Haute Residence continued its "Chat with Haute Residence Leaders" series with an exclusive one on one conversation featuring Vasco Borges: CEO of luxury private villa resort Beach Enclave.

He was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Borges’ illustrious career from CFO of Grace Bay Resorts, Project Director for Water Cay Development, and his eventual ascendancy in luxury real estate as the CEO of Beach Enclave.

Vasco N F Borges has over 20 years of experience in luxury branding, real estate development, and hospitality. As the CEO of Beach Enclave, Borges raised funding, designed, developed, and is presently managing three private villa resorts. Founded in 2013, Beach Enclave is redefining Caribbean beachfront living by offering the privacy and seclusion of your own home with all resort amenities. Borges’ accolades include Best Caribbean development in 2017 by the International Property Awards, #1 Resort in Turks and Caicos by TripAdvisor, and highest average daily rate in Turks and Caicos.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Borges.

Seth Semilof: Tell us a little about how you went from college, growing up in Portugal, to the Caribbean.

Vasco Borges: It was absolutely by happenstance. I had done a more traditional career of economics, then I joined this consulting company called McKinsey. When you are a consultant, you get exposed to a lot of industries. There were a few options on the table. One of them was to join a restaurant group in Singapore and the other one was an opportunity to come to the Caribbean to work. I had never been to the Caribbean before, but they promised me a beachfront bedroom in a five star resort, so I came here. It was a vibrant place and I absolutely loved both the real estate and the hospitality component. That is why the idea of building something where people are going to leave with lifestyle experiences, but also hospitality was really, really exciting.

SS: I would love to learn how you came up with the game plan or strategy because you came out and built three different luxury villas. What transpired into that?

VB: At the time, if you wanted to own real estate in Turks and Caicos or the majority of the Caribbean islands, you could either on a condominium or a standalone home. I could not figure out why we could not combine both. You have the great things of a resort, which is all the amenities or services taking care for you, and combine that with the privacy of your home. You really just go in and it is ready for you. I could not convince my employer to do it at the time, so I decided to go in on my own.

SS: What makes Turks and Caicos so amazing? You have not chosen to go to any other Caribbean islands, just mainly stuck to Turks and Caicos.

VB: An amazing combination of things. It has an amazing infrastructure. It has US dollar, UK law, and above all, beautiful beaches. You can have breakfast in New York and lunch on the beach. It is very unusual to get, but we have very low-density development, a fantastic legal setup, and quality people. We are 22 miles outside of Manhattan, so Wall Street is a big part of our market. We are also seeing people coming in droves from New York to New Jersey to the suburbs. We are seeing tremendous movement in Westfield because interest rates are historically low, so it is a win-win.

SS: Where do you see the next 12 months specifically for Turks and Caicos?

VB: We have seen an amazing amount of money coming in and a lot of interest in our homes. We presold all the homes, even before acquiring the land. There is a lot of demand there, particularly for the high-end products. I think that will continue, but also, what you see in some of these locations is this new way with investment that is helping us build more amenities. An expansion of the ecosystem around us helps as that you really need people to come into the islands. Our purpose is continuing to grow because people want everything to be as easy as possible. We are putting together all these protocols and trying to make the experience top, top, top notch for our client.

SS: Where do you see your company in the next five to 10 years as you are expanding the brand?

VB: We are very happy with this location. Being on the best beach, we have some amazing homes coming our way. Maybe we will do something else here, but I think our next wave of growth once we have solidified and built our roster, the team is to go and expand abroad. I think what we have done here can be done in pretty much any location where you have wealth coming in, interest in real estate, and interest in a good lifestyle experience.

For more information, please contact Vasco Borges at 1-866-580-1675 or visit www.beachenclave.com.

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Luxury real estate developer recently closed on a 5.6-acre beachfront location on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach.

Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos, a premier luxury real estate developer and hospitality operator, has secured one of the few development opportunities remaining on the highly desirable Grace Bay Beach, with direct sunset views over the ocean. As a testament to the Beach Enclave brand and experience, the project is 100 percent pre-sold to repeat guests and owners of Beach Enclave Turks and Caicos, even prior to the acquisition of the land.

“We could not pass up the opportunity to acquire beachfront land on the most beautiful stretch of Grace Bay, the undisputed best beach in the world, particularly when it’s located immediately adjacent to our recently opened Beach Enclave Grace Bay,” said Vasco Borges, CEO and founder of Beach Enclave. “Early in the acquisition stage, we set up a focus group with owners and guests to understand the trends arising from the pandemic. A lot of what we have recently added – such as fully sustainable homes, rooftop spaces, an array of sports activities open exclusively to guests and owners, and office spaces – came from those conversations. To our delight, we sold all of the homes at this new site to owners and guests who participated in this focus group.”

The project will consist of a collection of beachfront estate homes with more than 6,000 square feet of living space under air conditioning and an additional 6,000 square feet of outdoor living space. The homes will feature a rooftop area for either an evening lounge or an expansive master bedroom, private office areas, and at least five bedrooms with beach and sunset views.

At its new location, Beach Enclave will offer unprecedented amenities for a boutique resort, including a collection of golf holes featuring a 100-yard range, two tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a private gym with a Peloton cardio area, a yoga deck, and an evening lounge with a fire pit and family-friendly games such as corn hole, bocce court, and a horseshoe pit. The resort will also feature a green reserve and solar energy options.

For more information, please contact Beach Enclave at be@beachenclave.com.

ABOUT BEACH ENCLAVE

Beach Enclave redefines beachfront luxury living in the Turks & Caicos Islands through its three unique locations, all strategically positioned in private enclaves on the islands’ most beautiful beaches. Each beachfront location showcases breathtaking ocean views and enjoys the island’s gentle trade winds. Beach Enclave North Shore debuted in November 2016 with a combination of six beachfront and three ocean view villas. Beach Enclave Long Bay opened for rentals in November 2018 and offers an intimate collection of five beachfront villas. Beach Enclave Grace Bay broke ground in February 2018 and opened this winter with nine new villas. The resort is the first opening on the world’s #1 Grace Bay Beach in the past decade.

For additional information, visit BeachEnclave.com.

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Pink

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In 2010, pop icon Pink and her husband, Casey Hart, purchased their first home in the scenic Malibu area for $11.85 million. Their former Point Dume property was first listed on the market in 2015 for nearly $14 million. Failing to attract prospective buyers, the asking price was soon reduced to $13 million. In 2016, the cost was lowered even further to a final asking price $12.5 million at which the property sold.

Now, five years after bidding farewell to her compound in Point Dume, Pink and Hart has acquired yet another beach home in Malibu. The celebrity couple have recently purchased an oceanfront residence for a price of $13.7 million. The “just completed,” redone contemporary space was formerly the home of fellow musician Barry Manilow. The beach house was presented to Pink and Hart in April for $13.5 million, but the duo were prepared to offer $200,000 above the asking price to secure the picturesque property.

Pink’s newly acquired oceanfront abode spans 6,300 square feet with 1.2 acres of land. The recently renovated residence includes five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The main living room offers plentiful natural lighting as well as a golden light fixture. The living area opens to a large deck overlooking the beach with exterior space for outdoor dining and lounging. On the main level, the family room leads to a courtyard with additional entertainment space. The new state-of-the-art kitchen features white tiles, gold fixtures, and leads to a casual dining area. The floor plan also includes a dining room with scenic views of the waterfront. Decorative elements of the home consist of dramatic high ceilings, glass walls, and redone hardwood floors. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom with free-standing tub, large shower, and walk-in closet. The two additional upstairs bedrooms include dual bathrooms. Downstairs, the beach level offers space for another bedroom or gym with bathroom and full laundry room. The property is also equipped with a remodeled guesthouse.

Irene Dazzan-Palmer with The Agency represented the seller. Lily Harfouche with Compass represented the buyers.

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Dante DiSabato presents

With spectacular views and direct beachfront access, world-class resort-style living is within reach with Dante DiSabato’s listing, Unit 1008 in Moraya Bay.

Upon entering via private elevator you are greeted by beautiful hardwood flooring and the refined detailing throughout this open-concept home. The spacious three-bedroom (all en suite), three-and-a-half bath, a den, 4,548-square-foot condo features floor-to-ceiling windows offering gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico from the great room, dining room, chef-grade kitchen (with island seating and breakfast area), and master suite. A beautiful and expansive open lanai with glass railings (plus outdoor kitchen) makes sunsets feel close enough to touch. If you’re looking for world-class living in a movie star setting, this is it. The home is perfectly designed for entertaining, daily living, or as a family retreat. In addition, it comes with parking for two cars in the building’s enclosed garage. And when you're not spending time inside this stunning space, Moraya Bay’s two pools, beach, and poolside service, restaurant, beachfront gym, full-time manned security and concierge services make you feel as though you are staying at a five-star resort.

This Moraya Bay opportunity located at 11125 Gulf Shore Drive is just one of many listings which can be viewed at Dante DiSabato’s website, www.DanteDiSabato.com. Dante DiSabato, a leader in the Naples market with more than $500 million in sales, is known for personalized customer service and tireless dedication.

Address: 11125 Gulf Shore Drive, Unit 1008, Naples, FL 34108

Price: $4,495,000

For more information, please contact Dante DiSabato at 239-932-3908 or dante.disabato@raveis.com

Dante DiSabato is the exclusive agent representing the Naples, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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These are but a handful of the jaw-dropping highlights that define Penthouse II at 57 Ocean, which has just sold for $10.9 million to New York resident Chuck Roberts.

Roberts, who is the Managing Director/Investment with Stifel, The CR Wealth Management Group, was represented by Dina Panchernikov and Ilya Panchernikov with Douglas Elliman.

For Roberts, the draw of 57 Ocean -- an internationally lauded haven on Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row, Greater Miami’s most elegant stretch of beachfront on Collins Avenue -- was undeniable, having already been singled-out by buyers worldwide for its Blue Health-oriented lifestyle and ocean-inspired amenities.

“I love this location and being able to live in a brand-new condominium on the Atlantic with so many amenities that are geared toward building a healthier lifestyle, including the calming effect of the ocean and daily strolls along the beach,” said Roberts. “This penthouse offers the best of both worlds as it’s going to have unobstructed views of the water on one side, and the city on the other. The neighborhood is also excellent. It’s more tranquil and family-friendly as it’s primarily comprised of residents versus tourists, yet I’m just a five-minute drive from South Beach.”

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“I am honored to represent such a significant sale in one of Miami’s most high-profile addresses,” said Dina Goldentayer Panchernikov. “We know our client will be very happy to call 57 Ocean home.”

Overlooking 220 feet of rare unspoiled waterfront, Penthouse II boasts 5,205 square feet of indoor space and 2,141 square feet of outdoor terraces. The gorgeously appointed residence will feature a grand master bedroom with a unique outdoor spa area overlooking the Atlantic, three en suite bedrooms, five-and-a-half-baths baths, a den, home theater, outdoor summer kitchen, spacious living areas, and a gourmet chef-style kitchen.

Located at 5775 Collins Avenue, between Atlantic Heights and Mid-Beach -- and fashioned by the international award-winning firm Arquitectonica -- 57 Ocean enjoys close proximity to Miami’s chic Bal Harbour Shops, the prestigious La Gorce Country Club and Golf Course, and privileged views across Miami’s most exclusive expanse of beachfront. Slated for completion in 2021, the 18-story, holistic wellness-focused property will equally embrace luxury and nature with its tropically-inspired interiors by Brazilian designer Patricia Anastassiadis. Seventy-one spacious homes will evoke a sense of timelessness and tranquility that only the turquoise waters of the Atlantic can provide.

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“Health, wellness, beauty, vitality -- these are the hallmarks of a life well-lived for the world's most sophisticated and discerning real estate buyers -- and nothing embraces these qualities better than well-designed homes nestled along the water,” said Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Asset Management, developer of 57 Ocean. “We are pleased that this buyer will soon enjoy an enclave of sophisticated families who appreciate the many benefits of living by the sea.” 

Contact: 305.417.7679; Sales gallery: 5775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; www.57ocean.com

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Nicknamed "The Island of Love," Seychelles has also played honeymoon host to George and Amal Clooney plus Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade among other famous faces.

An Island Oasis in the Indian Ocean

Located 1,133 miles northeast of Madagascar, this island chain boasts some of the world's most beautiful beaches and exclusive hotels.

Arriving by private jet, after somehow keeping their destination a secret for weeks, the newlywed couple landed on the secluded North Island. Consisting of only 11 luxury villas, Prince William and Kate Middleton found themselves nestled among pearlescent sand, coconut palms, and lush green takamaka trees.

Each private villa faces Anse d'east Beach, showcasing the breathtaking ecological beauty of the coast and lightly chopping Indian Ocean current.

Private Beachfront Villas

Guests staying in these secluded dwellings tucked away just behind the tree line, enjoy a large master bedroom, second bedroom, and changing room with en-suite bath.

There are three ways to rinse off from a day at the beach. Indoor and outdoor showers provide convenience, while the handcrafted Balinese natural stone baths offer a chance to soak the stress away.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would not have had to see another soul unless they wanted to–even when going for a swim. A private plunge pool and lounge is a part of this premium villa experience.

A Unique Barefoot Luxury Experience

Staying on North Island is always all-inclusive, and there are several additional spa treatments available that can be personalized to the needs of each guest. Escaping to this beach allows nature to clear the mind while the body is properly pampered.

Vacationers who tire of lounging under graceful punka fans can take a picnic on the beach or observe the many species of birds that call this island home. Every villa also gets its own golf cart for easy island exploring. There is also a certified dive-center on site for anyone who elects to do some world-class scuba diving.

Premium Service in an Environmentally-Friendly Setting

It is impossible not to feel special staying at a place like this. The service and dining are unparalleled. One recent traveler to the island, who vacationed with his family in a villa, remarked, "our butler was great, always one call away, always ready to be of service in any way he could."

Guests that stay here seem to especially enjoy the little things that make North Island special. There are friendly sea turtles that greet newcomers outside the villas, and fresh water bottles are placed everywhere by unseen staff throughout the day.

It comes as no surprise that Prince William and Kate Middleton selected the "3rd Best Hotel in the World" according to Condé Nast Traveller Readers in their 2014 awards. This ultimate lover's paradise starts at $8,600 per night.

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Originally built for the late actor Roy Scheider in 1994, the oceanfront stunner—which sits on an acre—was purchased and renovated by Joel in 2009.

Among the bright and charming home's most notable features is its intriguing inverted floor scheme—its four en suite bedrooms are located on the ground floor, while its kitchen, dining room, and living room are on its second. The unusual plan is meant to maximize the property's marvelous ocean views.

Along with a 145-foot private stretch of beach, the gorgeous 5,500-square-foot estate touts a state-of-the-art kitchen complete with a butler's pantry, and a two-car garage attached to a spacious one-bedroom guest suite.

Rest assured, the fresh and modern bungalow—which is highlighted by natural, yet beautifully kept landscaping—is well protected from beach erosion, due to a recently completed beach re-nourishment project.

To view the full property listing, click here.

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