Sunday, June 20, 2010

The Grande Dame of Beach Resorts

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Rancho Santana is a real paradise on earth...

Dear Reader,

Imagine a place where the sound of crashing surf is an everyday part of your life. Where you can hike or horseback ride for hours across acres of lush rolling hills. Where dramatic rock formations and ridges present unparalleled ocean vistas. Where the fiery scarlet and orange sunsets are truly awe-inspiring.

This dream spot does indeed exist. It's Rancho Santana, Nicaragua's premier resort community, hidden away on 2,700 acres of pristine forest, green valleys, and sandy coastline along the stunning Riviera Pacifica, just 50 miles north of the Costa Rican border.

Whether you're looking for a retirement home, a vacation home in a tropical paradise, or you want to leave your old hectic lifestyle behind permanently, Rancho Santana can make your dream an affordable reality.

Nicaragua's in the Spotlight again...

The latest series of Survivor starts shooting around San Juan del Sur on the southern Pacific coast next month. The program will highlight Nicaragua's natural beauty, wildlife and culture, and bring it direct to 13 million weekly viewers. That's a lot more potential tourists who would otherwise not know about this country's quiet charm...and a lot more tourists who'll come, see this exotic country, and want to grab a slice of it for themselves...

Tourist numbers continue growing, too. In 2009, despite the world slowdown, tourist arrivals grew 8.9% in Nicaragua, and the amount spent by tourists increased 22.5% to $345.2 million. This year, numbers are up on 2009. Sixty cruise ships docked in the country last year, and 28 in the first four months of this year. In October, Aeroflot starts twice-weekly flights to Managua from Moscow, which opens Nicaragua up to Russia's wealthy travelers and their spending power.

All the luxuries and amenities you would expect from a world-class resort...

At Rancho Santana you're buying into a well-established community. More than 83 homes have been built, the Seagate condos are almost complete, and homeowners are already actively enjoying their investment.

Lush rolling hillsides...luxury homes...and a ribbon of beaches

In the private clubhouse you can savor a gourmet meal on those nights you don't feel like cooking...or meet other residents at the patio bar for an evening cocktail and what are arguably the most impressive sunsets along the Pacific Coast.

The options for recreation here are nearly limitless...something for just about every taste...from hiking or horseback riding through the lush surrounding nature preserve (there's a fully-staffed stable with horses on site)...to just lazing an afternoon away poolside, or pampering yourself at the spa.

There's a workout center, tennis and basketball courts, and a quaint retail shopping mart.

Though the hectic-paced lifestyle you left behind may seem a world away from this tropical paradise, you definitely won't be cut-off from your friends, family, or business back home. The property has Direct TV service, wireless Internet, and its own cell phone tower. Rancho Santana offers every comfort of the modern world skillfully integrated in an eco-friendly community.

Rancho Santana sets the standard on Nicaragua's Pacific Coast

Five beaches and "endless summer" wave breaks

Rancho Santana has over three kilometers of spectacular Pacific coastline and, tucked between dramatic rock formations, five sandy beaches (one rose-colored), where you can enjoy the sand, sun, and surf away from the crowds.

This stretch of the Pacific is also known for its spectacular wave breaks that attract surfers from all over the world. The kind of waves you see curling on the covers of surfer magazines. You'll often find residents paddling out to catch the next set of waves...practically right outside their front door.

Ocean-view lots...and luxury condos

Enjoying the social activities and countless recreation possibilities in the community is a lot more affordable than you probably ever imagined. Particularly in a choice location like this.

North-west Costa Rica and south-west Nicaragua both share the same climate, the same stretches of pristine beach, and the same rocky outcrops. They share many of the same cultural traditions, too. In fact the Costa Rican province of Guanacaste was part of Nicaragua in the 1800s.

In the 1980s, this part of Costa Rica led the charge in attracting North American retirees and holiday makers. Their marketing machine created "Brand Costa Rica"...one of the most successful country marketing campaigns the world has seen. Real estate values increased exponentially. Today, a half-acre ocean view lot in Tamarindo could set you back as much as $600,000.

But cross the border into southern Nicaragua and $47,900 buys you a half-acre ocean view lot, in Rancho Santana.

There's ocean-view home sites--with prices starting at only $47,900. That's a fraction of the price you'd pay for a similar property just across the border in north-west Costa Rica. Construction costs are lower here too, giving many owners the opportunity to build their dream home, without draining their bank account. The tastefully designed Seagate condos offer spectacular views of the Pacific, with all of Rancho Santana's amenities a short stroll away. Condo sizes range from 1,300 to 1,700 square feet, and prices start at $302,692.

If you've ever fantasized about living in a tropical paradise, now is the time...and Rancho Santana is the place to be. But, don't just take my word for it. Seeing is believing...

So why not make plans to come down visit this unique resort community.

The team will pick you up at Managua airport, drive you to Rancho Santana, put you up for four nights, wine and dine you, give you a taste of colonial Granada... and then take you back to the airport. All for only $450 per person, $650 per couple sharing. The next weekend is July 14th-18th, 2010.

Once you get a taste of the lifestyle at Rancho Santana, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it.

To learn more about Nicaragua's premier resort community...and to reserve your visit to paradise...contact Rancho Santana here today.

Margaret Summerfield