Barefoot Investments

CNBC International Property Awards 2009 - success!

Go Barefoot — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:56:57 +0000

WORLD’S FIRST NON-PROFIT PRIVATE ISLAND LUXURY ECO-RESORT WINS COVETED CNBC PROPERTY AWARD

The Cacao Pearl, the world’s first non-profit and luxury eco-resort community has won an award in the category of Best Residential Development in the CNBC International Residential Property Awards, 2009.

Nestled on a stunning private island at the northernmost tip of the Palawan bio-sphere, Philippines, the Cacao Pearl is an affordable, paparazzi-free, chic and low-density designer boutique resort development that is beyond-eco, and further pledges 100% of its net profits to social and environmental programs. The Cacao Pearl residences are exclusive designs by film art director, Antonio Calvo (“Love Actually,” “Alexander”, “Pride & Prejudice”.) and the final phase of beachfront or rainforest residences are now available to discriminating investors with a conscience and a desire for investment-grade security with options to use, re-sell or rent through the five-star Cacao resort.

A high profile gala event at the Marina Mandarin hotel in Singapore on July 16th will see the award announcements. The event is part of the International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious competition dedicated to finding the best real estate professionals across the globe. The fact that Barefoot has won one of these coveted awards is proof that they are not only able to compete at this level but also triumph within the highly competitive Asia Pacific property arena. Later this year, top scoring winners within the highly competitive Asia Pacific Property Awards will compete against other winning companies from Europe, the UK, the Americas and Asia to find the ultimate “World’s Best” in each category.

Entries were judged by a panel of professionals whose collective knowledge of the property industry is second to none and unsurpassed by any other property awards. Chaired by Eric Pickles, chairman of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, this year’s judges included Ben Wood, industry head property markets of Google UK; Peter Bolton King, group chief executive of the National Federation of Property Professionals; Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Council; Christopher Hall, president elect of FIABCI; Wilhelm Harnish, Master Builders of Australia (MBA); Thijis Stoffer, International Consortium of Real Estate Agents Association (ICREA); Helen Shield, editor-in-chief of International Homes magazine, and Gillian Farr, head of design of Laura Ashley Home.

Matt Morrison, Principal Partner at Barefoot Investments LLC, developer of the Cacao Pearl said of the award: “The Cacao Pearl award is in recognition of our ability as ethical developers to meet the growing demands of investors and consumers for profits that result from genuine sustainable development and socially responsible practices. There is still much more for the industry to do in order to provide truly guilt-free vacation experiences; washing towels every other day doesn’t cut it.”

For more information about the Cacao Pearl, please visit www.barefootsophistication.com

First phase sold-out - Cacao Pearl, Palawan

GO BAREFOOT — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:36 +0000

PALAWAN: Barefoot Developments (Phils) has successfully concluded the first phase of residence sales for the planned Cacao Pearl Private Island Eco-Resort Community in Palawan, Philippines. The second and final phase of this project will be released in February 2009.

www.barefootsophistication.com

“What Green Home” awards top grade “Excellent” kite-mark to Cacao Pearl Island

GO BAREFOOT — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:25:55 +0000

LONDON: Whatgreenhome.com awards the Cacao Pearl Private Island, Palawan it’s top grade for eco-home development - five green “ticks” and the “Excellent” kitemark. Fewer than 20% of the worldwide developments reviewed by WGH are considered “Excellent”.

www.whatgreenhome.com - the Cacao Pearl Island, Palawan

Cacao Pearl Press Release, North America

GO BAREFOOT — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:49 +0000

First Non-Profit Luxury Eco-Resort Announced

November 17, 2008– (Atlanta, GA) The Cacao Pearl, Palawan: the world’s first non-profit and luxury eco-resort community to commit 100 per cent of operating profits to environmental protection and social improvements will be built on a 124 acre private island in the Calamianes archipelago, at the northernmost tip of the Palawan Biosphere Reserve in the Philippines.

The Cacao Pearl will occupy an entire private island, with 124 acres of lush rainforest and towering coconut trees fringed with over a mile of pristine beaches, according to its operator, Cacao Resorts. This new approach to resort-communities is nestled within the eco-tourism destination of Palawan - Philippines, a stunning eco preservation area within sailing distance of two UNESCO World heritage sites & four marine reserves. The Cacao Pearl is an eco-chic low-density boutique resort concept promising sustainable development and sustainable enjoyment — designer homes with zero carbon cost, 5 stars service, an infinity pool, wreck & reef diving, a secluded destination spa, organic gardens & bar, restaurant, private media rooms and enough delicious design details to delight the most discerning guest.

“Forget old luxury, welcome green luxury!” said Joel Cere, CEO of Cacao Resorts.” Cacao Resorts is offering eco-aware urban escapees the luxury of private island home ownership with the launch of a truly guilt-free investment: The Cacao Pearl, Palawan.” “In a world of homogenous, over-developed concrete destinations, disinterested developers, fake themes and over-priced mini-bars, token green gestures and disenfranchised communities, Cacao Resorts provide an authentic experience for the grown-up backpacker, a guilt-free option for the traveler with conscience, a breath of fresh tropical air for sophisticated urban escapees.”

Designed exclusively for Cacao Resorts by former film art director, Antonio Calvo (”Love Actually,” “Alexander”, “Pride & Prejudice”.) 60 off-plan private residences await discriminating investors, who want to own a truly chic eco-home with a conscience and investment-grade security with an option to buy, re-sell or rent.

Cacao Resorts operates a “greenprint” for operations and, with development partners Barefoot Investments and Abode Management, benefit from sustainable construction methods employed, ethical management practice observed, and ecologically responsible operations as standard. That means 100% renewable energy, and for the first time in the hospitality industry, 100% of the resort’s net operating profits will be used to support local environmental and social programs. You can now own a truly chic eco-home with a conscience and investment-grade security.

Priority is given to buyers with more than just a financial interest in the adventure. “We are now accepting interested buyers for our guilt-free residences in South East Asia,” added Cere.

For more information, please visit the dedicated information website at www.barefootsophistication.com, the resort website www.cacaoresorts.com and venture partner website at www.barefootinvestments.com. Sales & commercial enquiries: Matt Morrison: +1 (310) 928 6560, mattmorrison@barefootinvestments.com.

About Cacao Resorts & the Cacao Pearl

Cacao Resorts manages and markets eco-chic resorts, retreats and communities in some of the most beautiful places on Earth. Each Cacao Resorts community is inspired by a stunning location and its unique history; crafted by a team drawn from media and film, architecture and environment, property and finance. Cacao Resorts is offering eco-aware urban escapees the luxury of private island home ownership with the launch of a truly guilt-free investment. 100% of the resort’s net operating profits will be used to support local environmental and social programs. For more information, please visit www.cacaoresorts.com.

CACAO PEARL MICRO-SITE: barefootsophistication.com

GO BAREFOOT — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:41:30 +0000

Barefoot’s time-specific information website has been updated to showcase only the Cacao Pearl - visit the site here: www.barefootsophistication.com.

BRAND LOGOS - HIGH & LOW RES

GO BAREFOOT — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:52:21 +0000

CACAO PEARL IMAGES - LOW RES

GO BAREFOOT — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:27:28 +0000

Cacao Pearl - Jan 2009 - Web Resolution

CACAO PEARL IMAGES - HIGH RES

GO BAREFOOT — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:26:56 +0000

Cacao Pearl - 2009 - High Res for media use

MEDIA PACK - CACAO PEARL ISLAND (UK)

GO BAREFOOT — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:12:13 +0000

Please download the UK media pack for the Cacao Pearl Island.

MEDIA PACK - CACAO PEARL ISLAND (US)

GO BAREFOOT — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:09:32 +0000

Please download the US media pack for the Cacao Pearl Island.