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Casa Coyaba, Estate of the Day

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Casa Coyaba, "House of Paradise," an island estate on Grand Cayman, is being auctioned off on November 3 without reserve through Concierge Auctions. The home was previously listed at $19.8 million and the auction is being conducted on behalf of Cayman Islands Sotheby's International Realty and marks Concierge Auctions' first international assignment.

This resort-style home has more than 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space on 210 feet of beachfront. There are a total of eight bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, two powder bathrooms, a library, two formal living rooms, a great room, full gym, theater room, two master suites, two gourmet kitchens, two laundry rooms, a separate entire nanny suite and two executive offices. A home automation system allows for complete access and control of all rooms of the home, from temperatures to lighting to security cameras, from any computer across the globe.

The home's nine open and eight covered balconies are appointed with table sets, loungers, couches and tables. The 40-foot, infinity edge, heated pool overlooks the beach, as do the patio hot tubs. There is also a covered outdoor kitchen and bar area which is the perfect place to relax after a tennis match on the lighted doubles court that sits just next to the residence.

No minimum bid is required to participate. For further information and/or to schedule a private preview visit www.CasaCoyabaAuction.com or call 866-605-7280.

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Luxury for Less from Ritz-Carlton in the Caribbean This Fall

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Acknowledging that the economic recovery is slow to materialize in some quarters, The Ritz-Carlton's marquee properties in the Caribbean – The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman and The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas – have designed offers for fall that allow guests to experience the best of both worlds with luxury lifestyle amenities paired with value-driven pricing. Travelers can visit The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman this fall with rates starting at $229 per night and enjoy a host of renowned brand partners' amenities from spa to dining: Silver Rain, a La Prairie Spa provides guests with the opportunity to relax with the healing waters of Switzerland in the comfort of the picture perfect setting on a seven mile beach in the Cayman Islands.

Blue, by famed New York Chef Eric Ripert is the only restaurant in Grand Cayman to have received the AAA Five Diamond Award. Guests visiting The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas (above) can enjoy the Club Level, exclusive suite accommodations and amenities set amid Caribbean seclusion starting at $379 a night. With 17 Ocean Front Suites and 12 Resort View Suites, the Club Level is the only one of its kind in the Virgin Islands and allows guests to enjoy individualized attention and light fare served through out the day, redefining the luxury hotel experience. The special rates are available at the Grand Cayman property until October 23rd and in St. Thomas until November 11.

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Batmobile Finds A New Home In The Caymans

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The Cayman Islands might not be home to a fervent car culture, but the islands are the part-time home of fervent gearhead Andreas Ugland. After ten years of work and one hurricane, the Norwegian car buff finally inaugurated the opening of the Cayman Motor Museum that showcases vintage cars from his collection. Two of the highlights are a Batmobile and Batcycle built for and used in the original sixties television series that starred Adam West – before Batman went all gruff-voiced and Gothic.

Cars shipped from Ugland's collection around the world also include one of Elton John's Bentleys, an 1886 Benz, and a copy of the first car to be driven on the island, a 1905 Cadillac. If your tastes run to the less fantastical, fear not, there are plenty of Maseratis, Ferraris, BMWs and even a Renault 5 Turbo to fulfill the automotive senses. The museum is open now, and located on Northwest Point Road, near Boatswain's Beach.

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Cayman Cookout, January '09, With Eric Ripert

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Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spirits

Ah, the Cayman Islands, January 16-19, 2009, with top food and liquor to boot. The Cayman Cookout is just what you'll want come frosty winter. The "cookout" is the Caribbean's premier food, wine and rum festival, and is hosted by Eric Ripert, known for Le Bernadin. A weekend of events, tastings, demonstrations and wine seminars from Ripert and his friends, including wine expert Anthony Giglio, fill four delicious days. The cookout is set in the the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, home of Ripert's acclaimed restaurant Blue.

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Grand Cayman, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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Today's Friday fantasy takes to us Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands and one of the most lavish oceanfront homes in the region. This home was built in 2001 but went through a renovation and upgrade after Hurricane Ivan. The home is 10,000 square feet with four bedrooms,a media or bar room, plus a separate wing with a triple garage topped by a guest apartment. The terraces feature bar and grill areas and there is an expansive pool area. You couldn't get closer to the beach if you tried. As you might expect, the entire home is oriented toward the amazing view with a double-height great room that offers a a striking view through two sets of windows. It is listed at $7.5 million. After the jump, is any reason to have a television that large in the kitchen?

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