Shambala Luxury Villas is probably the most important residential resort property development to happen in Koh Samui, Thailand. Its idea goes beyond constructing a new home but expands in a vision that aims to provide an exquisite residential community, an exclusive village and a private sanctuary in resort style.

The word Shambala originates from the Thais and Malays. In the olden times, the aristocrats of various communities along with their entourage would travel and seek refuge in private and exclusive places. There, they would build a Shambala where their aristocrat leader will reside in this vacation-style retreat. Generations after, Shambala pertained to exclusive homes and in modern times is defined as “heaven on earth” and “a unique sanctuary.”

With Samui’s continuing boom in residential properties, Shambala responds to the unique demand for a more boutique, stylish, high quality, private and exclusive gated communities. Standing majestically in the hillside of Samui fronting a dramatic scape of ocean view, Shambala has created a new trend of resort lifestyle in Samui living up to every word that defines a “residential sanctuary.”

Shambala introduces a new benchmark in luxury, design, and construction quality allowing you to set your own pace in life. The exceptional residences at Shambala are offered in three creative designs that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. The use of gardens, private infinity pools, wine cellars, observation decks, gourmet island kitchens, outdoor showers and large outdoor entertainment decks complement the optional Balinese, Contemporary Thai or Maldives – themed interior upgrades to create a living environment every bit as special and unique as the owners.

Hirsch Bedner Associates Design Consultants provides interior and graphic design services to customers worldwide. The firm specializes in designs for hotels and large corporations. Its portfolio includes Le Saint Geran, Mauritius; St. Regis Grand, Rome; Park Hyatt Hamburg; Pan Pacific Yokohama; Ritz-Carlton New Orleans; Mandarin Oriental Miami; and Movenpick Aqaba Bridge Resort, Jordan. The company's Graphis International division develops corporate identities, sign systems, decorative signage, printed items, and packaging programs for the hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries.

A Hirsch Bedner design is a signature for more than just the visible elements of design and features. It is a benchmark for ergonomics and functionality of living spaces. Shambala is a major design project for Hirsch Bedner in Asia Pacific. Customers buying Shambala Villas are offered design upgrades by Hirsch Bedner.

The exclusive gated resort residential community will feature a private Discovery Center which serves as multi-purpose facility clubhouse, fitness, spa and wellness center for its residents. The entire property will be managed by an international hotel brand who will oversee the resort quality standard of living and will also handle the villa rentals in the same manner as hotels. They will also be given private access to an exclusive beach club in Samui.

Shambala is the only development in Samui to be qualified by the National Home Finance Corporation. This means investors in Shambala can benefit from mortgages of up to 75% of the purchase price for up to 20 years. It also means that Shambala has received the Peace of Mind seal of the National Home Finance Corporation. The Peace of Mind program: All villas in Shambala are covered by title insurance for the full value of the land and villa, issued by Stewart International, All villas have warranty protection from the National Home Warranty Program and Investors in Shambala are protected by National Home Finance Corporations escrow and escrow closing.

Shambala Luxury Villas is a Gold Standard, Investment Grade property by leading resort developer in Thailand – Destination Properties Co., Ltd. (DP). DP has proven experience in resort hotel management through its successful Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. The management is composed of seasoned team of real estate professionals known for some exciting projects in North America, including the Holiday Inn Whistler Sunspree hotel and retail development at Whistler, North America’s ski resort, the Marriott Vancouver, and the Hilton Vancouver all hotel condominiums that have generated outstanding returns for the initial investors. Aside from Shambala Villas in Samui, the company also owns the ALiLA Phuket, Ramada Karon Beach Resort, Phuket and Destination Air – Thailand’s only seaplane Shuttle service based in Phuket Airport that flies to the various islands in the Andaman Sea.

It is beyond residential. Shambala offers its residents the perfect opportunity for a resort lifestyle within their homes. A truly unique “Sanctuary for the Senses.”

Destination Properties announces the premier of Shambala Luxury Villas in Hong Kong to be held on November 8-12, 2006 at the Conrad Hotel. The launch program will include a weeklong property exhibition, real estate investment briefings and a cocktail launch party.