Shell Vacations Hospitality is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website today, completely overhauling the existing http://www.ShellHospitality.com to create a bright, interactive and user-friendly window allowing customers to book excellent deals quickly and easily.

The new website provides users with a comprehensive overview of the destinations, including special offers, featured resorts, “go green and save” and last minute deals. Guests will experience a visually stimulating aesthetic with panoramic destination graphics in a new wide-screen format. Other new features include:

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Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco reached the significant 200th-sale milestone in March, capping its best month of sales activity since 2007, when the property opened on San Francisco’s historic northern waterfront. Finalizing three sales during the month of March, the Fairmont-branded private residence club built in one of the City’s most iconic landmarks has shown a remarkable recent pace in sales of its unique fractional opportunity.

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square has become an attractive purchase decision among the second- and vacation-home buying market. Offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes available for sale at 1/10th deeded fractional ownership, Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square provides home buyers with a home away from home to visit family and friends and entertain business clients as a Fairmont President’s Circle member. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square allows all the benefits of full-home ownership without many of the hassles and costs associated with a traditional full-purchase second home.

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2010 was a difficult year for the fractional and private residence club industry, but anecdotal evidence suggests that the market is rebounding in 2011 according to executives attending the Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference in San Francisco, CA, earlier this week.

Nearly 200 attendees heard information from speakers that, while the market continued to struggle last year, resorts are seeing an uptick in activity during the first quarter of this year.

Dr. Richard Ragatz revealed the results of his report, “The Shared Ownership Resort Real Estate Industry In North America: 2011” which highlighted the status of the fractional and private residence club market.

According to the report, there were 104 projects in active sales in 2010 – 68 fractionals and 36 PRCs – with 55% of the projects located in the U.S. 

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Preferred Residences is proud to once again be a Platinum sponsor of the 11^th Annual Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference scheduled March 14-16, 2011 at the historic Fairmont San Francisco. 

In addition, Preferred Residences is pleased to provide you with a special opportunity to attend this year’s conference and receive a 15 percent discount off the registration fee.  To receive this discount, enter promotional code “PR2011″ when registering online.

The Fractional Interest Conference has long been recognized as one of the most important and informative gatherings in the fractional interest industry on a global basis. The conference brings together developers, hoteliers, and service providers to network, discuss new opportunities, and build strategies for the future. 

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Miami’s Highly Anticipated Oceanfront Resort and Residences Celebrates Topping Off

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) proudly announces that in less than 24 months since the implosion of the landmark Sheraton Bal Harbour, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has completed vertical construction for all three of its 27-story towers. This is an impressive accomplishment and significant milestone in the development of what some industry experts estimate to be the largest, active residential-resort project in the Southeast United States.

Scheduled for completion in 2011, the luxury oceanfront resort and residences located directly across from the famous Bal Harbour Shops, has made a significant contribution to the Florida coastline. Setting a new standard for luxury living in South Florida, current plans for The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort include 205 elegantly appointed guest rooms, 270 private residences, 37 hotel condominium suites, a 12,000 square foot Remede Spa, signature oceanfront restaurant, St. Regis wine bar, state-of-the-art meeting and event space, and secluded beachfront access across approximately nine acres of lush landscaping. Each residence and guest room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and the residences feature expansive balconies measuring from 440 to more than 1,380 square feet to provide unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. With interior design by world renowned firm Yabu Pushelburg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will offer guests and residents modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the world.

Following in the tradition of the iconic The St. Regis New York, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels including the legendary St. Regis Butler Service, bespoke guest experiences and luxury accommodations tailored to meet global travelers’ needs. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present, yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guests’ needs and customizing each guest’s stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.

“Pinnacle properties like The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort stand apart from other luxury resort communities or developments because they represent the best of everything, within the resort, the residences themselves and the surrounding community,” states John Manrique, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. He adds, “This is an unparalleled location, and our continuing progress and achievements such as topping-off have further fueled the sales interest and activity we are enjoying in 2010, as Clients seek to secure the best of our remaining residences.”

“We are extremely pleased with the progress made to date,” states Keith Fordsman, Vice President of Development for The St. Regis Resort Bal Harbour Resort, “and credit much of our success to a renowned global brand and talented development team. We are currently working with our future residents on their interior finish selections and design plans, and it is rewarding to see the excitement and enthusiasm they share with us for what will certainly be a major landmark.”

Located on more than 600 lineal feet of pristine beachfront, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort features private St. Regis residences ranging from one to four bedrooms comprised of 1,777 to 6,868 square feet and offer residents access to resort’s exclusive hotel services and amenities such as the St. Regis legendary Butler Service, access the resort’s signature Remede spa, pre-arrival grocery shopping, in-residence dining, private chauffeured transportation, housekeeping, and in-residence pet services. Residences are offered from $1.9 million, more information is available by calling 305.993.6000 or visiting online at www.StRegisBalHarbour.com.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will join a select portfolio of St. Regis hotels in the best addresses around the world including Aspen, Atlanta, Bali, Beijing, Bora Bora, Deer Crest, Houston, London, Monarch Beach, Mexico City, New York, Punta Mita, Rome, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore and Washington, D.C.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, The St. Regis brand of hotels is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance, in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for this brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis properties in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, and Bal Harbour in the US and on the exclusive island of Bermuda. In Latin America, St. Regis will unveil new hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and Kanai Riviera. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open properties in Bangkok, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lhasa, Nanjing, Osaka, Sanya Yalong Bay and Tianjin. In Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit the new www.stregis.com.

About The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is located on Collins Avenue at the northern tip of Miami Beach. Current design plans include 270 ultra-luxurious residences, 37 condo-hotel suites, and 205 hotel rooms. Highlights include signature butler service, a 12,000-square-foot Remède(R) Spa and serene gardens with multiple pools, water features and sculptures. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort’s Sales Gallery is located at 1170 Kane Concourse, Suite 100, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. Residences are offered from $1.9 million, more information is available by calling 305.993.6000 or visiting online at www.StRegisBalHarbour.com.

Resort Real Estate Event for the Fractional Interest Industry To Focus on Improving Business Performance in a Transitional Economy

Registration is now open for the 2010 Ragatz Associates Tenth Annual Fractional Interest Conference, a highly anticipated annual forum which will discuss recent and anticipated influences affecting this unique resort real estate industry. The conference is scheduled for March 29-31 at The Fairmont San Francisco and will be co-hosted by The Registry Collection.

“While the recent financial crisis has affected every element of the real estate market, in the long term, shared-ownership products such as fractional interests are likely to be the first to rebound,” says consulting veteran Richard Ragatz, Ph.D. and event host. “The key is for the development community to be prepared and properly positioned for the turnaround, which is certain to come.”

Like many experts in the resort real estate industry, Ragatz believes that today’s affluent consumer is becoming increasingly in sync with “green” influences – purchasing only the amount of vacation time they can personally use and financially afford.

Attending this year’s conference is critical to companies currently in the fractional interest industry along with those considering entering this highly specialized field. Conference attendees will learn how some companies continue to make sales in a transitional economy, as well as innovative marketing and sales strategies.  With many troubled whole-ownership resort real estate projects throughout the U.S. today, it is critical for developers of these projects to understand whether their project is appropriate for fractional interests. Ragatz says that his conference will respond to such concerns.

The 2010 conference will emphasize conducting business in the fractional interest industry in today’s economy.  Critical topics of discussion will include:
•    Are troubled whole-ownership resort developments appropriate for fractional interests?
•    The search for financing
•    Innovative marketing and sales strategies in a transitional economy
•    How affluent consumers make decisions in times of economic uncertainty
•    Insights and advice from industry experts

The conference should be of major interest to companies already in the fractional interest industry (including private residence clubs and destination clubs), and especially to companies considering entering the industry.  As in the past nine conferences, included will be formal presentations, panel discussions, and a series of small group break-out sessions. Last year’s conference attracted 450 participants from over 30 states and 12 countries.

The March 2010 conference will feature presentations from over 60 speakers, including representatives from the land development, hotel, finance, legal, internet and public media industries.  Speakers include representatives of Hyatt, Fairmont, Timbers Resorts, Preferred Residences, Ward Financial, Life Rich Real Estate, The Registry Collection, The Harrison Group, East West Partners, and the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).  A special luncheon speaker will be Ralph Bowden of Bowden’s Market Barometer.

Results from the 2010 Edition of Ragatz Associates State of the Fractional Interest Industry will be presented, describing current conditions of the industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Current research on affluent consumers also will be presented.

Some 25 companies are again supporting the conference at various sponsorship levels. Platinum sponsors include Ballard Spahr, Baker Hostetler, Timbers Resorts and Preferred Residences. Gold level sponsors include ARDA, Weinstock & Scavo, Greenberg Traurig, and Robb & Stucky Interiors.

Registration for the conference is $850. For groups of two the fee is $750 each and for three or more it is $700 each. To make hotel reservations by phone, call 1-800-441-1414, and mention that you are attending the Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference to receive the discounted rate.

For questions and registration information, visit www.ragatzassociates.com, or contact Sarah Winter at 541-686-9335 or info@ragatzassociates.com.

About Ragatz Associates
Ragatz Associates is internationally recognized as the leading consulting and market research firm in the resort real estate industry. The firm has conducted more than 2,500 studies in over 70 countries since its formation in 1974. It specializes in feasibility analysis and consumer research.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor Expands Company’s Metropolitan Portfolio

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has welcomed its first CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus owners to its highly anticipated urban property – Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor.  In development for more than three years, this 250-unit resort is the company’s second resort in the popular Washington D.C. market, joining Wyndham Old Town Alexandria.

“Our nation’s capital has always been a popular vacation destination.  Wyndham Old Town Alexandria was wildly successful when it opened in 1999 and it remains one of our most popular resorts so it was a natural decision to double our presence in this market,” said Franz Hanning, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Vacation Ownership. ”The fact that our National Harbor property is more than 75% sold out is a testament to the popularity of our urban properties and the Washington D.C. area.”

Situated within National Harbor – a 300-acre waterfront community in Prince George’s County, Md. on the banks of the Potomac River – this purpose-built resort property features 250 condominium-style, fully furnished units, including 42 opulent, presidential suites.  Built in an 11-story tower, the resort also boasts an expansive health and fitness club, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, an outdoor terrace with a spa and wading pool as well as a recreation room.  Owners and guests will also enjoy the ever-growing popular urban vacation experience by having immediate access to the wide variety of shopping and dining options within the National Harbor complex, such as McCormick & Schmick’s, Dolce Enoteca, Ketchup, Grace’s Mandarin and Rosa Mexicano.

Located just minutes from the countless landmarks and attractions of Washington D.C., Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor, which will operate within the company’s CLUB WYNDHAM Plus exchange program, caters to a growing travel trend among timeshare owners to take vacations to major metropolitan centers.  In an owner survey, Wyndham owners indicated that nine of the top ten destinations they’d like to visit next are urban.

National Harbor was still being built when we bought,” said Eva and Al James of Oxford, NC, CLUB WYNDHAM Plus owners. “The location of the capital was a draw and the resort is right in the heart of the action.”

This resort property is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of urban resorts, which are designed to offer owners convenient access to the exciting shopping, dining and nightlife located in or near the epicenters of major metropolitan destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.  The company also boasts properties in other popular urban markets, including San Francisco, Calif., Seattle, Wash., Las Vegas, Nev., San Antonio, Texas, Vancouver, BC and Sydney, Australia.

About Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, is the world’s largest vacation ownership business, as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership interests.  Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its three primary consumer brands, Wyndham Vacation Resorts, WorldMark by Wyndham, and Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific.   As of January 1, 2009, Wyndham Vacation Ownership had developed or acquired approximately 150 vacation ownership resorts throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the South Pacific that represent approximately 20,000 individual vacation ownership units and more than 830,000 owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is supported by approximately 13,800 employees globally.

About National Harbor
National Harbor is a community unlike any other in the D.C. region, designed to take full advantage of the most historic river in the nation.  Rising from the banks of the Potomac River just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Prince George’s County, Md., National Harbor is a 300-acre, mixed-used development designed to include five hotels (including the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center), thousands of residential and office units, tree-lined promenades with scores of shops and restaurants, a marina and much more.

Perspective International, a PR & media company specializing in the timeshare and fractional ownership industry and publishers of Perspective Magazine and Owners Perspective Magazine, has announced that Perspective Chief Executive Officer Paul Mattimoe will speak at the 2010 Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference, which will take place March 29 through 31 at the Fairmont San Francisco.

“Ragatz Associates is fortunate to have Paul Mattimoe of Perspective International be one of the featured speakers at our forthcoming 10th Annual Fractional Interest Conference,” says Richard L. Ragatz, Ph.D., president of Ragatz Associates. “Paul is widely recognized as an expert on the topic on a global basis in regard to industry trends, supply and demand conditions, and most active companies. He is expected to be a major addition to this year’s conference.”

The 2010 Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference will mark its 10th anniversary. What started as a small seminar with 50 participants has grown to be one of the most widely recognized and respected conferences on the fractional interest and private residence club industries on a global basis. This year’s conference is especially important to anyone currently in the industry, or anticipating being so. Recent and probable future changes in the national and global economies are creating both challenges and opportunities. The conference agenda is designed to reflect these changes and how best to respond to them. Over 60 speakers will discuss critical implications for consumer decision making, marketing, sales, financing, etc. They will represent existing participants in the industry, as well as experts and advisors from related industries.

Additional conference details and registration instructions are available at Ragatz Associates.

About Ragatz Associates
Ragatz Associates has long been internationally recognized as the leading consulting and market research firm in the resort real estate industry. Since being formed in 1974 by Dr. Richard Ragatz, the firm has conducted more than 2,500 studies in over 70 countries.  It specializes in feasibility analysis and consumer research. Almost 500 assignments have been in the fractional and private residence club industry. Clients represent the private sector (from small, individually owned companies, to international corporations) and the public sector (from small municipalities to national governments).

To learn more about the services offered by Ragatz Associates, visit www.ragatzassociates.com.

About Perspective International Ltd
Perspective International Ltd is a PR & Media company specializing in the timeshare and fractional ownership industry. In addition to its media, marketing and advertising services, Perspective International Ltd produces two industry publications: Perspective Magazine – the most-read independent B2B publication for the shared ownership industry globally (www.perspectivemagazine.com); and Owners Perspective Magazine – the consumer version of the above which offers a unique platform for brand awareness and lead generation. (www.ownersperspective.com).

Perspective Magazine is the most read independent B2B publication for the shared ownership industry globally, offering exclusive interviews, news and reviews on all aspects of timeshare, fractional ownership, private residence clubs and resort real estate. Winner of two Innovative Marketing Awards and Media Sponsor of 18 major industry conventions around the globe with official distribution to all delegates at each event just adds to the highly targeted print and online subscription base of more than 20,600 industry professionals and the additional online exposure offered through its network of news and press release sites.

Perspective Magazine is officially distributed to all conference delegates, making it a prime advertising opportunity. For more information on advertising and editorial opportunities, call +1 407 792 2343 (USA) or +44 191 250 3501 (UK), or visit our online media center at www.perspectiverates.com.

Perspective, The Leading Shared Ownership Magazine, confirms its second year of media sponsorship for Ragatz Associates’ 2010 Fractional Interest Conference, which will be held March 29 through 31 at the Fairmont San Francisco. Perspective International Ltd publishes Perspective magazine.

“As we prepare for our 10th annual Fractional Interest Conference, Ragatz Associates is pleased to have the support of Perspective International once again, not only for their ability to attract international delegates to the conference, but also because of their vast reach throughout the United States, as they publicize the event in print and online,” says Richard L. Ragatz, Ph.D., president of Ragatz Associates.

The conference should be of interest to companies already in the fractional interest industry (including private residence clubs and destination clubs), as well as to companies considering entering the industry. Past attendees include developers, exchange companies, financial/banking institutions, hotel companies, legal and design firms, ARDA, sales and marketing firms, and real estate and many other industry-related companies. Participants at the 2009 event commented that it was the “best”’ and “most valuable” Ragatz conference they had attended.

As in the past annual conferences, the 2010 Fractional Interest Conference will include formal presentations (in 2009 there were more than 65 speakers) as well as a series of small group break-out sessions. The event will continue to host industry experts who share their perspectives, experience, and outlook.

Perspective magazine is officially distributed to all conference delegates, making it a prime advertising opportunity. For more information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit www.perspectiverates.com or call +1-407-792-2343.

Additional conference details are available at www.ragatzassociates.com, and registration is scheduled to begin November 3.

About Ragatz Associates
Ragatz Associates is recognized as the leading consulting and market research firm in the resort real estate industry on a global basis. The firm has conducted more than 2,500 studies in over 70 countries since being formed in 1974. It specializes in feasibility analysis and consumer research.

About Perspective Magazine
Perspective magazine is the most read independent B2B publication for the shared ownership industry globally, offering exclusive interviews, news and reviews on all aspects of timeshare, fractional ownership, private residence clubs and resort real estate. Winner of two Innovative Marketing Awards and Media Sponsor of 18 major industry conventions around the globe with official distribution to all delegates at each event just adds to the highly targeted print and online subscription base of more than 20,600 industry professionals and the additional online exposure offered through its network of news and press release sites.
For more information visit www.perspectivemagazine.com, call +1 407 792 2343 (USA) or +44 191 250 3501 (UK) or visit our online media centre at www.perspectiverates.com.

Resort Equities was founded in 2004 and is the brainchild of Managing Partners, Kimball Small and Keith Cox. Kimball and Keith, along with the Resort Equities team, represent over 50 years of collaborative real estate development, business, resort and hospitality experience.

“When we founded Resort Equities we thought it just made good common sense for people to share use of a luxury vacation home,” recounts Keith Cox, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “We wanted to enable people to match the use they desired with their ownership interest in a multi-million dollar residence and enjoy all of the benefits at a fraction of the cost without all the hassles of managing a second home. Plus, we’ve created an exchange program so our owners can choose to trade one of their weeks to stay in other Resort Equities homes and destinations.”

Resort Equities prides itself on being a boutique shared ownership company – dramatically different from the big, impersonal fractional and timeshare outfits – headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company offers unique, sensible, luxurious ownership opportunities coupled with attentive personal service. Resort Equities differentiates themselves by selecting only the most discriminating properties in the most sought-after resort destinations and then offering a superior ownership program.

Up to 10 deeded, undivided ownership interests are sold in a select group of handpicked, magnificent residences for less than the price of a typical down payment. Better still, Resort Equities oversees the maintenance and management of the residences and all expenses are split among the co-owners – making ownership hassle-free and cost-effective. Plus, buying an interest affords owners the ability to exchange vacations at other participating, exclusive properties.

“We specialize in selling shared ownership interests in individual luxury vacation homes, which are professionally managed and outfitted”, Cox explains.  “Our owners typically considered buying a second or third home but decided, for all the obvious reasons, that buying the whole residence didn’t pencil out. Instead, owners live out the vacation home dream and have many weeks each year to enjoy their residence. Also, buying a piece of a Resort Equities residence feels like a smart, capital efficient decision, which is especially important during these economic times.”

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

1. Tuscany, Italy – The Bella Villa Collezione
For anyone who has a love affair with Italy, imagine owning a piece of its history, culture, allure and intoxicating beauty. Imagine visiting the panetteria (local bakery), macelleria (butcher shop) and the mercato di verdura (produce market) to gather farm-fresh ingredients for tonight’s supper. Imagine sipping Chianti from your private veranda as the sun fades beneath a cypress tree-lined hillside. Imagine ownership within a portfolio of unique, luxurious Italian residences – a base from which to explore Firenze, Siena, Roma, Lago di Como, Positano, Milano… Now imagine your dream of owning a second home in Italy – experiencing the European lifestyle for more than just a few, fleeting weeks – becoming your reality. Introducing the Bella Villa Collezione (BVC), Resort Equities newly-released, unparalleled, international shared ownership offering. This is a collection of 5 to 10 spectacular residences situated in highly desirable locations throughout Italy. The Bella Villa Collezione is commencing with a lavish Tuscan farmhouse – “Cologna della Via” – and future residences are slated for Firenze, Lago di Como, Positano and Rome. A maximum of 10 owners in each Bella Villa Collezione residence are entitled to at least four weeks usage in properties throughout the collection.

Cologna della Via
The essence of Italy is captured in Resort Equities ‘Cologna della Via’. This 500 year-old farmhouse has been restored with meticulous attention to detail and unsurpassed amenities.

Nestled in the Tuscan hills on nearly 20+ olive grove and cypress tree studded acres, the Cologna della Via ‘compound’ consists of four buildings including separate laundry and fitness rooms plus an infinity pool and veranda, showcasing postcard-perfect, panoramic views of the Italian countryside. Cologna della Via’s main house offers four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms as well as two parlors, two kitchens, a wet bar, dining room and two outdoor verandas.

Cologna della Via is centrally located; Firenze, Siena and Cortona are within an hour’s drive and Roma and Milano are approximately three hours from the residence.

2. San Francisco
Amongst the most exquisite cities in the world, San Francisco is the ultimate urban playground. From the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to famed Alcatraz prison to seaside Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, San Francisco plays host to an abundance of iconic sites.

This City-by-the-Bay boasts authentic, cultural dining at neighborhoods such as Northbeach and China Town , unparalleled shopping at Union Square, celebrated theater and art. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a stroll through beautiful Golden Gate Park, sailing on The Bay, mountain biking at nearby Mount Tamalpias or simply riding on a historic cable car.

Odeon Penthouse
Odeon Penthouse is a top floor, only-one-of-its-kind 2,516 square foot, three bedroom, two bathroom residence. Featuring double-high ceilings and oversized windows, Odeon Penthouse reveals dazzling views of the city excitement as well as San Francisco’s handsome buildings. Entertain family and friends in the two-level great room, showcasing the twinkling city lights and the romantic chime of the Powell Street cable car rumbling by. The residence’s kitchen caters to the chef in you with signature series Viking™, Dacor™ and Bosch™ appliances. Odeon Penthouse has an upper floor devoted entirely to a large, private master suite with an extraordinary walk-in closet and dressing room. Granite and exotic hardwood flooring are found throughout. Union Square’s world-class shopping, exceptional dining, unsurpassed theater and galleries are a mere stroll from Odeon Penthouse.  Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39, Golden Gate Park and Napa Valley make for a wonderful day trip.

3. Hawaii
The Hawaiian islands have been coined a little slice of paradise and deservedly so. The second largest and arguably the most spectacular island is Maui. Resort Equities hand-selected Kapalua, Maui for its natural beauty coupled with an abundance of activities. Maui is home to Hana, a town accessed via an incredibly scenic, 53- mile route and known for its breathtaking waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy the 10,000- foot Haleakala Crater as well as beautiful Wailea and the exclusive Grand Wailea Resort and Spa. Maui’s white sand beaches and championship golf courses are known as some of the world’s finest and the warm ocean waters are perfect for snorkeling and surfing. In the wintertime the migration of the humpback whales is an exquisite site along the coastline. Museums, shopping and dining can be found in the lively and charming towns of Lahaina and Ka’anapali.

Crestview Estate
Crestview is a 4,000+ square foot, four bedroom grand estate located in the private, exclusive, gated Pineapple Hill Estates neighborhood. This residence features a great room outfitted with sliding glass ‘pocket’ doors, showcasing sweeping ocean and golf vistas and a chef’s kitchen with professional series Themador™ appliances. The interior is beautifully appointed in elegant, Hawaiian style including rich, natural hardwoods, granite and marble and offers technological convenience including plasma screen televisions and a home office. Step outdoors to appreciate the lush tropical landscaping and be soothed by a warm island breeze. Owners can savor a breathtaking Maui sunset from the infinity pool, hot tub and sprawling lanai. White sand beaches, championship golf and celebrated dining are mere moments from Crestview Estate as well as charming Lahaina and Ka’anapali.

4. Lake Tahoe
Beyond being one of the most gorgeous alpine lakes anywhere, Lake Tahoe offers unlimited fun. From sailing a classic woody boat to kayaking calm, crystal waters, from mackinaw fishing to Sand Harbor’s white sand beaches, there’s something for everyone. Off the water visitors can enjoy limitless mountain biking and hiking trails, tennis, championship golf and camping. Tahoe also offers a variety of excellent restaurants, exciting nightlife and casinos. And when the snow falls Lake Tahoe showcases some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding mountains as well as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sleigh rides. The town of Truckee is known for its historic downtown and boutique shopping.

Silver Fox Estate
Silver Fox is a grand, 5,800 square foot estate situated in Truckee’s most prestigious neighborhood – Big Springs. Located less than a mile from Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort and Village, Silver Fox is a custom four bedroom residence offering a great room showcasing enviable views of the Carson Range, a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and an adjoining wet bar. The home has dual master suites, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel Thermador ™ appliances, an office and home gymnasium.  Ideal for entertaining, Silver Fox features a formal dining room, bonus/gameroom with home theater, a pool table and second wet bar as well as an 1,100 square foot deck with an eight person hot tub. Silver Fox offers convenient access to Tahoe’s best recreation including: downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sleigh riding, golfing, sailing, water skiing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting, boutique shopping, nightlife, gaming and more.

5. Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley is synonymous with world-class skiing. Extreme skiers and those seeking the area’s best terrain ski Squaw Valley USA. Yet beyond the mountain Squaw Valley has much to offer: High Camp, perched at the top of Squaw Valley USA’s cable car, is an all-season resort with an ice skating rink, lagoon pool, spa, five tennis courts, restaurants and hiking trails, each showcasing some of Tahoe’s most spectacular panoramas. The Village at Squaw Valley is a European-style, pedestrian village with fine and casual dining, boutique shopping and spa treatments. Golfers can hit the links at Squaw’s 18-hole, Robert Trent Jones Jr., championship course, surrounded by majestic Sierra Nevada peaks, Squaw Valley is also just 10 minutes from Lake Tahoe, where outdoor recreation abounds including boating, hiking, fly-fishing, mountain biking, cycling, horseback riding and river rafting.

Graystone Lodge
There’s a reason why this home received Tahoe Quarterly Magazine’s prestigious Design Achievement Award and was nominated as Mountain Home of the Year. Simply put, Graystone Lodge is exquisite and one of the most spectacular residences in Lake Tahoe. Graystone Lodge is a grand, 5,500 square foot, custom, fourbedroom, four and one-half bathroom home, showcasing views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. This residence features cathedral ceilings, massive stone fireplaces (five in total), hardwood, slate and travertine flooring. The centerpiece of this estate is a beautiful, hand-forged elevator. Graystone Lodge offers a dramatic great room, media room with home entertainment center, formal dining room, kids bunk room and lofted library/office. Ideal for entertaining, Graystone’s kitchen caters to the chef in you with Viking, professional grade range and dual ovens, chiseled-edge granite countertops, knotty-alder cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. Wine enthusiasts can savor the 2,000-bottle, temperature-controlled wine cellar, enveloped in an authentic, reclaimed wine barrel ceiling.

Step outdoors and soak up the panoramic views of Squaw’s legendary, breathtaking KT-22, Headwall and Painted Rock from the candle-lit hot tub, private deck or huddled around the firepit. And when it’s time to hit the slopes, owners have VIP, valet parking at Squaw Valley USA.

6. The Village at Northstar

Great Bear Lodge Residences
Great Bear Lodge represents the best of the best within the new Village at Northstar; boasting discerning features such as an elevator that opens into each residence as well as a location that’s perched directly above the ice skating rink. Great Bear Lodge offers the ultimate in mountain luxury living coupled with unparalleled ski-in/ski-out convenience.

Resort Equities has hand-selected two Great Bear residences (4206 and 4207), ranging from 2,780 to 3,292 square feet, featuring four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, these residences offer an incredible great room, wet bar, separate office/den and a fully furnished outdoor terrace. Wolf™ and Subzero™ appliances, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a natural stone fireplace are just some of the premium finishes in Resort Equities’ Great Bear properties. Owners also have access to the Tahoe Mountain Club, offering private amenities such as Alpine Club, Schaffer’s Camp, Old Greenwood Pavilion and Wild Goose lakefront restaurant.

Catamount Lodge Residences
One of the newest and most luxurious addresses in the new Village at Northstar is Catamount Lodge. Continuing in the Village’s tradition of excellence, Catamount Lodge resides just steps from the gondola and the legendary slopes of Northstar-at-Tahoe. Resort Equities handpicks its residences to exemplify the best of mountain luxury living and offer unparalleled ski village and exclusive club access. Resort Equities Catamount Lodge residences feature impressive, desirable floorplans, expansive living areas and bedrooms, chef’s kitchens with professional-grade appliances plus sprawling terraces, ski storage lockers and heated, underground parking.

Resort Equities portfolio of Catamount Lodge residences includes four extraordinary, discriminating, end-cap residences: three-bedroom, three and one-half bathroom Catamount Lodge (8214), Catamount Lodge (8314) and Catamount Penthouse (8414) as well as the four-bedroom, four bathroom “Mayor’s House” (Catamount 8202).

Iron Horse Penthouse
Iron Horse Penthouse offers generous living space of 1,205 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a cozy great room with vaulted ceilings and picturesque mountain views, private terrace plus ski storage lockers and underground parking. The interior and furniture package pairs rustic, elegant appointments with modern technological convenience. A natural stone fireplace, slate and hickory hardwood flooring, granite surfaces and solid alder wood casing are just some of the premium finishes in Iron Horse Penthouse. This residence also includes an iMac computer, wireless internet access and optimal ski-in, ski-out access.

For more information;
50 West San Fernando Street,
Suite 320 San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 866.655.9060
Fax: 408.275.9430
Website: www.resortequities.com
General email: info@resortequities.com