©2009 THE LEMON TREE COMPANY, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED +44 (0)7761 015 014 The choice of which Caribbean island to choose to purchase a property really does depend on your individual preferences and ultimate reason for buying.  The Caribbean is not an ideal place to choose for a quick weekend break given the travelling time from Europe, so it likely that the  reasons for buying are either for investment and/or rental potential in mind, with perhaps some own use for those special two or three week total vacations;  or longer term lifestyle, retirement or tax considerations. The conventional image of the Caribbean is that of palm trees, clear turquoise seas, white beaches and sunny skies.   Whilst these are all there in abundance, these are just a few of the pleasures that make up the real Caribbean. With more than 30 major islands in the region, the choice is vast, varied and undoubtedly a matter of personal choice - your background and nationality, taxation planning and work permits all play a big part in choosing a Caribbean destination for permanent residence. For investment purposes, look beyond the glossy offers – no matter how attractive they may sound - and review the hard facts of long distance ownership and property management.    As always, visit your possible choices if you can as nothing beats a personal check. The Lemon Tree Company have contacts on many of the islands of the Caribbean, local people with local knowledge, so we are well placed to help you sound on the spot advice about your chosen destination.     . Back Bacolet Bay, Grenada (click box for Zest Sheet)