If you are looking to purchase a holiday villa for investment - now is the time. We now have a range of vacation homes for sale in new locations for 2006. Port Charlotte on the west coast of Florida is ideal for lovers of golf, water sports, boating, jet ski-ing, diving, sailing and scuba-diving. Built to the highest standards, the holiday villas are more affordable than you think.

With prices from £137,086- a beautiful holiday villa in this very popular area of 'real Florida' can be yours with just a 20% deposit. Sales are through a UK Company who have been building homes in Florida for over 10 years. Help with the purchase is offered at every stage. For more information please contact Jane Shepherd 0114 236 3555.

jane@holidayhome.co.uk

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Florida is the USA’s diving capital and offers the diver far greater opportunity for ocean, reef and spring diving than any other state in the nation.

Scuba diving and snorkeling in springs and rivers is possible all year round. Reef and beach diving in Florida is at its most pleasant and enjoyable when the winds are light during the summer months and early autumn. The enthusiastic diver will no doubt already know that local conditions and nautical charts should always be observed before diving. As an extra precaution it is always advisable to double-check the information with local dive operators.

Scuba diving and snorkeling are both available in the Englewood area of Florida . Limestone ledges and artificial coral reefs provide excellent underwater photographic opportunities. Local dive shops will offer information on the best areas. While Florida is in possession of superb beaches all round it is generally accepted that Gulf Coast beaches of Florida are the most relaxing. There are four beaches in the Englewood area and all are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, boating, fishing, diving and much more besides. Lifeguards patrol the beaches all year round. Baywatch eat your heart out! Mannesota beach occupies 14 acres of gulf front with undulating sands, boardwalks, and sheltered areas for picnics and barbecue pits. The sailing in Florida Gulf Coast is world famous!

Venice Beach in Florida yields a variety of fossils and shells for the casual or avid collector of these natural artifacts. Whether strolling along or just relaxing and taking it easy, expect to experience a whole host of wild life at the beach. The sight of dolphins, pelicans, cormorants, egrets and ibis are among the local inhabitants of these parts. Boca Grande beach situated on the Island by the same name is known for its peaceful surroundings and ‘Old Florida’ charm. The beach is famous for beautiful homes and serene lifestyle. The area is famous for Tarpon fishing and a tournament is held here. The island is dotted with casual and elegant restaurants as well as exclusive shopping and fascinating art galleries. Nature laid the groundwork by providing the beaches and forests. Man has added housing and amusement complexes to enjoy the utopian surroundings. Yet Florida is much too big, much too diverse to be simply defined. A brief overview of the paradise that is Florida…

Florida offers miles and miles of superb beaches and an average temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit, with clean air and clear sunshine, fishing at its greatest and superb golf courses. Miles of sparkling water, lakes, rivers and canals wildlife in abundance and a casual friendly atmosphere a variety of excellent restaurants and peace quiet and tranquillity where else but Florida...

What most visitors think of as Florida, Orlando actually includes Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista as well. Walt Disney World's theme parks are mandatory magic for Central Florida visitors. The spires of Cinderella's castle are familiar around the world as the symbol of The Magic Kingdom, Disney's original park in Lake Buena Vista. The castle is a fantastic backdrop for playful rides and roaming characters like international celebrity, Mickey Mouse. Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's newest adventure park, is filled with the natural drama of life in the wild. Visitors have thrilling encounters with animals from real life, the distant past, and imagination.

Universal Studios Florida shares the movie-making theme of Disney-MGM Studios, but attractions are presented quite differently here. At Universal, promoters say you can "ride the movies." Some rides provide an entertaining look at famous movies of the past, such as "Kongfrontation," where guests meet King Kong on the New York subway. Jaws, Earthquake, Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time and the works of Hitchcock are among the park's other movie attractions. Twister, a technological marvel, invites guests to experience the awesome live spectacle and destructive nature of an actual tornado, a mere 20 feet away.

As we acknowledge the first anniversary of Cyprus’ entry into the European Union in May, the island’s property market is booming, with huge potential for future growth. So what attracts so many British buyers? Cyprus has an excellent Mediterranean climate with year-round sun, good beaches and fantastic leisure facilities, such as the Tsada Golf Course designed by world class architect Donald Steel in the grounds of a 12th century monastery in the foothills of the Troodos mountains. Major infrastructural projects, like the expansion of the airport at Larnaca, already commenced this year, are also promoting keen interest from investment buyers, with an estimated CYŁ260million earmarked for development schemes. Click HERE for a look at a selection of our Cyprus property.