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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It is designed by the award-winning STA Architectural Group, and will provide residents an in-house, luxurious oasis with a focus on rejuvenating mind and body. It will be inside Villa Acqualina, the five-story, 45,000-square-foot amenity complex at The Estates that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Villa Acqualina will be located between The Estates' two towers.

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AcquaFit will have a design inspired by nature and the local landscape. It will feature a Halo Therapy Salt Suite, which will have a technology infusing salt into the air to treat respiratory conditions, promote better breathing, healthier skin and increase energy. The Salt Suite will be inside a large organic orb with loungers for muscle and mental relaxation.

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The center of AcquaFit will have a boxing ring, a separate weight room, performance cardio equipment by TechnoGym with rowers, bikes and treadmills, stretching machines, flexible areas for individual or group-style workouts, and studio space for Pilates, spinning, suspension training, and Barre training. Beautiful meditation spaces, sauna, and steam room, experience showers and changing rooms with lockers will also be available. The outdoor relaxation areas and terraces will enjoy views of the ocean.

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"The residents of the world's finest residences should also have access to the world's finest wellness and fitness facility," said Jules Trump, developer of The Estates at Acqualina. "Providing an unparalleled sanctuary, AcquaFit at Villa Acqualina will guide residents of The Estates at Acqualina on a relaxing and invigorating journey to awaken and engage every sense."

The combination of wellness and sports training at AcquaFit will promote healthy living for owners of these most desired residences.

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Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $6.2 – $17 million, Penthouses from $25-32 million. Visit the Sales Gallery at 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, call 305.933.6666, or visit the website at www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com.

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The centerpiece of Villa Acqualina’s private entertainment level will be a two-story speakeasy outfitted with a series of tiered seating and dance platforms that spiral down to the main DJ booth. Mesmerizing video walls will illuminate the venue providing visual stimulation as guests enjoy craft cocktails and lively music. During the day, the glass-encased venue will transform into a light installation, highlighting the inclusion of rare and lavish materials such as lacquered ebonized wood, and deep purple velvet, creating an energizing and intimate ambiance.

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There will also be a 30-foot-long rare onyx bar, an intimate wine room for private dining, a cigar room, and 5,000 square feet of private ocean view lounge space. The swanky bar and lounge will be located upstairs where residents can mix and mingle and enjoy a classic cocktail or signature libation and then make their way down the cascading stairs to the speakeasy, where a DJ will be spinning all night long.

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“It’s the perfect venue for celebrations of all kinds from anniversaries and birthday parties to weddings and bar mitzvahs,” said Jules Trump, developer. “As we have an international clientele, the speakeasy matches everyone’s wishes, dreams and style. It's for residents only so it’s a very special amenity not found in other residential projects. There will be incredible lighting from highly specialized lighting experts where the lighting will change colors with different settings to match the mood and feel of the event. It's multi-purpose where you can host events on the upper and lower levels, such as a reception with canapes and wine upstairs and the main event downstairs.”

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Villa Acqualina will be situated in between 777 Via Acqualina and 888 Via Acqualina, adjacent to Acqualina Resort & Spa. Led by award-winning architect and designer Suchi Reddy, Villa Acqualina’s design will be inspired by the Acqualina brand’s reputation for unparalleled quality and luxury. The complex will offer Circus Maximus – a full floor of unprecedented amenities for all ages, an ice skating rink, a spa and fitness center, a boxing ring, and a world-class restaurant with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Those who purchase at The Estates will also have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in The Continental United States. Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the hotel including children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and gourmet dining at two restaurants, Il Mulino NY and AQ by Il Mulino.

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For more information, visit www.estatesatacqualina.com or call 305-933-6666.

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