A Selection of Private Islands and Luxury Retreats For Those Mega Millions

I found it very interesting as I watched the many interviews prior to the big MEGA MILLIONS draw, asking what people would buy if they won all that money ? One hopeful ticket holder after the other said that they would buy a Private Island, not just once or twice, but 15 different interviews on 4 different Networks.

Being that we are lucky enough to live on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, Turks and Caicos, and represent some of the most exclusive private islands in the entire Caribbean, we can definatley identify with them...

So, the draw has been made, the winners chosen, and now we are waiting for the call...Come and see our Private Brokers at Regency International Estates  - Exclusive Affiliates of Christies International Real Estate

Toys Of The Caribbean...

Not only does the TCI have some of the worlds best beaches and turquoise waters, all fit for an unriveled lifestyle but we have cool too.

If you love Divng, we have the best, If you love fishing, we have the best, if love boating, we have the best, and with the emerging Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Mecca on Long Bay Beach, we again have the best.

Now, if it's adrenaline your after, then this is definately for you... 

Crossed between an exotic sports car, speed boat, submarine, jet plane, and Shark, the Seabraecher is the ULTIMATE DIVING MACHINE.

This little toy belongs to a great friend of ours and is one of the most amazingly exciting adventures you can experiance on, in, or under the water. And with the crytal clear turquoise waters found in the Turks and Caicos Islands it just adds to the experiance.

So if your sailing along on a beautiful Caribbean day, daydreaming about what it would be like to live this life all year round, and this pops up, DON'T PANIC, its probably me

Whats fun to do in the Turks and Caicos Islands ?

Thought I would start doing a series of posts based on this question as I have been asked it so many times.

I have a feeling that some folks just don't get what we have to offer in the turks and Caicos Islands !!! Time to spotlight the Monaco of the Caribbean.

This was taken just offshore from Grace Bay Beach, voted one of worlds best beaches, looks like it could be fun... Actualy, I know its fun

Take a look at the amazing lifestyle we enjoy in The Turks and Caicos Islands.

One of the beauties of what we do in the Turks and caicos Islands is our access to some of the worlds most beautiful homes, such as Emerald Cay. As Exclusive affiliates of Christies Intenrational Real Estate we have a unique opportunity to share properties such as Emerald Cay with a global network in over 40 countries around the world, all reaching the high net worth buyer who appreciate such properties as not just homes,but works of art,

Uniquely spectacular real estate in the Turks and Caicos Islands has once again played feature on the small screen, with R.A. Shaw-designed Emerald Cay showcasing as part of HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms.

Ten years ago, real estate agents were selling million-dollar homes. Today they’re selling homes with million-dollar rooms.

The May 5 one-hour show featured 10 of the most expensive rooms in the world, including the three-story library of the $48.5 million dollar Emerald Cay estate located on the southwestern shore of Providenciales.

An all access pass into 10 of the most expensive rooms in the world, the show featured everything from a $5 million, two-story custom closet to a lavish home spa in Thailand. The show was promoted as “an exclusive look inside the most spectacular, one-of-a-kind designed rooms.”

The library, which is estimated to have cost around $4 million, is custom built, fully wood paneled room centering around a one of a kind helical staircase.

“The sophistication and structural integrity it is second to none,” explains Ron Shaw, owner of R.A. Shaw Designs, who designed the room said and managed the complete build of the project.

Shaw says the show’s highlight of the Emerald Cay library correctly displays the abilities and capabilities of design and construction in the TCI. “We can compete really well with the North American design market,” he said.

This is not the first time homes in the TCI have been featured on HGTV, the most popular home and garden channel in the United States. The popular “House Hunters International” show has featured home buyers searching for their dream homes in the TCI on several occasions over recent years.

International luxury real estate shoppers can now search by "Private Island" and "Villa" on christiesrealestate.com. This brings a new total of 11 property types and 16 lifestyle search options now available on the site. 

Believe it or not, we have found that one of the leading property searches in the Caribbean luxury real estate market is for "Private Islands", and with such amazing islands as Parrot Cay,Ambergris Cay,Dellis Cay,Pine Cay, and West Caicos, the Turks and Caicos has its fair share of private Islands and luxury Villas.

If you have been "labouring" under the impression that our economy is bad right now. Not so! the WSJournal points out that the super high-end real estate market, at least, is doing just fine, which is a relief. There's never been a better time to purchase a luxurious private island that could hypothetically be your very own private domain! Just ask Johnny Depp.

Perhaps the best-known private-island compound is magician David Copperfield's 700-acre resort Musha Cay, which is spread across 11 islands... Mr. Copperfield describes it as a place where he can "create magic in three dimensions" and where a stay can include an optional, interactive treasure hunt where he says guests are immersed in a "living movie." (Dozens of actors and illusionists are imported to play pirates.) Recent additions to the resort include trained macaws that pick up Musha Cay's refuse and a "secret village," opening soon, where visitors can interact with tame monkeys.

The good thing is that you don't have to buy an entire island to get the benefits of the private island lifestyle. Parrot Cay, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands most beautiful islands assures a Paparazzi free retreat for the rich and famous. Many very well known "A-List" stars actually own properties on Parrot Cay, with many of the worlds "Who's Who" traveling to the island for well deserved vacations away from prying eyes and superior service. 

Katherine and I spend a great deal of our time on all the private islands in the TCI, both for business and pleasure.. In fact, Katherine and I were married at Keith Richards House on Parrot Cay, walking down the aisle (beach) to the Rolling Stones "Sympathy for the Devil", an awesome experiance.

Private Island life is a magical experience and one we recommend to anyone looking for that perfect piece of paradise.

Visit Regency International Estates at:www.THEturksandcaicos.com

By Vivian Tyson - SUN Senior Editor

Government is awaiting a consultation document from someone who has been described as ‘a serious investor’ interested in the unfinished West Caicos resort project, which it said should aimed at highlighting the benefits for the economy and the people of the TCI.
Governor Damian Roderick ‘Ric’ Todd, who made the disclosure at a post Advisory Council press briefing at the office of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergency on Providenciales Wednesday, October 19, said also that a package to encourage the development is also being worked on.

“There is a proposal by a serious investor to take over and complete the West Caicos development, and what I have decided is that, there will be two things will happen. First, the developer will produce a consultation document setting out what it is they plan to do on the island and the benefits they feel will come to the people and the economy of these islands. And that will then be discussed among everyone.“Second, we are negotiating with the developer a suitable package which will encourage that development to take place, subject to the consultation being favourable and subject to us agreeing the right terms and conditions, I would like to see that development go forward,” Governor Todd said.
Governor Todd told the media that he took a trip to West Caicos last week to see first hand the calibre of structure that is laid their and was impressed with the architecture and the nature reserve, saying that it has a great deal of potential of income generation.
The Governor, however, could not give a timeline as to when the go ahead would issued for the development to continue saying it is based on the paperwork to be and the package being worked on.

“We are waiting on the developers to present us with their consultation document. I was hoping to have it in time for the meeting today (Wednesday), but they have not yet completed it. So, I think we would move as fast as the developers are able to move,” Governor Todd said.

Recently The SUN reported that a number of overseas investors have expressed their interest in resuming the stalled Molasses Reef Ritz Carlton development on West Caicos, and based on interest expressed, the project could soon come back on stream.

At the time of its development the property was being marketed as:
•    A 125 sea-swept suites and 75 private, Ritz-Carlton branded Island Villas;
•    Three restaurants created by renowned Chef Gray Kunz;
•    A full-service spa, offering indigenous treatments;
•    Ocean-front guest suites with private terraces, overlooking more than a half mile of pristine Caribbean beach;
•    A natural wildlife sanctuary, two national parks; and
•    An array of archaeological and cultural sites

Posted Oct 25 2011

 What's the off-shore draw?

Located some 80 minutes southeast of Miami, off the Florida Keys are the Turks & Caicos Islands. Often referred to as TCI for short, this small beautiful British Dependent Territory, south of the Bahamas has grown to become a vacation and retirement destination for many Canadians, and theres no wonder why. No different than the droves of Canadians that head out of the city to cottage country each summer, with multiple direct flights out of Toronto each week, more and more Canadians are opting to invest in a second leisure home in TCI to truly get away from it all and enjoy 12 months of endless summers.

Why buy a home in TCI? 

The Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed with some of the most stunning beach coastlines in the entire world and have won many awards for having some of the “Worlds Best Beaches” In less time than you can go from the GTA to Niagara Falls and back, you can be kicking back with a cocktail on one of the best beaches in the entire world. With sandy beaches that stretch for miles as part of a national park system, it comes as no surprise that travellers consistently rate TCI beaches amongst the very best in the world. And with over 300 days of sunshine each year it is hard not to reconnect with nature and indulge in an active outdoor lifestyle.

In the Turks and Caicos you will soon understand that you may never see a traffic jam again. There is not even a single traffic light or fast-food franchise, and for that matter not even a single mall in the entire exists country. But that’s not what you are looking for, its what you are looking to leave behinf. Fortunately, you are not far away from anything and can be where you want to be in an average of 10 minutes. If you do like to shop or wine and dine you will find a cornucopia of boutiques, duty-free, unique eateries, coffee shops, nightlife and fine dining venues. Prefer to eat in and stay connected with the world outside.No problem. What you want is what you get. It is all here. From the simple to the sublime, TCI is the perfect idyllic setting to get back to basics and redefine life as you have always dreamed it could be.
Buying process
Whether you are interested in buying a charming Caribbean cottage, penthouse condominium or a lavish villa, the process of buying a home in TCI is easy. In fact, it is very similar to the process of buying a home in Canada.

Given the strength of the Canadian dollar coupled with historically low interest rates, and softening in the marketplace created due to the downturn in the U.S. economy, now is the best time in over two decades to invest in the TCI real estate market. With luxury fully furnished condos minutes from the beach priced from as low as $140,000 ,much less than the price of even a modest cottage in Canada - it's no wonder the number of people arriving in TCI is up by at least10% since last year.

www.theturksandcaicos.com

I have lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the last 30 years and am still amazed at the absolute beauty our islands have to offer. 

Just last week Katherine and I went to visit some great friends of ours at the Le Vele for cocktails and good conversation. We arrived just before sun down and headed out to the back deck overlooking Grace Bays beautiful beaches, and turquoise waters. Parked directly in front of us about 100 yards off shore was a beautiful yacht called the Missing Link, a spectacular sight. If that was not enough just down the beach from this one was another, and even bigger yacht, I thought I was in Monaco for a minute.

So if you can imagine, we are relaxing with our cocktails, being cooled by gentle trade winds, taking in the great sights of Grace Bay, watching beautiful yachts calmly anchored offshore, then WOW, one of the best sunsets you will ever see. 

What more can anyone ask for from of life?