Brookes Property Industry News Feed

Psychics on the Sea to sail the Caribbean in June

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:30:52 +0000

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 enjoy the sun kissed Bahama . . . . .

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Oasis of the Seas touches to touch water soon

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:56:30 +0000

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 220000 cruise ship from Royal Caribbean.

The 1187ft ship cost 163700 millio . . . . .

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Monarch begins flights to Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:59:26 +0000

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 Caribbean serving Tobago . . . . .

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Bahamas tourism minister encourages business visits

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:46:27 +0000

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 up the islands to Chinese b . . . . .

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Royal Caribbean scoops gong

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:23:14 +0000

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 the number one cruise operato . . . . .

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John Sergeant escapes to the Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:03 +0000

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 Dancing Sergeant is heading . . . . .

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One Bahamas celebrated in schools

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:28:18 +0000

Pupils at a school in the Bahamas have been learning about the culture of their ancestors after transforming their assembly area into an quotisland experience with the colours of the Bahamian flag arts and crafts and a bevy of native materials to depi . . . . .

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Rhodes' new Caribbean cuisine show

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:38:43 +0000

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 India and Rhodes Across Chin . . . . .

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England's cricketers to tour Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:56:46 +0000

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 January 25th where England . . . . .

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Families opting to spend Christmas in the Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:36:43 +0000

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 stockings.

According to Carniva . . . . .

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Bahamas set for film festival

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:15:39 +0000

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 screenings held at venues t . . . . .

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China strengthens links with Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:24:54 +0000

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 president Hu Jintao met Cuban . . . . .

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Jamaica to get casinos?

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:58 +0000

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 said that the motion was likel . . . . .

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Celebrity Cruises named number one

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:46:28 +0000

Caribbean cruise company Celebrity Cruises has been named as the Best Cruise Line at the Travel Awards 2008.

Over 17000 Guardian and Observer readers voted rating the company highly on all aspects of a cruise holiday.

The awards have . . . . .

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Scottish property market continues to slide

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:07:29 +0000

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 property market in the country.
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Over a third of Brits opt to work abroad

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:20:48 +0000

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 some point in their career . . . . .

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Thaksin could head for the Bahamas

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:46:38 +0000

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 been given a two-year sentenc . . . . .

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Barbados river project progressing nicely

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:44:31 +0000

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 of the riverbed had been dre . . . . .

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Try Bequia for a bargain

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:43:48 +0000

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 Barbados and only five minutes b . . . . .

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Caribbean so good that flights could be booked out

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:53:32 +0000

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 the archipelago in order t . . . . .

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Caribbean and World Responsible Tourism Days celebrated in Dominica

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:24:31 +0000

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 around the Caribbean including . . . . .

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Majority of Brits move abroad for the weather

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:22:54 +0000

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 climate was the reason they h . . . . .

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Royal Caribbean Cruises tie up Falmouth deal

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:28:47 +0000

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 in Falmouth will be especi . . . . .

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Bag a bargain in the Caribbean before the US recovers

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:49:43 +0000

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 easily.

The tough times . . . . .

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Boating season to boost tourism in Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:48:35 +0000

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 Regatta Foundation's January Invitati . . . . .

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International racing event comes to Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:34:24 +0000

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 historic battle as two of the most . . . . .

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Bahamas International Film Awards set to welcome Morpheus and Bond

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:44:48 +0000

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 such as former James Bond S . . . . .

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The Nation of Why Not set to boost Caribbean visitor numbers

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:44:06 +0000

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 cruise company's first . . . . .

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Hyatt Regency a good base for Caribbean property investors

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:44:37 +0000

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 island is a great place to b . . . . .

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Morgan Stanley forecasts continued dramatic decline in UK property stocks

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

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 over 40 per cent and a sel . . . . .

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Beachfront Caribbean property on Mexican coast could be elevated by new resort

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

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 $250 million development ov . . . . .

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Caribbean property in Barbados could receive further lift as Canadian tourism hub

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:13:46 +0000

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 increase the number of flig . . . . .

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Caribbean property recommended for Self-Investment Personal Pension

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

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 good way for buyers to sec . . . . .

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House prices show additional 2.2 per cent decline

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:53:45 +0000

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 the course of this year ta . . . . .

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New website to help agents sell Caribbean property in Aruba

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:16:17 +0000

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 between the Radisson's management . . . . .

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Planned Jamaican tourist development has potential to boost property in the Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

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 help initiate various proj . . . . .

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Beachfront Caribbean properties could be lifted by Hilton expansion

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:19:58 +0000

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 such as Trinidad San Juan . . . . .

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More flights could increase value of property in the Caribbean

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:54:47 +0000

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 Barbados four times a week givin . . . . .

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Manufacturing in UK falls for sixth consecutive month

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

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 September's reading but at 4 . . . . .

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Britons lose faith in their property

newenquiries@brookesproperty.co.uk (Brookes Property) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:27:42 +0000

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 believe that their property . . . . .

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