Barbadosis one of the most popular luxury holiday destinations in the world.
Renowned for its breathtaking scenery, the richness of its culture and above all
the friendliness of its people it provides the best of all worlds - it is one of the best
places to relax, but it's also full of chic restaurants, vibrant nightclubs and worldclass
golf courses. Barbados has an endearingly British atmosphere and cricket is
the national sport. But despite the British influence, it is a cosmopolitan country
with a strong character of its own. It is prosperous and progressive and still full of
natural charm; the Caribbean culture is very much evident in its cuisine, music
and people.
This picture is not of the resort as building work has not yet commenced.
Bahia is a tropical paradise covered with dense vegetation of coconut and banana trees. It is one of the 26 states of Brazil, situated on the north-eastern Atlantic coast and enjoys a year round tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation, averaging 27°C and complimented by warm, soft breezes. The coastline with its calm seas is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Brazil.
This picture is not of the resort as building work has not yet commenced.
Cape Verde
is widely recognised among international developers as the new global property and holiday hot-spot and a star
investment opportunity.
An enchanting archipelago of ten tropical
islands, each with its own individual character and charm, Cape Verde
lies in the Atlantic Ocean 450km west of Senegal on the African coast
and 1000km south of the Canary Islands.
Beautiful white sandy
beaches, stunning scenery, an unspoiled pristine environment,
fascinating local restaurants, year-round sunshine and a dry temperate
climate of between 22-30ºC that’s even more consistent than the
Canaries. Cape Verde has it all.
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When Christopher Columbus, the Dominican Republic's first tourist, stepped ashore over 500 year ago, he marvelled at the spectacular natural beauty of its mountainous peaks, verdant valleys, spectacular waterfalls and breath-taking, palm-fringed beaches. With an average temperature of 28 degrees, more than300 sun-filled days every year and warm, clear, turquoise seas make this the perfect place to just lay back and relax on the beach or enjoy the vast array of watersports available.
Situated in the heart of the Caribbean with 300 kilometres of the most beautiful shimmering beaches, the Dominican Republic is an enchanting Caribbean jewel that combines the breath-taking natural beauty of its diverse landscape with history, culture and year-round sunshine. The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean and year-on-year it is increasing in popularity as a tourist destination as it is ideal for those who are seeking a holiday that combines relaxation with a wide range of excursions and activities from every watersport imaginable to exploring the lush tropical rain forests and taking part in eco-tourism adventures.
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Dubai boasts one of the fastest-growing economies in the world due to its commercial trade with Europe, Russia, Asia and Africa and its location in the oil-rich Gulf region, as well as officially staking its claim as one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. In 2007 alone, 6.44 million people visited Dubai and the country has seen a sustainable population growth history of over 7% per annum. With its worldwide monopoly on the biggest, the tallest and the most bizarre developments, including such projects as Dubailand, The Palm, Paramount Theme Park and many many more world class entertainment venues, Dubai is set to become a huge leisure resort, with the predicted number of annual visitors rising to 15 million by 2015.
France
is the second-largest consumer market in
Europe after Germany and the fifth-largest economy in the world.
Due to its diverse nature, France is the most
popular tourist destination in the world attracting 80 million tourists
in
2008. A staggering 10 million of those
tourists are from the UK!
France has also been voted ‘The best place in the
world to live’ 5 years in a row!
Getting
to France is easy from the UK with low cost flights from budget airlines
and
the Channel Tunnel. The combination of the Eurostar and the high speed
TGV in
France provides a quick alternative to air travel. This mode of
transport has
increased the popularity of investment property bought in areas of
France that
are close to the high speed routes.
France is already well established as a
property investment location and investors will receive stable and
reliable
returns as it is an established market unlike some of the new risky
emerging
markets. French property offers stable growth and a safe, tried and
tested marketplace in which to invest.
France is the top location for Britons
looking to move abroad, experts have revealed - Conti, an overseas
mortgage company, has revealed that 43% of the
inquiries it has received so far this year have been for France. France
accounts for twice as much interest for purchasing property than any
other country and the number of Britons crossing the
channel has tripled since 2008!
Greece
is the 3rd most popular tourist
destination amongst British holiday makers. In 2007, 17.5 million
tourists visited Greece (2.6 million
tourists were British) this figure is increasing year on year and set to
reach
20 million by 2010.
Being only 3.5 hours flight time from the UK, Greece is sure
to remain a popular choice now long haul destinations are becoming more
and
more expensive to access. Greece
sits in the top 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world today.
There has been significant regeneration investment carried
out by the Government for the 2004 Olympics, and this boosted tourism
figures,
but further to this the Greek
government
currently has an initiative to increase tourism by over 50% by 2013.
The
Government are investing £650 million
to
increase tourist numbers focusing on 4 and 5 star accommodations.
They are
doing this by easing planning laws and making ownership easier for
foreign
buyers. The tax system has also been simplified with fewer taxes for
investors.
In the past, developers
could only build on 2-5% of a plot of land - Under the new initiative
they can
now build on 20% of the space (it’s
up
to 80% in Spain!) as long as it is
based around a hotel of 4-5 stars.
The Greek government will also providing developers of 4 and
5 star tourist projects subsidy money towards the build costs up to a
staggering 46%!
Savills have stated that Greece saw capital growth at a rate
of 15% in 2006. The findings confirm established trends which propose
that the
majority are minor or first-time investors who missed the boat with
Spain. The good news is that Greece has
stringent planning controls preventing over development on the coast
which has
already been witnessed along the coast of other European countries. The
safest bet would be to invest on the
islands which have very limited coastline and will guarantee prevention
against
hotel saturation for better occupancy rates and exit strategy.
Unlike many emerging
markets on offer, Greece not only has an established tourist market but
there
is also an established property re-sales market - the Greeks have been
buying
and selling property here for years - 80% of
properties sold in 2008 were re-sales, increasing property values by
20%.
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Welcome to Portugaland the Algarve.
Wherever you look, the colours of the mountains and sea are always with you, creating the impression of a water-colour dotted with highlights of gold, green and blue. The region is an extensive and pleasant one, with a Mediterranean climate, marked by the smell of the sea at low tide and the scent of wild flowers.A stroll through the tangled web of narrow streets, alleys and steps to be found away from the coast is the best way of getting to know this part of the region. But you can also easily lose yourself in the vastness of the coastal strip. Here the backdrop is composed of some of Europe's most beautiful beaches, from where you can admire the rocky coastline and the playful shadows they cast on the sand.
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Ras Al Khaimah, part of the Northern Emirates, is rapidly becoming the investment destination of choice in the UAE for savvy international property investors and holiday home buyers. The Emirate has grown rapidly in the past four years, beginning an ambitious phase of development to re-invent itself as an economic powerhouse with a world-class infrastructure. Multi-million Dirham Government investments are being implemented for infrastructure improvements, tourism, shopping, air and port facilities and efforts to attract industrial and commercial enterprises as well as the tasteful development of the 65km of stunning beach, amazing mountain foothills and desert plains. Ras Al Khaimah is already being tipped internationally as one of the region's most buoyant and exciting investment destinations, and investing in property in Ras Al Khaimah at this early stage of expansion is without a doubt a prosperous opportunity.
In 2007 Ras Al Khaimah enjoyed 40% growth in tourist numbers and hotels recorded 93% occupancy levels throughout the year. With over 25 luxury hotels being planned for the next five years and luxury developments underway including Al Hamra Village, Al Marjan Island, The Gateway City, Jebal Jais Mountain Resort, The Banyan Tree Desert Resort and Mina Al Arab, world-class theme parks, international golf courses, and the Ras Al Khaimah airport to serve the Northern Emirates, specialists are predicting the number of visitors to the Emirate to rise to 2.5 million by 2012. It is clear that this market provides an attractive value proposition for investors.
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Considered to be one of the most romantic of all destinations in the world, St Lucia is a strikingly beautiful tropical island situated at the heart of the Windward chain in the Eastern Caribbean between St Vincent and Martinique. The island is mountainous and fertile, its spectacular peaks and deep valleys draped in the lush greenery of the rainforest and blooming with tropical splendour. The stunning coastline offers variety from classic stretches of white-sand beaches to the dramatic cliffs and hidden coves, and has some of the finest natural harbours in the Caribbean. The iconic towering Pitons are just two of the island’s natural wonders; the spectacular twin volcanic peaks rise majestically from the sea, midway down the Caribbean coast.
This picture is not of the resort as building work has not yet commenced.
St Vincent is one of the 32 St Vincent & The Grenadines islands, known as Jewels ofthe Caribbean. Regarded as a sailors’ paradise, the turquoise waters that surround these volcanic isles are considered some of the best cruising grounds in the world and are home to a wonderful array of marine life making it perfect for snorkelling and diving.
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