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If you think that living in the Caribbean full or part-time is a luxury only the rich and famous of the world can afford, think again. Unlike most of the Caribbean's islands, which cater to tourists and the high-end market, Dominica's prices are refreshingly down-to-earth. For example, right now you'll find: A beautiful private 1.7-acre lot with ocean views for only $37,000, and a 1/2-acre lot with ocean views located only 15 minutes from the airport: asking price: $50,000 (located just an hour from the capital), both perfect places for your dream home (which can be built for as little as $24,000-$40,000). A 4-bedroom fixer-upper overlooking the ocean for $97,000 or a stunning 3200-sqare foot home with 4-bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 1/4 acre lot with ocean views for $229,000. A 2.15-acre riverfront lot with cocoa, coffee, grapefruit and bamboo trees on the property waiting for your dream home for $105,000. A nice 2-bedroom home with fruit trees (pineapple, avocado, etc.) on the property, close to beaches and waterfall can be yours for only $100,000 or best offer. A fully-furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath starter home renting for $562 a month, with stove, refrigerator and a comfortable hammock for relaxing on the patio. Only a 15-minute drive to the capital. Outside of the costs, there are other reasons to consider Domnica, including: Fishing...snorkeling...diving in the ocean...swimming and bathing in or any of the hundreds of area rivers, waterfalls and natural hot springs...and exploring lush tropical mountains and valleys as beautiful as anything you've seen anywhere in the world. Exotic cuisine and some of the best seafood in the world for as little as $5 per person. You can have a variety of downright cheap fresh fruit juices and the best rum in the Caribbean for prices starting at $4 a bottle (a big one). First-class
communications: residential telephones and cell phones are reliable and
high-speed Internet access is readily available.
Peace and privacy! This place has no enemies, good international relationships, some of the world's strictest banking secrecy laws, and is almost crime-free. Long stays as a tourist without bothering with fussy immigration, straightforward residency requirements and relatively simple process for obtaining citizenship and a local passport. Easy-going and friendly English-speaking neighbors, and small, intimate hotels, restaurants and bars. All this makes little-known Dominica well worth investigating. The following are the previous articles philip wrote for the magazine:
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