Bangkok, Thailand
A Hidden Oasis in Bangkok (Wall Street Journal, April 2, 2009) "Amid urban bustle, a lush compound offers gardens, traditional architecture."
Barbados
For Sale in ... Barbados (N.Y. Times, February 25, 2009) "A four-bedroom, three-bath furnished house with ocean views on a three-acre property is on the market in Barbados for $2.5 million."
Colonia, Uruguay
For Sale in ... Uruguay (N.Y. Times, February 18, 2009) "The property market in Uruguay is relatively stable and foreign buyers often purchase property as an investment."
Cornwall, England
In England, Some Deals in the Cornish Market (N.Y. Times, February 25, 2009) "Cornwall attracts five million visitors a year who come to marvel at Tintagel Castle, explore the beaches and eat too many cream teas, but real estate there has faced a downturn."
Costa Rica
There's a Silver Lining in Costa Rica's Gold Coast (N.Y. Times, April 17, 2009) "Costa Rica, which once promised to be a hot spot for vacation homes, has cooled, leaving opportunities for buyers who still want a tropical getaway."
Dublin, Ireland
In Dublin, an Ambassador's Mansion Gets a Makeover (N.Y. Times, March 11, 2009) "When the next United States ambassador to Ireland takes office, he or she also will take up residence in one of Dublin's most spectacular houses, now recently restored."
Gaucín, Spain
For Sale In... Spain (N.Y. Times, April 1, 2009) "Spain's real estate market has suffered in the global recession, but for unique homes with historical appeal, prices have taken less of a hit."
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
For Sale in ... Nova Scotia (N.Y. Times, May 6, 2009) "This 3,200-square-foot, three-bedroom waterfront home, built in 2000 and designed by Brian Mackay-Lyons, was inspired by traditional 19th-century barns in the area."
Mexico City, Mexico
For Sale In... Mexico City (N.Y. Times, April 8, 2009) "The recent devaluation of the peso — which hit record lows against the dollar last month — has made Mexico attractive to many foreigners."
Modica, Italy
For Sale In ... Sicily (N.Y. Times, March 25, 2009) "A historic home in the southern Sicilian town of Modica, a Unesco World Heritage site, is on the market for 500,000 euros ($676,150)."
Monferrato, Italy
Collecting Houses in Northern Italy (N.Y. Times, March 4, 2009) "Some people collect stamps, ornaments or miniatures, but Toni Hilton collects houses in the Monferrato region of northern Italy."
Panama City, Panama
For Sale in ... Panama (N.Y. Times, March 18, 2009) "A one-bedroom duplex apartment in Casco Viejo, Panama City’s charming colonial district, is on the market for $450,000."
Paris, France
For Sale in...Paris (N.Y. Times, April 29, 2009) "The Paris market has almost held its own, with prices in many parts of the city falling only about 10 percent since the market peaked."
Sweden
For Sale In... Sweden (N.Y. Times, April 15, 2009) "Most of Sweden's vacation homes are clustered around the coast or the country’s many lakes."
Villa de Leyva, Columbia
For Sale in ... Colombia (N.Y. Times, March 11, 2009) "A 22-acre estate, in the mountainous outskirts of Villa de Leyva, a colonial village about 110 miles from Bogotá, is on the market for $1,250,000."
Virgin Islands
Virgin Island Vacation Home Bargains (Wall Street Journal, February 27, 2009) "The housing downturn has washed up on the shores of the U.S. Virgin Islands."
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