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Developments such as Windsong Ranch and Treasure Bay Bintan to feature special activities

The Lunar New Year will be celebrated this January 29, corresponding to the first new moon of 2025, with billions of people, mainly from Asian countries, participating.

The holiday’s significance has inspired Crystal Lagoons projects to organize special celebrations at their facilities. Thus, complexes such as Windsong Ranch in the United States and Treasure Bay Bintan in Indonesia will offer activities for their residents or open their events to the public.

The U.S. project has planned a cozy night featuring Fire pits, Food samples, Opportunities to try Chinese calligraphy, Origami artist exhibitions, Live music, and a traditional Chinese lion dance performance.

Meanwhile, the development in Indonesia will celebrate togetherness, prosperity, and warmth during the Year of the Snake with a Festive Fortune Dinner at The Patio Restaurant and Bar.

Both Windsong Ranch and Treasure Bay Bintan feature as a centerpiece an amenity powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology that brings idyllic beach life to Texas and Bintan Island, respectively.

At Windsong Ranch,  a 5-acre turquoise body of water offers residents three extensive white sandy beaches: kayaking and paddle boarding, a children’s play area, and more.

Since its opening, Windsong Ranch has consistently recorded impressive sales and earned numerous national awards, especially for its lagoon, which serves as the project’s centerpiece.

In Indonesia, Treasure Bay Bintan boasts one of the greatest wonders of Southeast Asia: the largest crystalline lagoon in the region, covering 15.5 acres with Crystal Lagoons® technology. This project, developed under the Public Access Lagoons® model, also known as PAL® complexes, has established itself as Indonesia’s premier tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors annually who are drawn by the spectacular Crystal Lagoons® amenity.

PAL® projects, accessible to all through ticketed entry, have a unique appeal: they bring idyllic beach life just steps away from homes in urban areas. They also offer event spaces with unparalleled scenic beauty, thanks to monumental turquoise crystalline lagoons surrounded by white sandy beaches, which are illuminated at night to create a magical ambiance. These developments feature extensive and diverse infrastructure, including terraces, amphitheaters, domes, esplanades, and commercial and entertainment areas.

The amenity powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology is an exclusive and highly valued element by buyers.

Once again, a Crystal Lagoons project makes headlines for its strong sales figures. This time, it’s the Marena development, located in the city of Luque, near Asunción, the capital of Paraguay.

Despite the challenging real estate context and high competition, the complex has sold more than 100 units in one year. “We have achieved extraordinary results despite the headwind, which confirms the validity of our proposal,” explained Gonzalo Faccas, managing partner of developer Eydisa.

The executive added, “This is the first crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology in the middle of the city, making it an exclusive and highly valued feature.”

The success of the first building, named Brisa, has been so remarkable that the firm is launching Torre Arena, the second of eight planned towers. The building responds to the high demand for units overlooking the lagoon, a desire clearly expressed by the market.

However, this milestone is not the first achievement of this complex. Since its launch, the project has generated unprecedented interest among buyers thanks to its monumental crystalline lagoon. In fact, it reached a record sales figure, surpassing 45% of units sold in its first phase within just a few months, reflecting the strong appeal of these turquoise-colored water features.

The project, driven by Crystal Lagoons and its commercial partners Eydisa and Castex, comprises eight apartment buildings offering spectacular views of the crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sand beaches and palm trees. Marena residents will enjoy a unique lifestyle with year-round access to water activities such as Stand-up, paddleboarding, Kayaking, Windsurfing, and Swimming.

The residential project is located just minutes from the city center, close to malls, offices, restaurants, banks, schools, and supermarkets, providing a convenient and functional daily lifestyle.

The success of Marena further strengthens Crystal Lagoons position in Paraguay, one of the multinational’s main markets in South America, where it has outstanding projects such as Aqua Village in San Bernardino, Blue Lagoon in Pedro Juan Caballero, Costa del Lago in Hernandarias, and AquaTerra in Luque.

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Real estate projects have traditionally sought to be located near the ocean, a lake, or a river due to the added value that a body of water provides—an increasingly scarce resource. In response to this limitation, developers worldwide are increasingly incorporating lagoons with Crystal Lagoons® technology, creating a new waterfront.

In fact, these crystalline lagoons have transformed the real estate paradigm of “location, location, location,” becoming the World’s Top Amenity. They boost the value of real estate projects and redefine what it means to own waterfront property. This innovation allows developers to raise sales prices, increase the value per square meter, and enhance project density.

The success of Crystal Lagoons worldwide is due to its crystalline lagoons perfectly recreating a piece of the Caribbean, allowing homes near them to cost less than those on a real beach. In fact, the developments of the multinational innovation company have consolidated as a commercial phenomenon, and every year, they stand out in different real estate rankings among the best-selling projects, confirming that lagoons are a driver of sales across the board.

Lagoons allow developers to sell lots to home builders at premium prices. Home builders, in turn, can charge more for the houses. Additionally, houses near lagoons sell faster than those in new neighborhoods without one.

The crystalline lagoons increase the value of the surrounding land by transforming an inland area into a resort-like space. These large bodies of water allow for creating a beach-style living experience anywhere, letting people live in a home as if they were on vacation every day.

A similar situation is happening with Public Access Lagoons® complexes, also known as PAL® developments, which are changing the lives of millions of people in cities. These projects, accessible to all through ticketed entry, have the unique appeal of bringing idyllic beach life just steps away from homes in the middle of the city while also offering event spaces with unparalleled scenic beauty, thanks to its large turquoise crystalline lagoon surrounded by white sandy beaches, which are illuminated at night, creating a magical ambiance. The infrastructure includes terraces, amphitheaters, domes, esplanades, commercial areas, and entertainment spaces.

Crystalline lagoons have become a key element in real estate and PAL® projects. Not only because they conquer homebuyers by bringing beach life and water sports, but also because they have become a social meeting point for people.

The sustainability of Crystal Lagoons® technology is also a relevant element, since these bodies of water need fewer chemicals than regular pools and 2% of the energy required for pool-filtration systems. In addition, the lagoons are filled once, consumes 40% less water than a green space of a similar surface area, 33 times less water than an 18-hole golf course and need water only to compensate the evaporation.

Once again, the projects of Crystal Lagoons in the United States have been ranked among the country’s best-selling residential developments, as compiled by RCLCO, one of the leading real estate advisory firms. This time, the developments included in the study are Sunterra, in Texas, and Mirada, in Florida, both anchored by large crystalline lagoons developed by the multinational water innovation company.

The presence of projects featuring this amenity in every edition of the ranking confirms that these large water bodies have become the leading sales attraction.

In fact, a clear example of this is Sunterra. Although the lagoon in this project has not yet been built, the amenity serves as a commercial driver, generating high sales rates, with a 16% increase compared to 2023. This placed it in 4th position nationally in the ranking, repeating the positive sales results recorded in previous reports.

Meanwhile, the Mirada complex in Florida, which features the largest crystalline lagoon in the United States, also made the ranking securing the 10th position. Its 6 hectares of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches are a key purchase driver.

The national rankings conducted by RCLCO have consistently demonstrated over the years how crystalline lagoons increase project value and sales prices like no other amenity, creating an advantage that reduces competition from nearby real estate developments.

This highlights how the Crystal Lagoons concept, patented worldwide, has shifted the real estate paradigm of “location, location, location,” becoming the World’s Top Amenity™ and how these tropical lagoons add significant value to residential projects.

The United States is the main global market for Crystal Lagoons, with more than 275 projects in different development and negotiation stages. The multinational has projects in states such as Texas, Florida, California, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

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The Crystal Lagoons project in the US, Evermore Orlando Resort, has been making headlines since its opening. It has received a second award in less than a month: the prestigious USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice 2025. This recognition positions the resort as one of the most highly valued destinations and developments by readers of USA Today, solidifying its status as a benchmark for tourism and entertainment experiences.

Located in Orlando, the most-visited tourist destination in the United States, Evermore Orlando Resort represents a new era in recreation and tourism. With a stunning 8-acre crystalline lagoon as its centerpiece, it combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable design to deliver a unique experience that attracts visitors from around the globe.

The strategic location of the Evermore Orlando Resort steps away from the famous Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks, and the huge turquoise body of water has contributed to its allure and to the attention it has captured in public. In fact, the introduction of the amenity with Crystal Lagoons® technology resolves the issue of the lack of beaches in Orlando, a destination known for its vast entertainment offerings but lacking the idyllic beach life.

Another striking aspect of Evermore Orlando Resort is the presence of the first Conrad hotel in the city, a luxury brand of the Hilton chain. With over 10,000 rooms surrounding the crystalline lagoon, the complex marks a turning point in the tourism industry, redefining hospitality standards in Orlando. 

In addition, this complex offers a variety of accommodation options, including houses, villas, and apartments, offering visitors an exclusive and sophisticated experience. Additionally, the project features an 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, one of the greatest golfers in history.

“The success of Evermore Orlando Resort reaffirms the commitment of Crystal Lagoons to revolutionize the tourism industry through sustainable and innovative solutions. This recognition positions the project as an industry benchmark and a must-see attraction in the heart of Florida,” explains Ivan Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales for Crystal Lagoons US Corp.