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Cape Verde

Yachting haven in Cape Verde heaven

Yachting haven in Cape Verde heaven

Recently dubbed ‘Europe’s Caribbean’ by The Telegraph and already famous for being an exotic winter sun retreat and a tropical paradise within easy reach of the UK and mainland Europe, the Cape Verde archipelago is now rapidly emerging as an exciting and affordable destination on the yachting fraternity’s map.

Better capital gains on properties abroad

Better capital gains on properties abroad

The current credit crunch is having some surprising effects, not least on the property market. In the UK, building societies are reporting a slowing of sales and a decrease in property values with the market bracing itself for a further decline under the threat of more rises in the mortgage rate.

Six-star luxury in Cape Verde without the six-star price tag

Six-star luxury in Cape Verde without the six-star price tag

Boa Vista, the furthest east of the Cape Verde archipelago and known as the ‘island of beaches and dunes’, is home to Palm View Resort – one of only a handful of six-star residential resorts in existence and more than worthy of its rating.

An inspection trip to remember

An inspection trip to remember

Are you aware that Cape Verde comprises several islands each with a different landscape and lifestyle?

Rosa del Mar – Make ‘em green keep ‘em keen

Rosa del Mar – Make ‘em green keep ‘em keen

UK Chancellor Alistair Darling delivered his first budget on 12 March and a distinctly green flavour came out of his red briefcase as he focused on cutting carbon emissions from homes, businesses and transport.

Cape Verde isn’t just one island – there are lots!

Cape Verde isn’t just one island – there are lots!

Cape Verde is similar to the Caribbean in that it offers a number of islands which are all quite different. The advantage of Cape Verde is its easy accessibility to the UK. Flight times are just over 5 hours.

First Hilton resort in African Archipelago

First Hilton resort in African Archipelago

It has been reported recently in A Semana, Cape Verde’s newspaper, that the beautiful island of Sal has been chosen as the first Hilton resort in the African archipelago. The 5* Hilton resort is due to open in 2010.

Cape Verde goes green

Cape Verde goes green

Strange as it may seem for an archipelago of sandy islands submerged in constant sunshine off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde – as its name suggests – is going green.

Cape Verde’s tourism sector receives boost

Cape Verde’s tourism sector receives boost

As reported in A Semana, Cape Verde’s weekly newspaper, the island of Sal has been selected as the location for the first Hilton resort in the African archipelago.

Looking for an intelligent investment?

Looking for an intelligent investment?

Buyers looking for a holiday retreat or a property for income and as part of a portfolio with opportunities for capital growth and rental return, all, to a degree, need certain ‘plus’ factors which makes the investment worthwhile.

Rosa Del Mar – Inspiring Cape Verde’s future

Rosa Del Mar – Inspiring Cape Verde’s future

With organic fluid curves and wide expanses of glass, the loft-style apartments of Rosa del Mar herald a new era for Cape Verde.

Exploring the extraordinary economic emergence of Cape Verde

Exploring the extraordinary economic emergence of Cape Verde

Cape Verde, an archipelago of ten islands off the coast of Senegal enjoying a year round fabulous climate and boasting some incredibly stunning scenery, was a location lesser known until just four short years ago.

What are you looking for in a holiday home investment?

What are you looking for in a holiday home investment?

The number of UK residents buying abroad has increased tremendously in recent years and according to the Department for Communities and Local Government, the number buying abroad in 2006 was 211,000.

Non-resident mortgages arrive in Cape Verde

In emerging markets the property developers are much faster out of the starting blocks building their resorts than the banks are creating their non-resident mortgage products.

Promotional fares for inaugural flights London Stansted To Sal

Promotional fares for inaugural flights London Stansted To Sal

The National Flag Carrier of Cape Verde, TACV, has announced a price of £214 GBP return for its first flights between the island of Sal and London Stansted beginning Monday 29 October 2007.