The small Spanish island of Lanzarote is one of the seven Canary Islands, which can be found just off the coast of Spain boasting a climate that is warm and mild all year round, this helps to attract hordes of tourists and property investors alike as here you can enjoy a day on the beach even in the middle of winter.

Lanzarote is particularly popular with tourists from the UK – who make up well over 50% of the islands 1.4 million annual tourist visitors, and many of these guests end up searching for Lanzarote property – with a view to buying either a retirement or relocation property or a holiday rental investment which can then be rented out to other tourists.

Lanzarote is home to three main resorts – but none of them is growing as rapidly as Playa Blanca

Despite the global downturn, it seems that Egypt is still one of the most sought-after holiday destinations with a 13% rise in the amount of British visitors according to up-to-date statistics from the ONS’s International Passenger Survey.

Looking at British passenger numbers to the same time in 2009, the UK Office for National Statistics revealed substantial growth in the number of all-inclusive holidays to Egypt booked by Britons.

The Red Sea destinations of Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada are as popular as ever but according to leading holiday rental site, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, it is the area just north of Hurghada, El Gouna, which is shining as the Egyptian holiday hotspot with a 92% increase in booking enquiries so far this year compared to the same time last year.

Steven Worboys, Managing Director of Egypt property experts, Experience International, remarks,

“El Gouna is a very nice, burgeoning resort on the Red Sea coast offering an unrivalled lifestyle. With 10km of picturesque sandy beaches, warm lagoons, islands, and yearlong sunshine, it really is the perfect holiday location.”

El Gouna’s attractiveness as an exclusive tourism resort is reflected in the large demand for El Gouna property rentals. According to HomeAway Holiday-Rentals data, the weekly average rate for a 2 bedroom property in El Gouna is

Sharm el Sheikh is situated in a privileged place right on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and is the biggest and most important city of Sinai. The destination has always been an important place as some say that it is the meeting point between Africa & Asia and the cradle of great civilizations.

Because of this fact Sharm el Sheikh is very rich in history and culture and nowadays also offers all the luxury and qualities you would expect from a world class touristic resort.

This sophisticated city well known for its fantastic diving and snorkelling; and excellent dry climate with sunshine all year long has rapidly become the place to vacation.

Many people from all corners of the globe travel to Sharm and enjoy a variety of pursuits and leisure activities including of course sun, sea, and sand as well as luxurious living and premium lifestyle experiences including of course Golf

Golf lovers will be happy as Golf has been played in Egypt for over 100 years and in the last 10 years there has been an increase in popularity that has made the Sinai and Red Sea Coast an exceptional golf destination. Egypt has many beautiful 18 hole golf courses.

Some of Sharm El Sheikhs other appeals including warm deep-blue seas and first-class diving, excellent beaches, quad biking in the desert, equestrian pursuits, ice skating and a national park as well as world class shopping, dining, & nightlife.

Cuisine is varied and delicious in Egypt. There is a range of different delicacies including traditional and international cuisine. On the streets there is a variety of different food booths selling different traditional pieces, we totally recommend you seek and explore the many tasty delicacies on offer in Sharm El Sheikh.

Easily Accessible
Sharm el Sheikh is very accessible with direct flights from many European destinations with Flying time from the UK and Northern Europe is approximately five hrs.

The year long sunshine and year on year growing influx of visitors to Sharm mean it is very realistic for Sharm el Sheikh property owners to benefit from year round rental income when they are not enjoying the properties themselves.

For these reasons and many more the region is drawing over 1 million visitors annually which in turn is creating a very positive impact on the Egypt property market especially Sharm which is emerging as one of the most popular second property locations on the planet.

Many resorts including the new luxury Viva Reef resort are now being built in the area to help satisfy the demand for good accommodation.

Viva Reef
Viva Reef is situated at the most southerly tip of the Sinai Peninsula between the Sinai Desert and the warm inviting waters of the Red Sea, Egypt.

Viva Reef is one of the latest developments in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh, situated opposite the new golf course. This touristic complex offers affordable luxury apartments with special launch discounts.

All in all property in Sharm el Sheikh offers an exciting and desirable option for many property investors seeking both great financial gains along side enjoyment from the properties they are purchasing.

It seems that Brazil is the place to watch. Its economy is thriving, its property market is booming and more and more tourists are choosing to experience its delights than ever before.

Brazil is also home to some of the most healthy and exotic foods available, no more so than the famous Amazon region where the trees of the rainforest simply groan under the weight of hundreds of different types of tropical fruit. Many of these have been discovered to offer significant health benefits and suddenly names such as pupunha, capuau and grumixama are tripping off peoples tongues in juice bars and cafs from North to South. It is the aai berry, though, that is unarguably responsible for the Brazilian health food revolution that is taking not just Brazil but also the US by storm.

The acai berry is small and purplish in colour and grows on the acai palm that is native to the Amazon. The berry has been used for centuries by those in the know to give them an energy surge and boost their physical strength. It is also well known for providing extra nutritional value to a diet.

Since its discovery by the rest of the world, acai has been hailed as the planets most-super superfood. It is one of the most nutrient-rich examples found anywhere, packed full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, anthocyanins, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and protein. And recent research even shows that it potentially has the ability to fight cancer cells.

The most nutrient dense part of the berry is the skin and the pulp but in Brazil every part of the berry is used for different purposes, even the seed. Its juice and pulp are frequently used in juice blends, smoothies, sodas and other beverages. It has become one of the country’s most popular ice cream flavors and in recent years literally thousands of dedicated acai cafes have sprung up, serving acai na tigela ” literally acai in a bowl, served with honey and granola as a health food and energizer.

Acai is now being exported heavily as seeds or in juice, frozen fruit pulp or in dried and freeze-dried form.

The US and Europe are increasingly embracing the potential of aai. It is now available as a dietary supplement in capsule, pill and powder format for use by those wanting to boost their immune systems, mental focus, energy and digestive functions. Its anti-ageing qualities are also being celebrated, as well as its new-found reputation as the Brazilian Viagra!

So whether you are already a fan or you need convincing and want to try this superfood out for yourself, get down to your nearest juice bar or health food store for your dose of acai today. But take it from me, acai tastes way better on home turf, so why not book your flight to Brazil and give it a try?

This article was written by Ginny Naish the Marketing Director of Property Dreams Brazil, a Brazilian real estate consultancy based in Joao Pessoa, Paraiba. Property Dreams Brazil can provide consultancy services with regard to property investment, land, re-location and property marketing. Please visit Property Dreams Brazil for further information on Brazil.