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Just over a month after the First Street Grill’s final New Years Eve bash, another popular eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway closes its doors for the last time on February 3rd. The Lighthouse Grill, located at the San Pablo River bridge on Beach Blvd. has been sold to Chase Properties, Inc., whose plan is to offer multifamily housing with Intracoastal access on the 2.4 acre waterfront site.
The new development, called Lighthouse Point, will consist of 37 townhouses designed in a West Indies tradition, and will sell from $650,000 to 1.5 million. Residents will also have the opportunity to own a boat slip on the property.
After denying a proposal to construct an 80′ high, 94 unit condominium on the property two years ago, the city of Jacksonville Beach approved this project as the buildings fall under the cities 35 foot height limit, a restriction passed overwhelmingly by voters in the 2004 election that has until now been seldom enforced.
The trend in Jacksonville Beach has been for developers to buy up large parcels of land, tear down the existing structures, and put up 7 to 10 story condominiums. As a result, many of the popular restaurants and night spots that helped define the character of Jacksonville Beach have disappeared.
The most recent casualty was the First Street Grille, an oceanfront eatery and gathering place at 7th Ave. North. The restaurant closed on January 1st after hosting a huge new year’s party attended by many local patrons of the establishment. First Street Grille will be fondly remembered for its excellent Florida cuisine, it’s popular happy hours, and for the dancing behind the dunes to the tunes of live oldies bands.
A circuit judge ruled in October that the developer who owned the property, Lee Underwood, had vested rights in the parcel because his decision to purchase the land was based on the government’s position about the properties present and future status. A similar case was decided on January 9th, allowing developer Scott Gay the go ahead for a 10 story condominium at 10th Ave and 1st Street. Several other property rights cases are currently pending in the courts.
Arising from the dust of the First Street Grille will be the Acquilus III, a seven story oceanfront condominium. Underwood also owns the property across the street on which the Dolphin Depot is located. An old two story beach house that was transformed into a restaurant, the Dolphin Depot is a popular upscale dining establishment with a very creative menu. According to the same judge that ruled on the First Street Grille property, the rights for this parcel are not vested. Nevertheless, one could safely assume that the Dolphin Depots days are also numbered.
In early 2004, a proposal to develop Beach Marine, the public marina across the street from the Lighthouse Grill, into a 550 unit condominium resort and private yacht club was soundly defeated by city council. As a result spawned the group Beaches Watch, a collection of Jacksonville Beach citizens that began the citizen’s initiative, a referendum requiring a city wide height limit of 35 feet on all new construction. The city council proposed a similar amendment, but would allow high rise construction on the oceanfront only. In November, the citizens initiative won by an overwhelming majority of over 70%.
High rise construction and development in general has by no means slowed in Jacksonville Beach since the vote. Seven to ten story condominiums are presently being erected from 3rd to 1st Streets as investors continue to win their vested property rights in the courts.
While Jacksonville Beach is quickly becoming a world class destination, many of the locals will have to find alternative places to meet and hang out, perhaps going north out of the city to Atlantic and Neptune Beach where the casual ambience and beaches lifestyle does not seem to be threatened.
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Hawaii is an archipelago and according to various surveys it is the most preferred holiday destination among vacationers. Hawaii is popular because of its waters, clean beaches, and general holiday spirit.
Because of the influx of tourists in Hawaii every year, residents and hotel owners continue to modify their vacation property options to attract customers.
Tourists usually like staying close to the beach, which is why one of the prospering businesses in the Hawaii are beach house rentals. Homes in Hawaii, whether in the beach or not, are considered residential real estate. People who own beach houses in Hawaii only use them during special holidays and rent out their beach houses when they are not using them.
This not only helps them save on taxes, but also generates additional income. Guests like Hawaiian houses for rent because it gives them more privacy and freedom while on vacation in Hawaii.
Renting a house is also cheaper for the guest if he is staying in Hawaii for a long period of time. The prices vary depending on the amenities, number of rooms, and location of the house. The cheaper houses can range from $200 to $1000 a night, while large houses with many amenities may cost around $6000 per night.
In general, renting a house means that the guests will have to do their own cleaning and cooking. It is also cheaper if there are many people renting the house. The prices for renting houses in Hawaii are negotiable, so it is possible to find cheap houses with good features if you look hard enough.
Depending on what kind of vacation you want to have, there are many kinds of residential structures for rent that you can choose from. If you want to stay on the Island for a few months look into working for room and board. If you get the opportunity to share a house with someone who is already on the Island and you’re up for adventure.
Knowing people from the area will give you a head start on finding out what to do and where to go. Who better to hang out with then fellow travelers? By using a site like Craig’s List you’ll be able to check out your compatibility before you go!
Staying in a home with a kitchen will also save you tons of money on your vacation. Visit the Farmer’s Markets in Hilo and Kona, and take advantage of the cheap and plentiful seafood, then cook yourself. This is a lifesaver for families with children. And, contrary to popular belief, food isn’t expensive in Hawaii. There are discount grocery stores in all the major towns!
Whether you are a golf fanatic or even a beginner just starting out, Myrtle Beach golf courses have a wide variety of course levels to explore and work through. With a total of 91 different golf courses, Myrtle Beach is by far the golf capital of the world. The combination of remarkable scenery coupled with some of the world’s best courses attracts many golfing enthusiasts each year.
When deciding on where to plan your Myrtle Beach golf vacation, you have a remarkable amount of variety to choose from. In order to narrow down your decision, you can examine the North Strand (48 courses), South strand (18 courses) as well as Center Myrtle Beach (25) for the courses available. With so many choices and options, you are sure to find a place to perfect that back swing.
Getting to Myrtle Beach couldn’t be easier, with 7 different airlines, all with non-stop flights around destinations in the United States, you are sure to find a time that is convenient for you. Once you have arrived, you have the option to rent any vehicle from compact to full-sized van in order to transport yourself and your group around the Myrtle Beach sights.
Myrtle Beach golf packages cater to any individual or group looking to get away for an experience that includes not only golf, but other attractions as well. There are over 1,600 restaurants for your dining pleasure anywhere in Myrtle Beach that is sure to suit anyone’s tastes such as Melon’s which is one of the best sports bars on the beach and has an NHL Hockey Package available. Other dining establishments around Myrtle Beach include Bovine’s, a winner of many local and regional awards for outstanding cuisine, Ultimate California Pizza, Divine Fish House, and Wahoo’s, a tiki bar to enjoy as a waterfront experience.
The nightlife, attractions and shows help make Myrtle Beach one of the most desired vacation spots around Carolina today. Included are an Irish Pub, House of Blues venue, and Club Kryptonite that is fully equipped with a martini and cigar bar as well as a champagne lounge. Revolutions caters to the young at heart where you can step back into time to the 1970′s and enjoy all the days gone by, and if a piano bar is more to your liking, Crocodile Rocks is an interactive comedy request show and home to dueling pianos that never disappoints.
If you are traveling as a family with children who are also involved in your love of golf, be sure to check out the family golf packages. You can be sure to receive a discount for those young ones who are golfing alongside you on the green. Nothing says good quality family time like shooting a birdie with your son or daughter. There is a limited amount of courses that children are entitled to play on, so be sure to check out each green’s availability for access to your entire family.
Accommodations at Myrtle Beach are never run-of-the-mill. Customer driven with extraordinary service, you and your traveling group will be pleased with any place that you choose to rest during your golfing vacation. Prices do vary depending on the type of accommodation, size, and location, but keep in mind that there are many discounts and specials for groups. The larger the group, the more discounts and special offers you will receive during your stay. Hotels, villas, beach houses and condos are all available for use while enjoying your time at Myrtle Beach.
There are a number of resources to examine before making a final decision on your Myrtle Beach golf vacation. Discount Myrtle Beach golf tours are available depending on where in Myrtle Beach you are looking for and what time of the year you decide to book your group tour. The Internet is a great place to start looking at available golf packages, tournament dates, and pricing for any upcoming trips you are planning. Each website has a toll-free contact number so you can phone a representative for any questions you may have, or even book online for easier trip planning. Some websites will even let you custom-build your own golfing package. This is reasonably priced and perfect for those seasoned golfers who have played at Myrtle Beach previously and have a few select courses they favor.
No matter where you decide to stay in Myrtle Beach, the delicate greens and vegetation will take your breath away while you relax among friends and family. Nothing could be more rewarding than getting exercise the way that you would like to, in an environment appealing to everyone.
So you’ve decided you want to go to the beach on your next vacation, but what next? Consider the advantages of getting a beach rental for your vacation lodging.1. The first is that the value for the dollar can be much greater than these other options. The upfront cost can be higher, but consider what you gain from renting your own beach house.2. Second, beach houses are very spacious. You can lounge around for a day without feeling cooped up inside one room. You can also invite a large group of friends over without feeling crowded. There is usually a porch or a small yard to walk around on.3. Third, if you’re traveling in a group, a beach house makes a lot of logistical and economic sense. You can rent one house instead of having to arrange for a block of rooms in a hotel or motel. This makes planning easier. Plus, the cost per person may be much less once you average the price out. I recently went on a vacation with a group of twenty people. We could easily have spent twice as much money if we had stayed at a hotel or bed and breakfast.4. Fourth, rental properties give you more privacy than hotels, motels, or a bed and breakfast do. Noisy neighbors are in the next house instead of the next room, so it will be easier to get to sleep if they have a party. You could argue that people will be more likely to party at a beach house. That’s a fair point. But if you vacation on the off season, you shouldn’t have a problem. If you get an oceanfront beach rental property, you will even have your own private path to the beach.5. If you’re into cooking, you can save quite a bit of cash by preparing all your own meals in a beach house. This is always a nice perk for my family, especially since my wife is an excellent cook! I also don’t have to worry as much if my kids get noisy during dinner. You can also store all kinds of snacks and drinks in the sizable refrigerator.There are other benefits, too. A rental may also come with an assortment of books, movies, and games. It is much easier to enter and exit a beach rental than a hotel, too since you just need to step out your front door instead of waiting for an elevator, walking through the lobby, and across a parking lot. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed the beach rentals I have stayed at, and I’d highly recommend them.
Can you imagine getting married barefoot with your toes in the sand with the sun setting behind you and the waves crashing just right? You can do that right here in Destin, Florida or Panama City Beach, Florida. The Emerald coast is a popular area for Destination Beach Weddings. Whether you stay in a condo in Destin or a beach house in Panama City Beach you can hire a beach wedding company to come right to you and provide a bamboo wedding arbor draped with beautiful fabric, a rose petal aisle way,a bouquet of tropical flowers that you’ll love, and professional photography for your beach wedding in Destin. Many families travel to Destin, Florida year after year for vacation and then either renew their vows on the beach or plan their daughter’s beach wedding. Destination weddings tend to be small and intimate with only your closest friends and family. Celebrate when you travel back to your home town with a reception for those who couldn’t make it to your beach wedding in Panama City Beach. Many of the rental companies in Destin, Florida or Panama City Beach, Florida have staff on hand to help guide you to the appropriate resort for your wedding on the beach. There are also two state parks in the area that are a beautiful location for your beach wedding. Henderson State Park in Destin for your beach wedding or St. Andrew’s State Park in Panama City Beach for your beach wedding. Be sure to ask your beach wedding planner if there are fees to hold a beach wedding at either state park or at the resort that you have chosen for your destination beach wedding in Florida. Destin weddings are amazing and there are three airports to fly in to, Panama City Beach airport, Fort Walton Beach airport and Pensacola airport. March thru October are the best months to travel to Florida for your beach wedding. Happy Travels!!
Amazing wedding held on the beaches of St. Andrew’s State Park, Panama City Beach, Florida.
Tropical wall decorations can go a long way into making a home a relaxing environment. Once the right colors and lights are set in place, anyone who enters the room will at once feel as though they are back in the tropics, drinking margaritas on the beach without a single care in the world. Everyone deserves more relaxation in their lives and the best way to start feeling more relaxed is by redecorating a room.Beginning with the walls, there are several options an individual can choose between to create the tropical feel of their dreams. For instance, with wall hangings, tapestries, and paintings, the mood and color scheme will be set creating a relaxing fall-asleep-on-the-beach feel or an energizing seize-the-day atmosphere. Each of these all decorations come in various sizes too, so every room can have one. Many of the wall hangings have themes of palm trees and other island beach landscapes. Even looking at the pictures online creates a euphoric rush of relaxation. With these kinds of hangings in place, the feel of the tropics will be in a home, and the best part is that there will not be any annoying mosquitoes! Some of the wall hangings display pictures of colorful birds. These wall decorations can either come in just one single painting or in three parts. The three-part paintings are normally one image broken into three parts. This creates a more modern artsy look, which can be very refined for those formal dinner parties. Guests will feel as though they just got off the plain and are now in the tropics with tropical home decor! Online is definitely one of the best places to shop. By going down a boardwalk looking for beach house decoratingations, an individual has to walk store-to-store comparing prices. Sometimes people forget which store had the best price and they overspend. A simple search online takes about no time at all and comparing prices is so simple!For beach house decorations, there are more options than just decorating the wall with hangings or tapestries. An individual can find many trinkets and figurines of tropical birds. These also come in different styles. For example, some birds will be carved out of wood, while others will be made of stone. These can go on coffee tables or the tables on which lamps are placed. Once the wall is painted and there are wall hangings or paintings of the tropical environment the designer wants, the lighting should be discussed. Lighting will help to work with the paint and decorations in making the right relaxation feel. The lighting could be aimed to represent sunset, sunrise, midday, or midnight.
R4,900,000
Property in South Africa does not come much more spectacular than this. Property South Africa can shout proud with this one. This a small exclusive up-market luxury BOUTIQUE BEACH HOUSE, not only for golfers and gourmets, but for all who appreciate the subtle difference! A definite Hibiscus Coast winner.
Located directly on a secluded sandy beach and named “Dabula’manzi”, (Zulu translation is “move across the water’) this property lies nestled among centuries-old Milkwood trees in a park like indigenous sub-tropical garden. Situated in the middle of the South African “Golf Coast”, between Shelly Beach and Oslo Beach on the KZN Hibiscus Coast, our luxury 5 star accredited and AA “Superior” rated BOUTIQUE BEACH HOUSE, has direct access to our quiet golden beach, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Additionally, guests can relax next to our sparkling pool and terrace, located in a large Garden Court.Four beautifully appointed double en-suite sea-facing air-conditioned bedrooms, each with private sundeck leading into the spacious lower garden with direct access to our serene beach. . Sparkling private pool and terrace. Dining Terrace and Lounge, as well as a seperate Chess and Reading Lounge with DVD, VHS and WiFi.Sumptuous traditional “Rainbow” cooked breakfasts, as well as a selection from our Continental Buffet. Fully licensed to serve you an exotic sundowner, carefully selected fine South African wines to complement our optional gourmet dinners, or savor a warming Single Malt Scotch from our extensive selection.The ideal private getaway, away from the holiday bustle, but only a few minutes drive from modern shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants, private hospitals and emergency services.
We are within a few minutes driving distance of the popular resort of Shelly Beach, with the modern Shelly Shopping Mall, restaurants and cinemas. The new South Coast Shopping Mall, as well as private hospitals and emergency services, are also only a few minutes away, yet we are still well away from the holiday hustle and bustle – in other words, tranquility! The old port town of Port Shepstone is 3.5 km away.
The buzzing holiday resort of Margate is only a short distance further, offering a glitzy nightlife for the young at heart.
Also only a short drive away one can marvel at the natural beauty of the spectacular Oribi Gorge, with its “Wild 5″ adrenalin teasers, the famous Leopard Rock and the not-to-miss Lake Eland Game Reserve, with its daunting suspension bridge.
So much to Do………….Bird Watching – Scuba Diving – Fishing – Golf – Bicycle Touring – Canoeing / Kayaking – Climbing – Traditional Fishing – Deep Sea Fishing – Fly Fishing – Freshwater Fishing – Saltwater – Health & Fitness- Horse Riding Paddling – Canoeing Paddling – Sea Kayaking Paddling – Whitewater-Rafting River -Rafting/Expedition -Riverboat trips -Surfing Walking -Whale and Dolphin Watching – Quad and 4×4 Trails
The owner is prepared to sell this property as a home only for R4,400,000.
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Beach Holidays!
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It’s not often that you wake up in Tulum to the sound of chirping birds. But whether you’re a party crawler greeting the noonday sun or an early riser, that fresh breeze that came from the beach are sure to be there when you step on the balcony of your room at Tulum beach house. Downstairs is a large, open lounge and bar area that opens directly into the sandy path that leads you down to Tulum famous white sand beach, and days spent in the warm sun and clear, turquoise waters. Vibrant tropical colors, more hammocks and downstairs bathroom set the stage for beach front living that is both relaxing and stimulating night and day.
As a family of four we get a chance once a year, between everyone’s busy schedules, to get away for a week in different countryside and virtually every popular destination in the tropics. But our favorites, by far, are our winter weeks in Tulum: where white sand beaches and unmatched ocean views welcome us the same every time.
Located just 78 miles south of Cancun, Tulum is one of Mexico’s most popular destinations on the Yucatan Peninsula. Visitors can treat themselves to the ancient Mayan ruins of the Quintana Roo Coast or take a stroll down Tulum beach house and be captivated with the beauty of Mexico’s finest white sand beaches. Tulum offers some of the best reef diving and snorkeling in the Mayan Riviera, together with exciting cave diving. The world’s longest coral reef protects the bay and offers endless opportunities for swimming, scuba diving and exploring in two sea kayaks. And if you’re not up for diving or snorkeling, maybe you should look into ocean kite boarding or kite surfing.
When looking to a vacation with family, accommodations are arguably the most important factor. Sure shopping sights and wandering play important roles, but in the end, if your staying in a less than acceptable place, the negativity will rub off on every family member. Thus, our beach house in Tulum has a separate kitchen, so we never have to leave unless we want to explore one of the many adventurous activities that Tulum has. For dinners, we’d often buy local lobsters from a man down the beach and grill them. With the sunset and a few bottles of wine, our family felt closer than ever.
I would highly suggest visiting Tulum and not necessarily staying in a hotel, but rather a Tulum Beach House. It allows for more space and privacy for the family, as well as bringing own personal charm. Being extensive travelers ourselves, we constantly are in awe of Tulum. This splendid vacation is so close to our home, yet so far from ordinary.
The stores these days have so many ideas for coastal decorating in them that you don’t know where to start. Make your design your own and these guidelines will help you on your journey to a one of a kind perfect style made just for you.Decorating in modern beach house themes you will need to keep the space free from clutter, comfortable, inviting and a place you and your family feel at home in.Look around you at all of nature’s beauty and you will find all the inspiration you need for the greatest of decorating themes. From seashells, seahorses and starfish to woven baskets filled with nautical memorabilia, just imagine how beach worthy it will feel.Paint walls sea colors such as light corals, ocean greens, sky blues and natural colored palettes. In a bathroom you could really go for more of a deeper coral or pink to make it look amazing.If you must cover your windows, use something like sheer curtains or slated natural wood blinds on them. This will allow all of that refreshing natural light to radiate within.Inside, casual and easy to clean furniture should be purchased in neutral tones if the paint is heavier or darker ones if it is lighter. Add some nautical or seashell themed throw pillows and sit and enjoy the outcome of your hard work.Look for quirky beach items or one of a kind things that go with the beach vibe you are aiming for. You never know where the perfect thing may be lurking so keep your eyes open when out on the town. Candles are wonderful included in any beach decor as they give off the glow of the warm summer sun. They come in so many designs now that you can have your pick of colors and sizes and they are easily found at thrift stores and discount stores.Using some palm fronds or sea glass, pebbles or bamboo baskets to make arrangements out of is a simple way to complete the ensemble. You never know where the right thing for a room will show up, so keep an eye out wherever you go.Ideas for beach house decorating should not be confined just to the indoor areas, the outside needs to have that beach feel as well. Place nautical or beach inspired wreaths on the doors, have palm trees in planters on the porches and just do what you think says “beach” to you.If you are crafty, you can even make your own home decorating items with a beach feel to them. Use treasures you found at your last beach trip in a unique way. Also, flower arrangements are very easy to put together and there really is no wrong way when it comes to crafting. Let your imagination and creative juices flow.
Miami Beach, especially the South Beach area, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It is renowned for its bars, Art Deco hotels, restaurants, fashionable cafes, diverse cultures, palm fringed ocean drives, white sandy beaches, a pulsating night life, and the beautiful townhouses, condominiums, and beach homes that are spread across the region.
The real estate industry in Miami Beach, Florida suffered a heavy loss when the property prices across the country crashed as a consequence of the global economic meltdown, in the previous year. But Miami City and Miami beachfront properties have recovered fairly quickly from the real estate bust. This is because the region has not only faced numerous cycles of booms and busts in the real estate but has also effectively seen through such cycles in the past century.
For investors, looking to invest in Miami real estate and Miami Beach house properties the present situation offers good opportunities for investment. This is because the downturn has allowed for price correction. This means that the prices of properties in Miami Beach, Florida that were overpriced before the economic bust are now available at a price which the region has not witnesses in many years. The price of properties and homes in the trendy areas of Sunny Isles Beach and Miami Beach have however, remained quite high even during the economic meltdown. Investors, at present, are showing interest in condominiums particularly around Miami and the Dade County region.
So, the present real estate market in Miami, Florida provides the best opportunities for home buyers interested in investing in Miami’s ever dynamic realty market.