South Forbes' island spice

MANILA, Philippines - Whenever long weekends come our way, and this month alone has two, families rush right away to the beaches, if only to escape the hurried lifestyle in the city and embrace the freedom and openness of the coastline. The perfect escapes are island beach resorts where the sea breeze blows along a white sand beach as the warmth of the sunlight releases your tension and it floats away with the tides and waves. Indeed, this experience is truly liberating.

Nestled in the international-themed Residential Cluster of South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the heart of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development title by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, are three enclaves inspired by three of the world’s most celebrated island resorts.

Breathtaking Bali. Nirwana Bali is South Forbes’ second Balinese-inspired enclave after the successful run of Bali Mansions. Residents will not want anything more than to eagerly return home from a hard day at work. They enter from the Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay Road through the wide entrance avenue into the development, called Orchard Drive, the median landscaped with stately Royal Palms while the outer edges are lined with evergreen trees, adding to the already idyllic setting of the site. Beside it are the cascading lagoons, water jets, and rock formations surrounded with lush tropical landscaping.

Upon entering the village, imagine a class of accommodation in Nirwana Bali that fulfils your desire for peace and solitude. Your very own stylishly appointed Balinese villa will allow you the freedom to relax in complete privacy. Equipped with spacious living facilities and modern home conveniences, three new model homes — Legian, Sanur, and Jimbaran — will provide a holiday-like experience that surpasses any star-rated hotel or resort.

Placid Phuket. As with many structures in Thailand, there exists a symbiotic relationship between nature and structure as manifested in their tradition of building beside water because the Thai believe that water refreshes and cleanses our aura and body. All three model homes available in Phuket Mansions and Phuket Estates — the traditional Taksin, the charming Chakri, and the alluring Ayutthaya bungalow — have a water element beside and around the house in the form of swimming and reflection pools.

The Phuket enclaves’ crown jewel is its majestic clubhouse, designed to accommodate functions in different environments — air-conditioned indoor, covered al fresco, and outdoor — and the function halls are enclosed in glass, creating a seamless blend between interior and exterior. The interconnectedness of the swimming pool, several reflecting pools, including the sound the running river creates, help wash away tension and leave a cleansed soul.

Scintillating Sentosa. Akin to Singapore’s most popular island resort, Sentosa Heights is prestigious with only 29 lots available, ranging from 500-1400 square meters — all offering coveted views of the golf course. With its exclusive nature of having limited lots and its location surrounded by nothing but the fairway, it realizes the Malay definition of sentosa, which means peace and tranquility.

The Raffles house understands the value of the view. Every room has a well-appointed corner where one can appreciate the beauty of nature, either with full glass panels as walls or a cozy balcony where one can lounge about. Surely, the cool, gentle breeze, the melodious birdsong, and the relaxing view can lull one to sleep in an instant.

The Stamford model unit is undisputedly the most striking among all model homes within and beyond South Forbes, being built on the steepest side of the enclave. It is a slender 4-storey home — a standard-looking 2-storey house in front but the surprise is from the back. All rooms have superb fairway views with generous sunlight and cool breeze, guaranteeing its residents perfect view and utmost relaxation.

Luxurious Leisure. The anchor of the whole development is the centerpiece world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club where membership comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation cost.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.