Luxury is an experience not a price point

  • Top Coastal Architects 2025

    Top Coastal Architects 2025,J. MICHAEL WELTON

    The Who’s Who in Residential Coastal Design Ocean Home magazine presents its annual list of the Top Coastal Architects, honoring the most innovative and inspiring design professionals shaping oceanfront living today. This recognition celebrates architects who blend artistry, sustainability, an

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  • HOME OF THE WEEK: A SKY-HIGH MASTERPIECE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL RESIDENCES, GRAND CAYMAN

    HOME OF THE WEEK: A SKY-HIGH MASTERPIECE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL RESIDENCES, GRAND CAYMAN,Melissa Gillespie

    Location: Grand CaymanPrice: $37 millionArea: 12,000 sq. ft.Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 5.5 One of the Caribbean’s most rarefied listings, the Ocean House Penthouse at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Grand Cayman represents the ultimate expression of coastal luxury. Developed by Melkonian Capital Manage

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  • Ka La’i Waikīkī Beach Begins Transformative Redesign

    Ka La’i Waikīkī Beach Begins Transformative Redesign,Ocean Home magazine

    Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, part of LXR Hotels & Resorts, recently launched a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (BOS), this extensive transformation coincides with the property’s 15th anniversary and reflects developer Irongate Group‘s commitment to redefining luxury hospit

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  • Home of the Week: Oceanfront Luxury at Oil Nut Bay

    Home of the Week: Oceanfront Luxury at Oil Nut Bay,Melissa Gillespie

    Location: Ocean Neighborhood, Oil Nut Bay, British Virgin IslandsPrice: $6.95 millionArea: 2,440 sq. ft.Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3.5 Perched directly at the water’s edge, Ocean Villa 2 is a rare oceanfront retreat in the exclusive Ocean Neighborhood at Oil Nut Bay. Boasting zero setback and an impr

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  • On a San Diego Peninsula, California Casual Meets a World Of Art

    On a San Diego Peninsula, California Casual Meets a World Of Art,J. Michael Welton

    First of all, there are the views. From a peninsula on Mission Bay in San Diego, they’re highly visible inside a home designed in 2018 by local architect Marengo Morton. Then there are the clients: a retired couple in their forties originally from Washington. They moved here recently to be cl

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  • Aqua Expeditions Expands Fleet with New Ultra-Luxe Expedition Yacht Aqua Lares

    Aqua Expeditions Expands Fleet with New Ultra-Luxe Expedition Yacht Aqua Lares,Melissa Gillespie

    Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning leader in small-ship voyages and part of the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, has announced the launch of its sixth vessel, Aqua Lares—a 77.4-meter expedition yacht debuting in February 2026. The new ship expands the brand’s fleet into new frontiers, beginning with a s

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  • The Invisible Shield

    The Invisible Shield,Coastal Lifestyle

    Why Your Home Needs a Personal VPN There's a quiet revolution happening in homes across the country. It’s not about smart fridges or voice-controlled lights, though, those are certainly part of the modern landscape. It’s about privacy. The kind that doesn’t come with a camera or a sensor, but wi

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  • Waterfront Wonder: A Modern Mediterranean Retreat on Ono Island

    Waterfront Wonder: A Modern Mediterranean Retreat on Ono Island,Meredith Amon

    Nestled between two tranquil bodies of water on exclusive Ono Island, sits a modern Mediterranean masterpiece representing more than just a home, but decades of vision, dreams, and curation manifested. Chris and Kathy Keene vacationed in Orange Beach for over 30 years before making their dream a pe

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  • The Rise of Refined Living

    The Rise of Refined Living,Meredith Amon

    A LOOK AT TODAY’S LUXURY HOMES ON ALABAMA’S GULF COAST Luxury living along Alabama’s Gulf Coast is undergoing an intentional transformation. While natural beauty and elevated design still play a vital role, today’s most desirable homes are defined by refined aesthetics, a strong foundation for l

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  • Money Sense

    Money Sense,Coastal Lifestyle

    Four considerations as you save for college There are several savings options as you and your future college student prepare for the costs of college. When you add up the costs of raising a child, education looms large. “Four years at a public in- state college is projected to cost $47,152 to

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  • Cooler Days, Warmer Looks

    Cooler Days, Warmer Looks,Coastal Lifestyle

    FALL FASHION WITH KIKI RISA CLOTHING This fall is all about embracing elegance, texture, and individuality. For fashionistas along the Gulf Coast, local fashion houses, CK Collection in Fairhope, Alabama, and Kiki Risa Clothing in Destin, Florida, continue to offer timeless and distinctive piece

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  • 30A Market Report

    30A Market Report,Brooke Kromer

    Why Fall is Prime Time for 30A Real Estate Fall along 30A brings more than crisp mornings and quieter beaches. It ushers in one of the best times during the year to both buy and sell in our vibrant coastal market. Many homeowners have just finished their most profitable rental season, capital

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  • Beneath the Cedar

    Beneath the Cedar,Meredith Amon

    On the quiet backroads of Silverhill, Alabama, music radiates beneath the limbs of an ancient cedar tree. The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm is both a stage and heartbeat. A living space where songs and stories rise into the open air and linger like a warm memory. Cathe Steele, the wo

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  • The Truth About Turkish vs. Indian Oushak Rugs

    The Truth About Turkish vs. Indian Oushak Rugs,Joey Sabb

    An Educational Guide by Joey Sabbwith Commentary by Laura Hamilton McKee of L. Hamilton & Co. This guide features insights from Joey Sabb, third-generation rug expert and the world’s leading producer of Turkish Oushaks, with commentary from Laura McKee, seasoned interior designer and owner of L.

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  • Not Your Daddy's GT

    Not Your Daddy's GT,Matthew S. Adams

    Mercedes-Benz’s latest iteration of the AMG GT series is the full-throated European supercar. Even while idle, cars of this iconic line, such as the GT 43, GT 55, and GT 63, seem ready to pounce. They’re low to the ground while retaining the elegant and lean look the series is so famous. Everyth

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  • Day Trekking Through Europe

    Day Trekking Through Europe,Randy Hamilton

    I had just climbed over 2000 steps in just over a mile and was looking out over the steep and rocky coastline of the Amalfi Coast in Italy, with turquoise water as far as the eye could see. My legs were burning and I was breathing heavy, but I was experiencing pure bliss. This was one of the advent

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  • Oil Nut Bay Expands Wellness Offerings with Sundara Spa + Studio and New Retreats

    Oil Nut Bay Expands Wellness Offerings with Sundara Spa + Studio and New Retreats,Melissa Gillespie

    Oil Nut Bay, the ultra-luxury resort community on Virgin Gorda, continues to raise the bar for Caribbean wellness experiences. This May, the resort officially unveiled Sundara Spa + Studio, the island’s first overwater spa and wellness destination. Suspended above turquoise waters, the design-forwa

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  • Home of the Week: Contemporary Oceanfront Estate in Miami Beach

    Home of the Week: Contemporary Oceanfront Estate in Miami Beach,Melissa Gillespie

    Location: Altos Del Mar, Miami Beach, FloridaPrice: $30 millionArea: 5,868 square feetBedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 6.5 A contemporary estate designed by Pacheco Architecture and built by Coastal Construction has come to market in Miami Beach’s only oceanfront enclave. Set above the shoreline at 7815 At

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  • Cape Cod Coastal Retreat: Wianno Beach Estate Transformed with Stunning Shingle-Style Home and Waterfront Landscaping

    Cape Cod Coastal Retreat: Wianno Beach Estate Transformed with Stunning Shingle-Style Home and Waterfront Landscaping,Nancy A. Ruhling

    Some two decades ago, when Peter Stephens was just starting out his landscaping career in the village of Osterville, Massachusetts, he came across a property in the Wianno Beach neighborhood that intrigued him. He couldn’t help wondering about the estate, principally because he couldn’t see over

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  • Sandcastle-Inspired Luxury: Modern Gothic Vacation Home in Alys Beach, Florida

    Sandcastle-Inspired Luxury: Modern Gothic Vacation Home in Alys Beach, Florida,Nancy A. Ruhling

    Inspired by a sandcastle, this vacation home, in the planned community of Alys Beach, Florida, represents the singular vision of the architect, Jeffrey Dungan. “After some initial meetings and sketches, the client pretty much gave me carte blanche,” he says. “We clicked, and he told me to desig

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