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The World’s Most Romantic Escapes

The World’s Most Romantic Escapes

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October 8, 2007

Come February--the most romantic month of the year--you may be dreaming of an escape with your loved one to a special place…somewhere you can enjoy some quality time together. But where? You've probably already "done" Venice, Paris, and Niagara Falls… So where to this year? Luckily, we at International Living have been checking out some of the most seductive sites. In this special report, we've decided to let you in on our top 10 secret hideaways. Got your passport ready? Here we go…

How to Manage Your Overseas Property

How to Manage Your Overseas Property

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October 8, 2007

When you buy property abroad, you can be sure of one thing: many of the procedures, methods, requirements, and taxes are different than at home. Laws, customs, and traditions all vary from country to country--and sometimes even within the same country. Regardless of whether you are keeping your property exclusively for your own use or putting it on the local rental market, there are certain obligations that you, the property owner, must fulfill.

Waddesdon—a Real Fake Loire Château

Waddesdon—a Real Fake Loire Château

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September 16, 2007

This issue William Chamberlayne, our travel editor emeritus and indefatigable wanderer finds a piece of the Loire valley in a corner of England and wonders at its material comforts and degree of warmth. We also profile Lifetime Member Howard Ribaud who’s raring to build a house in the sunny climes of Panama. Keep up to date with our best addresses in the Pomme d'Or listings, this month featuring a Bohemian eatery in Cork, Ireland, and a coastal restaurant in France.