The Vendee area of France has been a popular destination for house-hunters and the good news is that terrific properties are still available at very attractive prices – but don’t wait too long.

It’s no surprise that the area has become home to so many people seeking the good life in France. A temperate climate ensures warm weather for much of the year with winters rarely seeing frost or snow. Excellent travel links are provided by the A83 motorway, meaning rapid routes to the Channel ports or south to Bordeaux. There’s also a good selection of destinations from nearby airports at Nantes and La Rochelle as well as access to France’s superb rail network at several local stations.

Typical prices in the area include;

Plots of land for less than 25,000 EUROS (often with planning permission)

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in one of the sunniest parts of England then you’ll have plenty of choice with the hotels in Kent. Kent offers some of the best value for money hotels whilst maintaining superb quality, standards and charm.

One of the best hotels in Kent is Tudor Park, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Maidstone. This 4 star hotel is fit for a king, surrounded by beautiful countryside and near the Hop Farm, Leeds Castle and Canterbury making it a perfect location for all your sight seeing.

Rowhill grange in Wilmington is another luxury hotel, set in a charming 18th century country house, it also has 4 stars. This beautiful hotel also is surrounded by acres of gorgeous gardens, not to mention a picturesque lake with resident ducks! With a sumptuous spa to add to the list of features, you really can have a relaxing break here!

For those of you who are environmental aware, why not choose from the many Kent hotels accredited by the green Tourism Business scheme. Some bed and breakfast hotels in Kent rated for environmental best practice include Alkham Court B&B, South Alkham, and Brenley Farm B&B, Boughton, and self-catering Monkton Cottages, Chilham, and Tanner Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Marden.

In 1956, just five short years after the introduction of electricity onto Hilton Head Island, Charles Fraser purchased land on the southwestern tip of the island in order to develop the community now known as Sea Pines Plantation. The first of Hilton Head’s plantation communities, Sea Pines covers over 5,000 acres of thriving natural environment reminiscent of Eden and offers over five miles of gorgeous public-accessible beaches.

Real Estate Information – Homes, Condos, Lots

In 1958, the first deed to a Sea Pines Plantation lot was signed and within four years, beachfront prices grew by close to 50%. Examining the current real estate market for new homesites, homes, villas, and condos, it’s easy to see why the prices have continued to grow so drastically. From small, picturesque cottages to sprawling mansions, the Sea Pines Plantation community contains everything you could want when looking to invest in a home. Numerous single- to five-bedroom homes are available, ranging from $450,000 to over $8,000,000.