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solitary or guided Yoga, Qi Gong and
meditation classes. The Indonesian wood is
fabulously smooth and the floor is perfectly
polished. Classes are held everyday and
guests and locals can join with one of the
experienced instructors. The health and
wellness theme the resort offers, is further
complimented with a self contained,
modern gym with Tecnogym equipment
from …..Italy of course!
In 2012 the Bertucci’s procured more land
adjacent to the resort overlooking stunning
Morne Rouge Bay. This time Italian Architect
Salvatore Perna captured the essence of
residential luxury with the initial phase of 7
luxury villas, priced individually in the $4m
USD range, artfully set on 5 acres & sharing
a private boat jetty and a cozy beach.
Using a brave approach, given that
prevailing real estate development models
rely on pre-selling a concept using CGI’s
(Computer Graphic Images), Bertucci
confidently decided to actually build all 7
villas simultaneously, a strategy he claims
“creates confidence in the buyer”. Two
years later and Bernardo’s confidence
has paid off 4 Villas have been sold to
“
When I arrived
here in Grenada,
electricity was
going off once a
week, now it’s
very reliable.
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Giuntoli, who had previously built villas magazines such as GQ, Vogue and the 2009 with a mixture of local organic produce
for Giorgio Armani and Sting. Today it Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue which have and Italian imported necessities. The
consists of 16 stunning en suite bungalows, all featured the resort within their pages and menu caters to all diets and even offers a
beachfront and hillside in vibrant earth many of their models and photographers wide selection of gluten-free gastronomic
tones and a style that embraces a strong continue to return as guests. The concept delights.
Indonesian influence. The Bertucci’s love for is couples only- and it’s about at the top of
A short meander
all things Bali being
down a beach
felt
everywhere
When I ran this idea past my friends they started to give path
through
from the hand
the organic herb
carved statues to
me money to finance the project, so I started to add garden half hidden
the comfy furniture
the thatched cottages which formed a small hotel. But in the tropical
at the bar and on
plants is a Spa that
the beach.
the original idea was really just one building with five is especially Laluna.
The
resort
The building once
rooms: one for my wife and I and four for guests.
quickly
gained
stood in Bali and
notoriety
within
was meticulously
the
serenity
scale
without
pretensions,
here
a niche clientele that could easily afford
dismantled, transported, and reassembled
barefoot
luxury
is
the
order
of
the
day.
the $500.00US nightly rates. A number of
on this exquisite piece of beachfront. The
celebrities began to frequent the resort
At the center is an inviting beachfront Spa, true to it’s authenticity is operated
simply because they could just have a
infinity pool accompanied by a delightful by two Balinese ladies, offerring various
normal relaxed holiday without the likes of
restaurant where you can eat wonders massages and treatments in a most zen like
paparazzi following them.
created by the Italian Chef Daniele Gaetano, environment. The open air “Bali Building”
LaLuna is no stranger to travel and feature who masterfully creates a food experience serves as a yoga pavilion available for
discerning buyers out of the U.K. and a fifth
villa is under reservation.
Outfitted with bespoke materials and
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finishes imported from Italy. The Bertucci’s
have designed the interiors to be functional
spaces perfect for entertaining with
large open verandas and sea views you
thankfully can’t get away from. There are
comfortable verandahs belonging to
bedrooms and nooks for curling up for sea
and sun enjoyment. “We know that we have
a special place here” Bertucci smiles his
tan face beaming with pride. Whereas the
look for Laluna beach resort is earth tones
splashed with azure, the colour palette of
the Villas are understated, light grey, white,
and clean.
Contrast this with the dazzling blue of
the sea and the experience becomes
exceptional.
All villas include top of the line G&D
Kitchen from Venice , Oykos magnetic
doors and innovative european closet
designs from Lema. All Villas are wired
inside and out with Bose speakers and
include media rooms, and office spaces.
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