Owners Perspective Magazine

The Republic of Cyprus has a lot in common with the mosaics found in the 2nd-century House of Dionysus, an archeological site near Paphos. Both are colorful with many intricate parts, and a pleasure to view. The mosaics have all the colors of Cyprus: the blue of the Mediterranean Sea, the greens of the Troodos Mountains, the browns of the sandy beaches, and warm colors of the setting sun, plus they represent Cypriot history that dates back to mythical times.

He lives in a pucca – a small, rustic, two-room dwelling in the slums of Bangalore, India. There is no running water or electricity. His father, a plumber by trade, struggles with alcohol abuse and works only sporadically. His mother works two jobs as a house maid to provide the bare necessities for her two children. For Arun Hanumappa, daily life in the slums is an unending struggle.

For some people, nothing can match the exhilaration of the open road. Tooling around in a six-figure-priced exotic car … well that’s just about heaven on earth.

Upscale shared-ownership opportunities around the world are almost endless – but as in everything, the top options stand out.

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Although the term The Caribbean lumps together a vast geographic area under an umbrella of sunny skies and warm beaches, the experiences found there are varied, offering options for all.

It’s certainly possible to visit Mnarani Resort in on the coast of Kenya and totally forget that you are on the Dark Continent of Africa – not that you’d necessarily want to, but you could.

EUROPE An annual pilgrimage for many, Summer Solstice at Stonehenge is a celebration of light and all things natural! Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in the English county of Wiltshire. One of the most famous sites in the world, it is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.

Most spas today are more than mere massage centers, offering a wonderful gamut of products and services to not only soothe sore muscles, but also to cleanse the body – inside and out – and de-clutter the mind. It is this philosophy of care that guides the creation and implementation of many a spa.

Calling all sports fans! As football fever sets in, sports enthusiasts around the world are reminded that no matter the game they follow, nothing beats the thrill of being there and watching the action live while taking in the local sights and atmosphere.