The Koogles bought the 100 acres that comprise El Banco shortly after their 2003 honeymoon in Mexico. Two recently completed show homes, Villa Los Arcos and Villa Mirador, feature interiors by Rachel Horn.

Ground Floor: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: El Banco

By: Alexandra Drosu

The villas’ elegant design features include romantic courtyards, reflecting pools, and outdoor salas that blur the distinction between indoor and outdoor space. More...

Surrounded by 31 secluded beaches, Peninsula Papagayo has recently added 16 condos to its list of real estate offerings.

Ground Floor: Costa Rica: Peninsula Papagayo

Long known as a haven for surfers and scuba divers, Costa Rica’s north Pacific Coast has recently gained recognition for more than just its challenging waves and exotic sea creatures. More...

Rendering by Hart Howerton. Cacique’s unique site features beaches, rainforest, ranchland, and everything in between. The master plan will include two resorts, 300 residences, a golf course, and an Agassi-Graf tennis center.

Ground Floor: Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica: Cacique

On the northwest coast of Costa Rica, a 650-acre peninsula will soon be home to a new development from AOL cofounder Steve Case. More...

Rendering Courtesy Artesana Rosewood Residences. Artesana’s first phase will include a Rosewood hotel and 20 residences. The project’s design will draw from the surrounding colonial buildings.

Ground Floor: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Artesana Rosewood Residences

San Miguel’s thermal hot springs, temperate climate, and proximity to the country’s capital have made it a popular destination for expatriates from all over the world. More...

Ground Floor: Alpine, New Jersey: Estates at Alpine

The late Henry Clay Frick II was born into a family whose name is associated with gentility, culture, and extraordinary wealth. More...

Located 10 minutes from downtown Marrakech, Assoufid will offer 80 villas overlooking the country’s first private golf course.

Ground Floor: Marrakech, Morocco: Assoufid

It used to be that the downtown hub of Marrakech was the area with the most appeal to the well-heeled "Moroccophile." More...

The Yamu is the collaboration of design innovators Adrian Zecha, Philippe Starck and Jean-Michel Gathy.

Ground Floor: The Yamu, Phuket

After recovering from the devastating tsunami in December 2004, Phuket is back on travelers’ radars as an international resort destination. More...

The Strand is located on 121 acres that had served as the Chandler family’s private retreat for 60 years. This Balinese-inspired club offers every homeowner access to the beach.

Ground Floor: The Strand at Headlands, Orange County

Southern California is dotted with luxury beach properties, but large, undeveloped beachfront parcels are almost impossible to find anymore. More...

The new units combine the building’s original architectural details with modern accents.

Ground Floor: 81 Avenue Victor Hugo, Paris

When Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann was commissioned by Napoléon III to redevelop Paris in the mid-19th century he succeeded in creating one of history’s best examples of urban planning. More...

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