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of sales shows that our product’s high-quality benefits and services
are a winning combination.”
The Resort at Diamante comprises more than 200 units to be con-
structed in three phases, with the first currently under construction.
Each unit will be appointed with furnishings using indigenous woods,
colorful textiles, and stone finishes that draw their inspiration from
Mexican culture. Each will have a kitchen, Internet access, cable TV, an
iPod docking station, and a private terrace.
Because of the resort’s affiliation with Interval International, new
purchasers will be enrolled as individual Interval members and will also
become Interval Platinum
®
members, entitling them to a number of
flexible exchange opportunities and upgraded benefits and services.
The affiliation with Interval presents distinct advantages to all par-
ties, including the prominent worldwide provider of vacation services.
“Mexico continues to be an important market for our company, and
one of the top vacation exchange preferences for Interval’s U.S. resi-
dent members,” says Marcos Agostini, Interval’s senior vice president
of resort sales and business development for Latin America. “The
Resort at Diamante is at the center of one of the most exciting projects
in this highly demanded destination, with impressive golf and water
features that make it unique. We are extremely proud that it will be a
part of our network.”
Grounded in Golf
Cabo San Lucas is known for its extraordinary golf courses, but the
offerings at The Resort at Diamante surpass the area’s already-
impressive reputation. It is home to the Dunes Course, designed by
Davis Love III and rated number 52 of the world’s top 100 courses by
Golf Magazine
and number one in Mexico by
Golf Digest,
Jowdy says.
Diamante is also home to El Cardonal, Tiger Woods’ first foray into
the realm of golf-course design, which opened in December 2014.
“Tiger Woods is one of the most popular golfers in the world, so that’s
been a draw for our property,” Jowdy says. “Both of our designers
were great, and very involved in the process.” Woods had substantial
input and made many changes during the construction of his course.
“He has come down here many times and has very high standards,”
Jowdy says. “He was determined to make this a great course, and,
more importantly, create a great experience for all who play.”
Probably the most jaw-dropping of the nongolf amenities is the 10-
acre (4 hectares) salt-water Crystal Lagoon. It’s a perfect venue for
swimming, sailing, paddle-boarding, and kayaking. Constructed using
new technology, it is clean, energy-efficient, and uses fewer chemicals
than traditional pool systems. Cabanas, beach areas, and jogging
paths surround the lagoon. There are also two
activities beaches currently being utilized
(there will be seven beaches in total at
buildout, Jowdy says), several outdoor
swimming pools, a clubhouse offering
gourmet and casual meals, a sports bar, and
a 24-hour deli.
The Spa at Diamante offers a respite from
the active, outdoors-oriented life, with treat-
ments, massages, and wraps that draw
ingredients from the land and ocean plants
found in the region.
“These types of spas are very popular in
Cabo and in other resort areas,” Jowdy says.
“They are a big draw for people.”
Options for staying active include a fully
equipped fitness center with a lap pool and
hot tub, a golf practice facility with private
hitting bays and slider bar, a tennis court, a volleyball court, and many
walking and running trails.
Reaping the Rewards of Exclusivity
The resort’s two golf courses have created a stir in Cabo, where the
sport enjoys intense popularity and where the weather makes
hitting the links an inviting option most of the year. The Resort at
Diamante has played that angle to its advantage in that the golf club is
exclusive to owners and their guests.
“It’s a private property. You can’t get on the premises unless you’re
a resident, staying here, or attending a sales presentation,” Jowdy
says. “We get a lot of interest from people who want to play the golf
course. But this is a private facility.”
Interest is highest during the winter holidays, according to Jowdy,
and purchasers come from “all over,” though he estimates that 80 to
85 percent are U.S. buyers, 5 to 10 percent are Canadian, and 5 to 10
percent are Mexican. “The majority of our members and owners are
from the U.S. and that will continue to be the case. However, our
domestic and Canadian member base continues to grow, as well.
Prices and product types at Diamante are diverse. “In the time-
share segment, we have two-bedroom units that go for around
US$40,000 per week and five-bedroom houses on the beach that sell
for close to US$150,000 per week during holiday season,” Jowdy
says. “We have flexible ownership opportunities that provide some-
thing for everyone interested in luxury travel. We have sold through a
lot of our currently built units and we’ll continue to build as we sell.”
An On-Time Opening
That the resort is in an active build-and-sell cycle served it well when
Hurricane Odile churned ashore in September 2014 as a Category 3
storm, slicing a swath of destruction in its wake.
“With the hurricane, like everyone else, we encountered signif-
icant damage,” Jowdy says. “We were lucky enough to have
construction going on as part of our normal
operations, so we were able to take construc-
tion workers from new build sites and move
some of those resources toward fixing the
damage. We were open within six weeks,
although the rebuilding effort continued long
after that,” he says.
“We were open quickly because we
wanted to get members back on the property,”
he explains. El Cardonal had a December
2014 opening date, which it fulfilled on time.
“We did as well as possible under trying
circumstances for the entire area, including
challenges that our employees faced at home.
We were just happy to get everyone back to
work as soon as possible.”
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Developer:
Kenneth Jowdy, Legacy
Properties LLC
Location:
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California
Sur, Mexico
Product:
Deeded fixed and floating weeks
Units:
120 in three phases; two to five
bedrooms
Website:
diamantecabosanlucas.com
Social media:
twitter.com/diamantecabo
facebook.com/diamantehome
youtube.com/user/diamantecabosanlucas
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