Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Trump SoHo New York - Condominium Hotel Opening Fall 2009





Downtown New York will greet its first ultra-luxury high-rise hotel when Trump SoHo New York opens in Fall 2009. Located at 246 Spring Street in the heart of the fashionable SoHo district, the dramatic, 46-story, 400-room glass tower neighbors numerous art galleries and chic boutiques. In addition to panoramic views, cutting-edge design, and expansive suites -- including the largest penthouse suite on the East Coast -- Trump SoHo New York will offer such Trump Hotel Collection hallmarks as world-class dining, The Spa at Trump, and the signature service of the Trump Attache.

Trump SoHo New York is being developed through a joint venture among The Trump Organization, The Sapir Organization and Bayrock Group LLC.

Trump Hotel Collection, which embodies the vision of Donald J. Trump and his three grown children -- Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric -- has been raising the bar on the top-end travel experience with a style of customized service unmatched in the market. Trump SoHo New York will join the flagship Trump International Hotel & Tower New York and sister Trump Hotel Collection properties Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and Trump Hotel Las Vegas, both of which opened earlier this year, as well as Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale, opening mid-2009.

"The opening of Trump SoHo New York will mark a number of firsts not only for Trump Hotel Collection, but for Downtown New York as well," explained Ivanka Trump, executive vice president of development and acquisitions, The Trump Organization. "Aside from bringing the spacious rooms and top-notch amenities of a Midtown luxury hotel to SoHo, we will be home of the first outpost of the renowned Quattro restaurant in South Beach. We're the first and only hotel in New York to outfit our interiors with Fendi Casa. And you'll find there's nothing like The Spa at Trump anywhere in the city."

"Like all of our hotels, Trump SoHo New York will make a bold statement -- not just architecturally but with the level of service and the abundance of amenities," added Jim Petrus, chief operating officer, Trump Hotel Collection. "Trump SoHo New York will be the only Downtown hotel delivering this level of luxury. We have unbeatable penthouses, spacious rooms and suites, a hot restaurant concept, and an incredible spa. You will see Trump SoHo New York quickly become a favorite of sports stars and other celebrities, as well as business and leisure travelers attracted by its style and sophistication."

Guests will enter Trump SoHo New York through a dramatic, two-story conservatory into a spacious lobby with intimate seating and artwork commissioned by local artists. Perched high above is the comfortable library, granting bibliophiles a bird's eye view of the lobby. The street level will offer a landscaped urban plaza with decorative lighting and abundant seating, while the seventh floor will host the pool deck with cabanas.

Ideal for events such as weddings, cocktail receptions and private screenings, the SoHi venue on the 46th floor will offer breathtaking panoramic views of Manhattan from its floor-to-ceiling windows.

Capacious Suites, Elegant Accommodations

Designed by Rockwell Group, Trump SoHo New York's 400 rooms and suites enjoy a sophisticated, loft-inspired design with custom furnishings by Fendi Casa. Floor-to-ceiling windows grant an unrivaled view of the city's spectacular skyline, extending to the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building. Accommodations include 131 deluxe one-bedroom and 245 studio suites ranging from 422 to 905 square feet, many of which can be combined to create sprawling double-bedroom suites. Large, luxurious bathrooms will feature custom fixtures, a standalone shower and separate tub. All bedrooms will feature a custom mattress along with each guest's preference from the Trump Pillow Menu.

Eleven spectacular penthouse suites crown the top three floors of Trump SoHo New York, including the largest suite on the East Coast, measuring 10,045 square feet. This duplex boasts three master suites and one guest bedroom, five-and-a-half baths, terraces, a double-height living room, and study/conference room. Other indulgent features include a recording studio and mixing booth, gym, playroom, catering kitchen, and wine tunnel.

World-Class Dining by Way of South Beach

An exquisite menu of classic and contemporary Northern Italian cuisine, along with an extensive wine list -- from every region in Italy, as well as France and the New World -- will debut at Trump SoHo New York with the opening of the 190-seat Quattro.

Quattro will span three levels -- ground, mezzanine and balcony -- on two floors, with two private dining rooms featuring wood shutters. Studio A Design has translated the materials of the South Beach restaurant for SoHo, including custom Murano chandeliers, absolute black granite, limestone, custom tiles and beveled mirror bricks, leather, and iridescent draperies.

A separate bar operated by Quattro will serve as hotel bar by day and destination bar with a door policy after 10 p.m. Quattro will also provide in-room dining for Trump SoHo New York. Additionally, Quattro will serve high tea in the lobby and service the 12,000-square-foot banquet room, which will offer Italian and Continental menus.

The Spa at Trump

With over 11,000 square feet between the seventh and eighth floors, The Spa at Trump at Trump SoHo New York will feature private treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as unique facilities and services. Every moment of the spa journey caters to the individual guest's desires, expressed through his or her selected Trump Personal Intention -- Calm, Balance, Purify, Heal or Revitalize -- with every step guided by the dedicated Spa Attache. An exclusive arrangement with Kate Somerville brings this celebrity skin health expert's products and treatments to The Spa at Trump, along with additional premier skin and body care brands.

Conference & Banquet Facilities

Trump SoHo New York will offer 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space -- including a conference room, event hall and ballroom -- outfitted with state-of-the-art presentation technology and audio-visual features.

The Trump Attache

A signature of the Trump Hotel Collection, the Trump Attache exists to provide uncompromising, 24-hour service upon request, from personal shopping and preparation of personalized business cards and stationery, to arranging for laundry and dry cleaning. The Attache will meticulously record each guest's preferences and maintain a detailed guest history to ensure that no stay feels like the first and no request needs repeating.

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Monday, January 5, 2009

Residences at Little Nell



ASPEN — Who says opulence is dead in Aspen?

At a time when doom and gloom dominate the real estate market, one of the most luxurious developments in Aspen’s history is racing toward its opening. Construction of The Residences at the Little Nell is essentially completed, a tour of the property showed last week.

Owners will find amenities like a rooftop pool and hot tubs in which they'll feel close enough to reach out and grab Aspen Mountain; they also provide stunning views of town. The fitness center has spin bikes and Nautilus weight machines that would put most gyms to shame. The artwork for common areas will be high-end gallery quality. An elevator will pop owners and guests from a ski locker room right to the Little Nell slope a few yards from the Silver Queen Gondola.

The Residences at the Little Nell, known simply as RLN, is on the west side of the gondola, a bookend opposite The Little Nell hotel on the east side.

The condominiums range in size from 2,800 square feet for three bedrooms to 3,700 square feet for four bedrooms. The building is configured so that all of them offer views of Aspen Mountain. Occupants of some units could sit in their connected living room and kitchens and critique the style of skiers out of the slopes just a few yards away.

Interior features include black walnut floors, Viking appliances in the gourmet kitchens, electric sun shades, steam rooms the size of studio apartments, handcrafted furnishings, granite and marble countertops, and grand fireplaces.

All of the 19 three-bedroom condos and the four four-bedroom condos have slight differences in floor plans and decor.

“We left the cookie cutter at home,” said Brooke Peterson, representative of the development group.

“They all have different ‘wow factors,’” said R.J. Gallagher, managing director of sales and marketing for RLN. “To me that rooftop is pretty outrageous.”

It caught the eye of Marc Siegel as well. The Michigan eye surgeon and his wife, Lori, were among the initial buyers of a fractional ownership interest in the project 3 1/2 years ago. As avid skiers, they were drawn by what he called “an A-plus” location at the base of Aspen Mountain. The Siegels have visited Aspen frequently throughout this decade and sniffed around property but never bought a home until now.

“It just fits all the things we were looking for,” Siegel said.

This week, they toured the three-bedroom condos where they will spend up to six weeks per year. “It was jaw-dropping beautiful,” Siegel said. “I was expecting it to be beautiful, but this exceeded expectations.”

RLN has 208 six-week ownership interests. A flexible-use plan means the owners aren’t tied to any one specific condo. They will rotate among the pool of units during their stays.

All but eight ownership interests in the three-bedroom units have been sold. Prices started at $1 million and climbed to $1.9 million. Gallagher said sales efforts were essentially suspended in September, partially because the economy soured so drastically but primarily so the team could focus on working with owners and prepare for closings.

Peterson, also an Aspen attorney, closed on the first sale last Tuesday — eight years to the week that he started work on the project. Construction costs exceeded $150 million for RLN, he said. That doesn’t include property acquisition costs that weren’t revealed. The old Tipple Inn, Tippler dance club and several single-family residences — all pricey slopeside properties — had to be bought.

Membership definitely has its privileges. RLN will be managed by the Aspen Skiing Co.’s Little Nell hotel, Aspen’s only Mobil five-star and AAA five-diamond property. There will be a staff of 40 full-time equivalent employees; 24-hour concierge service and pre-arrival stocking of groceries; 24-hour maid and room service; valet parking for an underground garage; and use of two Audi luxury cars for buyers who don’t want to rent a vehicle.

Il Mulino, which Zagat’s has voted the No. 1 Italian restaurant in New York City for more than two decades, will open with indoor space and a 3,000-square-foot deck in spring 2009. High-end retail shops will also line Dean Street.

Gallagher said it is anticipated that owners will use their weeks 90 to 95 percent of the time, even though they can rent out the units in whole or partially. Nearly 30 percent of buyers purchased more than one interest. Six buyers have filed lawsuits trying to cancel their contracts on grounds that the terms were violated. The development group maintains the contracts were honored and have requested arbitration in the cases.

The first units will be occupied by owners in early February. All of the units will be fully occupied for the first time on President’s Day weekend.

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Friday, January 2, 2009

Palazzo Tornabuoni Opens in Florence




Palazzo Tornabuoni

Florence is one of those rare places in the world where the past and present live harmoniously side by side. The cobble stone streets, palazzos, bell towers, and fortresses of 500 years ago still stand, now home to a thriving and exciting international community. The quest for beauty during the Renaissance, lead by residents such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo - made Florence the cradle of western civilization. Today new Florentine artisans, designers and artists continue to impact the world with their own sense of beauty. At Palazzo Tornabuoni the beauty of the two periods are seamlessly interwoven to create elegant and contemporary homes. Members of Palazzo Tornabuoni will enjoy a unique lifestyle born of the best of centuries of Florentine life.

The advent of sophisticated European private residence clubs has arrived in Florence. Palazzo Tornabuoni is an exciting new Four Seasons Residence Club allowing owners to experience Italian life in a 15th century palace located in the heart of Florence. This very elegant property is being restored to all its original grandeur and charm. This former home of noble Renaissance families will soon be reborn as Europe's most elegant private residence clubs.

Palazzo Tornabuoni members enjoy the ultimate Florentine lifestyle and will have access to one of Florence's most important landmarks, comprised of up to 36 elegant studio, one, two and three-bedroom residences. Palazzo Tornabuoni - a luxury living experience beyond any other. Four Seasons fractional ownership at Palazzo Tornabuoni starts at € 220,000 Euro.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley Arizona



Last month, the Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, cleared a major hurdle, as voters approved a ballot referendum allowing the project to go ahead. Construction was to begin last summer, but opposition from a local group, reportedly focused on the density of the development’s residences, delayed its start. Work is now about to begin, and according to the developer, interest from buyers has been high. On 105 acres at the base of Camelback Mountain about 14 miles northeast of downtown Phoenix, the project is to include a 225-room resort and 161 residences. Most of the residences — and the first available for purchase — will be two- to three-bedroom Spanish Colonial Revival-style villas of at least 2,300 square feet. The free-standing villas, for which buyers can choose finishing details, will include terraces and gas fireplaces. Also planned are larger houses, from 4,000 square feet, and one-acre homesites on which buyers can build homes independently or with the help of the developer. As for amenities, there will be the spa, nine swimming pools, a restaurant and private, in-home chef service. A concierge service will help residents book activities like golf at nearby courses, where they will be offered preferential tee times. Adjoining the site, on the other side of the city line in Scottsdale, is an 18-acre project by the same developer that includes plans for a shopping center filled with upscale restaurants and boutiques like Hermès, as well as one of the first Edition hotels, a new brand by Ian Schrager and Marriott.

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Original Article: NY Times

Friday, December 12, 2008

Private residence club can make vacation home abroad a dream come true




Los Angeles resident and admitted Italo-phile Vera Campbell wanted a vacation villa in Tuscany. Not just any old house -- she wanted a place where she could host a dozen friends, sip a little Vino Nobile and savor la dolce vita without worrying about burst pipes or leaky roofs.

"If I had tried to find all of that in a private home, with all of the maintenance costs, it would have been in the millions," Campbell said.

Then, she toured Castello di Casole, a private residence club set on 4,000 acres of rolling hills on the outskirts of Siena. It includes a 17th century castle that is being reinvented as a boutique hotel as well as eight large renovated farmhouses. For $600,000, Campbell bought a one-tenth share of one of the houses and, paying $15,000 in annual dues, is guaranteed at least four weeks a year in her 4,000-square-foot villa and full use of all amenities.

Before she arrives on visits, a phone call ensures that her kitchen is stocked, her hot tub is bubbling at exactly the right temperature and her artwork is hung just so. She faxes the concierge her itinerary with special restaurant and private winery tour requests. Staff members plot out the trip, complete with driving directions and estimated driving times.

"I knew what all the complications and costs could be on buying and maintaining a foreign property that would be sitting empty most of the time," said Campbell, so she considered the residence club a good option.

Among shared vacation home alternatives, private residence clubs like Castello di Casole are a relatively new concept that has grown quickly over the last few years as prices for prime resort real estate have topped out and residence club developers have refined the concept to appeal to upscale buyers.

In a residence club, members purchase a deeded share in a resort residence and, after paying annual dues, can stay for three to 12 weeks a year and use all of its amenities. Most clubs also have space-available provisions that allow members to stay for an unlimited number of days on a last-minute basis without charge.

Since the residences tend to be high-end properties in fabled locations (think slope-side in Aspen, oceanfront in Maui) with top-of-the line services, these clubs can present a more affordable way to vacation like a rock star than owning a second home outright. Some clubs have reciprocal agreements with others that allow members to swap reserved time for time at another location, but what sets residence clubs apart from condo hotels is that owners are not allowed to rent their shares to the general public.

Richard Ragatz, president of Eugene, Ore.-based Ragatz Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in fractional resort real estate, said that part-ownership has a very practical side: "The amount of time you spend on vacation is typically such a small fraction of the time you own a home . . . and people are recognizing that."

Still a fledgling industry, the number of private residence clubs selling shares worldwide jumped from 40 in 2004 to 300 in 2007, according to Ragatz's yearly study of the industry. Although the rate of increase in membership sales slowed over the last year in the down real estate market, the study found that memberships among the 153 clubs selling shares last year amounted to $1.2 billion.

This is in contrast with time shares, but Ragatz said the clubs are more upscale and generally have fewer owners (five to 12 on average versus up to 50).

Members have access to a group of residences, which increases the overall time available and offers a better shot at prime holiday vacations.

Residence club memberships can be resold, with resale rates varying with the local market.

James Chung, president of New York-based Reach Advisors, a market research firm that specializes in resort and real estate information, said that potential buyers should examine a club's resale level before buying.

"But I always advise people not to buy resort property as an investment unless they're really going to use it," Chung said.

Avid golfer Sharon Tso, who owns a one-ninth share at the Residence Club at PGA West in La Quinta, said that she and her husband, Leslie, were attracted by the high-end amenities. As members of the private residence club, she and her husband were able to buy memberships at the Club at PGA West, a six-course golf club that only offers private memberships on a limited basis. And since the residence club is associated with the La Quinta resort, members can use its pool, restaurants and spa.

The club accommodations -- a 3,500-square-foot villa with private splash pool and guest casita -- are much bigger and nicer than a home the pair could have purchased on their own in the same area for their $600,000 vacation home budget. They paid $180,000 for their membership.

"It costs a little more than what we would have spent on a house to maintain," Tso said of the $1,100-a-month fee, "but since there's no work for us, it is worth it."

A full staff attends to their every need.

"The back of our car was scraping along the driveway when we were there once, and after we told them about it, we came back one afternoon to find they had constructed a metal ramp to keep our car from scraping," Tso said. "They bring it out every time we go now."

Unlike destination clubs, in which members choose from a diverse selection of properties, private residence clubs appeal to people who want to return to the same location over and over for the skiing, golf, hiking or wineries. Being entrenched in a location, in turn, enables the clubs to offer unique amenities. Ski resorts can offer season-pass and other frequent-user discounts, while beach and desert clubs can offer exclusive access to local tennis and golf club memberships.

At Palazzo Tornabuoni, a renovated 15th century Medici palace that is due to reopen as a residence club in Florence in the spring of 2009, co-owner and developer Byrne Murphy said members tend to be culture vultures entranced with the region's art, food and wine. Since Murphy's partner, Jacopo Mazzei, is from an old, well-connected Florentine family, club members gain special access to recreational activities and civic functions as well as art collections, gardens and wine cellars rarely seen by the public.

According to Chung, who conducts membership satisfaction reports for residence clubs, the biggest complaint among members generally is that they sometimes don't get as much access as they would like. Although many clubs have space-available provisions, which allow members to stay there on a whim, it's not as easy for some to get there.

"Those who aren't tied to a school vacation schedule, like retirees and empty nesters, tend to make out like bandits, and it can cause some resentment," he said.

To confront this issue, Chung said, some clubs have limited their memberships or geographically dispersed members to lower the potential for members' school vacations to coincide.

Tom Fulton, chief executive of Epiphany Clubs, who developed one of the first private residence clubs in 1993, the Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, Colo., said that he has tried to address this issue with the club at Tristant, a recent venture in Telluride. The club guarantees its members 100% availability, and Fulton insures this policy by keeping the number of owners per unit very low (five versus eight to 12) and securing extra local accommodations for members to use during peak times.

"We want people to use the club exactly as they would their own home," Fulton said. So even though members don't always stay in the same unit, they are guaranteed access to one of the units at all times.

Clubs that have fewer members, however, are more expensive. Memberships at Solaris, Fulton's latest venture in Vail, Colo., will start at $1.9 million.

For that price, some potential members might resort to the old-fashioned idea of buying a home of their own.

Article from LA Times - by Jennifer Lisle


Thursday, December 4, 2008

Mondrian in South Beach Opens During Art Basel









Morgans Hotel Group, the groundbreaking innovator that introduced the world to iconic brands such as Delano in Miami Beach, Royalton in New York City and Sanderson in London, unveiled Mondrian in South Beach December 1. Inspired by its LA namesake - known for cutting-edge design and glamorous nightlife personified by the original Skybar - South Beach is the latest in an exclusive collection of cities that welcomes the Mondrian brand. Mondrian also represents the first time the company offers private residences and condo-hotel ownership.

Conceived by Marcel Wanders, Fast Company's 2008 "Masters of Design," as Sleeping Beauty's castle, residents and guests will truly live within a modern fantasy. Wanders inverts traditional design elements to create chic, dramatic living spaces, furnished with original pieces from his design studio, where he produces everything from lighting to flooring, including iconic pieces such as the Knotted Chair. Exteriors offer entry to a magical world, including an oasis of lush gardens with an intimate outdoor pool bar, private cabanas created with curtains of living foliage and even an adult sandbox. While Delano's signature "Water Salon" became an international destination, Mondrian will raise the bar for poolside decadence with Wanders' fantastical designs.

Also envisioned by Wanders, the hotel will feature Morgans' world-renowned agua spa, opening early in 2009. With a mirrored Bisazza-mosaic reception desk that scatters light across the dimly lit room and a manicure area accessed through a hidden door, the spa will debut an exclusive skincare line and several new treatments.

Jeffrey Chodorow also presents the latest Asia de Cuba restaurant, bringing a vibrant, social atmosphere with innovative menus that incorporate the best of Asian and Latin cuisines. Under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Bryan Flyer, diners will indulge in Asia de Cuba's imaginative dishes in portions intended for sharing. The royal communal table, made popular at the first Asia de Cuba at Morgans in New York City, is situated upon a custom carpet and steals the spotlight in this space. Golden bells above the table call out to diners to take their seats and crystal chandeliers set within the bells shower guests with faceted light. Deep cushioned booths line the walls of the room, and the restaurant opens out onto the terrace where patrons can enjoy a cool breeze or escape to one of the private dining gardens and "kissing corners."

Rounding out the complete lifestyle offerings, Morgans unveils its newest hot spot, Sunset Lounge. Conceptualized by nightlife impresario Ben Pundole of Skybar and Bungalow 8 at St Martins Lane, Sunset Lounge offers a nightlife experience with live Latin and Spanish music, a handcrafted specialty cocktail list and sunset views over the downtown Miami skyline. Golden candelabras and onyx jewel-cut stools are playfully dotted between ottomans and new antiques, a striking contrast of the imaginative and the forgotten. Gold leaf wallpaper surrounds the stretch patterned sofa that is set upon a staged, dark herringbone floor.

"We believe Mondrian in South Beach is the most exciting new property the city has seen in decades. With Marcel Wanders' first hotel design in the US and a move onto West Avenue, we're redefining the destination and offering spectacular views of the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay. Mondrian is so extraordinary and is targeting such a unique customer that it will lead for years as a one-of-a-kind, coveted experience for guests and locals alike," said Fred Kleisner, President & CEO of Morgans Hotel Group.

From developer Keith Menin of Sanctuary Group, Mondrian is located at 1100 West Ave and offers ownership in a waterfront property with private, VIP boat access to Biscayne Bay and breathtaking views of downtown Miami. The property features 335 hotel residences of studios, one-and two-bedroom residences, and four tower suites priced from $500,000 to $6 million. With over 80 percent of the property sold, limited ownership opportunities are still available.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Ritz-Carlton Northstar Highlands - Lake Tahoe





Many experienced visitors to the Tahoe area prefer the North Shore. This end of the scenic lake is less developed and is actually more accessible to the San Francisco Bay area. A number of new golf clubs have been built in the area and many of its famed resorts have been exciting new options. Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort near Truckee is a prime example.

The Ritz-Carlton Club is set to open its new fractional ownership residences in the Northstar Highlands adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Hotel. There will be 78 ski-in-ski-out residences nestled in this mid-mountain location. Members will enjoy the use of all facilities of the neighboring Five Star Ritz-Carlton Highlands.

This includes a luxurious new spa featuring 16 indoor-outdoor treatment spaces, pool and whirlpool. The property will also feature a new gondola service connecting the Highlands to The Village at Northstar below.

The residences will have all the comforts one would expect from Ritz-Carlton, including a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, spacious living room with a gas fireplace and entertainment center, luxuriously appointed master bathrooms with vanities and heated floors, balconies and ski valet. There will be 26 two-bedroom residences 43 three-bedroom residences and nine, four-bedroom residences.

The North Shore at Lake Tahoe has always been more popular with well-heeled visitors. The views are just as spectacular but the crowds are much thinner. The density of housing is lower, especially on the California side of the North Shore. Most of the families from the bay area choose this side for vacation homes. Peace and quiet are necessary for a relaxing vacation within a short drive of the faster-paced casino action. If you like old- time western towns, be sure to take in downtown Truckee where many of the original Gold Rush structures are still in tact.

Golf options

Ritz-Carlton Club Lake Tahoe members have access to great golf though the Tahoe Mountain Club. This golf access includes Old Greenwood, Grays Crossing and Coyote Moon. Old Greenwood is a highly rated Jack Nicklaus signature design. This dramatic layout is carved out of 600 acres of towering pines and features numerous high mountain lakes and streams. Nicklaus designs always feature the best quality in shaping and conditioning. When the course opened in 2005, it received many awards including being rated No. 4 Best New Upscale Public Course by Golf Digest Magazine and No. 10 Best New Public Course by Golf Magazine.

The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing is another great option. This Peter Jacobson and Jim Hardy creation is one of only two layouts in California to obtain the designation as an Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary. Great lengths were taken here to protect the environment framed by towering lodgepole and Jeffrey pines.

Coyote Moon is a fairly new public venue in nearby Truckee, which opened in 2000. This Brad Bell creation is a wonderful layout and highly rated. The course is cut out of a grove of huge pine trees and encompasses 250 acres. The feature shaping is high-end here with excellent conditioning to boot.

The Tahoe Mountain Club also offers a luxury private dining club located right on the North Shore and panoramic views. Wild Goose is a must for those who want to enjoy dinner on the lake no matter what the season.

Not only do you have access to the best here in Lake Tahoe, but The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe at Northstar Ownership allows you to experience other remarkable destinations in Hawaii, Aspen, San Francisco, St. Thomas, South Beach and the Bahamas. Fractional ownership at Ritz-Carlton Club Northstar starts at $215,000.

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