Southwest Florida has a hidden gem called Captiva Island. Where fishing is bountiful, the white sugar sand beaches captivate and your busy hectic life is just a glimmer in your memory. Captiva offers a prestigous stretch of parcels where the land is kissed by the Gulf of Mexico sunsets and backs up to Pine Island Sound where you have your own private membership to some of the best fishing in the world right at your backdoor.It is truly a buyers market, why not make your island dreams come true while interest rates are reasonable. Spectacular Gulf to Bay Estate on Captiva Island with gorgeous water views from every room.  The main house features 4 BR/4.5 BA, Travertine marble floors, hardwood oak floors, custom gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and granite counters, formal dining with coffered ceiling, great room with surround sound, study/library with gas fireplace, private elevator, hurricane windows, security system, heated pool with spa, deep water dock, and boat lift. The charming, income producing, “Cape Cod” guest house has been completely remodeled and offers 3 BR/3 BA with surrounding decks and dazzling Gulf of Mexico sunsets. Asking $7,995,000

Captiva Island has been called the "Martha's Vinyard" of SW Florida. The "Village" area is within easy walking distance and the use of golf carts is allowed. The speed limit does not exceed 20 mph in the village.  No stop lights, no shopping malls or franchises in site. Great boutique shopping, wonderful island restaurants and the historic Chapel By the Sea. Come enjoy the island lifestyle. Take advantage of this great buyers market while interest rates are low and the inventory is exceptional. Spectacular 6 BR/6.5 BA Mediterranean home. This home has it all and is top of the line. Upgrades beyond your wildest dreams. Designer furnished by Robb & Stucky. Imported and hand carved marble and granite throughout. Custom kitchen with Cherry wood cabinets, Thermodor & Meile appliances, security system, intercom, extensive phone system, professional faux painting throughout, private, heated pool with spa, central vacuum, Anderson windows and Mother in-laws apartment. Everything you need and more. Asking $2,995,000

Some vacation destinations are a step above the rest, come see what Captiva Island has to offer. If you want a tranquil get-a-way where the sun meets the moon, this island is the perfect choice. It's a great time to be a buyer in the 2010 market. Will your dreams come to fruition this year before prices and interest rates start to rise?

 Gorgeous 5 BR/5.5 BA home designed by Bud Lawrence on Captiva Island, Florida. Beautiful appointments throughout include: marble floors, Brazilian Cherry wood floor, custom cabinets, custom copper gutters/downspouts, Sinker All Heart Cypress 8ft. wood doors, stereo surround sound, Pre-cast concrete exterior trim & balusters, hand-made imported roof tiles & brick pathways, pebble-Tec heated pool and spa, waterfall with a slide, outdoor kitchen with built-in Thermador grilling station, gourmet kitchen with 2 wine coolers, 2 master suites with morning bars, private elevator & central vacuum system. Steps to the beach & Bay. Too many details to list, call for your private viewing today! Priced to Sell at $2,995,000.

Here is another duPont REGISTRY featured property - New oceanfront building features country's first all-glass design PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica. The real estate development firm Caspi International Inc. has begun pre-sales for a new 14-story oceanfront condominium tower in Costa Rica that sets a new standard for high-end real estate in Latin America. The $120 million Genesis Puntarenas, as it will be known, is Costa Rica`s first all-glass multifamily residential building. It will also be home to the world`s largest penthouse, a sprawling 68,459-square-foot, 3 level, 10-bedroom masterpiece with three stories of living space, a private helipad, swimming pool and tennis court.

The penthouse and the building`s 47 other living units are defined by their floor-to-ceiling retractable glass walls and expansive private all-glass terraces, which will allow homeowners to incorporate the country`s lush landscape into their living space. Genesis Puntarenas offers investors the chance to capitalize on one of the hottest real estate markets in the world today - and the surge in `ecotourism`- by taking ownership in a truly groundbreaking residential building that is like no other in all of Costa Rica. The development of this luxurious and distinctively modern building is timed to coincide with a surge of development activity in Costa Rica. According to the U.S. Department of State, roughly 50,000 American citizens, including many retirees, now call Costa Rica home, and more than 700,000 American citizens visit Costa Rica annually.

Genesis Puntarenas is expected to be completed by mid 2010 and will be located in the Pacific Coast city of Puntarenas, about a half-hour drive from the capital city of San Jose via the region`s new six-lane toll road. Units are priced from $473,000 to $3.3 million and will showcase top-of-the line treatments including marble floors, quartz countertops and brand-name stainless steel appliances. Among other premium amenities, the property will offer residents a bi-level fitness center, an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, as well as an on-site restaurant, lounge, wine cellar, cigar parlor and business center. This property is listed by Robert Hurwitz from Hurwitz James Company.