December 2015
In this issue:
This year's Special Collections returns with our Caribbean Design and Excellence top 20 Hot List and you'll notice that things have changed with some of our favourite hotels and resorts moving up or down the list but also with some surprises with the new kids on the block.

Also in this issue, for those of you who are looking for a home away from home whilst on holiday, we've compiled a Special Best Villa Rental feature with some of the most beautiful and relaxing properties out there.

And as always we take you on our travels from Mexico to Phuket via Marrakech to discover some fantastic properties.

In the issue:

 - Elegantly Designed Spaces – V4 House: São Paulo Brazil – Dining Room.
 - Coco Privé, Maldives – Experience the luxury of the Maldives.
 - Conrad Bora Bora Nui – A blissful and luxurious retreat.
 - Keemala – Re-imagining tropical architecture in Thailand.
 - Out – Door – In – Yellow Bear, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
 - Out – Door – In – Villa Verde, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico.
 - Jean-Michel Gathy – The Architect’s Architect.
 - Saint Lucia, the island paradise – Yet more Resorts and Villas reviews from this incredible country.
 - Stonefield Villa Resort – the perfect retreat for complete peace & tranquillity.
 - Cap Maison – Saint Lucia’s Queen of the North.
 - Calabash Cove, Saint Lucia – The Laid Back Hideaway.
 - Villa Xhale – contemporary tropical modern living.
 - Arc En Ciel – Saint Lucia’s most outstanding and exclusive villa.
 - Carnival – Saint Lucia’s annual vibrant street party.

In this issue:

We take a look at the rise and expansion of Resort Residences right across the luxury hospitality industry over the last ten years. A reflection of the demand from many of the world’s high net wealth individuals looking for the opportunity to own a second vacation home in the surrounding acreage of a premier 5 star resort, who in turn are on-hand to manage and if required rent out your home in your absence.

Capella Marigot Bay in Saint-Lucia and Port Ferdinand in Barbados are two of the beautifully designed luxury resort residences featured in this issue.

We also catch up with the latest offering from de Reus Architect with Kauhale Kai in Hawaii.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Finally back on the map as a must visit, we travelled for the first time to Sri Lanka, India’s teardrop, a country brimming with green landscapes, ancient treasures, and a large dose of tropical warmth, both in terms of weather and smiles.

In this issue we feature some well known and some other not so well known amazing Tropical modern properties and a Special feature on Sri Lankan father of Tropical Modern Architecture Geoffrey Bawa.

As well as Sri Lanka, we also feature an exquisite new property in Cambodia, the ultra cool Phum Baitang and on Sumba Island of the coast of Bali, Nihiwatu Resort, a surfer’s paradise.

June/July 2015

In this issue: 

This issue is all about modern residential architecture, designs which draw on a wide variety of influences, from the Prairie-style designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, to the mid-century modern homes characteristic of the International movement, to the A-frame and geometric house plans of recent decades. The unifying factors are a disregard for historical precedent and a general sense of minimalism.
Featuring:
• Villa Saebin Contemporary in style, this is a warm and colourful property.
• Villeta home, a wonderful country house surroundings the town of Villeta in Colombia.
• Kurá Hotel Villas Luxurious hotel design seamlessly incorporating a system of sustainability.
• Ocean Deck House - A home designed with clean lines and well-proportioned open spaces.
And much much more.

March 2015

In this issue we have selected a few of our favourite luxurious hidden escapes which, not only exemplify the very best is tropical design, but have been set in some the world’s most idyllic, well-hidden and remote locations showcasing tranquillity, exclusivity and sensuality.

• Song Saa
Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort spanning two small gem-like private islands
• Baan Hinyai Villa
A stylishly contemporary and exclusive five bed-roomed luxury vacation home.
• North Island
Barefoot Luxury, the essence of privacy & exclusivity.
• Iniala
A masterpiece of style fusing the creative minds of some of the world’s leading designers .
• Dolphin Island
A haven of relaxation & comfort whilst celebrating pacific style.
• Laucala Island
A forward thinking luxurious property full of environmental and cultural sensitivity.

June 2014
In this issue:
Bali, and for that matter the whole of Indonesia, is perhaps the very heart of creative tropical living design. The mere mention of ‘Bali’ evokes thoughts of paradise, it’s more than a place it’s a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind eloquently reflected in its architecture. 
Today, the contemporary Balinese style is known as one of the most recognised approaches to tropical architecture, much owed to the growth of the tourism industry that has created a demand for Balinese-style houses, villas and hotels.
Contemporary Balinese architecture combines traditional aesthetic principles, the island’s abundance of natural materials, famous artistry and craftsmanship of its people, all of which makes Bali the ideal place to see just what is possible.

Also in this issue:
• Our around the world Luxury Living Editor's pick from South Africa to Brazil, the Caribbean, Buenos Aires, Beverly Hills and more...
• Our Design & Excellence Eight of the Best Hotels and Resorts of Bali.

Special Collections    

Special Anniversary – Collections Edition

Cocotraie Collection of our Best and favourite features ever published with a look back at some of the most beautifully designed resorts and private residences in Belize, Mustique, Hawaii, Brazil, Saint-Lucia, Bali, Marrakech and more.

The 2013 Cocotraie Design & Excellence Caribbean Resorts and Hotels Awards with our Top 10 list.

September 2013
Design Brazil style

In this our first visit to Brazil we feature:
• The multi-award winning architectural marvel Leaf House in Angra Dos Reis, Rio De Janero designed by Mareines & Patalano Architects. A 8.,600 sprolling beach house shaped like a giant 6 pedal leaf.
• The visually arresting Paraty House designed by Marcio Kogan and his team at Studio MK27. A private beach home floating out of the tropical mountain-side like two drawers in a dresser, wrapped in a contemporary style of concrete, wood and glass.
• No Brazilians design feature without a look at the country's world renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer, the father of contemporary architecture.
• We get laid back and sandy with UXUA, a one of a kind eco-inspired hotel on the Bahian coastal village of Trancoso.
• Then we veer off to Mexico and discover one of Mexico’s best kept secrets until now, Hotel Be Tulum.
Enjoy.

June 2013
Special Design Africa

In this issue:
• Inside the very best Safari Camps and Lodges featuring an exclusive interview with Geoffrey Kent of Abercrombie and Kent, pioneer of the modern luxury safari camps.
• Beautifully designed resort properties in Morocco with a look at Amanjena, La Mamounia and the very exclusive and opulent hotel Royal Mansour.
• Also in Morocco we discover the art of Tadelakt, the traditional riads and two exquisite properties: Dar Darma in Marrakech and Riad Fes in Fes both redefining the look of the riads.
• We also take a tour in Tanzania to feature Oyster Bay, Africa's cool and contemporary boutique hotel.

March 2013
Special Design Asia – Bali & the Indian Ocean

In this issue:
• Some exquisite private properties first in Bali with the Mahatma House, home to well-known fashion photographer Etienne Russo then in Thailand, where architect Bill Bensley has artfully created Howie’s Homestay, a luxurious sanctuary.
• Beautifully designed resort properties with the Como Shambhala Estate in Bali, Viceroy Bali, the Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa in the Maldives and more.
• Culture corner with paradise’s prototype: Mauritius.
• In Mauritius we discover a new resort, so chic and so stylish: SO MAURITIUS by the Sofitel group.
Also featuring
• A holistic retreat in Bali: Fivelements Puri Ahimsa.
• A special feature on Eco Resort Design.

December 2012
The 2012 Cocotraie Design & Excellence Awards Special Caribbean
• The Best dressed resorts and properties in the Caribbean.
• Destination Special: The property market and Yachting in the British Virgin Islands.
• The very private and luxurious Peter Island resort.
• Culture corner: The wondrous Caribbean islands, Dominica, The culturally significant Chattel House.
• Secret Bay, an imaginative eco-luxury hideaway in Dominica.


June 2012
Hawaiian design Special
• Architectural masterclass with Mark de Reus 
• Interview with Kristan Eiserloh of Kris Eiserloh architects in Hawaii
• Zak architects and a look at one of their projects, Assembly House on the Kona Coast
• The Four Seasons Resort & Hotels in Hawaii with FSR Maui, Hualalai and Lanai
• Maui based sculptor Dennis Williams
Also featuring two Belizian resorts: Chaa Creek and Cayo Espanto and Barbados interior designer Lynne Pemberton


March 2012
• Contemporary design with Amanyara Resort in Turks & Caicos
• The super chic and sexy Viceroy Anguilla
• Our exclusive look at the uber private island of Mustique 
• Blissful Four Seasons Nevis 
• Christophe Harbour in St Kitts with a look at the Pavilion and the Turtle Beach bungalows
as well as interior designer Allison Elebash
• Interview with Cayman Islands leading architect John Doak who presents two of his projects


Issue 2 – December 2011
• Interview with interior designer Jenny Blanc and focus on two of her projects in Barbados.
• Exclusive villa in the Bahamas designed by Mark de Reus, Nandana.
• Island style in Barbados where we met up with Maria O'Hara interior designer and owner of the Sandpiper and the Coral Reef Club.
• Beautiful Hawaiian living with Philpotts Interiors, Marion Philpotts-Miller talks us through a project on the island of Lanai.
• Island hopping in St Vincent, Buccament Bay Resort.

Launch issue - Special Saint-Lucia
• Inside the world of acclaimed architect Lane Pettigrew.
• A look at the architecture and design of some of the finest luxury resort on the island: Jade Mountain, Ladera, Jalousie Sugar beach...
• A tour of the island of Saint-Lucia, the Helen of the Caribbean.
Also with:
• Richard Branson and his home from home, Necker Island.
• Jumby Bay in Antigua

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