Miami.– AMG Worldwide, the premiere media and marketing agency for real estate
developers, hoteliers and luxury brands around the world, continues to
represent first-class clientele, servicing accounts such as, the
Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco,
California; The Residences Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley Arizona; The
Residences Ritz-Carlton Quivira, Los Cabos; Porto Cupecoy Yacht Club
and Residences, Sint Maarten; and Balcones Del Atlántico, Dominican
Republic.
“Despite the turmoil in today’s global economy, AMG Worldwide continues
to partner with A-list clients who have a solid business plan and sales
structure. Maintaining strategic partnerships enables AMG Worldwide to
maneuver its way into better times,” says Edward de Valle II, president
and CEO of America’s Media Group.
Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square, owned by JMA Ventures,
is Fairmont’s first urban, private luxury residence club in San
Francisco, California. Formerly a memorable chocolate factory in the
1800’s, Fairmont has been transformed into a retail urban marketplace.
The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley, owned by Five Star
Development, is a unique residential development located on 110 acres
of land in Arizona. The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Los Cabos, Quivira, owned by Pueblo
Bonito, offers a gold standard of living in one of the world’s most
breathtaking resort destinations. The legendary amenities and services
that are hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton are everyday experiences
delivered by highly trained ladies and gentlemen.
Porto Cupecoy Yacht Club and Residences, owned by Orient-Express, is a
Mediterranean-inspired village located in Sint Maarten, Netherlands
Antilles. The village features a 48 slip marina, shops and restaurants
on the western end of the Simpson Bay Lagoon in Sint Maarten.
Completion is scheduled for summer 2009.
Balcones Del Atlántico, in the serene village of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, is a dreamlike
beachfront community. The project will showcase a superior collection of 250 exquisite
bungalows right along the coastline of some of the Dominican Republic’s
most stunning beaches. Set on 66 acres of a former coconut plantation,
Balcones Del Atlántico brings its residents back to a time where there
were no computers, no deadlines and certainly no stress.
As the premiere Media and Public Relations agency for developers,
hoteliers, and luxury brands around the world, AMG Worldwide is leading
the way as the fastest growing media relations firm in the world.
Backed by an already impressive client roster, AMG Worldwide continues
to impress the world's most elite brands as the national and
international "go to" agency for full-service.
Written by: josean, 7 Feb 2009 5:20 PM
From: United States
They should go after the Cap Caca account!
Written by: abc200, 8 Feb 2009 8:27 PM
From: United Kingdom
Balcones del Atlantico is more select!
S.
Written by: synapse, 12 Feb 2009 4:15 PM
From: United States
Good Luck AMG in selling projects from Dominican Developers who only understand how to offer a product desired by Dominican speculators and a sprinkle of users. I suggest that you don't waste your time, unless they are already paying you for it. I can count the projects worthy of an international market in one hand and none of them are from Dominican Developers. Oh, and don't forget to over promise and under deliver because that is the way they sell anything.
Written by: media, 19 Feb 2009 3:45 PM
From: United States
AMG is a house of mirrors ...investigate them.
Written by: abc200, 19 Feb 2009 6:31 PM
From: United Kingdom
Other projects in this area have been well sought after. A condo is of course to personal taste but these are well worth further investigation.
S.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Written by: abc200, 19 Feb 2009 10:28 PM
From: United Kingdom
Nonsense - Over 10 year period real estate values up by 50% in many countries. Slight adjustment last year. My guy in Europe says long motgages available at standard mortgage rate of just 3% RE has seldom been so affordable. Especially true in DR. Sometimes a 25% deposit is required but there are various sources. We are talking here about a 200k dollar condo - not a 3 million dollar Miami job. As in all times certain trades are doing well - its been the turn of farmers - farm prices well up and in US ethanol boom.
Russians are in evidence here as many of have saved from 5 good years for many people - similar Brazil farmers.
Cost of living is good in DR good offers always on air travel and sea food prices 1/2 that in many parts of Europe. Condo fees, land taxes are low. Many people have solar installations so no or low utility bills. Here in the North AC is seldom necessary.
Many condos are bought by families each contributing the equivalent of a new car. The free holidays f
Written by: abc200, 19 Feb 2009 10:29 PM
From: United Kingdom
Written by: abc200, 20 Feb 2009 12:00 AM
From: United Kingdom
Perhaps you should book a couple of 1 bed suites for you and your entourage at the Atlantis - a bargain at 1400 $ a night plus restaurants of course..... At that
It is not sucking air - people are taking advantage of lower interest rates and seeking good value. Inflation often follows slight economic turbulance and the dollar safely earning 3% on deposit could well be worth much less in real terms in 2 years time. Most times prices of reasonably priced RE have risen over a five year period when bought in a dip. On the other hand a new Hummer H1.....
People are buying - an English friend has just bought a small resort and welcomed his first client. He even has a video on the web. I did not sell this in case you wonder......
S.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
It will be bagging at Tio Billys for you
Written by: abc200, 20 Feb 2009 8:06 PM
From: United Kingdom
Back to your throne GC.... Hour house of distoring mirrors - dollar lost about 1% today so people can buy more real estate for their money and get more pesos.
S.
Written by: synapse, 21 Feb 2009 1:14 AM
From: United States
It is a total fantasy for DR developers to believe that affluent people would retire there based on price alone like MR UK suggests. He must be smoking the same stuff. Would the affluent like to shop in a Colmadon, be accosted by pushy vendors, dodge pot holes and motoconchos, risk life and limb to drive at night, pay absurd VAD and gas tax, tolerate blasted bachata from miles away, walk garbage strewn beaches, experience the worst service by indifferent and untrained wait staff and generally live in a society were everyone is assumed to be a thief? The DR is 30 years away from being a first world country. Those of us who love it are extremely tolerant pioneers willing to go back in time to enjoy our found paradise and friends, but even affluent Dominicans have to leave often to visit 2009 and experience a civilized society that has already gone through its growing pains years ago. What comes first Mr. UK, the Condos or the civilized society? We will soon find out, - so tune in.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
"extremely tolerant pioneers" .....I like that very much and I am going to steal it and use it....meanwhile the wanker from hell abc that is ,lives in a delusional world he observes through a jumbo presidente bottle is going down on his own green socialist ship as he watches the turds float in from Nagua and he searches for time share buyers....He is whimsical and brain dead but mostly harmless when unarmed
Written by: abc200, 22 Feb 2009 12:47 PM
From: United Kingdom
Syn,
I would be the last person to suggest that price alone should be the criteria - Philippines and other countries are cheaper for sure. However I guess most retirees need to sustain a lifestyle on 600 - 2000 dollars a month over a long period of time. Some with substainially more can afford the South of France, Venice Fl etc. In Venice ocean front 1000 sq. ft. might be $ 400,000.
But you are right price is only part of the appeal.
You mention problems:
Shopping also includes in many areas neat mini-markets, trucks loaded with fresh produce going past many villas and condos, home delivery. The colomado is usefull at 12 in the night!
Vendors, if they do not do business from resiedents concentrate on tourists and often offer value for money plus a holiday memory. Residents often have a vendor friends who find special items during trips to town.
Written by: abc200, 22 Feb 2009 1:11 PM
From: United Kingdom
Roads are improving and care is needed. However in Northern USA and Europe driving in winter has other perils and is by no means 'safe'. Taxis and skilled drivers are often used and easily available. Modern coaches Caribbtours etc. ply between most towns on a good schedule.
http://www.caribetours.com.do/ Of course many retirees in their 80's would not be driving anywhere and the services of a taxi plus driver for an hour for shopping etc. is good. Driving at night has different problems in different parts of the World. Many retirees in N. USA choose not to drive at night in winter. Of course the day is short.... Music depends on location - here the authorites monitor and ensure discos etc. are enclosed.
What else?
Garbage on beaches depends where you are. In many places local businesses pay for clean up and a good standard is maintained. In others local residents organise volunteer groups and encourage local people to join in. Other
Written by: abc200, 22 Feb 2009 1:30 PM
From: United Kingdom
Written by: abc200, 22 Feb 2009 1:50 PM
From: United Kingdom
You certainly do not go back in time in the DR. Modern facilities abound; at the same time there is great care of National parks ( great in area compared with other countries ). Yes, people retire to Venice, they retire to romote areas of Peru, they retire in huge numbers to Mexico, Southern Spain. Thaialnd, Phillipines, Costa Rica etc. Another group of retirees spend part of the year in DR and return year after year, escaping northern climes.
Yes people do crave a change. Different people like city life and of my acqaintaces some make trips to Switzerland, Buenes Aires, Paris, Madrid etc. Fortunately DR has has good air connections and there are air shuttle serivces to the main airport from many areas. In my experience the Air France service to Paris is commendable and most times on arrival you can book into a hotel in central Paris within 45 mins of arrival.
Back to the topic - I thnk Balcones is attractive and should merit further investigation.
S.
Written by: abc200, 22 Feb 2009 4:04 PM
From: United Kingdom
Written by: synapse, 23 Feb 2009 12:32 PM
From: United States
Boy UK you really suffer from DIARREAHEA OF THE BRAIN. Give it a rest. You must be one of those Developers who are struggling to get your money back from that lousy investment you made in that RETIREE MARKET PROJECT. You are seeing everything though your cute rose colored glasses and you act like a world traveler who knows the difference. Quit over promising and under delivering with your promotional nonsense and admit that you are a very "tolerant pioneer expat" willing to put up with many inconveniences to save a buck and live on your fixed income. You can find expats living in the himalayas too, and they don't mind shitting in the woods and wiping with newspaper and there is always a fool like you touting the virtues of living in the Himalayas regardless of the inconveniences. Come on get real and admit your getting paid for this promotional crap and get some Imodium AD for that uncontrollable diarrhea you suffer from. The DR is great but it is also very 3rd world.
Written by: abc200, 23 Feb 2009 4:11 PM
From: United Kingdom
synape you have never been to real third world I think. I have no interests in any projects and am only happy to see people hapily retired here, not paid in any way. To see a gentleman of 90 walk down sunlit streets and enjoying a life second to none in the World is great. I do not have to put up with inconveniences only conveniences : a morning swim in a well mantained pool, excellent bread and coissants from the French Bakery, superb fresh food of great variety, helpful people aways embarassing when someone gives up their seat on buses. Here there is a choice of restaurants , not as wide as London or New York admitedly, of the great national cusines : France, Italy,Vientnam, Swiiss, Geman.all within walking distance. I am not a rdier but horse riding on the beach is excellent. Local doctors are trained to internationa standards and are available 24 hours a day. Friends who have retired to Marakesh are in a far more challenging environment.
Written by: abc200, 23 Feb 2009 4:12 PM
From: United Kingdom
So stop your nonsense and enjoy the country!
S.
Written by: synapse, 23 Feb 2009 11:43 PM
From: United States
Ok UK you have just proved my point. You really are nothing but a bloody expat who even admits to taking bloody buses. Well Mr. affluent now we really know that you are a typical expat probably a fugitive too, who lives on his meager pension or what he stole and love the DR because of all the sex he can buy. Tell us the truth you wanker.
You couldn't afford Balcones del Atlantico or any other development project that AMG represents nor are they meant for a pensioner like you. So why are you saying that it is a great place for the affluent to retire when you are nothing but the tolerant pioneering expat that I am describing. So enough already you delirious twit. I know how to recognize you now, you are a fat ugly old bald guy with the sixteen year old girls on your arm. Shame on you and your lecherous retirement. Tell the truth because the only retirees I see are old guys like you shamelessly with girls old enough to be their grand child. In the UK you'd be called a wanker!
Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 6:06 AM
From: United Kingdom
You only response is to hurl abuse. Many of my friends in the UK, although milllionaires many time over take buses to save the environment. The are easy, quick, efficient,. I shall not respond by hurling abues at you as this seems to be your petit mode of operation. When faced with the truth you resort to a tirade of untruths and slander. I am not fully retired and yes present dwelling is more modest than Balcones due to property interests elsewhere. So open your eyes slightly and see the real world. Take frequent trips to Paris, where they have something missing from the life of your mistress/wife/whatever
http://www.louisvuitton.com/How pathetic is that!
Compain they do not have high class shops in DR!
I shall choose to take buses and save the environment while you uncaringly and selfishly sprinkle pollution from your private helicopter!
S.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
horrible fume belching buses have nothing to do with green you wanker.....The guy pegged you right on even the part about you pawing the young chicas old enough to be your great grand daughter ....the " extremely tolerant pioneers club " that is what it is to reside in LT
Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 7:49 AM
From: United Kingdom
50 peoplel ride in one bus using fuel one SUV wank on some more as you work out how to fix broken down tv's and throw another bottlle in the bin before you go out to your favourite nearby establishment.. Get ready to fleece another tourist victim to maintain your decadance, driving the poor sturgon to extinction with your penchant for illegal caviar - no doubt financed by our own private bank accepting deposits and loans in some ponzi scheme. Meanwhile us folks from the Old World are respectable, honest, trustworthy, hard-working - not lie the rip off mechants from the US. Every one is cheering now the US stocka exchange based largely on useless companies selling useless goods and services to useless corrupt people is on the brink of collapse.
S.
Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 9:22 AM
From: United Kingdom
You lucky people - Czech Republic property is now very well priced following the loss in value in the Krnoa. Of course Prague is only a 2 hour onward hop from Paris!
S.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
wanker we will be throwing a going away party for you................ the day after you leave
Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 9:49 AM
From: United Kingdom
out comes more of your crap - you have not mastered intelligent discource - I expected you to make trip down to Rio and the carnival and spare us your presence on this sceptered isle. If only the Bard had known about this place - his eulogies would have been unending!
When you depart you will surely leave a barren land:
To cheat vegetation by locking up the gases upon which it feeds. By embalming their dead and thereby deranging the natural balance between animal and vegetable life, the Egyptians made their once fertile and populous country barren and incapable of supporting more than a meagre crew. The modern metallic burial casket is a step in the same direction, and many a dead man who ought now to be ornamenting his neighbor's lawn as a tree, or enriching his table as a bunch of radishes, is doomed to a long inutility. We shall get him after awhile if we are spared, but in the meantime the violet and the rose are languishing for a nibble at his glutaeus maximus.
Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 9:55 AM
From: United Kingdom
the evil that men do lives after them - catch a bus and help save the planet! And fix the broken down TV's
Also spare us the mummified remains of your fat pouch!
I won't come to your wake due to distrespect.
S.
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Written by: abc200, 24 Feb 2009 12:18 PM
From: United Kingdom
Seem to be in the province of gum grumpy old men old in mind if not in body. I shall continue to enjoy the fine produce of the DR grown in an environmentally sensitive way and continue to suggest and generate green jobs - creating wind farms, low impact housing while you doubless parade in your 10 ooo sq. ft. concrete mausoleum get with it man... #
s.
From: United States, NEW YORK
AMG IS A TOTAL FRAUD
Like Mr media said on, 19 Feb 2009 3:45 PM
"AMG is a house of mirrors ...investigate them."
I add
EDWARD DE VALLE HAS A *BIG EGO,
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH,
NO PROVEN SALES.
*HE IS CUBAN
Little Ed: your ego makes you more stupid yet.
Written by: abc200, 7 Aug 2009 9:00 PM
From: United Kingdom
Yes, the USA should allow immigration of good honest Dominicans to replace theri corrupted clunker driving population. USA has huge prison polulation - could be doubled with Dominican guards. US production could increase and no need to pay workers!
http://wjz.com/local/prison.furnture.2.766904.htmlS.
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Russians are in evidence here as many of have saved from 5 good years for many people - similar Brazil farmers.
Cost of living is good in DR good offers always on air travel and sea food prices 1/2 that in many parts of Europe. Condo fees, land taxes are low. Many people have solar installations so no or low utility bills. Here in the North AC is seldom necessary.
Many condos are bought by families each contributing the equivalent of a new car. The free holidays f
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_....rl_Resort-Clearwater_Florida.html ( this is for 1 bed only.... ) Plus if they wish to rent....
The 22 dollar watery undercooked prawn in Miami ... not to mention coffee at Starbucks for $4.
http://miami.citysearch.com/review/41914825/2408533
Getting to DR is as easy as to Miami from much of the World.
S.
It is not sucking air - people are taking advantage of lower interest rates and seeking good value. Inflation often follows slight economic turbulance and the dollar safely earning 3% on deposit could well be worth much less in real terms in 2 years time. Most times prices of reasonably priced RE have risen over a five year period when bought in a dip. On the other hand a new Hummer H1.....
People are buying - an English friend has just bought a small resort and welcomed his first client. He even has a video on the web. I did not sell this in case you wonder......
S.
S.
I would be the last person to suggest that price alone should be the criteria - Philippines and other countries are cheaper for sure. However I guess most retirees need to sustain a lifestyle on 600 - 2000 dollars a month over a long period of time. Some with substainially more can afford the South of France, Venice Fl etc. In Venice ocean front 1000 sq. ft. might be $ 400,000.
But you are right price is only part of the appeal.
You mention problems:
Shopping also includes in many areas neat mini-markets, trucks loaded with fresh produce going past many villas and condos, home delivery. The colomado is usefull at 12 in the night!
Vendors, if they do not do business from resiedents concentrate on tourists and often offer value for money plus a holiday memory. Residents often have a vendor friends who find special items during trips to town.
http://www.caribetours.com.do/ Of course many retirees in their 80's would not be driving anywhere and the services of a taxi plus driver for an hour for shopping etc. is good. Driving at night has different problems in different parts of the World. Many retirees in N. USA choose not to drive at night in winter. Of course the day is short.... Music depends on location - here the authorites monitor and ensure discos etc. are enclosed.
What else?
Garbage on beaches depends where you are. In many places local businesses pay for clean up and a good standard is maintained. In others local residents organise volunteer groups and encourage local people to join in. Other
http://www.blueflag.org/Menu/Blue....re/DominicanRepublic/List/Beaches
Several others are under evaluation.
http://www.dr1.com/travelnews/archive/2006/tnews081506.html
http://www.samanaonline.com/playarincon.htm
Bad service is a problem everywhere. But certainly not universal in DR. I had an excellent meal on the beach last in a full to overflowing restaurant last night. The group I was with included Amerians, Irish, English and service was very good. Restaurants are full, and in my observation very few complaints.
Yes people do crave a change. Different people like city life and of my acqaintaces some make trips to Switzerland, Buenes Aires, Paris, Madrid etc. Fortunately DR has has good air connections and there are air shuttle serivces to the main airport from many areas. In my experience the Air France service to Paris is commendable and most times on arrival you can book into a hotel in central Paris within 45 mins of arrival.
Back to the topic - I thnk Balcones is attractive and should merit further investigation.
S.
http://www.airbus.com/en/presscen....ms/09_01_15_air_austral_a380.html
Air France A380 ' s start getting delivered!
http://www.aviationnews.eu/?p=5981
This will surely make retirees and others wishing to combine a laid back lifestyle in the DR with the sophistication city life easier.
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/exp/A380/index.jsp
Retirees and others have much to look forward to!
First A380 at SDQ?
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1482681/bangkok_suvarnabhumi_airport/
S.
S.
You couldn't afford Balcones del Atlantico or any other development project that AMG represents nor are they meant for a pensioner like you. So why are you saying that it is a great place for the affluent to retire when you are nothing but the tolerant pioneering expat that I am describing. So enough already you delirious twit. I know how to recognize you now, you are a fat ugly old bald guy with the sixteen year old girls on your arm. Shame on you and your lecherous retirement. Tell the truth because the only retirees I see are old guys like you shamelessly with girls old enough to be their grand child. In the UK you'd be called a wanker!
http://www.louisvuitton.com/
How pathetic is that!
Compain they do not have high class shops in DR!
I shall choose to take buses and save the environment while you uncaringly and selfishly sprinkle pollution from your private helicopter!
S.
S.
S.
When you depart you will surely leave a barren land:
To cheat vegetation by locking up the gases upon which it feeds. By embalming their dead and thereby deranging the natural balance between animal and vegetable life, the Egyptians made their once fertile and populous country barren and incapable of supporting more than a meagre crew. The modern metallic burial casket is a step in the same direction, and many a dead man who ought now to be ornamenting his neighbor's lawn as a tree, or enriching his table as a bunch of radishes, is doomed to a long inutility. We shall get him after awhile if we are spared, but in the meantime the violet and the rose are languishing for a nibble at his glutaeus maximus.
Also spare us the mummified remains of your fat pouch!
I won't come to your wake due to distrespect.
S.
.
s.
Like Mr media said on, 19 Feb 2009 3:45 PM
"AMG is a house of mirrors ...investigate them."
I add
EDWARD DE VALLE HAS A *BIG EGO,
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH,
NO PROVEN SALES.
*HE IS CUBAN
Little Ed: your ego makes you more stupid yet.
http://wjz.com/local/prison.furnture.2.766904.html
S.