Located on the tropical island of Roatan and featuring 14 holes with scenic Caribbean views, the par-72, 7,179-yard course opened for public play this past January. Accessible via non-stop flights from several North American cities including, Houston, Atlanta and New York, memberships provide access to the dramatic Black Pearl course and newly grassed practice facilities; member’s clubhouse, including restaurant, pool area, locker room and golf gym; and 19th Hole Bar.

Tailor-made for second home owners, snowbirds and those seeking extended vacations on Roatan, temporary resident privileges may be used for a minimum of three months and maximum of six months. The initiation fee is $15,000 and monthly dues are $195.00 (active months only).

“The temporary resident membership is perfect for enjoying Pristine Bay’s amenities and championship golf on The Black Pearl,” says Mario Toriello, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Plus, once you sample all the other activities we have on Roatan – fishing, boating, snorkeling, zip-lining or simply relaxing – you’ll wish you had even more time on our beautiful island.”

In addition to 10 recently opened luxury rental villas, the resort offers a wide array of real estate options for purchase including: bay view and golf course condominiums, two-, three-, and four-bedroom villa units and one-quarter-acre custom home lots, many with unhindered ocean views. Villas begin at $600,000 and range up to $1 million; lots start at $230,000 and go up to $700,000; and condominiums from $348,000 to $700,000.

Additional information about the temporary resident memberships, real estate options and more can be gleaned by visiting www.pristinebayresort.com, emailing info@pristinebayresort.com or golf@pristinebayresort.com, or calling +504 3310 1900.

About Pristine Bay Resort

Located on the lush, tropical island of Roatan, 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, Pristine Bay Resort is situated on a 400-plus acre site adjacent to the Caribbean Sea. The azure waters off the coast of the island, enhanced by the world’s second largest barrier reef, provide a stunning backdrop and one of the truly unique settings for golf in Central America.

Dye Designs, pioneers of the use of Paspalum turf for tropics-based projects, is grassing The Black Pearl with this salt-water tolerant strand known for its environmental compatibility, ease of irrigation and maintenance, and translucent green hue. Its appearance — juxtaposed against the turquoise waters offshore – inspired The Black Pearl’s tagline: “The Best Greens and the Best Blues.”

Pristine Bay Resort features a wide variety of residential products including: bay view and golf course condominiums, two-, three-, and four-bedroom villa units and one-quarter-acre custom home lots, many with unobstructed views of the ocean. Villas start at $600,000 and range up to $1 million; lots start at $230,000 and range up to $700,000; and condominiums from $348,000 to $700,000. A 155-slip full-service marina located near The Black Pearl clubhouse will provide deep-water access for a wide variety of sea-going vessels.

Residents and guests will have access to the ocean-front Bay Village at Pristine Bay with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment options. The 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, to be managed by the Lancaster Hotel Group, is scheduled to open in 2011.

Getting There: Roatan International Airport (RTB) is served by nine weekly, non-stop flights from the United States (Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Newark) on Continental, Delta and TACA. Flights to the island through the Honduran cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula and San Salvador, El Salvador are also available.

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Buffalo Communications

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Buffalo Communications
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