Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort, for F1 world champion
Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort & villas, in Rawai, south Phuket has already attracted a celebrity owner, former Formula One or F1 Grand Prix world champion, Kimi Raikonnen, the fast Ferrari racing driver, even before the resort has been fully constructed and opens in early 2009. He already raced down the wide Rawai roads to buy one of 78 condominium units, such was his confidence in Phuket, and he recently came to stay and help officially open the resort & luxury accommodations in the beachfront location of Chalong Bay with beautiful views of Ko Lone and Ko Hey or Coral Island, to go with the beautiful people. One of the lucky ones to meet him and manage this new resort is Peter van Hoeven, General Manager of Outrigger Hotels (Thailand), who we spoke to last week, although the sound quality was not clear, he told us it was good PR or public relations for the resort & Phuket, to see Kimi buy a condo unit, which after his 60 days use each year, will be available for guests to stay in: Its been wonderful PR, lucky for us, his unit comes into hotel use after 60 days, so 1 day people will have a chance to stay in Kimis unit. The inside of Kimis private unit cannot be shown but it is similar to the nice show unit Peter showed us: with a luxury suite of rooms and bathrooms. As Peter explained, the furnishings will be similar, but Kimi has his own swimming pool, and an absolute beachfront to walk from his pool onto the sand: Peter revealed that Kimi really enjoyed his recent ...
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Luxury is no longer a commodity only attainable by the rich and famous. Nowadays everyone can afford their own slice of luxury and in doing so the popularity of spa breaks around the world have entered something of a boom time. From India to Thailand, Scotland to America there really is something for everyone and always value for money.
Despite the global recession, medical tourism is quickly becoming a key player in modern India's tourism industry. According to a new report, India is now one of the world's most popular spa destinations with some 2,300 spa centres generating around £200 million every year. Furthermore, spas are no longer resigned purely to the city with the countryside and rural areas playing the perfect idyllic host for peaceful spa retreats. The great thing about Indian spas is the scope of prices available and since treatments start from £5 right up to £500, everyone can get in on the action.
Moving onto another jewel in the crown of Asia, Thailand is perhaps best known for its luxurious spa culture. With spa centres dotted along Thailand's tropical coastline, visitors can enjoy soaking up the sun before indulging in a relaxing mud bath or pedicure treatment. If you opt for only one luxury spa treatment during your vacation to Thailand make it the classic 'thai massage' which can be enjoyed for as little as £2. Thought to be over 2,500 years old, the techniques behind the thai massage will allow you to truly immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this ancient civilisation.
Crossing the Pacific Ocean, visitors to America's city of lights – Las Vegas – are also able to relax and indulge but without loosing any of the glitz and glam favoured by Hollywood's elite. Unlike the more traditional styles of Eastern spas, America spas offer there guests this and more. The option to get botox, lash extension, hair extensions and lip fillers isn't out of place in modern America spas wishing to keep up with the latest Hollywood trends in the most laid back environments possible.
Finally, for those people looking for a luxury spa break with an opulent twist why not enjoy a trip to one of Scotland's mystical and secluded castle retreats? Tucked away in the unspoilt and enchanting Scottish highlands, grand manors and beautiful castles play host to some of the best spa breaks the world has to offer. Even though the Scottish weather often leaves a lot to be desired, there's nothing better than enjoy a sensual mud bath or invigorating head massage while the world outside is lashing with rain and howling a gale.
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Thailand Attracting Expat Retirees From Around The World
Thailand is the most favored home-away-from-home for expatriate retirees looking for the sunnier climes of South-East Asia, but the kingdom faces rising competition from their neighbors, a renowned international property consultant reported.
Thailand, which has been energetically trying to woo foreign retirees for years, granted 12,092 special retirement visas to foreigners in the first seven months of 2006, projecting it as the major attraction in its regional push to acquire revenues off the elderly expatriate market. According to leading property consultants, more and more South-East Asian countries are seeing foreign retirees as second home purchasers (RSH), but Thailand is still the dominant force.
Thailand stands in a very strong position competing to persuade RSH purchasers against other countries in South-East Asia. The boom in the property market in South-East Asia has been a product of, among other factors, the surge in property values in Europe and the US that have enabled retirees to sell their homes and fly abroad.
Thailand, boasting of two coastlines, warm climate, and a hospitable population, has emerged as a major destination for retirees buying second homes. If we view the country as a product, the 'Thai Brand' puts forward messages of good quality of life for RSH, comprising advanced health care, safety in life, necessary infrastructure, enjoyable vacations and the keenness of Thailand as a hub of air transportation in Asia.
However, the consultants also caution that Thailand's growing market for retirees faces hurdles, such as limitations on property ownership, financial facilitation and visa regulations. Compared with Malaysia, where there is no limitation on property ownership, Thailand does not enable foreigners to own land and grants only 30-year leases on land rental. For the ownership of high-rises, it gives 49 per cent freehold of foreigners for condominiums.
Malaysia has been the most lenient country in delivering an attractive property ownership, financial aids and visa structure for retired second-home purchasers.
The "Malaysia my second home programme" facilitates foreign sole ownership of land with houses, eligibility for domestic loans to purchase the property and a 10-year-visa permit. Despite all the favors, over the past five years Malaysia's second home programme has only catered to 8,700 people.
Singapore also attaches no restrains on freehold condominiums. Even though foreigners cannot buy land, the country delivers 99-year leases on Sentosa Cove, the only land development specifically for foreigners. China provides 70-year leases for land tenants while Vietnam permits 50-year leases.
Thailand, facing ballooning regional competition in the retirees as second home purchasers market, will require to be "committed in improving a better package of property ownership, domestic financing for foreigners and visa regulations," warned the leading consultants.
Lots of expats are thinking of retiring to Thailand, but as has already been pointed out, the government is not very favorable toward foreign retirees. The strenuous Visa, Income and reporting obligations coupled with the land ownership laws do make other countries more compelling. If Thailand is to benefit from the growing interest from foreign retirees, it requires to seriously reconsider the current status and attitude. It is not good enough to welcome the money of expats, expats have to feel comfortable and secure wherever they are looking to spend their declining years.
Gregory S. is an independent author providing assessment and comments on leading International Property Consultants in Thailand, especially CB Richard Ellis.