International Marketing - on line

WEST JET, a very popular low cost airline in Canada has announced that it is going to extend its current service to Providenciales to a year round service after just a few weeks of operating here!

This is great news and is a super signal of confidence for the country as we do rely heavily on the air services from the US and European hubs. Combine this with the news that the airport here (PLS) is probably going forward with an extension to the runway, and terminal upgrade (yet to be formally announced but a hot rumour here - it has gone to the next step in the process of bidding etc), we are excited with the prospect of larger planes coming directly from long distances. At the moment, we have a weekly flight from London (Heathrow) which drops into Nassau for change of crew and fuel, discharging passengers for the Behamas, and TCI passengers stay on board for the shop across. A direct flight from London and possilby other continental gateways would be very good for our tourism industry. Caribbean Home Finder has invested in an advert on the West Jet magazine, which is reproduced here. Click on the image above and you will be bounced to the website.

Here is another image that we use to promote our services and your properties. This is found in the very popular Times of the Islands, which is distributed world wide to a mailing list, as well as being sold locally. It promotes Anchor Realty, which also has its own website - again extending the marketing platform for our clients.

We are very lucky to enjoy our wonderful climate, and at this time of year we are looking forward to spending time on the beach with our friends. The hotels are looking forward to a good Christmas period and much hard work has been undertaken by the Hotel Association here promoting special packages.

Doom and Gloom Versus Optimism

There is no escaping the doom and gloom merchants who just add to life's challenges is there?

Yes, the whole world is topsy turvy and yes we all want to know how this will all pan out but as we address our day to day issues of survival, I do wish people would smile and not exacerbate the problems.

It seems to me keeping focussed and thinking positively makes the day more fun and it actually rubs off on others. Selfishly, this is fun and makes one feel good!

Mark e mailed me from Calgary today and spread the good news that West Jet has decided to fly to Turks and Caicos throughout the year. The service was introduced in November so it is a new service anyway and we are delighted that the airline is so successful.

We love them to bring Canadians to the islands. They are always so appreciative of the heat, the sand, the sea and relish telling us that just yesterday they were back home shovelling snow on their driveway.

There are many snowbirds from East and West coasts of Canada who have invested in the islands and spend the winter months walking our beaches, reading those books that have stock piled and socialising with many newly made friends from different countries.

Then there is our boss, Terrance. He keeps on getting those listings as he waits patiently in line at the bank; it gives him the opportunity to chat to locals who pass the time with him. He is busy out there now, driving around Provo placing new for sale signs for all his ever increasing agents.

Then there is my husband. He diligently improves our website in between helping me with my technology issues ( I have MANY!!) and spends much of the night thinking of new ways to promote http://www.caribbeanhomefinder.net/

We have moved into another the new office in Grace Bay. The sun is shining.

The Lattes at Salt Mills Cafe opposite are the best.

The cleaning lady smiles as she wipes our windows each day, peering in to see if I am at my desk to give her a wave.

There may not be too many tourists around seeing as they are usually American and many are at home, but thinking positively, I can park the car anywhere, sit anywhere on the beach and and there are no lines in the stores. This equals no stress.

It is a good place to be.

The supermarket and Unicorn Bookstore are stocked with Christmas goodies and along with the carols playing, it is feeling very festive.

Odd when the sun beats down on you and the smell of real pine Christmas trees wafts around on sale outside IGA supermarket once again.

Spread the cheer..It is nearly Christmas and there are many people far worse off than many.

A smile costs nothing and reaps such reward.

Thank you to all of you who keep in touch and those of you who have managed to visit us this year.

It has been a privilege to meet and greet you and put faces to those we chat to so often via e mail. We have made many new friends.

We sincerely wish you all a happy and safe holiday.

We look forward to hearing from you in 2010 and better still, welcoming you in person, over here.

Christmas in Paradise

Its not easy to photograph land from ground level, so thought a Google Earth picture would be helpful for the location of some fabulous land which has had its price revised. Now you can buy 1 acre of land, one plot back from the ocean for $95.000, and 1.3 acre on a wonderful beach for $295.000 - which is excellent value for money.
This area is Eastwind, on the eastern tip of Middle Caicos and is ready for development of lovely homes. Click on the picture and check out the site. There are several plots available and the zoning will allow homes and tourism related activities. Getting to Middle Caicos is fun, with a fast boat ride from Providenciales, then hiring a car from Mark, who will ensure that you don't get lost and drive on the new roads to North Caicos, across the hurricane bashed new causeway onto Middle Caicos. DO pop in and see the caves at Mudjin Harbour and enjoy the wonderful view and beach there... you will not be disappointed.
As Christmas is just around the corner, we look forward to meeting friends on the beach during the festive season and catching up with family. It is a little odd to see the Christmas films on the TV, snow, reindeer etc, whilst we enjoy perpetual summer. Our Christmas tress have arrived at the local supermarket and coloured lights are now in place.
We moved into our new office a few weeks ago in the Regent Village on Grace Bay. Still waiting for the signs to be installed, we look forward to meeting more visitors in this central location. Just down from the Seven Stars here in Providenciales where have a 3 bed super apartment for sale.
This apartment, marketed at $1.490.000 is considered very good value for money and is in an excellent position to enjoy prevailing breezes. It has an outstanding view across the world class Grace Bay beach as the photos on the website will show. The unit is occasionally rented for holiday makers and is fully managed by the development.