Just imagine … a share in a luxurious holiday home at a fraction of the usual cost, and with all the benefits of an exclusive holiday resort. But what makes Seasons’ fractional offerings even more appealing is that there are no annual fees. Hard to believe, yes, but true – because of an ingenious purchase and lease-back program.

Dreaming of a luxury vacation home in a stunning location with all the amenities of a five-star resort and all of the benefits, but none of the hassles, of ownership? Welcome to dreamland!

Karma Kandara Resort is a Bali vacation resort occupying a spectacular real estate just 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai international airport. The property features a wide choice of luxury Bali villas and accompanying amenities that redefine first class – bridges, stone walkways and little paths meander through vivid tropical gardens connecting 46 expansive private beach villa residences, along with the luxury villa resort’s exceptional facilities.

If you love to golf, then you either have golfed in many of the locations on the following list – or long to do so at some point in the future. Playing these courses often enough to know the holes and the way each green rolls – well, that probably sounds like a pipe dream. But owning real estate at one or more of these destinations just might help make some of those dreams a reality. For each of the 10 global destinations, we highlight a specific course and a local or nearby shared-ownership property. A tee time might be closer than you think…

Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate is set in the stunning countryside of Cadiz province near the picturesque town of Arcos – an area that many refer to as “The Real Spain.”

Michael Hobbs and Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs fell in love with the beautiful area of Le Marche, Italy five years ago. In 2007 they decided to spend more time in Italy, creating their fractional ownership business, Appassionata.

Upscale ski-in, ski-out Mountain Spirit Resort in British Columbia, Canada, a wise choice with $11 million investment in conference center.

A New Phuket Lifestyle Icon

Absolute Bangla Suites, a new lifestyle experience located on Phuket’s famous nightlife and entertainment road, Bangla, is now open.

It’s a not-too-uncommon rainy day in London’s Mayfair district. For the moment, though, the clouds are easing up and only a fine mist is falling. There’s a nip in the air as I walk down Park Street looking for Number 47.

Internationally acclaimed design, branding and marketing company yoo, together with one of Asia’s leading development groups Absolute are set to launch a new apartment complex that will provide buyers with both a beautiful home as well as a secured and guaranteed investment – the perfect antidote to the world’s economical slow down and the safest haven to invest at yooPhuket.