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U LT I M AT E J O U R N E Y S | N E A R + F A R
Oahu's Jewel
Your Own
e 'Ewa Tower at e Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach now has a twin. Opened in mid-October, the new Diamond Tower
mirrors its 38-story sister building and adds 245 more units to the resort's 307 luxury hotel suites. Envision a Guerin Glass Architects-
designed structure inspired by Hawaii's natural elements—like facades reflecting the surrounding landscape and a modern, 3-D
interpretation of a traditional Hawaiian kapa design wrapping the first three floors—plus studio and one-to-four-bedroom residences
and penthouses showcasing contemporary, island-deco interiors by Jon Brent Design, complete with ocean views, kitchens, and
washers and dryers. Among the new tower's amenities and services is a spa with four treatments rooms and a relaxation lounge, plus
a 2,900-square-foot infini pool boasting private cabanas outfitted with TVs, refrigerators and day beds. Coming in early 2019: a
gourmet market and pool-side dining venue. ritzcarlton.com/waikiki -W. B
Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo resort and residential
communi has unveiled the next phase of its $100 million-plus
transformation. "is is an extraordinary destination where
rich biodiversi and vivid landscapes meet the highest levels
of geo-luxury across Latin America," says Donald McGregor,
senior vice president of development and managing director of
the Latin America region for Gencom, the proper's developer.
"With our new lineup of amenities and experiences, we are
nurturing a strong and cohesive communi across the 1,400
acres of this private peninsula." In November 2018, expect Meyer
Davis-designed enhancements at Four Seasons Resort Costa
Rica (complete with a new concierge lounge and re-imagined
spa); an expanded marina village; as well as an updated golf
clubhouse and signature restaurant. Currently available is a new
beach club at the Andaz Costa Rica Resort; a bike-share program
featuring 60 electric bicycles and eco-adventures (including a
Cacao Volcano Expedition). peninsulapapagayo.com -W.B
PHOTOGRAPHS:
(TOP)
COURTESY
OF
THE
RITZ-CARLTON
RESIDENCES,
WAIKIKI
BEACH
Private Peninsula
THE RITZ-CARLTON
RESIDENCES,
WAIKIKI BEACH
383 Kalaimoku St.
Waikiki Beach,
HI 96815
808.922.8111
(from le) e new
Diamond Tower
boasts an infini-pool
with private cabanas,
and coming soon, a
poolside grill.
PENINSULA
PAPAGAYO
COSTA RICA
is lush, 1,400-acre
resort and residential
communi in
northwest Costa Rica
recently unveiled
more upgrades as
part of its $100 million
communiwide
transformation.
