While winter is hitting central Europe and even parts of Europe like the UK, where this kind of winter weather is very unusual, people might dream of sunny beaches, blue skies and start to think about where their holidays will be spent, or even buying a second home where they can escape such weather when they want.

There are many places in the world where it seems nice to spend your time and money, but only a few are worth it to think about. Great accessibility, stunning vacation lifestyle and service throughout are the key facts for the most of us. The Caribbean will be almost every ones first thought. One of my favourites in the Caribbean is Dellis Cay; a well designed and often reported about development on a beautiful island of the Turks and Caicos. A few of the most recognized architects of theses days, like Piero Lissoni, Shigeru Ban, Zaha Hadid and David Chipperfield, just to name a few, have been invited to design beach front villas, over water villas and resort residences. All feature each architect’s own style, far beyond the traditional Caribbean style and this development is to be one of the, if not, the, most outstanding Caribbean luxury development by far.

In contrast, I would like to mention Roko Ki on the Dominican Republic Island. The brand new development, launched in 2007 and soon to be open, is one of the most beautiful new resort developments in the Dominican Republic. Toped by the Westin® Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort, featuring a Nick Faldo design golf course which was awarded as one of the “Best New International Course of 2008”, this eco-friendly development is nicely sited at one of the most beautiful spots on the east cost of the island. After completion, Roko Ki will be home to a few lucky people who’ve decided to own an oasis from it all on this beautiful island.

Posted By: Peter Rabitz