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INSIDER | OPENINGS time for thai Tucked away in a quiet corner on the island of Koh Samui Thailand, but within walking distance from the central shopping and entertainment districts, Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa offers a certain feng shui charm, taking architecture and design cues from the Chinese merchant origins of the island. The newly opened resort is warmed with Chinese rooflines, soft pastel colors, and pathways framed with bamboo, orchids, and frangipani. Choose a spacious room with private deck or live out your tropical island fantasy in an expansive villa with its own private pool. Indulge in relaxation at the Anantara Spa featuring the stress-releasing pressure of a Thai full-body massage, invig- orating exfoliating body scrubs, and aromatic herbal baths. 66-0-796-0333, lawana-chaweng.anantara.com. Going, Going, Gone... under the sun Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa. Collection Resort, opened in January on the country’s stunning southern coast, and the 128-room Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collec- tion Resort & Spa, opened in April in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Hotel Paracas is located directly on the the river mild Tambo del Inka. beach just three hours south of Lima, featur- ing idyllic access to the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands. Interiors include subtle-yet-striking bamboo and rattan accents to gracefully blend in with the beach setting, while the bar, lounge, and main swimming pool face directly onto the ocean. The hotel also has a spa, a 52-foot yacht, and light aircraft to offer guests pri- vate excursions to the Ballestas Islands and aerial tours of the Nazca Lines. Tambo del Inka, located in the heart of the Peruvian Portfolio Two stunning new resorts open their doors on Peru’s southern coast. Peru’s largest hotel group, Liberta- dor Hotels, Resorts & Spas, in conjunction with Starwood’s Luxury Collection, has announced the opening of two new proper- ties. The 120-room Hotel Paracas, a Luxury 14 oceanhomemag.com july + august 2010 Sacred Valley of the Incas, was designed us- ing a trapezoidal concept, giving it the look of a large villa with surrounding picturesque gardens. Tambo del Inka’s supremely relax- ing natural setting, 5,500-square-foot spa, two heated pools, spectacular common areas, and its own train station for direct access to Machu Picchu will undoubtedly make this a top destination for anyone visiting the area. A private eight-passenger aircraft is also part of the portfolio, offering guests private transfers between all locations: Cusco, Uru- bamba, Puno, Arequipa, Lima, Trujillo, and Paracas. libertador.com.pe. Set on two acres, The Residences at Vizcaya in- cludes 18 condominium residences, ideally lo- cated in Florida’s vibrant Coconut Grove com- munity. This prime site was chosen because of its stunning water views, central location, and proximity to neighboring cities. Hotel-style and cosmopolitan amenities include: private marina with seven individually- owned slips, a lap pool with surrounding caba- nas and sundeck, a gym with advanced exercise equipment, valet service, and a 24-hour concierge service. Only five units remain, priced from $1.3 million to just over $6 million. 305-860-7893, residencesatvizcaya.com. florida fancy The Residences at Vizcaya.