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November 2008

Psychics on the Sea to sail the Caribbean in . . .
Bahamas News - 21/11/2008 @ 15:30
A cruise line in the Caribbean is to offer its passengers a trip with a difference next summer. The Psychics on the Sea Cruise will take place in the Caribbean between June 1st and June 5th 2009 and will let passengers . . .
Psychics on the Sea to sail the Caribbean in June

Oasis of the Seas touches to touch water soon
Caribbean News - 21/11/2008 @ 14:56
The largest pleasure boat ever to navigate the seas is to be floated in Finland for the first time. Destined for the Caribbean, the Oasis of the Seas is a 220,000 cruise ship from Royal Caribbean. The 1,187ft ship co . . .
Oasis of the Seas touches to touch water soon

Monarch begins flights to Caribbean
Caribbean News - 21/11/2008 @ 11:59
Owners of luxury Caribbean property will be boosted by the news that Monarch Airlines is to step in to the gap left by stricken flight company XL. The airline will take over XL Airways old route between Gatwick and the . . .
Monarch begins flights to Caribbean

Bahamas tourism minister encourages business . . .
Bahamas News - 20/11/2008 @ 13:46
Investors in luxury property in the Bahamas could be in line for a boost after positive talks between tourism minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace and business stakeholders in China. Mr Vanderpool-Wallace wants to open . . .
Bahamas tourism minister encourages business visits

Royal Caribbean scoops gong
Caribbean News - 20/11/2008 @ 13:23
A luxury Caribbean cruise company has been named Best Luxury Cruise Operator at the TravelWeekly China Industry Awards 2008. Royal Caribbean International's expansion into the Asian market has seen it quickly become th . . .
Royal Caribbean scoops gong

John Sergeant escapes to the Caribbean
Caribbean News - 20/11/2008 @ 13:00
Journalist John Sergeant may have hung up his dancing shoes, but he has plenty to look forward to. Despite no longer having the pleasure of dancing with the blonde bombshell that is Kristina Rihanoff on Strictly Come D . . .
John Sergeant escapes to the Caribbean

One Bahamas celebrated in schools
Bahamas News - 19/11/2008 @ 17:28
Pupils at a school in the Bahamas have been learning about the culture of their ancestors after transforming their assembly area into an "island experience with the colours of the Bahamian flag, arts and crafts, and . . .
One Bahamas celebrated in schools

Rhodes' new Caribbean cuisine show
Caribbean News - 19/11/2008 @ 14:38
Those thinking of investing in luxury Caribbean property may be interested in TV chef Gary Rhodes' new show - Rhodes Across the Caribbean, according to broadcastnow.co.uk. It follows on from his popular Rhodes Across I . . .
Rhodes' new Caribbean cuisine show

England's cricketers to tour Caribbean
Caribbean News - 19/11/2008 @ 11:56
Owners of luxury Caribbean property will be boosted by the presence of the England cricket team in January as the squad embarks on a tour of the archipelago. The first match will take place in Basseterre, St Kitts, on . . .
England's cricketers to tour Caribbean

Families opting to spend Christmas in the Car . . .
Caribbean News - 18/11/2008 @ 18:36
While Christmas time usually brings up images of snowy rooftops and roasting chestnuts, interspersed with fat and bearded men in red attire, some holidaymakers choose a very different setting in which to hang their stock . . .
Families opting to spend Christmas in the Caribbean

Bahamas set for film festival
Bahamas News - 18/11/2008 @ 18:15
Owners of luxury Caribbean property in the Bahamas can look forward to the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), which takes place between December 4th and December 11th. This year's festival will see most of the . . .
Bahamas set for film festival

China strengthens links with Caribbean
Caribbean News - 18/11/2008 @ 11:24
Investors in luxury Caribbean property will be interested to hear that China and Cuba have been working on a number of trade and loan deals as part of China's ongoing link-strengthening process with the West. Chinese pr . . .
China strengthens links with Caribbean

Jamaica to get casinos?
Caribbean News - 17/11/2008 @ 11:47
Owners of luxury Caribbean property could get a boost this month with the announcement that Jamaica could soon pass legislation that would allow casino gambling in the country. Prime minister Bruce Golding recently sai . . .
Jamaica to get casinos?

Celebrity Cruises named number one
Caribbean News - 17/11/2008 @ 11:46
Caribbean cruise company Celebrity Cruises has been named as the Best Cruise Line at the Travel Awards 2008. Over 17,000 Guardian and Observer readers voted, rating the company highly on all aspects of a cruise holiday . . .
Celebrity Cruises named number one

Scottish property market continues to slide
Other News - 14/11/2008 @ 19:07
Scottish property investors would be forgiven for turning their back on their homeland and looking at luxury Caribbean property instead after Lloyds TSB Scotland revealed some rather unpleasant figures surrounding the pr . . .
Scottish property market continues to slide

Over a third of Brits opt to work abroad
Caribbean News - 14/11/2008 @ 12:20
Recent research has shown that the UK population seems to have an intrinsic desire to work and live abroad. The Lloyds TSB study showed that almost a third (32 per cent) of Brits have been employed outside of the UK at . . .
Over a third of Brits opt to work abroad

Thaksin could head for the Bahamas
Bahamas News - 14/11/2008 @ 11:46
After selling up at Manchester City and 'getting the heck outta Dodge' (or rather, the UK) to be sentenced in his native Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra is now looking for a new home. The former Thai prime minister has be . . .
Thaksin could head for the Bahamas

Barbados river project progressing nicely
Caribbean News - 13/11/2008 @ 18:44
The beatification of Bridgetown's Constitution River is progressing nicely, according to Barbados Tourism Investment acting chief executive officer Charles Holder. Mr Holder told Nation News that a significant portion o . . .
Barbados river project progressing nicely

Try Bequia for a bargain
Caribbean News - 13/11/2008 @ 18:43
The Daily Mail's Zoe Dare Hall is advising those interested in investing in luxury Caribbean property to consider the island of Bequia. As the largest of the Grenadine Islands, it is a 25-minute flight from nearby Barba . . .
Try Bequia for a bargain

Caribbean so good that flights could be booke . . .
Caribbean News - 13/11/2008 @ 14:53
A top Caribbean travel operator has said that tourism in the area is booming so much that there may not be enough planes to meet the demand, according to ttglive.com. Jamaica-based SuperClubs called for more flights to . . .
Caribbean so good that flights could be booked out

Caribbean and World Responsible Tourism Days . . .
Caribbean News - 12/11/2008 @ 18:24
Today marks World Responsible Tourism Day and Caribbean Tourism Day on the island of Dominica. A number of activities are taking place to highlight the need for sustainable and responsible tourism practices in and aroun . . .
Caribbean and World Responsible Tourism Days celebrated in Dominica

Majority of Brits move abroad for the weather
Caribbean News - 12/11/2008 @ 18:22
A new poll has looked at why many Brits are choosing to move abroad, with better weather topping the list. Almost six in ten (57 per cent) of those questioned by Alliance and Leicester International said that a nicer cl . . .
Majority of Brits move abroad for the weather

Royal Caribbean Cruises tie up Falmouth deal
Caribbean News - 12/11/2008 @ 12:28
Investors in luxury Caribbean property will be interested to hear that Royal Caribbean Cruises has signed a deal with the Jamaican government that guarantees a steady influx of visitors to the island. Owners of property . . .
Royal Caribbean Cruises tie up Falmouth deal

Bag a bargain in the Caribbean before the US . . .
Caribbean News - 11/11/2008 @ 16:49
Now could be a great time to head to the Caribbean and invest in some luxury property. As the US economy is hit hard, investors with the available capital can expect to pick up luxury Caribbean property relatively easil . . .
Bag a bargain in the Caribbean before the US recovers

Boating season to boost tourism in Caribbean
Caribbean News - 11/11/2008 @ 16:48
Further to the news that the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Caribbean 600 race is to take place for the first time next year, luxury Caribbean property owners can also look forward to the St Maarten-St Martin Classic Yacht Re . . .
Boating season to boost tourism in Caribbean

International racing event comes to Caribbean
Caribbean News - 11/11/2008 @ 11:34
Owners of luxury Caribbean property are set for a boost as the Royal Ocean Racing Club's inaugural Caribbean 600 race comes to the archipelago in February next year. Beginning February 23rd, the race will see an histori . . .
International racing event comes to Caribbean

Bahamas International Film Awards set to welc . . .
Bahamas News - 11/11/2008 @ 08:44
In a boost to owners of luxury Caribbean property, the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to bring visitors to the islands en-masse. The week-long festival begins on December 4th and will see celebrities . . .
Bahamas International Film Awards set to welcome Morpheus and Bond

The Nation of Why Not set to boost Caribbean . . .
Caribbean News - 11/11/2008 @ 08:44
Those with luxury property investments in the Caribbean are set to get a boost with Royal Caribbean International's drive to attract US and worldwide holidaymakers to the area. Appearing in prime time US TV slots today, . . .
The Nation of Why Not set to boost Caribbean visitor numbers

Hyatt Regency a good base for Caribbean prope . . .
Caribbean News - 10/11/2008 @ 12:44
Those looking to invest in luxury Caribbean property may be interested to read the New York Times' opinion on the new Hyatt Regency hotel that opened on the picturesque island of Trinidad in January. The less touristy i . . .
Hyatt Regency a good base for Caribbean property investors

Morgan Stanley forecasts continued dramatic d . . .
Tax and Financial News - 07/11/2008 @ 16:00
Morgan Stanley has forecast continued dramatic decline in UK property stocks owing to the lack of capital available on the banking system, reports the Economic Times. The organisation predicted an additional decline of . . .
Morgan Stanley forecasts continued UK property decline
Morgan Stanley forecasts continued dramatic decline in UK property stocks

Beachfront Caribbean property on Mexican coas . . .
Caribbean News - 07/11/2008 @ 13:30
Beachfront Caribbean property on the Mexican coast could benefit from the opening of a new luxury resort on the Yucatan peninsula, reports in.sys-con.com. According to Marketwire, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a new, . . .
New beachfront Caribbean property on Mexican coast
Beachfront Caribbean property on Mexican coast could be elevated by new resort

Caribbean property in Barbados could receive . . .
Caribbean News - 07/11/2008 @ 12:13
Caribbean property in Barbados could receive a further lift in value and international profile if authorities succeed in making it a hub for Canadian tourism. Canadian budget airline WestJet recently announced plans to . . .
Caribbean property in Barbados could benefit from Canadian tourism hub
Caribbean property in Barbados could receive further lift as Canadian tourism hub

Caribbean property recommended for Self-Inves . . .
Tax and Financial News - 06/11/2008 @ 16:00
Caribbean property can be purchased as part of a Self-Investment Personal Pension (Sipp) in order to enjoy tax breaks in the region, reports easier.com. Market specialist firm GEM Estates is recommending the scheme as a . . .
Caribbean property recommended for Self-Investment Personal Pension
Caribbean property recommended for Self-Investment Personal Pension

House prices show additional 2.2 per cent dec . . .
Tax and Financial News - 06/11/2008 @ 13:53
House prices in the UK have exhibited a further decline of 2.2 per cent, according to new data for October released by the Halifax. The continuing fall means that house prices have slipped by nearly 14 per cent through . . .
House prices show additional 2.2 per cent decline
House prices show additional 2.2 per cent decline

New website to help agents sell Caribbean pro . . .
Caribbean News - 06/11/2008 @ 12:16
A new website for Aruba's Radisson Resort is now available and allows prospective buyers to browse Caribbean property on the island. Radissoncaribbean.com/traveltrade has been designed to support the relationship betwee . . .
New website to help agents sell Caribbean property in Aruba
New website to help agents sell Caribbean property in Aruba

Planned Jamaican tourist development has pote . . .
Caribbean News - 05/11/2008 @ 16:00
A series of planned tourist developments in Jamaica have the potential to boost the value of property in the Caribbean. The Jamaica Observer reports that Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) is looking for overseas funding to . . .
Planned Jamaican tourist development has potential to boost property in the Caribbean
Planned Jamaican tourist development has potential to boost property in the Caribbean

Beachfront Caribbean properties could be lift . . .
Caribbean News - 05/11/2008 @ 14:19
Beachfront Caribbean property could be lifted by an expansion of the Hilton hotel brand throughout the region. Meetingnews.com reports that brands such as Hampton Inn and Hilton Garden Inn will be expanded through areas . . .
Beachfront Caribbean properties could be lifted by Hilton expansion
Beachfront Caribbean properties could be lifted by Hilton expansion

More flights could increase value of property . . .
Caribbean News - 05/11/2008 @ 11:54
The announcement of more flights from Canada could increase the value of property in the Caribbean as accessibility expands, reports caribbeannetnews.com. WestJet Airlines will operate flights between Toronto and Barbad . . .
More flights could increase value of property in the Caribbean
More flights could increase value of property in the Caribbean

Manufacturing in UK falls for sixth consecuti . . .
Tax and Financial News - 04/11/2008 @ 16:00
A new survey shows that manufacturing in the UK has fallen for the sixth consecutive month as the economy slides into technical recession. Data from the CIPD/Markit manufacturing index showed a slight improvement on Sep . . .
Manufacturing in UK falls for sixth consecutive month
Manufacturing in UK falls for sixth consecutive month

Britons lose faith in their property
Tax and Financial News - 04/11/2008 @ 13:27
According to a new study from Alliance Trust, a greater number of Britons have lost faith in the value of their property supporting them in retirement. The research found that only nine per cent of homeowners currently . . .
Britons lose faith in their property
Britons lose faith in their property

Caribbean property could benefit from Grace B . . .
Caribbean News - 04/11/2008 @ 11:20
Caribbean property values could benefit from an expansion of the Grace Bay Resorts brand throughout the region from Turks and Caicos. Grace Bay Club was the first five-star resort to open on Turks and Caicos, and compan . . .
Caribbean property could benefit from Grace Bay Resorts expansion
Caribbean property could benefit from Grace Bay Resorts expansion

Value of luxury London homes shows steepest f . . .
Tax and Financial News - 03/11/2008 @ 16:00
The value of luxury homes in London fell by the steepest amount in over 30 years in October, reports Bloomberg.com. The website reports new figures from Knight Frank, which show that the average value of properties in t . . .
Value of luxury London homes shows steepest fall for 30 years
Value of luxury London homes shows steepest fall for 30 years

Property in the Bahamas infused with Bond gla . . .
Bahamas News - 03/11/2008 @ 14:23
Property in the Bahamas is infused with Bond glamour, with the region presenting a popular shoot location for the franchise and two former Bonds owning homes there, reports aplaceinthesun.com. Sean Connery and Roger . . .