On August 13, 2007, a limited showing of private residences will be take place in London. This is no ordinary open house, however. These living quarters are aboard a giant luxury ship. Thirty of 112 residences will be made available at this exclusive event.
The ship is owned by the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts. It will circumnavigate the globe and spend more than 250 nights a year at exotic ports. World events such as the Rio Carnival, The America's Cup, The British Open Championship, the Grand Prix in Monaco and the 2010 London Olympics will be a part of the itinerary.
Interested? You better make some jack, because the residences start at $3.8 million and go up to about $39 million.
Floating Houses
Four Seasons Ocean Residences
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Ocean Residences - As demand for unique and exclusive living spaces increases, innovative companies can offer luxurious floating homes for affluent customers to live an exclusive lifestyle on the ocean.
2. Floating Adventure Travel - As traditional travel becomes more predictable, adventurous travelers seek unique destinations by offering extended stays on luxury ships that travel to exotic locations around the world.
3. Sustainable Ocean Living - As environmental concerns mount, offering a sustainable lifestyle solution using innovative technology by creating floating communities using eco-friendly materials will provide a responsible alternative to traditional living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Companies in the real estate industry can explore the development of luxury living spaces by expanding into exclusive niche markets such as ocean residences.
2. Tourism - Companies in the tourism industry can tap into high-end customers that demand unique and exclusive travel experiences by offering extended stays on luxury cruise ships that explore exotic locations around the world.
3. Sustainable Living - Companies in the sustainable living industry can develop innovative eco-friendly solutions for high-end customers who are interested in reducing their environmental impact by living in floating communities.