Raffles Tortola Announces Initial Offering of Luxury Real Estate Through Exclusive Founders Program

Tortola, British Virgin Islands (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Adorning 50 acres of pristine beachfront on Tortola's beautiful north end, Raffles Tortola is announcing the upcoming release of 20 Exclusive Founders Packages during the spring of 2008. This rare ownership opportunity will redefine island luxury and make you fall in love with the Caribbean all over again. Each Founding Member will receive a host of unprecedented rewards, including a four-bedroom oceanview residence, a complimentary Land Rover, as well as a lifetime Founders Membership and the best selection on future offerings. Founders Packages will start in the range of US $2,500,000 - $2,700,000.

Tortola's central location in the BVI and reputation as the "Sailing Capital of the World" set the stage for an uncompromising lifestyle that will bestow an array of amenities, including: a RafflesAmrita Spa, private beach club, free-form swimming pool, world-class fitness center, championship tennis, on-site restaurants and lounges, and Raffles' legendary service and hospitality. The resort community will feature luxury residences--fully furnished by KNA Interior Design--that boast 3,395 square feet/315 square meters of internal living space, private plunge pools, sumptuous terraces and outdoor kitchens.

Scheduled to open in 2010, Raffles Tortola will be at once the ultimate destination, as well as a launching point to other nearby sailing destinations in and around the BVI. Two of the most well-respected businessmen in the Caribbean--Mark Vanterpool and Percy Rhoden--recently purchased the 50-acre site for Raffles Tortola. Their singular vision now is to bring this amazing oceanfront property to life with the expertise and experience of some of the luxury real estate industry's best.

The experienced Development Team includes: PN Holdings, LLC, a company headed by Robert A. Petrallia that will oversee project coordination and development; EDSA, the hand-picked design team recognized as one of the world's leading planning, landscape architectural, urban design and graphic design firms; EllisDon, a global leader in construction services that will be responsible for completing the construction design; Raffles Hotels & Resorts, the legendary luxury hotelier who will manage and operate this resort community; and IMI, the industry leader in luxury resort real estate sales and marketing in North America and the Caribbean.

Located only 10 minutes from the island's airport, Raffles Tortola is as effortless to reach as it is to enjoy. Other Virgin Islands, including Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. John and St. Thomas are only a brief boat ride away. "Raffles Tortola will truly be an awe-inspiring sanctuary," says Mike Collins, Principal and CEO of IMI. "The unique opportunity to be part of a Founders Program will afford a select few the opportunity to enjoy a first-rate resort experience, in a thriving international destination that is attracting a compelling global market."

The British Virgin Islands comprise some 60 islands and cays, of which Tortola is the largest and most populated, beckoning travelers with its gentle trade winds, clear blue waters and sheltered anchorages. The island's lush, mountainous interior is framed by ribbons of secluded white-sand beaches--such as Apple Bay, Lambert Beach and Smuggler's Cove--that afford numerous opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and a range of other water activities. Tortola is also home to a variety of unique attractions, including centuries-old ruins like Fort George, and various national parks, such as Sage Mountain National Park.

To learn more about becoming an owner at Raffles Tortola or to make your Founders Program reservation, visit www.rafflestortola.com or call 800-654-0829 or 284-495-1355.

RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS

The Raffles collection of luxury hotels has consistently distinguished itself by providing the highest standards of products and services. With locations around the globe, each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world. Raffles' hotels and resorts have earned a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast Traveler's "World's Best Places to Stay" and Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards."

IMI is headquartered in Greenville, S.C. and specializes in the sales and marketing of luxury resort real estate in the most desired destinations throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. Since 1990, IMI has introduced thousands of clients to opportunities for real estate ownership in some of the greatest places in North America, from beachfronts to mountaintops to towering city penthouses, resulting in over US $4 billion in closings. For more information about the company and its offerings, visit IMI's Web site at www.imiliving.com or call 864-233-6070.

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