Paradise Island

Idyllic Caribbean beaches, little or no tax, year-round sun and surprisingly affordable property – we reveal some of our favourite buying spots in the Bahamas and Cayman Islands

1 April 2011

Expats in Egypt

When Editor Richard Way met Jenny Cooper in Egypt last December, there were no signs that something monumental was about to unfold there. Jenny and husband Dave remained in the country throughout the events that led to the downfall of Mubarak, so we asked them what it's been like living at a resort by the Red Sea during this historic period

1 April 2011

Magical Le Marche

With stunning hilltop villages, exciting mountains, unspoilt beaches and cheaper homes than the neighbouring regions, Le Marche in Italy should be on the radar of anyone in search of la dolce vita.

1 April 2011

It's all go in Orlando

It's a buyer's market in Central Florida, where property now is as cheap as it was 13 years ago. We recommend some buying spots there, whether you're looking for a lettable holiday home or a more permanent residence.

1 April 2011

In search of wild Turkey

A magical lunar landscape, quirky cave homes, a very authentic lifestyle and hot air balloons – not what draws most people to Turkey, but precisely why some Brits have fallen for Cappadocia.

1 April 2011

Helen Papadoyianni, Landmark Crete

After a summer job in Crete, Helen Papadoyianni never left and before long she was married and running a bar...

1 April 2011

Meet the... salon owner

In 2003 recently divorced Mandy Wood moved to Lanzarote to start a new life with her three daughters. She had no home or job to go to but after eight years of hard work she's now the proud owner of a successful hair and beauty salon...

1 April 2011

The charm of Sharm

It attracts 60 per cent of Egypt's holidaymakers and is the resort that put the country on the world tourism map. We look at property on offer in Sharm el Sheikh, and why, given recent events, it could be the time to pick up a deal there.

1 April 2011

Any questions: Legal April 2011

Our experts answer your legal queries: I keep hearing the word "iskan" when discussing property with agents. What is this and why is it important when I buy property in Turkey?

31 March 2011