Building a dream in mid ocean

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The construction of Jim and Sally McGunnigle's dream house on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores is discussed. The realization of their dream took 24 years to complete and cost $250,000, but now the couple have become permanent residents so they can spend six months of the year at their lovely beachfront home.

Author: Kelly, Kate
Residential construction, Finance, Azores, House construction

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Buying the dream

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A spacious English-country-style mansion was built on Necker Island in the Caribbean Area, and is available for rent for $9,000 per day. A staff of 20, tennis court, bar, helicopter and boats are included. The island hideaway has been engineered to appear as a native, natural paradise.

Author: Pollan, Michael
Cover Story, Contracts, Portrayals, Caribbean Sea, Mansions, Caribbean Area, Necker Island

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Tangerine dream

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A motorcycle tour of the Isle of Man is described. Towns to visit on the Isle of Man include Douglas, Peel and Santon.

Author: Dickey, Dana
Isle of Man

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