In Greek mythology, ‘lotus-eaters’ are people who spend their time indulging in pleasure and luxury rather than dealing with practical concerns. Modern-day home buyers, in tune with that sentiment, might consider Villa Essential on Paros, one of the Cycladic islands, 200k southeast of Athens.
Buyers after fair weather and fairways are investing big in golf resorts in Europe and the Caribbean. A comfortable green-side home in the sun is now seen by some as a haven from overcrowded city life and never-ending health challenges. In fact, it’s a hole in one.
The Mediterranean is renowned for demanding golf courses surrounded by luxe resorts and stunning scenery. Peter Swain picks out the highlights.
The search for solitude has a simple solution – a private island sanctuary. Peter Swain examines the exclusive marketplace and assesses the options
A selection of new courses in Vietnam, Russia, the Maldives, England, Portugal, Italy, Oman, Scotland, Greece and Morocco making waves in 2012.