Elite Traveler Summer 2023

LEADERS IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE

This page, clockwise Costas Palmas is a 1,000-acre development; inside the Marina Residence; the Aman resort

Luxury living These days, it’s no longer enough to own the perfect home. Top-end developers are clamoring to impress prospective buyers with an ever-growing list of top-notch amenities. Golf clubs? Gourmet eateries? 24-hour concierges? These ultra-exclusive properties have all the perks of a fi ve-star hotel — and then some. Dotted across the globe in the most glamorous locations, this type of prime real estate is no longer the reserve of a ffl uent retirees. With fl exible working habits increasing and more time spent at home, young professionals and families are turning to lifestyle developments to fi nd a sense of community within a network of like-minded residents. Of course, the property itself must be up to scratch. Developers are joining forces with trusted hotels so owners will know exactly what to expect from their new home. Some of the resorts featured here bring together multiple di ff erent branded residences to create a coveted members-only neighborhood.

by Irenie Forshaw