Punta Diamante and its associated Banyan Tree Cabo Marques, is conceived as a unique place to live and work on a private, 230 has. peninsula just 20 minutes from Acapulco's International Airport. Making such a place is a function of understanding both the natural and market settings, and then incorporating both within a successful development strategy. A team of internationally experienced collaborators led by Mr. Burr was assembled to realize this goal over nearly 15 years. The first step is reflected in the new Banyan Tree Resort, but anticipates a 130-berth Village Port and town square, a golf venue and various club and residential products scattered along steep hillsides viewing out to sea or across the Pacific and Bahia de Puerto Marquez.