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Breckenridge is Colorado’s best place to take a pet on a ski vacation. Tons of facilities and lodging options are available for dogs and cats. Many hotels and condos cater to pets and are accepted at numerous properties. Whether you’re coming for a winter ski vacation or an excursion with “spot” during the  warmer months, Breckenridge is Colorado’s quintessential mountain town catering to animal lovers and their families.

Breckenridge Mountain Lodge
The Breckenridge Mountain Lodge is one of this unique town’s most economical lodging. Those on a budget will find the comfortable accommodations great for those traveling with their fury friends. A good location awaits those who visit Breckenridge.

Great Divide Lodge
The Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge is a classic style hotel lodge with great access to the ski resort and town. Pets including dogs are allowed at the Great Divide Lodge in Breckenridge.

Mountain Thunder Lodge
This lodge has ski in ski out lodging for families with pets. 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom units boast good views of the Continental Divide and have hot tubs and pools.

The Lodge at Breckenridge
breckenridge’s best hotel with views, the Lodge at Breckenridge is a favorite for visitors with pets.

The Village Hotel
Right in the heart of Historic Breckenridge and adjacent to the ski lifts, the Village Hotel is a great spot for families with pets.

 Visit Breckenridge, colorado and feel free to bring your dog or cat to this enchanting ski resort and summer destination. Plenty of options exist for accommodations that are pet friendly. From condos, to hotels to budget lodging, Breckenridge has it all.

Situated at the northern tip of Miami beach, the village of Bal Harbour in the Miami, Florida area has a storied past. During its earliest years the area served as a military camp, but quickly transitioned into one of the most desirable locations in the Miami area following the end of World War II.

Today, Bal Harbour is considered an “oasis” of luxurious living. Set equidistantly from the region’s two airports (Miami and Fort Lauderdale) and stocked with world-class restaurants and excellent shopping, it remains a highly sought-after address.

The One Bal Harbour condo hotel in Bal Harbour in the Miami, Florida area offers a rare opportunity to enjoy everything the area has to offer, and in a remarkably well-designed condominium location.

Owners and guests with a passion for the open waters enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal waterway, not to mention nearby marinas and launches. Those with a love of gourmet dining can take advantage of the many nearby restaurants, the One Bal Harbour’s own four star restaurant, or the round the clock room service. Anyone interested in keeping fit can access the pool deck, onsite gym, excellent spa, tennis courts and private gym and beach club memberships.

Clearly the One Bal Harbour condo hotel in Bal Harbour in the Miami, Florida area delivers luxury surroundings in the area’s most ideal location. Owners will live within a short commute of everything Miami has to offer, but in the safe and secure surroundings of a small, village community. The condominium complex delivers twenty four hour security, as well as multiple levels of completely secure parking as well as valet parking services. Hotel guests will enjoy the same professional and world-class management as property owners, including complete concierge services whenever required.

In addition to excellent facilities and amenities, the interior design of the nine different floor plans offers everything from “ocean to Bay” see through settings, panoramic views, the finest cabinetry, flooring and finish work imaginable, and homes ranging from two to eight thousand square feet in total size.

The One Bal Harbour condo hotel in Bal Harbour in the Miami, Florida area will provide its owners and guests with flawless design and embody the true meaning of luxury and relaxed ease. A convenient location, comprehensive amenities, high quality staff and excellent design make this one of the best choices for Miami area living.

Imagine you owning a luxurious deluxe home at a majestic resort and also getting paid a ridiculous amount of money as rent when you are not using it. Sounds good. Condo hotels are the latest fad among vacation home owners.

Condo hotels are nowhere close to your typical home. These are lavishly furnished condo suites in some of the most expensive and grand hotels and resorts around. Unlike the normal hotels, these ones are usually massive pieces of property and are managed by some of the biggest players in the business like Hilton and Four Seasons. These hotels have tall structures and rooms with fabulously designed interiors with all the latest technology installed. Not surprisingly, owning a property like this would make you poorer by up to million.

The owners of such condo hotels have their own rental program. So when they are not using the suite, it is put up on rent. But in order to get a decent sum of money in rent, the hotel should have a good brand name and tie-ups. Reservation to such hotels should be centralized and they should have an experienced management team. Whats more, the hotel itself handles the renting process and maintains the suites relieving you of that work.

However before investing in such a property it is important to determine the appreciation in that area. It is a proven fact that condo suites rates are booming at a much faster rate than those of other homes around. Most condo units are booked even before the construction begins. Such homes are directly bought from the developers themselves. The appreciation rates and the poshness of the locality are important criteria which have to be considered before buying a condo hotel suite. Due to massive difference in the demand and supply of such properties, their prices are sky-rocketing by the day.

You will find the best resorts in exotic locations like the Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas. Some European countries like Greece and Spain too have some magnificent resorts at some scenic places. Other cities like Miami, Paris, Rome and Amsterdam also are well renowned for their resorts.

The potential market for such properties, without a doubt, includes everyone around the world who would do with a bit of extra money from their vacation home. Investors and businessmen alike are realizing the financial potential in such a market. Moreover, such properties are safe investments and have a major stock market potential. Also the interest rates for such suites are quite low and affordable.

So if you have the money to invest in such properties, you can have the pleasure of vacationing at these fabulous resorts and also earning from them while you are away.

Interest in the Philippines condominium hotels sector has increased significantly in the past two years following many years of intermittent development and association with other shared ownership vehicles, says Beth Collingz in her recent report: ‘Condominium Hotels-The Philippines Latest Hotel Phenomenon’

Beth Collingz, Overseas Marketing Director, Investment Sales for PLC International Marketing the lead marketing partners for Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster Brand of Condotels in the Philippines explained: A condominium hotel is a hotel operating unit which is sold to individual equity investors, where each owner acquires a room, suite or studio whilst the whole enterprise is managed as a hotel operation under a single brand.

Buyers own their units the same as regular condos. There is no time limit to ownership. All Condos come with freehold title deeds. The Condotel model is similar to the serviced apartment or apart hotel sector and is suitable for an investor who wants to test the water in hotel investment.

We are seeing more and more sophisticated customers coming to the market and a change in demand patterns; the traditional timeshare products seem past their prime. This, plus an increase in investment appetite for the hospitality sector, suggests that the condominium market looks set to grow Collingz continued: Many international hotel brands have also declared that the Philippine hotel landscape is ready for condominium hotel developments, either in conjunction with self-contained hotel operations, as fully self-contained condominium plans or as a part of a mixed-use development plan such as the Lancaster Brand.

Condominium hotels are significantly less developed in the Philippines than in the US, in part owing to a low cost residential focused market as well as the lack of development in the hotel sector since the 1997 Asian Crisis. Alternative hotel ownership are featuring more and more in the hotels sector, with the rise of condominium hotels and a shift in investor strategy, thus creating a new investor profile. At the moment, the Philippine condominium market is being targeted and driven by private retail purchasers, typically reasonably net worth individuals attracted by a city centre or a resort investment foothold although we are now seeing more and more first time property buyers moving into the Condominium Hotel marketplace said Collingz.

Metro Manila and Cebu are particular favorites as an investment destination. There is room for a wider pool of institutional and real estate investors to invest in a portfolio of condominium units or the establishment of an investor-developer partnership.

Collingz continued that a lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condo Hotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condo Hotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In-House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today’s purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit.

Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster – The Atrium, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a “Full Service” Condominium Hotel offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Atrium will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condo Hotel Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner Non-Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management. This makes the Lancaster Brand of Condotels, one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines.

Part of the success story for this sector will be the education of a whole new investor base previously accustomed to buy-to-let residential plans or conventional commercial real estate investments, together with the emergence of a secondary market in the Philippines to demonstrate transparency and liquidity said Collingz.

Beth Collingz
PLC International Marketing Networks

Beth Collingz, PLC International Marketing Director for Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster Brand of Condotels in the Philippines said When the unit owners are not using the condo hotel suite, the unit is put in the managed pool and rented out for them. The buyers have what is considered “hassle free” ownership. The condo hotel unit owners also benefit from having a professional onsite management company to handle to marketing, booking of their room and general expertise that they bring to the table. If a problem should arise with their condo hotel unit, the management company will take care of it instead of the owner having to worry about it. This makes the traditional landlord tenant issues a thing of the past.

The condo hotel buyer sees the benefit to owning a vacation property that also has the potential to produce income for them. The typical condo hotel produces higher levels of income than the traditional vacation home (and less headaches), making it all the more appealing to buyers said Collingz

Developments such as the Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I was sold out in less than 18 months and the building is set for completion Summer 2007. Condo hotels are different from traditional condos because they are sold “turn key”. Clients initially purchase the standard condo unit and then when the time comes for interior ‘fit-out’ they can avail of the in house Condotel package of furniture’s and furnishings for the unit. This means buyers do not have to worry about hiring a designer or contractor to come in to finish out the unit. Everything is included from linens, dishes, pillows etc

Leading the way in the Metro Manila condo hotel market is Pacific Concord Properties Lancaster Brand of condotel investments. Pricing for condo hotels can range anywhere from ,000′s up to 0,000 for Penthouse suites. Of course the pricing depends on location, views and types of finishes.

The Lancaster Suites Manila Tower I development has enjoyed great success for its clientele with property appreciation already reaching 100% for its initial buyers.

Lancaster The Atrium, the latest development by PCPI in Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, is currently on preconstruction selling and looks set to sell out within the next few months. Lancaster The Atrium offers clients the choice of Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom suites that all have kitchen facilities as regular residential condo unit. In addition, Lancaster The Atrium, as with the Lancaster Suites Tower I, offers unit owners and guests an extensive range of services and amenities said Collingz

Have you heard of the Panama Canal? It is in the middle of a billion dollar expansion. The gateway to the World is no longer Panama’s only attraction. Panama has gone from the hidden gem of Latin America to becoming a HOT tourism destination. The Pearl Islands located in Panama have been the beautiful exotic backdrop to CBS Survivor series more than once. Tropical weather, two oceans, abundance of rain forest, nature, birds, trees, all within a few hours drive to a modern city with a skyline that resembles Hong Kong.

Tourism growth in 2007 was in the teens – double digits, the tourism growth in the last 5 years has been in Steroid Hormone growth mode. While the U.S. is riding the downhill turn of the economic roller coaster with the collapse of the real estate market. Panama is experiencing times of BONANZA and BOOM. While some would expect that the Giant to the North will soon have a negative impact for Panama, it’s growth is fueled by investors from the Europe, U.K., Spain, Venezuela, Israel and U.S. investors looking to shift away from the U.S. and into a still emerging economy.

The economic boom in Panama is fueled by huge Investments, such as The Panama Canal billion dollar expansion. Panama has always been a commercial center and global Commerce fuels commerce through Panama and the largest Free Trade Zone in this hemisphere, located in Panama, second only to Hong King.

The Real Estate markets is Booming, I would bet there are more construction cranes here right now than in any other city in the World, maybe second to Dubai. Panama has become the Airlines hub to the Americas; there are hundreds of daily flights to everywhere North, South, East, and West. The hub of global telecommunications, the hub for Call Center Headquarters, the hub for International Banking & Finance, Panama is known as the banking capital of the World. In short Panama is a Business Hub. And business is good, and the projection for the next decade can be defined as “Panama’s decadent decade”.

TOURISM Traffic Keeps Growing

January and February 2008 was +11.6% that’s 30,425 more tourist than last year same period, for a total of 291, 624 tourist in the first two months of the year. And the projection for 2008 is to reach over a million and several hundred thousand tourists.

All of this has created a deficit in hotel rooms. The Minister of Tourism announced that Panama has a deficit of 20,000 hotel rooms. Finding a hotel room in Panama is very difficult. Today the occupancy level of hotels in Panama is over 90%. The global average in hotels of 100 and more rooms is 84.7% , Panama is ranked no. 2 in hotel occupancy out of 165 cities from around the World according to Global Ranking Index GRI , second only to Perth, Australia with 85.1% avg. annual hotel occupancy level. These figures were audited and published recently by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu accounting firm.

Condo Hotels is my TOP INVESTMENT option in Panama

Donald Trump is already in this game, he is opening Trump Ocean Club a condo hotel in Panama City.

My Top pick for My Readers and Clients: THE PLAZA

This is a very upscale 5 Star oceanview 150 room condo hotel & 44 Exclusive Residences located in a Panama City, in Costa del Este, just 15 minutes from the International airport, 45 minutes to Pacific coast beaches, 20 minutes to Johns Hopkins Punta Pacifica Hospital, and the ultra hip Multi Plaza Mega Mall with the World’s top fashion specialty boutique brand stores like Cartier, Hugo Boss, Fendi, Carolina Herrera, Lacoste, Mont Blanc, supermarket, and restaurants. The Plaza is Residence and Condo Hotel with contemporary design. The development will offer state of the art technology, wireless internet, interactive intelligent lobby with online concierge service, health center, Business center, Infinity pools, waterfalls, International restaurants, sky lounge, and exotic amenities such as a Luxury 100 foot yacht that takes condo owners and guests to the beautiful Pearl Islands Contadora island every day, seven times per week. Famous celebrities like Enrique Iglesias, Justin Pasek Miss Universe 2003 , Salsa super star: Gilberto Santa Rosa, and the lead singer for MANA, one of Latin Americas favorite rock band. One of the features of this condo hotel & residences is the SKY-BEACH at the roof top with view to the Pacific Ocean.

The current Pre-Sale price on the 473 sq. ft. Plaza Condo Hotel units is 3,600.

Keep reading- Our price per unit, for a limited time is the lowest in the market.

Condo Hotels top Investment in Panama

I love the condo hotel investment option. You are buying the unit, you own it 100% Titled Property. You are putting your unit into a pool of hotel rooms to be managed and maintained by a professional experienced hotel company. They rent it out, market the hotel, handle reservations, bookings, cleaning, maintenance, everything is turn-key. And you can book the unit for yourself to use two weeks out of every Year. As the condo owner you get to keep 60% of the rental income, so this is an investment that pays for itself and generates income for you.

I have reviewed the Return on Investment numbers and this is the scoop: At a conservative occupancy level of 75% and a nightly rate of 5 per night, rates at the Marriott = 1, Miramar InterContinental 1, Radisson 6, per night , you can achieve Positive Income on your investment of ,034.38 per year on your condo unit.

Or you have a second option which guarantees you 10% ROI. GUARANTEED in writing in the purchase contract. This Guarantee is for 5 years including the construction period of the project.

You not only make money from the rental income, you also make money from the resale VALUE of the property. And you can use your unit 2 weeks every year for FREE.

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I can make you ,360 in weeks, and k per year income.

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Our price per unit : 0, 600.

I was also made aware by THE PLAZA sources insiders Information , there is 10% Price Increase coming in 4 weeks, and there are two more price increases planned. My dear reader: This means that the Plaza units will raise price to 2,960, a hike increase of almost ,000, with our special ,000 discount, I can make a Profit of ,360 in a few weeks, and ,000 per year income.

This is a limited time offer. And for those of you wanting to make money in the Panama Boom, The time is now!

I can help you to lock into this offer with 30% down payment. For more information on The Plaza visit our Panama real estate properties page.

You may have heard about the latest trend in vacation homes – condo hotels.  Suddenly, consumers have the ability to own a second home in a wonderful destination without any of the hassles of ownership.  To see why the condo hotel concept has so much appeal, consider these benefits:

1. You can own a piece of a world-class property.  Most condo hotels are of three- to five-star quality.

2. You’ll have a vacation home in a fantastic destination.  Most condo hotels are located in premium locales – on the beach, near golf courses, next to ski slopes and in bustling downtowns.  Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Chicago and the Bahamas are some of the most popular condo hotel locations.

3. Use your vacation home when you want.  Flexibility in use means you always have a place to “get away from it all.”  When you’re not using your vacation home, place it in the rental program.

4. A professional management company will take care of all maintenance and operational issues.  Most condo hotels are managed by premier hospitality firms, often the biggest names in the business, Ritz-Carlton, Trump International, Hilton, Starwood and Hyatt, to name a few.

5. You receive approximately half of the rent revenue your condo hotel unit generates when you’re not using it.  The management company takes care of renting your condo for you.  The revenue helps offset your costs of ownership.  Plus, most management companies have sophisticated reservation systems and invest in professional marketing, enabling them to keep your unit rented far more than you likely could on your own.  

6. The management company deals with the guests.  Part of the hassle-free nature of condo hotel ownership is that the management company handles everything regarding guests, from attracting them to checking them in and out of the hotel and solving any problems that arise during their stay.  

7. You’ll have access to luxury hotel services.  Unlike a single-family home, in a condo hotel vacation home, you can take advantage of all the perks of the hotel such as a brand-name spa like Canyon Ranch or Elizabeth Arden Red Door, concierge, room service, fitness facilities, pool, fine dining restaurant and more.

8. Share your condo hotel unit with family and friends.  The unit is yours, so you decide how it’s used.  Want to lend it to your Aunt Betty and Uncle Lou?  No problem.

9. Purchase your condo hotel unit with traditional financing or even as part of a 1031 exchange.  A variety of loans are available to invest in condo hotels.  Condo hotels also qualify for tax-deferring strategies like 1031 exchanges.

10. Realize appreciation when you resell your condo hotel.  Like traditional real estate, over time your condo hotel unit has potential to appreciate.  Because of its quality location, professional hotel management and on-site luxury amenities, the value of your vacation home should increase.  You keep the profits when you sell.

Condo hotel for sale are available in many more advanced hotels. These hotels offer a few hotel apartments for sale and provide all multi star hotel facilities to its customers. The condo hotels for sale are available in all major cities in United States and can be purchased at the reasonable prices. The hotels provide a minimum of four star hotel facilities to its customers and offers including excellent restaurant services, swimming pool, indoor games, conference hall facility if required and many more.

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A large number of hotels offer few compartments to the people interested in condo hotel for sale. The facilities are good for people visiting the destinations regularly. It is one of the good investment opportunities to the people who have to pay the hotel rent for many times in a year. The condo hotels can be utilized at the will of the purchaser and for the remaining time these condo hotels can also be offered for rent. The condo hotel or hotel apartment, which you have purchased from the hotel, will generally be looked after by the hotel staff and you will get a share of the rent received by the hotel. The investment in condo hotel is therefore a good opportunity as you can utilize the apartment and as well as you can also receive the money for its utilization by others. The property appreciation rate is also best in these hotel condos and you can expect a good return on your investment.

If you enjoy outing and travel for a few days in a month, hotel condos may be a suitable option for you to invest your money in real estate. These luxurious condos may be a dream vacations for you and your family. Only you have to look out a genuine condo hotel for sale suitable to meet your requirement. Information on condo hotel for sale is available at various website or you can also contact to a real estate agent or hotel owner directly and check the availability of a suitable hotel apartment. Depending upon the availability of the condo hotel and its suitability for you the price negotiation and other facilities offered to you should be discussed with the owner of the hotel.

The terms and conditions of the condo hotel offered to you will be made by the hotel representative or owner and will be provided to you. The detailed terms and conditions should be checked and if you have objection with any terms, necessary modifications or change should be asked for. Condo hotel is therefore provides a residence for you and your family while you or your family is in the city and also provides a good investment option in real estate.

Interest in the Philippines condominium hotels sector has increased significantly in the past two years following many years of intermittent development and association with other shared ownership vehicles, says Beth Collingz in her recent report: ‘Condominium Hotels-The Philippines Latest Hotel Phenomenon’

Beth Collingz, Overseas Marketing Director, Investment Sales for PLC International Marketing the lead marketing partners for Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster Brand of Condotels in the Philippines explained: A condominium hotel is a hotel operating unit which is sold to individual equity investors, where each owner acquires a room, suite or studio whilst the whole enterprise is managed as a hotel operation under a single brand.

Buyers own their units the same as regular condos. There is no time limit to ownership. All Condos come with freehold title deeds. The Condotel model is similar to the serviced apartment or apart hotel sector and is suitable for an investor who wants to test the water in hotel investment.

We are seeing more and more sophisticated customers coming to the market and a change in demand patterns; the traditional timeshare products seem past their prime. This, plus an increase in investment appetite for the hospitality sector, suggests that the condominium market looks set to grow Collingz continued: Many international hotel brands have also declared that the Philippine hotel landscape is ready for condominium hotel developments, either in conjunction with self-contained hotel operations, as fully self-contained condominium plans or as a part of a mixed-use development plan such as the Lancaster Brand.

Condominium hotels are significantly less developed in the Philippines than in the US, in part owing to a low cost residential focused market as well as the lack of development in the hotel sector since the 1997 Asian Crisis.

Alternative hotel ownership are featuring more and more in the hotels sector, with the rise of condominium hotels and a shift in investor strategy, thus creating a new investor profile. At the moment, the Philippine condominium market is being targeted and driven by private retail purchasers, typically reasonably net worth individuals attracted by a city centre or a resort investment foothold although we are now seeing more and more first time property buyers moving into the Condominium Hotel marketplace said Collingz.

Metro Manila and Cebu are particular favorites as an investment destination. There is room for a wider pool of institutional and real estate investors to invest in a portfolio of condominium units or the establishment of an investor-developer partnership.

Collingz continued that a lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condo Hotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condo Hotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In-House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today’s purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit.

Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster – The Atrium, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a “Full Service” Condominium Hotel offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Atrium will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condo Hotel Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner Non-Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management. This makes the Lancaster Brand of Condotels, one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines.

Part of the success story for this sector will be the education of a whole new investor base previously accustomed to buy-to-let residential plans or conventional commercial real estate investments, together with the emergence of a secondary market in the Philippines to demonstrate transparency and liquidity said Collingz 

Interest in the Philippines condominium hotels sector has increased significantly in the past two years following many years of intermittent development and association with other shared ownership vehicles, says Beth Collingz in her recent report: ‘Condominium Hotels-The Philippines Latest Hotel Phenomenon’

Beth Collingz, Overseas Marketing Director, Investment Sales for PLC International Marketing the lead marketing partners for Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster Brand of Condotels in the Philippines explained: A condominium hotel is a hotel operating unit which is sold to individual equity investors, where each owner acquires a room, suite or studio whilst the whole enterprise is managed as a hotel operation under a single brand.

Buyers own their units the same as regular condos. There is no time limit to ownership. All Condos come with freehold title deeds. The Condotel model is similar to the serviced apartment or apart hotel sector and is suitable for an investor who wants to test the water in hotel investment.

We are seeing more and more sophisticated customers coming to the market and a change in demand patterns; the traditional timeshare products seem past their prime. This, plus an increase in investment appetite for the hospitality sector, suggests that the condominium market looks set to grow Collingz continued: Many international hotel brands have also declared that the Philippine hotel landscape is ready for condominium hotel developments, either in conjunction with self-contained hotel operations, as fully self-contained condominium plans or as a part of a mixed-use development plan such as the Lancaster Brand.

Condominium hotels are significantly less developed in the Philippines than in the US, in part owing to a low cost residential focused market as well as the lack of development in the hotel sector since the 1997 Asian Crisis.

Alternative hotel ownership are featuring more and more in the hotels sector, with the rise of condominium hotels and a shift in investor strategy, thus creating a new investor profile. At the moment, the Philippine condominium market is being targeted and driven by private retail purchasers, typically reasonably net worth individuals attracted by a city centre or a resort investment foothold although we are now seeing more and more first time property buyers moving into the Condominium Hotel marketplace said Collingz.

Metro Manila and Cebu are particular favorites as an investment destination. There is room for a wider pool of institutional and real estate investors to invest in a portfolio of condominium units or the establishment of an investor-developer partnership.

Collingz continued that a lot of this interest is being driven by the relatively cheap market prices in the Philippines compared to Europe, specially UK Housing prices, and the easy payment options available for our Condo Hotel Developments, but there are other factors, too. Offshore Property Investors, Foreign baby boomers as well as overseas Filipinos, are looking for ways to maximize their return on investments as they approach retirement, and so are purchasing second homes, particularly Condo Hotel Investments where they can use the Condo for vacations and rent it out through our In-House Condotel Management when they are not using the unit thereby gaining rental incomes that on today’s purchase prices, give a projected ROI on their investments of some 12-16% depending upon the mode of payment for the unit.

Pacific Concord Properties Inc’s Lancaster – The Atrium, Shaw Boulevard, Metro Manila, Philippines is a “Full Service” Condominium Hotel offering Studio, One, Two and Three Bedroom Suites for sale. To be completed and ready for turnover from December 2010, the Lancaster Atrium will provide unit owners with premier residential condo units with option of enrolling their units in the Lancaster Condo Hotel Rental Pool and earn Rental Incomes as Owner Non-Residents when not using their units through Condotel Management. This makes the Lancaster Brand of Condotels, one of the Hottest Investment Opportunities in the Philippines.

Part of the success story for this sector will be the education of a whole new investor base previously accustomed to buy-to-let residential plans or conventional commercial real estate investments, together with the emergence of a secondary market in the Philippines to demonstrate transparency and liquidity said Collingz

When planning your Breckenridge vacation, first there’s the airfare, then the lodging, next is the activities. And don’t forget to book your transportation from Denver or Colorado Springs. The list of things to plan out can seem daunting. Utilize the following guidelines for planning your Breckenridge CO vacation with ease.

1) Booking Flights for Breckenridge, Colorado

Many people who visit, choose to book flights to Breckenridge, Colorado. Often times visitors fly into either Denver International Airport, Colorado Springs Regional Airport or the Vail / Eagle Airport. These are the three major airports in the Breckenridge region that offer domestic flights from virtually anywhere in the world.

From Denver International Airport (DEN):

Breckenridge is 104 miles (166km) from Denver International Airport. Take Interstate 70 west to exit 203. Continue south on HWY 9 to Breckenridge.

From Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE):

Breckenridge is approximately 63 miles (102km) from Eagle Airport. Take Interstate 70 east to Frisco (exit 203). Turn right onto HWY 9, and go south 9 miles to Breckenridge.

From Colorado Springs Airport (COS):

Breckenridge is 110 miles (178km) from Colorado Springs Airport. Take HWY 24 west. At Hartsel, take HWY 9 north approximately 33 miles to Breckenridge.

Breckenridge Lodging & Accommodations

When it comes to selecting your Breckenridge lodging, you need to first decide whether you want to relax in the comfort of your own condo, hotel, vacation rental or bed and breakfast. All of these offer their own advantages. Here you’ll read about what makes the perfect Breckenridge accommodation.

Hotels in Breckenridge

The town of Breckenridge is dotted with several full service hotels that provide both great access to Main Street Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Many of the hotels double as condo complexes. Beaver Run Resort provides both condominium units with their own private balcony whilst offering hotel units as well. On the other hand the Great Divide Lodge which is also located directly adjacent to the base of the Breckenridge Ski Resort offers simple yet very accommodating hotel rooms for your Breckenridge vacation. hotels in Breckenridge are generally more affordable than full 1 and 2 bedroom condo rentals.

Condo Rentals in Breckenridge

Breckenridge condo rentals range from ski in ski out 1 bedroom units to full scale luxurious rentals with their own private hot tub. Sitting in your own cozy Breckenridge condo rental and enjoying a drink with friends or family is the epitome of a Breckenridge vacation. Many condo rentals in Breckenridge provide intimate access to the heart of Breckenridge while providing excellent views of the Ten Mile Range.

Bed & Breakfast in Breckenridge

Bed and Breakfasts offer vacation goers a more personal experience. Wake up to a friendly smile while breakfast is cooked for you. Enjoy the smaller quaint possibilities of staying at a Breckenridge bed and breakfast. Many bed and breakfasts in Breckenridge are based on authentic Colorado mountain architecture which provides a cozy environment to kick back after a day of skiing or snowboarding.

No matter your taste for comfortable accommodations, Breckenridge sets the stage for a luxury mountain vacation or a cozy family reunion. Bottom line, choose what lodging style best fits your needs and remember to savor every moment while on your Breckenridge vacation. Breckenridge – Turning visitors into locals since 1859!