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Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Grand Fisher Island Home Tour March 7

The community has come together for a collaborative tour of Fisher Island sale offerings. A combined 5 Brokerages have joined to offer 20 Fisher island homes for your viewing. Join us Sunday March 7, 2010 from 2:00p > 5:00pm for this event


Posted at 11:59:08 AM
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Global Luxury Resort Report from REchannel.com

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Luxury hotels in the U.S. and the Caribbean could be in for a rough ride this year and also in the next several upcoming seasons, Marriott International president Arne Sorenson told a recent Reuters Travel and Leisure Summit in New York City.
 
Properties with $1,000-per-night-room rates, along with lavish resorts in the Caribbean are looking at a lengthy recovery period, far longer than the lower-priced lodging community, Sorenson said in a telephone interview with Reuters.
 
Numerous smaller projects in the Caribbean that rely partly on residences "may never come back because they rely on the kind of lavish spending that has (largely) gone out of vogue with travelers," Sorenson told Reuters.
 
"They require really conspicuous consumption to support their entire business model," Sorenson said.
 
PricewaterhouseCoopers notes that while room rates sank nearly 9 percent for the US hotel industry as a whole in 2009, the luxury hotel segment saw their rates tumble more than 16 percent.
 
Reuters reports many hotels have already buckled under their debt loads "as lower room rates constrain cash flow used to service these (loan) payments."
 
For instance, the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC stated last year it would no longer be able to meet debt service.
 
And in Marriott's own family, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., a Marriott division, previously stated it plans to close its Lake Las Vegas property this year.
 

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Arne Sorenson

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Renaissance Mayflower Hotel


Posted at 11:14:22 AM
Tuesday, March 02, 2010

The Amenities of Fisher Island

Let’s put aside Fisher Island’s aura of mystique and the luxury of Fisher Island homes and instead focus on the other reason(s) why people choose to call the private neighborhood their home: its numerous amenities.  Because the only means of getting onto Fisher Island is its ferry, there are more than plenty of conveniences on the island itself that reduce the need to venture off of the land mass.

Recently the Vanderbilt Mansion has generated headlines after undergoing a massive $60 million restoration effort.  The residence, which also functions as a boutique hotel comprising 45 rooms offers a rich glimpse of history and also includes a beach club plus a marina.

The marina is also among the many “actively minded” activities available on Fisher Island.  Visitors can also participate in tennis as well as play golf at the nine-hole professional course.  Both the tennis court and golf course have been used for major sporting events in the past.

Last but not certainly least, the Trattoria market and the shopping center located near the western edge of the island offer plenty of unique goods and foods to purchase.  Consider it a temporary stop before heading off to the Spa Internazionale or the salon.


Posted at 3:55:02 PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fisher Island Dog Policy

The Sunset Bar, the Beach Club Bar, and the outside areas of La Trattoria, the Golf Grill and the Island Market will permit with good behavior . Dogs must remain on a leash of no longer than 72 inches at all times and must leave, upon management request, if the dog is disruptive to the environment or members. Additionally, dogs must remain on floor level at all times (not on furniture or in laps).
 


Posted at 4:01:31 PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New Trattoria opens March 1

After months of construction, the new Trattoria is scheduled to open March 1.

Stop by to enjoy the new restaurant featuring an open kitchen and expanded outdoor seating closer to the marina.


Posted at 3:57:01 PM
Tuesday, February 09, 2010

The Fisher Island Vanderbilt Resort Gets a Facelift

Unless one commands a hefty salary, most of the homes, villas and condos of Fisher Island are generally not within most people’s price range.  Hence, the majority of people who live on the island are stars and wealthy public figures.  Just because Fisher Island homes come with a premium price tag, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to shell out thousands to stay at its resort.

Fisher Island is well known for its rich history, most evident at the historic Vanderbilt Mansion built in 1925.  This mainstay has now completed a massive $60 million dollar restoration that took place throughout the island and now functions as the home of the popular Fisher Island Hotel & Resort.  If you’ve never visited the popular hotel before, there are more reasons than ever to check out the posh 200+ acre resort and stay in one of the 45 rooms.

Should you decide to stay at the Fisher Island Resort, expect to find lots of amenities like a private beach club, a tennis center, marina and even a golf course with nine challenging holes to test the skills of seasoned golfers.  Fisher Island also includes a shopping center, dining, a beauty salon and much more to explore beyond the resort.


Posted at 12:03:53 PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Fisher Island Holiday Barge Schedule

There will be no barge service out of the Port of Miami on Friday December 25, 2009 & January 1, 2010.

Please be advised we will operate a limited schedule for the barge out of the Port of Miami on Thursday December 24, 2009 for deliveries only. The Barges will be on a thirty minute schedule with the first Barge departing the Port at 7:00am and the last Barge departing the Island at 4:00pm.


Posted at 10:14:22 AM

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March 03, 2010
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Global Luxury Resort Report from REchannel.com
March 03, 2010
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Luxury hotels in the U.S. and the Caribbean could be in for a rough ride this year and also in the next several upcoming seasons, Marriott International president...
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The Amenities of Fisher Island
March 02, 2010
Let’s put aside Fisher Island’s aura of mystique and the luxury of Fisher Island homes and instead focus on the other reason(s) why people choose to call the private...
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