Vol.4 No.2

April - June 2007

Developers Q Residences, in conjunction with the 5-star Samui Peninsula Resort and Spa, have conceived the Samui Peninsula Residences. This Lotus Pool Villa is one of 20 private pool villas, perched on a mountainous peninsula overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.

Fiji Island Dream for Sale
Motu Haapiti Iti, in exotic Bora Bora, is yet another gorgeous island for sale. Cheyenne Morrison, our atoll expert, tells all.

Region How Green Is Your Lawn?
When cared for properly, carpet grasses do well in tropical Asia-Pacific. Find out how to care for yours.

Design Showcasing Thai Design
Thailand's 11th annual International Furniture Fair (TIFF), show casing the latest trends in high-fashion interiors, was a great success.

Thailand Report Property Title Insurance
Hong-Kong based Alison Cooke, CEO of First American Title Insurance, brief our readers on the value of investing in title insurance before buying a home in Thailand.

Bali Temple Gates
Traditional gates, and traditional gates with modern spins - they're all part of a distinctively Bali scene.

Phuket Properties at the Pinnacle
Our editors travel the region to view some of Asia-Pacific's most beautiful villa projects. Phuket is home to the third in our serious of properties that, beyond being aesthetically stunning, are designed to be considerate of both the natural and cultural environments.

Region Tropical Gardening
To visitors, the pandanus appears a gloriously exotic indigenous part of tropical Asia-Pacific beach, island and forest scenes. It also provides a striking element in garden settings for villas and resorts.

Queensland Sustainable Home Design
When it comes to environmentally sustainable homes in Asia-Pacific, Queensland is leading the way. Kathy Bourke investigates.

Samui Unquestionably Thai
Conceived as a private sanctuary, Samui Peninsula Residences are part of a collection of luxury homes that marry Thai tradition elements with contemporary Asian design.

Samui Gem of a Home: Villa Rubia
One of a cluster of four estate homes perched on Samui, Villa Rubia's fine craftsmanship and rare views make it a gem of a home.

Greatest Escapes
Only the very best places to stay around tropical Asia-Pacific.

Hot Hot Property
The latest and most outrageous in new construction.