Home
Biography
Business
Writer
Press Room
Family
Spiritual Search
Social Justice
Exploration/Adventure
Philanthropy
Blog
Pritam Singh Blog

05/24/2010

Parrot Key, a Pritam Singh Development, Receives Award from Expedia

Parrot Key has been chosen as an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel, one of Expedia’s top-ranked- properties!

“The Expedia Insiders’’ Select list is an annual award recognizing the very best hotels available in Expedia’s global marketplace, as judged by the experiences of Expedia’s customers. Based on more than one million hotel reviews submitted by our travelers, your hotel was identified as consistently Expedia delivering superior services, an exceptional guest experience and notable value. The Expedia Insiders’ Select program includes only a small percentage of the top-ranked hotels offered globally across Expedia sites–earning a place on the Insiders’ Select list is a testament to your ongoing Expedia designation both on our web commitment to excellence.”

05/23/2010

For Pritam Singh, the Buck stops in Key West

And now, there’s Pritam Singh, 35, who is dedicated to turning and aged military facility steeped in history into a thriving sub-city that preserves the past and caters to the present.

On March 31, 1974 the U.S. Navy formally decommissioned of the base.  Then followed a dozen years filled with bureaucratic indecision, red tape and general Washington, D.C., snafus.  Finally, the Truman Annex, a 44-acre parcel plus the 55-acre Tank Island, was put on the public auction block.

The General Service Administration in Atlanta published a colorful brochure to entice bidders, requiring that each must pre-register, place a deposit of $250,000 and submit a bid in writing.

Seventeen parties responded.

Among them was an ex-Catholic whose given name was Paul LaBombard from Fitchburg, Mass.  During the 1960s, he had delved deeply into politics, fighting for social justice, political equality and other issues of the day.

But LaBombard grew disillusioned with the leftist movement of the flower children and began traveling the world in search of answers.  In 1971, he was baptized a Sikh and took the name Pritam (God’s beloved) Singh (royal lion).

Florida Today- September, 1987

Developer put public in Little White House

By: Careth Ellingson

05/04/2010

Inaugural Guests Rave About New Parrot Key Singh Resort in Key West

KEY WEST, The Florida Keys (June 9, 2008) – Parrot Key Resort’s first guests are offering rave reviews for Singh Resorts’ new luxury destination in Key West, with many comparing the resort to “paradise.”

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Roberts of Washington, D.C. were the first guests to check in to Parrot Key Resort and said, “It is wonderful! This place is like paradise – we love it.”

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Regan of Boynton Beach, Fla., arrived at the resort to celebrate their first anniversary.  “We feel like we are in paradise because when you get here, all your worries and stress are gone,” said Ryan Regan.  “This is a top of the line resort; its is more beautiful than our home.  It’s perfect for families and couples.”

Other guest comments include:

  • “It is rare to find a resort that is 10 times better than you thought it would be.”
  • “The decorating is just fantastic.  We are blown away by the landscaping.”
  • “I was going to go downtown to see Key West, but now seeing these homes, the pools and the beautiful landscaping, I do not think I need to sightsee.”
  • “I do not think we are going to leave. Our fun has just begun.”
  • “We will be back every year.”

 

The inaugural guests were among the first to experience the private paradise that is Parrot Key Resort, just minutes from the world famous nightlife, dining and shopping of Duval Street, as well as galleries, historic district and nightly sunset celebrations at Mallory Square.  

Parrot Key Resort brings Singh Resorts’ highly distinctive vacation homes to Key West for the first time, redefining luxury accommodations in the historic southernmost Florida city. The resort’s 74 beautifully appointed, one- two- and three-bedroom, three-story cottages are ideally situated on five lushly landscaped acres on Florida Bay just off Overseas Highway U.S. Route 1. Traditional in its classic Key West architecture yet contemporary in amenities, the resort is intended for those who want to be near Key West’s many attractions, yet who also value the privacy, comfort and service only an exclusive resort can offer. 

“Our first guests are overwhelmingly pleased with every aspect of the resort,” said Pritam Singh, founder of Singh Resorts.  “Whether they had been to the Keys before or were first-time visitors, our guests have been effusive in their praise, which means that we have succeeded in our mission to provide a luxury vacation experience that is unmatched in the Florida Keys.”

Singh is a legendary New England builder most famous for the development of the Truman Annex in Key West and specializing in historic preservation, fine architectural detail and quality resorts.  Singh Resorts’ intimate properties breathe The Keys, with waterfront locations boasting sophisticated interior design and first-class amenities, all presented in a traditional village setting, each with a distinct sense-of-place.  Singh has established a new benchmark in vacation homes, creating an entirely fresh vacation experience for visitors to the Florida Keys.

Parrot Key Resort boasts exceptional amenities, including four spectacular tropical swimming pools nestled in a world-class sculpture garden and a private sunning area with powder soft sand.  Each cottage fronts one of the four pools or overlooks Florida Bay.  And for the ultimate in relaxing, casual dining, the poolside Cafe and Tiki Bar at Parrot Key Resort offers island fare and refreshments in a lush, sculpture garden atmosphere.

Inside the beach houses, Singh Resorts’ attention to detail creates a level of luxury and comfort far beyond the usual.  All homes feature:

  • Casual, open floor plans with charming, colorful seaside cottage décor
  • One, two or three bedrooms
  • Private porches with spectacular sunset, waterfront or pool views
  • Gourmet kitchens with custom wood cabinetry, marble counters, stainless appliances and a full compliment of kitchenware
  • 42-inch LCD TV in living area
  • 32-inch LCD TVs in bedrooms
  • DVD/CD stereo system in living area, master and guest bedrooms
  • Bedside iMode clock radio with iPod docking station in bedrooms
  • Tiled floors and crown molding throughout
  • Individually selected original art
  • WI-FI high speed Internet access, allowing guests to go online anywhere on property
  • Grocery service
  • Premium cable TV service
  • Daily housekeeping porter service

 

Parrot Key Resort guests have access to a wide array of recreational programs including fishing excursions; snorkeling and diving; water sports and water craft rental; tennis and golf; spa services; bicycling, eco-tours and historic district tours. And the resort’s Concierge is available coordinate personalized excursions to the Keys’ most enchanting destinations.

In addition, Parrot Key Resort guests can partake of the amenities offered at all properties managed by Singh Hotels and Resorts in the Florida Keys and can conveniently charge all dining and services to their account at Parrot Key Resort. 

Parrot Key Beach House Resort is located at 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Fla., 33040.  For reservations, call 1-866-MID-KEYS or visit www.singhresorts.com.

04/23/2010

Parrot Key of Singh Resorts brings Signature Style to Key West

KEY WEST, The Florida Keys (March 25, 2008) – Opening in May 2008, Parrot Key Resort will bring Singh Resorts’ highly distinctive vacation homes to Key West for the first time, redefining luxury accommodations in the historic southernmost Florida city.

Parrot Key Resort offers vacationers a private paradise just minutes from the world famous nightlife, dining and shopping of Duval Street, as well as galleries, historic district and nightly sunset celebrations at Mallory Square.

The resort’s 74 beautifully appointed, one- two- and three-bedroom, three-story beach homes are ideally situated on five lushly landscaped acres on Florida Bay just off Overseas Highway U.S. Route 1. Traditional in its classic Key West architecture yet contemporary in amenities, the resort is intended for those who want to be near Key West’s many attractions, yet who also value the privacy, comfort and three-diamond service only an exclusive resort can offer.

“Parrot Key Resort represents a fresh concept in fine accommodations in Key West,” said Pritam Singh, founder of Singh Resorts.  “With unparalleled amenities, features and services at every turn, our guests will find themselves immersed in extraordinary luxury and beauty that is unmatched in the Florida Keys.”

Singh is a legendary New England builder most famous for the development of the Truman Annex in Key West and specializing in historic preservation, fine architectural detail and quality resorts.  Singh Resorts’ intimate properties breathe The Keys, with waterfront locations boasting sophisticated interior design and first-class amenities, all presented in a traditional village setting, each with a distinct sense-of-place.  Singh has established a new benchmark in vacation homes, creating an entirely fresh vacation experience for visitors to the Florida Keys.

The resort boasts exceptional amenities, including four spectacular tropical swimming pools nestled in a world-class sculpture garden and a private sunbathing area with powder soft white sand.  Each beach house fronts one of the four pools or overlooks Florida Bay.  And for the ultimate in relaxing, casual dining, the poolside Cafe and Tiki Bar at Parrot Key Resort offers island fare and refreshments in a lush, sculpture garden atmosphere.

Inside the beach houses, Singh Resorts’ attention to detail creates a level of luxury and comfort far beyond the usual.  All homes feature:

  • Casual, open floor plans with charming, colorful seaside cottage décor
  • One, two or three bedrooms
  • Third floor media suite featuring a 37-inch LCD TV, Xbox 360 gaming system, two Ultimate gaming chairs and Bose Surround Sound System (one- and two-bedroom homes also feature a full size sleep sofa)
  • Private porches with spectacular sunset, waterfront or pool views
  • Gourmet kitchens with custom wood cabinetry, marble counters, stainless appliances and a full compliment of kitchenware
  • 42-inch LCD TV in living area
  • 32-inch LCD TVs in bedrooms
  • DVD/CD stereo system in living area, master and guest bedrooms
  • Bedside iMode clock radio with iPod docking station in bedrooms
  • Tiled floors and crown molding throughout
  • Individually selected original art
  • WI-FI high speed Internet access, allowing guests to go online anywhere on property
  • Grocery service
  • Premium cable TV service
  • Daily housekeeping porter service

Parrot Key Resort guests will have access to a wide array of recreational programs including fishing excursions; snorkeling and diving; water sports and water craft rental; tennis and golf; spa services; bicycling, eco-tours and historic district tours. And the resort’s Concierge is available to coordinate personalized excursions to the Keys’ most enchanting destinations.

In addition, Parrot Key Resort guests can partake of the amenities offered at all properties managed by Singh Resorts in the Florida Keys and can conveniently charge all dining and services to their account at Parrot Key Resort.

Parrot Key Beach House Resort is located at 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Fla., 33040.  For reservations, call 1-866-MID-KEYS or visit www.singhresorts.com.

04/21/2010

Pritam Singh Creates Winning Landscape at Parrot Key Resort

The Citizen 07/26/2009

The Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects has selected Parrot Key Resort, a five-acre luxury waterfront hotel located in the New Town section of Key West, to receive a 2009 Award of Honor at the organization’s annual conference Friday in Fort Myers. ”The first priority was to take advantage of the property’s waterfront and to pay homage to the scale and character of Key West architecture, streetscapes and landscapes,” said Elizabeth Newland, Singh Resorts landscape architect. “This award from the FLASLA validates our efforts to craft an authentic Key West setting.”

Newland and developer Pritam Singh created an island atmosphere at Parrot Key by lining the resort in a canopy of coconut palms, bougainvillea and native beachfront plants. The vegetation used is more than 90 percent native Florida Keys vegetation, with no turf grass on site — exceeding the city’s code requirements for native vegetation and tree caliper.

In keeping with the smaller, traditional scale of Key West, the interior courtyard has four intimate swimming pools that are surrounded with gardens to create a sense of privacy and walkways that encourage guests to wander from pool to pool. Each pool garden has a distinctive theme based on color palettes from the earth, sky, water and fire.

« Newer Posts