Marlon Brando's Vision for a Luxurious Sustainable Resort Comes to Life
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- An aerial shot of Tetiaroa, a collection of Polynesian islets that Marlon Brando bought in 1966.
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- Guests can look out at the lagoon and ocean from the Brando's main bar and lounge. A wooden walkway leads to intimate seating areas.
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- This is a layout of a one bedroom villa. There are also two and three bedroom villas available.
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- The 22 villas are located on Motu Onetahi, the resort island of Tetiaroa.
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- Guests relax at the private plunge pool that comes with each villa.
Marlo Brando's vision for a luxurious sustainable venture is finally coming to life on Tetiaroa, his private collection of Polynesian islets. The Brando, an experiment in eco-friendly extravagance, is set to open in July 2014.
Brando fans worldwide got a closer look at plans for the resort when its official website launched on Monday with a video outlining the vision for the resort.
In addition to restaurants, bars, and a spa, the resort will have 35 villas with private pools, an organic garden and orchard, a luxury pearl shop. The are also 25 ocean-front properties available for luxury homes.
The Brando developer Pacific Beachcomber explains the three goals of the resort in the online video: To preserve and fund greater research of the environment, support the growth and well-being of the local community, and to build the most luxurious eco-friendly resort on the planet.
The resort aims to operate exclusively with renewable, non-fossil energy sources.
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