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Category Archives: Ski

  1. Moving home to Australia? Here are some of the key destinations…

    The bridge over Sydney is world-famous

    With its stunning landscape, beautiful coastline and desirable way of life, Australia is a popular destination for people to migrate to from afar. With six states and two territories there is a great choice of places to consider. Here, each state is explained, [read more]

    October 5, 2011

    Posted in Australia, Beach, Golf, Sailing, Scuba diving, Ski, Sports.

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  2. Demand for properties strong in Méribel as French ski resorts show signs of recovery according to experts

    A view from Meribel

    It seems European ski resorts are no longer snowed under by the global economic downturn and are starting to show signs of recovery according to the first-ever Ski Resort Property Index for Q2 2011 from Knight Frank, with prices in many resorts having [read more]

    September 28, 2011

    Posted in France, Ski, Snow.

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  3. Jet2 your home in the snow from Scotland

    Apres ski

    From December 2011, low-cost airline Jet2 are commencing new routes from Edinburgh and Glasgow to the heart of the Alps – Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg. With the winter holiday season only months away many keen skiers will already be planning a vacation and [read more]

    July 25, 2011

    Posted in France, Property & Real Estate, Ski, Snow, Spa/Jacuzzi.

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  4. Andermatt Swiss Alps luxury ski resort joins Sustain Worldwide

    Hirsch

      Andermatt Swiss Alps, a new luxury integrated hotel and residential resort located in Switzerland, two hours from Zurich, has joined Sustain Worldwide, the prestigious sustainable development membership organisation. Andermatt Swiss Alps will eventually be home to 25-30 villas, 490 apartments and six [read more]

    June 29, 2011

    Posted in Ski, Snow, Switzerland.

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  5. Le Marche – an Italian dream

    The dining area

    You’ve decided on Italy for your holiday home in the sun. Now you have to choose the perfect location. Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence and Naples are all exquisite Italian cities much loved by tourists from around the world and filled with culture. However, [read more]

    February 21, 2011

    Posted in Beach, Features, Fractional Ownership, Investment, Italy, Ski.

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  6. Property markets set for growth in 2011

    Blue Coral Beach, Mactan Island

    For anyone thinking of where to buy a second property, either for personal use or as an investment, one of the key factors to consider is accessibility. For most property owners, flying is the quickest, easiest and often cheapest option and so with [read more]

    December 26, 2010

    Posted in Albania, Beach, Features, France, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Philippines, Ski, Spa/Jacuzzi, Spain.

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  7. Great value ski homes in Turkey

    Turkish house in snow

    For many of us, Turkey means long summer days, the Mediterranean and glorious beaches. We don’t automatically associate Turkey, ski slopes and homes in the snow. Now however, Seki Ski Resort in Seki, near Fethiye, which is on the Turquoise coast of the [read more]

    December 13, 2010

    Posted in Features, Ski, Turkey.

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  8. Readers’ Offer – skiing in Courchevel

    Courchevel has fabulous ski runs and great facilities Picture credit: CT-Patrick Pachod_Paysages041

    Courtesy of The French Tourist Office in association with Pierre & Vacances (PV-Holidays), www.homesandtravel.co.uk is able to offer readers the chance stay in a fabulous French ski destination at an exceptional price Courchevel is part of the Le Trois Vallées area, probably the [read more]

    December 8, 2010

    Posted in Features, France, Ski.

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  9. Tax changes on your property’s Furnished Holiday Lettings

    Paradise? Yes, but if other people rent your home in the sun, don't forget to tell the tax man

    Recent changes in the Furnished Holiday Lettings rules have brought rental properties both in the UK and abroad to the forefront of people’s minds. Solicitor Peter Esders of Chebsey & Co explains how this can affect property owners Effectively, these changes mean that [read more]

    August 27, 2010

    Posted in Beach, Features, Golf, Property & Real Estate, Ski, Worldwide.

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  10. Why take a winter trip down under in Oz?

    Purnululu National Park

    Whether you’re a student backpacking with your mates, a family just itching to get away to a far-flung land, or you’re looking for a property in somewhere different, there are just so many reasons to visit Australia during winter. The Australian winter runs [read more]

    July 7, 2010

    Posted in Australia, Beach, Locations, Scuba diving, Ski.

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