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LOCAL Friday 27 January 2017

Welcome to Aruba’s Blue Residences and Azure Beach Residences

-Interview with Alberto Per- questions about their new-
ret Gentil, developer of est project, Azure Beach
Blue Residences and Azure Residences.
Beach Residences.
-What will the Azure con-
PEAL BEACH - Aruba offers dominiums be like?
a wide range of accom- Azure will have 1, 2, 3
modations, from upscale bedroom units and a
hotels to time-shares and few amazing Penthouses
condominium rentals. housed in two buildings.
Each comes with its perks: The first building is open
bustling atmospheres, hap- for sale. The layout of the
pening happy hours, full condos are pretty similar
kitchens, living and dining to the ones at Blue Resi-
areas, and in Aruba, most dences, since the units at
come with beach access. Blue have been such a
But what sets the condo- success for owners and for
miniums at Blue Residences renters. Many of the own-
– and its brand new next- ers at Oceania and Blue
door sister project, Azure
– apart are the spectacu- sarily better, is just another -What differences will there
lar views, peaceful setting, option. Vacation homes be between Blue and
and sunny and spacious complement hotels as part Azure?
luxury units. the tourist offer. It provides Azure is going to have
Azure will be the third prop- visitors an alternative to similar or better amenities.
erty developed by the traditional lodging. It ca- Both projects were built so
Pering Group in Aruba, a ters to an affluent clientele that even ground floor units
65 year old family-owned looking for a family vaca- have an ocean view. One
company that has been in tion, a more “homey” and difference is that Azure’s
Aruba for over 14 years. Its tranquil environment away concept has a cool vibe,
first development, Ocea- from the lines and crowds beautiful infinity pools with
nia Residences, located of the big hotels. In my per- cabanas, fitness center,
on the white sand Eagle look at this as an invest- very friendly and you feel sonal case when I travel tennis court, hot tub to en-
Beach in the low-rise hotel ment. They like to have a very safe on the island, so alone with my wife we joy the sunset after a day
area, was the first beach place to come for vaca- compared to other Carib- rather stay in a hotel. When at the beach, residents-
front condominium proj- tion, for up to four or five bean islands, visitors tend we go on vacation with only club room to watch
ect in Aruba. It was so suc- months a year. The rest of to come back frequently, the kids we always stay in a the football game or have
cessful that the group soon the year, some rent the unit so it’s a huge plus to have vacation home. a private party, a the pool
started building Blue Resi- out through a rental com- a condo to come back to. Azure is lucky to have a bar and a restaurant with
dences, an oasis located pany led by our partner Most if not all home owners privileged location across spectacular views. We will
between the low-rise and Jan Van Nes who also runs purchased their property the ocean and within walk- definitely repeat the beau-
high-rise tumult. the Kitchen Table by White; following a tourist experi- ing distance to Eagle and tiful landscaped grounds.
Managing Director Alberto for me the very best food in ence in the destination. Palm Beach; the two most
Perret Gentil is a civil engi- Aruba. In a way, today’s second- important tourist areas in Continued on Page 16
neer by trade with an MBA home owners were yester- the Island.
from Cornell University. Also - What are the benefits of day’s repeat visitors and/or
re-enlisted for Azure are re- buying or renting over hav- timeshare owners.
spected architects Enrique ing a time-share? Condos are seen as an in-
Feldman and Armand De The benefit of buying is vestment as well both from
Koning, and joining the that it’s your unit. You de- a rental revenue perspec-
team is landscaping archi- cide when to come or not. tive as for a possible appre-
tect Juan Ramón Pacheco Many of our clients use to ciation. Some people just
with a broad experience in have timeshares. They love want to diversify from the
high-end projects in the Aruba but don’t always swings of stock and bond
Caribbean, Florida and the want to come the same markets and feel safer with
Hamptons. week of the year. This way, a premium real estate in-
From the panoramic view if they find a good flight vestment.
of one of Blue’s split-level deal, they can come to
penthouse units, Alberto Aruba and stay in their -Is it better than a hotel?
Perret Gentil answered my own unit. Arubans are I wouldn’t say it is neces-