 620 acres of pristine lagoons, jungles, and beaches, the exclusive gated community of Mayakoba offers four award-winning hotels – Andaz Mayakoba, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Fairmont Mayakoba, and Rosewood Mayakoba – a diverse selection of branded private residences, including Rosewood Residences Mayakoba, Fairmont Residences Mayakoba and Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba, and an 18-hole golf course El Camaleón. Owned by Mexico City-based RLH Properties, the property features over 30 world-class restaurants, high-design spas, a scuba dive school, water sports center, racket center, and several beach clubs. mayakoba.com/rosewood-residences

EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miami-based real estate investment platform Location Ventures and Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels announce EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale, the city’s first luxury-branded residences on the intracoastal. Two 11-story towers will feature 65 residences with two-bedroom to four-bedroom floor plans ranging between 1,710 to 4,660 square feet, along with nine villas and four penthouses. Residences will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that open to expansive private terraces. Pricing for EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale begins at $3 million. fortlauderdaleeditionresidences.com

After the tumult of the past year, travel company Naya Traveler has launched a collection of journeys focused on health and wellbeing. Here, you’ll find three coastal destinations with experiences focused on bodily wellness, like yoga and meditation, and on connection with nature, like guided hikes and snorkeling. These trips also prioritize every safety measure to protect against COVID-19.

Also in Naya’s new wellness bubble portfolio are journeys to Turks & Caicos, Belize, Utah, Chile, Anguilla, and Morocco. For more information, visit nayatraveler.com.

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Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

One & Only Mandarina

A Luxury Eco-Haven: A hidden retreat with palm-fringed sands, swimmable shores and an energetic environment crafted for reconnection.

At this hidden retreat on the west coast of Mexico, One & Only Mandarina’s villas and treehouses feature luxury accommodations and gorgeous surrounding landscapes of sandy beaches and tropical rainforest. The resort fuses stunning craftsmanship of native materials with cutting-edge design. Their treehouses are perched amidst the canopy with private terraces and plunge pools, while Cliff Villas are set gracefully on the rockface and Grand Villas give bigger groups and families a sense of complete liberation, where vast indoor spaces melt into an expansive terrace and private pool.

Their team of chefs, experience guides, and wellness gurus will help you carve your perfect stay in paradise. Choose from wellness experiences like guided meditation on your terrace or yoga classes, and adventures like nature walks, culinary classes, water sports, and fishing excursions.
oneandonlyresorts.com/mandarina

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St. Martin, Caribbean

Belmond La Samanna

French Island Chic: A Caribbean island with European sophistication.

Belmond’s La Samanna is a garden paradise where dazzling white buildings pop against an azure sky, and a platinum stretch of private beach is dotted with cabanas. Rooms and suites are airy and cool, with crisp white sheets and touches of nautical flair. Soak in your private plunge pool, or head onto your balcony for a nightcap beneath the stars. Want to get even closer to the ocean? A stylish three-bedroom cottage puts you right on the seafront.

The stunning natural beauty of the French Caribbean is wonderfully diverse, with cascading waterfalls, extraordinary rainforests, and aquamarine lagoons. The small island of St. Martin offers glorious white sand beaches, as well as a thriving culture (with incredible cuisine!). Spend your days capitalizing on the island’s experiences like day cruises and snorkeling, or slow it down with an alfresco massage or private dinner by the beach.
belmond.com/belmond-la-samanna

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Nazara Tented Camp

Retreat in the Wild: A once-in-a-lifetime experience at Arenal Volcano National Park featuring stunning natural beauty, intimate spaces, and connecting with nature. 

Nayara Tented Camp, one of the first luxury camps in Central America inspired by the luxury canvas lodges of Africa and Asia, is in the Arenal Volcano National Park. The luxurious 1,700 square-foot spacious tents are built at a higher altitude on the hillside to provide unobstructed views of the Arenal Volcano. 

Costa Rica is a land of mist-shrouded cloud forests, rivers, wild beaches, exotic wildlife, and majestic volcanoes. The jewel of Central America is at the forefront of eco and adventure tourism and is home to endangered sea turtles, hundreds of species of birds, mischievous monkeys, and jungle cats. 

Multigenerational travelers and like-minded groups can opt for a set of two connecting tents, while couples and privacy-seeking guests can book standalone units. The indoor/outdoor design of the camp blends contemporary, barefoot-luxe touches and unique-to-location design. Suites feature canopy beds, private plunge pools fed by natural mineral hot springs, and double-head outdoor showers.
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