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Its ease of accessibility has made sure that France remains one of the most popular second home countries for British investors and the launch of a new Eurostar winter service between London and the Alps will defiantly increase demand further says French property consultants.

The service which will begin from December 19th 2010 will enable passengers to travel straight from St Pancras and Ashford International to Moutiers, Aime-La-Plagne and Bourg St Maurice in the heart of the Alps. The journey will take only 7 hours, travelling through beautiful scenery with returns fares costing about £149 per person return.

Charlie Williams, French leaseback property consultant at Experience International and keen Alpine skier comments,

“The French Alps have and always will offer the finest skiing in Europe in my opinion. Ski property with easy and quick access from the UK is in very high demand and the announcement that you can travel from London to the Alps in 7 hours spells good news for owners; I totally expect demand and also property prices to increase.”

There has been a marked rise in the amount of people choosing to visit France by train rather than flying with Eurostar reporting a 6% increase in passengers during the first half of 2010. Environmental concerns along with the impact of the volcanic ash cloud earlier in the year and the rising trend of travellers choosing rail travel over short-haul flights is said to have driven the growth.

One of the resorts predicted by expert Charlie Williams of Experience International as an up and coming and popular destination for the ‘10/11 ski season is Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise. Situated only 15 minutes distance from the train station at Bourg St Maurice and 15 minutes from both Val d’lsere & Les Arcs, this picturesque unspoiled resort has long been the secret of experienced guides taking their clients over from nearby Val d’Isere to enjoy the renowned powder and off-piste skiing available.

Williams goes on to say,

“Due to some careful re-development this Savoyard town has been reborn as a luxuriously peaceful retreat for families and groups alike. Prices increased by 7.5% over 2009 and in response to demand for quality accommodation a prestigious developer have released La Chapelle, a ski-in ski-out property with a wealth of facilities and breathtaking views. Some will also be glad to know that this particular French ski property is on the leaseback system with one hundred percent finance available.”

With a freehold leaseback property, you can enjoy guaranteed index linked returns for 18 years as well as personal usage including an additional 4 months during the summer. The 1st phase is nearly sold out but you can invest in the soon to be released second phase of 4* one to four bedroom luxury properties from £185,000 with furniture, ski locker, storage & underground parking included.

For additional details about the wide selection of leaseback properties easily accessible by the new Eurostar Alps service then call the experts at Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or go to Experience-international.com.

One to Watch in 2010 – Hidden Gem of the French Alps Revealed
With France easily topping the charts in easyjets’s recent survey of top 10 winter ski resort locations, it seems that the British people’s love affair with the French Alps remains as strong as ever.

As expected the high ranking locations included Chamonix, Avoriaz, Meribel and Les Arcs but according to the French Ski property experts at Experience International, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise, the hidden gem of the French Alps, is the location to watch in 2010.

Centrally located in the Tarentaise Valley, home to notable resorts including Val d’Isere, Tignes, Les Arcs, La Plagne and La Rosiere, Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise has for some time been the preserve of experienced guides bringing their clients over from Val d’Isere which is just ten minutes away to Ski the famous powder and off-piste skiing in the area. As Steven Worboys, MD of Experience International, comments,

“It is the ideal place for both beginners & experiences skiers. The traditional Savoyard architecture, magnificent scenery and relaxed family atmosphere appeal to real mountain lovers. The attractiveness and number of people seeking to enjoy Sainte Foy is only going to increase in 2010.”

This hidden gem is proving not only a popular winter holiday location but also the ideal second property destination due to its ease of access from the United Kingdom (under 2 hours by car from Geneva which operates numerous direct budget flights to the UK), all year long attractiveness and cost of property up to half that of surrounding areas.

With current concerns over the UK sterling strength investors are being cautious about committing to euro property purchases but as Steven Worboys explains, this should not be a concern as long as you invest in the correct development:

“In order to minimise exposure to the current weakness of the Pound investors should look for leaseback properties which require low deposits. The La Chapelle ski-in ski-out apartments for example require only a 5% deposit to secure with 95% finance available.”

Well located leaseback properties in particular are very attractive France investment property options for investors who can secure guaranteed rental returns for 18 years plus, index-linked, as is the case with La Chapelle as well as enjoying flexible personal usage.

Investment in the 4* luxury apartments in Sainte Foy is as low as €12,000 including furniture, parking and buying costs.

For those wishing to discover the hidden gem of Sainte Foy and other similar French leaseback properties please contact Experience International on + 44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.french-ski-property.co.uk/ to watch the video.

Ryanair recently announced they are to open its 39th base at Faro in March 2010 with 6 based air planes and 14 new routes (28 in total) being launched. The popular low cost airline will operate over 200 flights each week to/from Faro in an investment of over $400 million in the airport.

The new routes have been launched to help fulfil a growing demand for easy, affordable flights to the region from across Europe. Portugal has a strong and sustainable tourism demand with 11 million visitors in 2009 (WTTC) and an estimated growth of 3% per year until 2017.

The new routes which include Faro to Birmingham, Kerry and Knock will improve the accessibility to the Algarve from both the UK and Ireland, a good sign that the region will receive an increase in tourism numbers which should generate a greater demand for quality accommodation and also boost demand for property for sale in Portugal.

This is good news for the recently launched Gotel an apart-hotel or hotel room investment opportunity ideally situated in the sought after western Algarve, overlooking the spectacular Praia Tres Irmaos at Alvor. The Gotel is owned and operated by the Pestana Group, Portugal’s largest hotel and leisure operator, with a thirty year history and therefore assuring the future success. The hotel itself has a fifteen year operating history.

Steven Worboys, MD of the specialist overseas property investment company Experience International, stated:

“The Gotel privides a unique opportunity to invest in a boutique hotel in Portugal’s highly sought after Algarve region and attractive Portugal property market. This project represents a next generation approach to property investment; apart-hotel rooms are now regarded as a first-class turnkey investment method that are fully managed for the investor and require minimal involvement.”

The investment only has 38 properties available and provides an excellent opportunity to own an apart-hotel room in one of the Algarve’s well established and reputable hotels.

Spectacular Sea Views
Situated in a prime location in Alvor, a top tourist area in the Algarve, the Gotel when completely refurbished will combine luxury hotel rooms with boutique chic and spectacular views over the famous PraiaTres Irmaos.

For more information about the Gotel investment opportunity please contact Experience International on +44 (0) 207 321 5858 or visit www.property-for-sale-in-portugal.co.uk

Boracay is one of the Islands of the Philippines which to many people is regarded as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world.

Boracay has been named as one of the best tourist locations for years, as its beaches have been recognized as the finest in the world for over a decade. This tourist status makes Boracay one of the best Asia property destinations to make a property investment.

There are multiple reasons to invest in a Boracay property. The lifestyle demand, the possibilities of investment properties with the ability to find a few select off plan opportunities make Boracay perfect for investors.

Investment Properties
A good Boracay property is ideal as an an investment because of the strong tourism demand. White beach is renown as one of the best beaches in the world. This is the beach which attracts a large number of the tourists to the island. If you can purchase an investment property that targets this tourist demand, you can easily make money. Whether you choose to go for a large resort or a small building, your investment will benefit from Boracay tourist industry. Bulabog Beach is also very popular in Boracay and may in fact be perfect for first time investors. Bulabog beach is not quite as popular as white beach but might have additional investment opportunities because of its the second most popular beach on the island.

Off Plan Build
If you do get offered the opportunity to invest in an off plan property on Boracay, which are few and far between as the island is only 10.32km2 and resort building is limited, then it’s has to be worth serious consideration. These off plan property investment opportunities. allow investors to get in on the action before the properties are complete. This should generally give you the chance to pick up your investment property at a lower than market price.

Boracay has some of the best beaches in the region, and continues to grow as a thriving tourist destination meaning that real estate values should increase and rental yields should be strong and consistent.

One interesting off plan investment property on Boracay is the very attractive Continent Fairways which has seen many overseas buyers investing in apartments, watch the video on YouTube to learn more.

For more further formation visit Experience International www.experience-international.com