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Re: Netflix on nook color?donc13 Jan 12, 2011 3:00 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
avaicesk26 wrote:
Does anyone know if netflix works on the nook color to watch movies?
Plain and simple, there is NO Netflix application available for the NC and I doubt there will be one available (but do NOT know).
Please look on the NookColor General Discussion board...this subject has been asked and answered before.
Re: Netflix on nook color?LarryOnLI Jan 13, 2011 6:40 AM (in response to donc13)
Netflix is not currently available on ANY Android device.
Apparently Android does not have any standard DRM scheme/library which is required by Netflix.
Re: Netflix on nook color?wookietim May 3, 2011 2:54 PM (in response to LarryOnLI)
"Netflix is not currently available on ANY Android device"
Not entirely true... Netflix leaked a beta version of it's app for Android that sort of works on my Droid X... Which means that I suspect we will see a full Android version quite soon.
Whether it will appear on B&N's app store is another question though...
Re: Netflix on nook color?tpatel520 Mar 22, 2011 12:31 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
Wait but i was just a Barnes and nobles today playing around with the nook and when i went on netflix.com and signed in and tried to watch a movie it asked me to download microsoft silverlight. I clicked download and it started to actually download. so maybe it would work off the web browser?? idk i didnt get as far as to finish the download. was in a hurry.
Re: Netflix on nook color?RodneyJT Mar 24, 2011 11:31 AM (in response to tpatel520)
The browser will try and download the siverlight app but won't be able to run it. Silverlight only runs on Windows (and I think Mac) PC's. Any browser on any system will try and download the silverlight runtime but only Windows PC's can run it.
Re: Netflix on nook color?Sorin Mar 24, 2011 10:48 AM (in response to avaicesk26)
There is a leaked Netflix app for Android that works on Nook Color. No streaming yet, but only because Netflix did not yet start streaming for the entire Android platform.
Re: Netflix on nook color?RG01 May 15, 2011 8:19 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
If you have rooted your Nook Color as I have done with Cyanogen7 it is now available!
Re: Netflix on nook color?rhtb4theeyeblnks May 20, 2011 7:48 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
netflix is out on the google market so i assume if you honeycomb your nook color you can install there app from the market. you might end up just using honeycomb but you can duel boot android 3.0 and nookOS (or whatever its called) as android 3.0 boots from your sd card. ther is plenty of tuts out there. although I plan on getting a Nook color to try 3.0 I will probably put cynogen mod on it as it will be more stable. http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/nook-color
Re: Netflix on nook color?steve1001 Jun 2, 2011 9:40 PM (in response to rhtb4theeyeblnks)
I just rooted my nook color with the CM7 2.3.3 Gingerbread via microSD card. Then I downloaded the Netflix app from Android Marketplace, logged into my Netflix account, and started watching a movie. Didn't have to tweak anything. Works great! Only downside is that volume is a bit weak even with the nook's volume up all the way, but it's fine with headphones. Pretty cool!
Re: Netflix on nook color?kat_watters Jun 5, 2011 5:37 PM (in response to steve1001)
..I just rooted my nook color with the CM7 2.3.3 Gingerbread via microSD card'
what does this mean, exactly? We're not so technologically savvy, and love the idea of having netflix on the nook.
thanks so much!
Re: Netflix on nook color?sygram Jun 5, 2011 6:35 PM (in response to kat_watters)
Check the NOOK Color Discussion area here;
Or the NOOK Color Technical Support here;
You won't get official B&N help with rooting but other users should be able to help you out.
You could also check out my signature, there is some info available there as well.
Good luck, I may be looking to do this myself for my wife's NC.
Re: Netflix on nook color?Nurse318 Jun 8, 2011 6:57 AM (in response to steve1001)
so you just purchased an sd card and put it in and it workssss? made NO changes to the nook? whre can you get one of these sd cards ? thaks
Re: Netflix on nook color?bmhanson Jun 8, 2011 9:33 AM (in response to Nurse318)
Nurse318 wrote:
so you just purchased an sd card and put it in and it workssss? made NO changes to the nook? whre can you get one of these sd cards ? thaks
You might have better luck asking in the Nook Color forum. I am assuming you are asking about booting from the SD card for the Nook Color to act as a tablet without having to change the nook itself. I will say that no it is not as easy as buying a SD card. You have to buy the card and then put the image on it, etc. It is easy in the fact that once that is done you just power off the nook and put the sd card in. It will boot from it just fine. Then to revert power off and take out the card.
I actually still have the 4GB micro SDHC card lying around from when my wife was tryign out the nook and I playted with it before she returned it. I just have not wiped it yet.
Re: Netflix on nook color? new app available since yesterdayNurse318 Jun 7, 2011 6:09 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
has anyone tried this on the nook color yet? it is available for 2.99 on the b and N site
Re: Netflix on nook color? new app available since yesterdaysygram Jun 7, 2011 8:01 PM (in response to Nurse318)
Nurse318 wrote:
has anyone tried this on the nook color yet? it is available for 2.99 on the b and N site
From the one written review I wouldn't purchase that app. Doesn't look like it's an app at all, just a document probably telling you how to root.
Re: Netflix on nook color? new app available since yesterdayNurse318 Jun 8, 2011 6:17 AM (in response to sygram)
thanks I appreciate your answer I think you are correct. I am afraid to do anything to my nook like
root it . But I do see some posts about an SD card that can be purchased .. where can I get one and how much is it? I might be interested in that, as it is not a permanent change to the nook color.
Re: Nettling on nook color?ja821 Nov 21, 2011 11:05 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
avaicesk26 wrote:
Does anyone know if netflix works on the nook color to watch movies?
When I bought my Nook Color (Sept 2011) I was told that through the app you can only list movies in your Netflix queue but they hoped by the end of the year Netflix will be available to watch movies on the Nook Color,and it should be on the same Nook I wouldn't have to purchase another Nook to watch.
Re: Netflix on nook color?minamu Dec 17, 2011 10:27 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
Yes, Netflix is now available for Nook Color!!!!!!
You either wait a week for the automatic update of the software or download version 1.4 from BN.com!!!
Re: Netflix on nook color?isfred Dec 22, 2011 10:15 PM (in response to minamu)
Thank you!
Made the upgrade on my NOOK Color to 1.4 last night & started streaming Netflix about 20 minutes later -- Very happy, so thanks for information.
Re: Netflix on nook color?murzma Feb 20, 2012 4:14 PM (in response to avaicesk26)
yes it works on the nook color I have added it to mine and use it frequently.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Justin Tuck no longer uses the word "hate" when talking about his feelings for the Dallas Cowboys.
"I am not going to say it this year but you already know," the Giants defensive end said. "I don't have to say it for you to print. You can imagine."
The Giants' NFC East rival always seems to light a fire under Big Blue. Last season, the Giants swept the Cowboys, beating them in Week 14 and again in the final regular season game to win the division and make a run to the Super Bowl.
Now, the two teams will kick off the 2012 season on Wednesday night, and Tuck can't think of a better way to start the Giants' title defense.
"The Cowboys bring the best out of us," Tuck said. "And we bring the best out of them. It's just one of those rivalry games where it's turned up a notch. It's almost in a way kind of a 'Hip Hop Hooray' party for us because we enjoy playing those guys."
Last season, Dallas brought the best out of Jason Pierre-Paul to the point where it eventually spawned a Naughty By Nature remix of "O.P.P." called "Down with J.P.P." Pierre-Paul had two sacks, a safety, a forced fumble and blocked a potential overtime-forcing field goal to secure a 37-34 win in Dallas on Dec. 11.
But what may be truly terrifying to Romo and the Cowboys is that the Giants' star pass-rushing trio of Tuck, Pierre-Paul and Osi Umenyiora is healthy.
The three pass rushers weren't at full steam until toward the end of last season and their impact on the Giants' success was "pretty obvious," as Tuck put it.
"And awesome for that matter," Tuck said. "I mean it was just tough to get us all three on the field healthy. I think those last games you saw us was us playing at the height of what it could have been the entire year. Hopefully we get there for 16-plus games this year and not have to have guys in and out, especially like how I was last year."
Tuck battled through a laundry list of injuries and ailments that hampered him throughout the season. Umenyiora had a knee issue early on as well.
This season, the trio is ready to inflict pain on opposing offenses. Toss in linebacker/defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka, and Perry Fewell is ready to throw his NASCAR package of four defensive ends at offensive lines again.
"We talk about putting the four guys out there; it's hard to find out who's the quickest and who's the fastest," Fewell said. "Some days I look and I say, 'Boy, J.P.P. looks great today,' and then Osi comes flying off the end and I'm saying, 'Wow, boy, that's pretty fast.'
"And then Tuck, he makes a move and I'm saying, 'Wow, man,'" Fewell said. "I'm scratching my head and then Kiwi does something."
The Cowboys will have to figure out something to slow down the Giants' pass rush since this NFC East rivalry has been one-sided of late. The Giants have taken five of the past six games against the Cowboys.
Besides finding a way to slow down Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz, the Cowboys must protect Romo, who may be without his favorite target, tight end Jason Witten. Witten is nursing a lacerated spleen.
"We don't necessarily know if [Witten's] playing, but I know that's a huge safety blanket for him," Tuck said. "That'll go a long way to just making it a little bit more uncomfortable out there [for Romo]. Maybe he holds the ball a little bit longer and maybe that gives us a little bit more time to get after him."
There's pressure on Romo every season but the spotlight may be shining even more brightly on Romo with the Cowboys' window of opportunity seemingly getting smaller each season.
But Tuck says the pressure in this game is on the Giants' pass rush to ride Romo and stop DeMarco Murray and the running game without defensive tackle Chris Canty, who is on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
"Everybody knows when we play well, this team, this defense plays well," Tuck said. "A lot of pressure's on us, but we like it that way. I think our defense is set up for us to succeed to have a big impact on football games. When we've played well, the defense has played well. When we've gotten blocked and not gotten pressure on quarterbacks, we haven't played well."
"The biggest thing is probably stopping the run," Tuck said. "Make sure [Romo] doesn't have that as a crutch. Pin everything on him. He still can make you look real bad when it's all on him but that gives us a fighting chance."
The Giants are expecting a prime-time fight against Dallas on Wednesday night. Four of the past five Giants wins against Dallas have come by seven points or less.
"[That] just puts them a little bit on edge," Tuck said. "They definitely want to come here and ruin our opening night, celebrating the Super Bowl."
Which would make Tuck only hate the Cowboys that much more.


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The humpback whale is distributed worldwide in all ocean basins, though in the North Pacific it does not occur in Arctic waters. In winter, most humpback whales occur in the subtropical and tropical waters of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The North Pacific population was considerably reduced as a result of intensive commercial exploitation during the 20th century and recovery has been very slow. Photo ID studies indicate that humpback whales from the Western and Central North Pacific mix on summer feeding grounds in the central Gulf of Alaska and perhaps the Bering Sea. Females normally reproduce every two or three years, giving birth to a calf that is 4.5 to 5 m long; it has grown to about 8 or 9 m when it is weaned at 10 or 11 months. The gestation period is 12 months. Adult males are 15 m long and adult females slightly larger at 16 m. Humpback whales in the high latitudes of the North Pacific are seasonal migrants that feed on krill and small schooling fishes. They frequently employ an interesting feeding behavior called bubble net feeding in which they surround a school of schooling fish with a curtain of bubbles.
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2015. Population structure of humpback whales in the western and central South Pacific Ocean as determined by vocal exchange among populations. Conser. Biol. 29(4):1198-1207.
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2015. Using dive behavior and active acoustics to assess prey use and partitioning by fin and humpback whales near Kodiak Island, Alaska. Mar. Mammal Sci. 31:255-278.
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NEWARK, NJ – It was a historic day for the USHL once the seven rounds of the 2013 NHL Draft had concluded as 31 players who suited up during the 2012-13 USHL season were chosen by NHL teams. The 31 total players establish a new League record, surpassing the previous USHL high of 28 which had been achieved in each of the past two NHL drafts.
Additionally, nine alumni of the League were drafted to bring the total to 40 players with USHL credentials who heard their names called by NHL teams. The first alum chosen was defenseman Seth Jones (Team USA, 2010-12) who went fourth overall to the Nashville Predators.
The first USHL player from the 2012-13 season was forward Michael McCarron of Team USA who was chosen 25th overall by the Montreal Canadiens. His selection marked the ninth consecutive season that at least one USHL player was selected in the first round of the NHL Draft.
The second round of the Draft began a run of USHL selections as Waterloo Black Hawks defenseman Ian McCoshen was chosen by the Florida Panthers with the 31st overall pick. It was the seventh consecutive year that the Panthers chose at least one USHL player. Five of the next 16 picks would come from the USHL, including two players to the Buffalo Sabres as they chose Team USA forward J.T. Compher 35th and Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Connor Hurley at 38th.
Three more USHL defensemen were chosen in the second round, starting with Steven Santini of Team USA (42nd overall to New Jersey Devils) and then Gustav Olofsson (46th to Minnesota Wild) of the Green Bay Gamblers and Tommy Vannelli (47th to St. Louis Blues) of Team USA were taken with back-to-back picks.
The New York Islanders used a pair of selections in the third round to choose Waterloo Black Hawks teammates, first with goaltender Eamon McAdam (70th overall) before taking USHL Player of the Year Taylor Cammarata (76th overall) just five picks later. Right after Cammarata, the 2011-12 USHL Rookie of the Year, had his name posted on the NHL Draft board, this season's Rookie of the Year was selected as Jake Guentzel of the Sioux City Musketeers went to the Pittsburgh Penguins (77th overall).
Defenseman Michael Downing of the Dubuque Fighting Saints was picked by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round (97th overall) which made it nine consecutive seasons that the Clark Cup championship team would have at least one player chosen in the NHL Draft.
The fifth round saw 10 USHL players picked, including a pair of Omaha Lancers – Tucker Poolman (127th to Winnipeg Jets) and Grant Besse (147th to Anaheim Ducks) – which now gives the team nine consecutive years with at least one player chosen, the longest active streak among USHL teams. It was also a family affair in the fifth round as Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman Michael Brodzinski was picked 141st overall by the San Jose Sharks before his older brother and Fargo Force alum Jonny Brodzinski (2010-12) was taken seven picks later to the Los Angeles Kings.
Nine different USHL Member Clubs had players selected in the 2013 NHL Draft while five had alumni chosen. For the second year in a row, 18 of the 30 NHL organizations chose a USHL player.
USHL Players Chosen at 2013 NHL Draft
1st Round
Michael McCarron (F), Team USA – Montreal Canadiens (25th overall)
2nd Round
Ian McCoshen (D), Waterloo Black Hawks – Florida Panthers (31st overall)
J.T. Compher (F), Team USA – Buffalo Sabres (35th overall)
Connor Hurley (F), Muskegon Lumberjacks – Buffalo Sabres (38th overall)
Steven Santini (D), Team USA – New Jersey Devils (42nd overall)
Gustav Olofsson (D), Green Bay Gamblers – Minnesota Wild (46th overall)
Tommy Vannelli (D), Team USA – St. Louis Blues (47th overall)
3rd Round
Eamon McAdam (G), Waterloo Black Hawks – New York Islanders (70th overall)
John Hayden (F), Team USA – Chicago Blackhawks (74th overall)
Taylor Cammarata (F), Waterloo Black Hawks – New York Islanders (76th overall)
Jake Guentzel (F), Sioux City Musketeers – Pittsburgh Penguins (77th overall)
Keaton Thompson (D), Team USA – Anaheim Ducks (87th overall)
4th Round
Mike Downing (D), Dubuque Fighting Saints – Florida Panthers (97th overall)
Hudson Fasching (F), Team USA – Los Angeles Kings (118th overall)
Tyler Motte (F), Team USA – Chicago Blackhawks (121st overall)
5th Round
Will Butcher (D), Team USA – Colorado Avalanche (123rd overall)
Tucker Poolman (D), Omaha Lancers – Winnipeg Jets (127th overall)
Cal Petersen (G), Waterloo Black Hawks – Buffalo Sabres (129th overall)
Connor Clifton (D), Team USA – Phoenix Coyotes (133rd overall)
Luke Johnson (F), Lincoln Stars – Chicago Blackhawks (134th overall)
Teemu Kivihalme (D), Fargo Force – Nashville Predators (140th overall)
Michael Brodzinski (D), Muskegon Lumberjacks – San Jose Sharks (141st overall)
Blake Heinrich (D), Sioux City Musketeers – Washington Capitals (144th overall)
Grant Besse (F), Omaha Lancers – Anaheim Ducks (147th overall)
Gage Ausmus (D), Team USA – San Jose Sharks (151st overall)
6th Round
Ben Storm (D), Muskegon Lumberjacks – Colorado Avalanche (153rd overall)
Sean Malone (F), Team USA – Buffalo Sabres (159th overall)
Avery Peterson (F), Sioux City Musketeers – Minnesota Wild (167th overall)
Anthony Louis (F), Team USA – Chicago Blackhawks (181st overall)
7th Round
Peter Quenneville (F), Dubuque Fighting Saints – Columbus Blue Jackets (195th overall)
Jake Jackson (F), Waterloo Black Hawks – San Jose Sharks (201st overall)
USHL Alumni Selections
Seth Jones (D), Team USA (2010-12) – Nashville Predators (1st round, 4th overall)
Ryan Hartman (F), Team USA (2010-12) – Chicago Blackhawks (1st round, 30th overall)
Adam Erne (F), Indiana Ice (2010-11) – Tampa Bay Lightning (2nd round, 33rd overall)
Justin Bailey (F), Indiana Ice (2011-12) – Buffalo Sabres (2nd round, 52nd overall)
Andrew Copp (F), Team USA (2010-12) – Winnipeg Jets (4th round, 104th overall)
Stephon Williams (G), Waterloo Black Hawks/Sioux Falls Stampede (2010-12) – New York Islanders (4th round, 106th overall)
Jonny Brodzinski (F), Fargo Force (2010-12) – Los Angeles Kings (5th round, 148th overall)
Quentin Shore (F), Team USA (2010-12) – Ottawa Senators (6th round, 168th overall)
John Gilmour (D), Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (2011-12) – Calgary Flames (7th round, 198th overall)


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EatSleepDraw Party Mix
For those that can't make it to our EatSleepDraw 5th Year Anniversary Party this Sunday, here is the play-list we will be jamming on.
A perfect mix of music to enjoy while drawing.
5 Years, 5 hours.
We can't wait to party with you all.
Special thanks to my friend Andres for putting this mix together.


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Historical Traveler Reviews Sands at Grace Bay Providenciales
Had a wonderful week at the Sands
I just returned from a wonderful week at the Sands with my husband and 15 yr. old daughter. The beach was pristine and not the least bit crowded (unlike the mob scene at Beaches). Most of our time was spent on the beach. However, the pools were quite beautiful. The hedges and landscaping around the meandering pools were very nice and added a sense of privacy. Since the resort seemed half full, the atmosphere was delightfully tranquil. We rented a car but returned it after a day since it was really not necessary. Although I had heard that Smith's reef had the best snorkling, we found the snorkling better just past Beaches in front of the white house and steps (about a 15 minute walk from the Sands). We aslo rented a kyack and rode bikes to Ports of Call, the small shopping area nearby. Hemingways was great. We also had a fine dinner at Bay Bistro at the Sibonne next door but it was a bit more pricey (as were other good restaurants within walking distance). I followed someone's advice and brought a small flashlight which we found helpful walking on the road to restaurants at night. We ate most of our breakfasts and a couple of lunches on the balcony at our condo unit (a lovely one bedroom with an ocean view). I even used the immaculate fitness center with good treadmills, a couple of bikes, weights and a universal gym. My daughter also loved the facial she got at the spa. I particularly liked the friendly staff and casual atmosphere of the resort - looking forward to going back next year.
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PROVO: Living in Sarasota, we have access to one of the best beaches in the world. However, the water at Provo is the best we have ever seen and we have traveled to many places including St. Thomas, St. Marteen, Aruba, Curaco, Cancun, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, etc. HOTEL: The Sands is a great place to stay. Beautiful hotel, beach and pool. Not crowded. Great onsite restaurant (Hemingways). I highly recommend it. Washer/Dryer is fantastic. Microwave, kitchen sink and fridge were great too (we were in a studio). We bought some cheese and wine at the on site store and had our own happy hour each night on the terrace. When we come back, we will definitely stay at the Sands again. There are numerous emails regarding this hotel, so I want to comment on some of the other island aspects as well. RESTAURANTS: We ate at Hemmingways (twice for dinner and all lunches that weren't a part of a tour or when we didn't have left overs). Very good and reasonable (loved the grouper). Grace's Cottage (good service, ok food (lobster ravoli was just ok and not good if you compare it to the $41 price, rack of lamb very good) but very expensive at $225 without a bottle of wine. We wouldn't go there again. Bella Luna was my favorite. A must for Italian. Coco Bistro was a long walk, but worth it. Good lobster at the best prices we saw on the island. Caico's Cafe is not French. Food was good, but all was prepared in the same manner and it was not what we expected (French). Last meal was at the Cuban restaurant. We liked it very much as well. All dinners, except for Grace's Cottage, were between $75 and $110 for two with appetizers and 4 drinks total. Check your bill. Many restaurants add 20% (10% tax and 10% gratuity, so you only need to tip another 5-10%). All of the above were within walking distance of the Sands, so we didn't have to pay the shuttle service. Just bring a little flashlight to take with you. Another bonus for the Sands. Location in the middle of the "strip". ACTIVITIES: Walked to Coral Gardens. Long walk carrying equipment, but worth it. We thought that was wonderful snorkeling at the time. Then we went on the Beach Cruise (discount price on Mondays) and the Island Discovery Cruise (discount price on Fridays) and couldn't believe it. Absolutely the BEST snorkeling that we have ever done. Nurse sharks, barracudas, rays, turtles, angels, sargent majors, triggers, grammas, tangs, puffers, everything under the sun and more. And clear! But that is not the best part. The coral is fantastic and watching the fish and the coral in such healthy reefs is wonderful. Not like Aruba where the fish were eating the coral faster than the coral could grow. Iguana Island (part of the Beach Cruise) was ok. Not necessary, but came with the snorkeling. Conch snorkeling (Island Discovery Cruise) was great fun. We found 5! Wonderful lunch prepared with this cruise too (lobster, BBQ chicken, conch salad, fruit, raw vegetables). Both were VERY good tours (Beach 1/2 day and Island Discovery full day). If we had to pick just one, we would choose the Island Discovery Cruise, but this would be a long day with kids. Free Hobie Cat at the Sands for guests. Plan to get wet. Good fun. Free wind surfers at the Sands too. Eat your Wheaties before trying this. SHOPPING: Practically non-existent. Some souvenier shops within walking distance. Signs say they open at 9:00, but more like 10:00. Mostly T-Shirts and knick-knacks. FISHING: We chartered the Gwendolyn for a full day of Marlin fishing for $1,000. 8 hours exactly. A week before the trip, I talked to the owner who indicated they were catching Marlin every day and were hooking up something (Wahoo, Tuna, etc) on two lines within 10 minutes of leaving the marina. Ok. He is a fisherman and tends to exaggerate, but we didn't catch one thing during 8 hours and it was only a week after our discussion. I was not really disappointed that we didn't catch anything, but that I was led to believe that we definitely would. False representation (just like the "French" restaurant). I was also disappointed that after 5 hours of fishing with nothing, that the captain didn't change the set up (dead bait or live bait instead of luers (I know I spelt luers wrong)). We have a small boat in Florida and if 3 hours go by with "nothing", we change what we are doing. After saying all that, we will charter with Gwendolyn next time. They were very professional, the boat was more than adequate (my boyfriend was upset about no air conditioning, but I didn't care), very friendly and seemed apologetic about our day. Picked us up and brought us back to our hotel so we didn't have to take a taxi and even brought us to the IGA grocery store beforehand to get our lunch. Very nice people. Recommended even though a disappointing day, so that is saying something. My boyfriend also took a cab one morning to the otherside of the island to wade in and fly fish for bone fish. No luck there either, but he had fun. Recommend that you charter a boat for this as well as when wading in he couldn''t "see" into the water or cast as accurately. SUMMARY: Best vacation we have ever had. First place that we have ever been to that we are going to go back to SOON. Go quickly before it gets more developed.
At athe sands
our family escapade at the turks was a nice experience, the water is awsome so is the beach, the place we chose to stay "the sands" was very nice and quiet, exactly what we were looking for, both with the choice of island and hotel. no cruise ships with masses of cheap tourists, a good mix of europeans and others vs americans. as far as the hotel,everything was top notch exept: the food at the hemmingway restaurant and the water sports situation. I am french and avid sailor and food and water are vital to my well being and was looking forward to sail sail sail during my vacation. the two hobbie cats were in poor condition,only one in working condition during our trip so the other one was a "battle" to use. that was not part of my vacation plans so i gave up sailing. also I recommand renting a car for 2 or 3 days(@$60day) for a suzuki jeep. there are a few restaurants and marinas, as well as parts of the island that need to be seen. going to an island and not knowing whats outside the gates of the hotel is not right. we used a driver from the hotel but the charge is by the head and every time you go to the grocery store or a restaurant (6 of us) it was @ $50 . rent a car and have the freedom to go when you want where you want as early or late as you want. the turks and caicos seem to have about ten more good years before becoming a place like cancun, so go while it is still quiet and soak in the overwhelming beauty of the coral reefs and shades of blue that you cant find at home depot. hope these few tips help your vacation over there.
The Sands is an excellent value.
I stayed at the Sands from July 4th until July 8th. I traveled alone and had a very relaxing holiday weekend. The complimentary transfer is excellent. The van is there to pick you up upon exiting the airport which is reassuring when you are in a country you have not traveled to before. It will not kill you to tip the driver. The grounds are beautiful. I found the staff to be very friendly, if you are friendly to them. Most of the staff is from T & C or other islands so we are the visitors. Show them a little courtesey and it will go a long way. I don't know what standard people are using to call Hemingways expensive. The lunch menu is very reasonable with 8.95 fried grouper and fries, or fried jerk chicken breast and fries, and also a cheeseburger platter available at all times. The dinner menu was also reasonable. If you are a drinker, that will drive up your cost. Within walking distance that I went to also was Cuba Bella, good food, say hello to Godfrey the bartender, and Danny Buoys. Good food, also reasonable. The rooms were very comfortable, a separate sitting area and bedroom. As far as the people of T & C not being friendly, the rudest people I ran into were tourists, not the locals. People should watch their children on vacation, or go to an all inclusive where they will have other kids to play with. I would recommend the Sands to anyone. The location is perfect, and if you do not mind having a nightlife, it is excellent. This is a place to relax.
Beautiful place, but pricey
We stayed at this resort in March and it is beautiful! We were shocked on how expensive transportation and food is on this island and there is not a lot to chose from! This resort has 1 restaurant "Hemingways" and it is expensive! But the food was very good, the beaches are awesome and the water is like no other water you have ever seen..amazing! The Sands has quite a few families and lots of kids, so I would not prefer it for a honeymoon, but it's a great resort . The pool was very nice, but needs some repair. Overall, I would go this resort again.
Great Beach, average accommodations
The island of Provo was absolutely beautiful. There were plenty of watersports and excursions available, not to mention the relaxing, flawless beaches. The Sands Resort, however, did not meet our expectation. I think it was a bit overrated. The rooms were clean, but did need some minor maintenance. For example, we had a toilet that ran constantly and the shower faucets were coming out of the wall. We requested that the toilet be fixed, though it never was. The resort itself has very little entertainment. Live music plays two night a week by the pool/ restaurant for a few hours. The restaurant, Hemingways, served very nice dinners. Breakfast and lunch were just okay. There are many excellent restaurants on the island. Magnolia's has breathtaking views, at sunset especially. Bay Bistro, which you can walk to from the beach, was excellent for dinner and breakfast. The wait staff at ALL of the restaurants were lacking in the area of friendliness. Everything is very expensive there, so prepare yourself. There is no shopping to be had, so don't waste your money on a taxi for that purpose. I would return to Provo again, but I probably would not stay at the Sands Resort.
Highly Recommended but a bit Pricey
This is a review of The Sands at Grace Bay, a resort on Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands. I have attempted to separate the resort from the island, but they are obviously very interrelated. I have also tried to avoid including information that can be found on The Sands or TCI informational web sites.First, some statistics my wife and I stayed there in late May/early June of 2003, which is considered to be part of the off season. The hotels occupancy rate averaged 61% during my stay (the high was 74% and the low was 51%). This was relatively high, especially when compared to the other hotels which seemed almost desolate at times. I spoke with some people staying at these other hotels and they confirmed that their occupancy rate was very low (much lower than The Sands). Please keep in mind that a review is very relative compared to other resorts, other islands, etc. My other recent Caribbean vacations were in The Bahamas and Aruba but Ive been to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Barbados. The Resort We had a slight problem at check-in, but this was quickly resolved. The room that was originally assigned to us seemed to have a plumbing problem it made a lot of noise when you flushed the toilet. This gave me a very bad first impression, but we were moved to a different room. I never felt cramped at this resort. The amount of beachfront space, the number of tiki huts, etc., seemed to be more than adequate. We never had to wait for a tiki hut to be vacated by other guests there was always one available. This is unlike my experiences at other resorts where it seemed the beachfront property and beach amenities were always in high demand. There was also adequate space between the tiki huts so I never felt like I was side-by-side with other guests. I should also mention that the beach was the most beautiful beach I had ever seen. The water was more clear than my aquarium. On several occasions, schools of small, colorful fish would swim between my legs as I was standing in the water. The pools were also there was plenty of space to spread out, plenty of umbrellas, etc. Personally, I find this to be very important I never want to feel cramped in when Im on vacation. Real estate is very costly and Im willing to pay a little more for a resort with adequate real estate. The layout of the resort was wonderful. There are 3 pools and 2 of them are connected by canals. The pools are surrounded by tropical gardens, sitting areas, paths, etc. The area was so attractive that a small wedding took place in the gardens of the resort. There were a number of private sitting areas with umbrellas in the gardens and all were a few steps from a pool. The gardens were very well maintained and not overgrown. During my stay, I saw gardeners taking care of the property on several occasions. There were also a lot of geckos scampering around the gardens. The larger pool was separate from the gardens. This pool had a lot of concrete chipping off the bottom and the side walls making it both little rough to walk on as well as cloudy at times. This pool is in need to a resurfacing but Im happy they didnt do it while I was there. The resort also has an outdoor hot tub. I believe there were only 2 resorts on the island with hot tubs.The rooms had a number of little extras that made you feel like youre someplace special. The floors were ceramic tile, not an old stained carpet. The door handles were lever-style antique brass, not basic knobs. While these little things may not add much tangible value, they do add a touch of class. The rooms had a generous amount of square footage, as well as a washer and dryer which really lightens the load in your suitcase. We started a wash before going out to dinner and dried the clothes when we got back so it didnt seem like a chore that took away from our vacation time. The rooms also had a small refrigerator with a freezer, a microwave and a toaster. If you dont want to go out for every meal, you can go shopping at the grocery store and keep some basic food and drink in your room. We stayed in a studio suit able.The six buildings each had a mixture of room types. The drawback to this was that the suites with a few separate bedrooms are more likely to be used for families with small children. We had an infant in the neighboring suite for at least half of our stay and I found this to be very annoying. A better layout would have been to put more of the rooms that are attractive to families together in one or two buildings. Considering that the occupancy rate averaged only 61%, they also could have distributed their clientele in such a way where the families with children would not be as bothersome to the couples without children. This was almost annoying enough to complain and ask to be relocated to another room. Considering that Beaches (a resort aimed specifically at family vacations) was nearby, the number of families with small children staying at The Sands was a bit surprising. The hotel had a tour desk where some of the resorts friendliest people worked. They did a lot of the legwork in arranging both group and individual events. The main lobby had a PC with internet access which allowed you to check your email and surf the net. A few binders with explanations of activities (beach cruises, etc.) and local restaurant menus were also available in the lobby. Hemingways Restaurant, the only restaurant at this resort, was one of the best value-for-the-dollar restaurants that we found. The prices were very reasonable, the food was good and the location was excellent. I automatically assume that the restaurant at a hotel will be overpriced and have average food dont make that assumption here. They also offered a poolside and beachside beverage service as most resorts do. The hotel has a hospitality suite that was a very nice touch. Often the last day of a vacation is a waste because you dont have enough time in the morning to do anything, you have to check out early, you have to hang around the hotel or airport until your flight leaves, etc. Checkout is 11:00 AM and my flight wasnt until 3:30 PM but my day was not wasted. a and a lounge. This allowed me to use the pool until about an hour before my transportation to the airport left.The resort has shuttle service to/from most restaurants during the evenings, which saves a lot of money compared to the high cost of taxi service. The resort also has 2 daily trips to the IGA (the local grocery store).One of the most pleasant surprises was the quality of the clientele. My wife and I have stayed at expensive resorts such as The Atlantis and been very disappointed by the quality of the people staying there. There were simply too many snobs at The Atlantis and we couldnt seem to avoid them. These people acted as though they were better than everyone else because they had money. Their lack of common courtesy and respect for others was appalling. The other guests that we interacted with at The Sands were wonderful. We had no trouble striking up a conversation with people and even going out to dinner with them. Since the resort is a little more intimate than the big high-rise resorts, you saw many of the same people over and over. Before long, we found ourselves sitting with people by the pool, on the beach, etc. and socializing together.The IslandThe islands lack the infrastructure needed to really become a premiere resort area. The main highway is not completely paved and it is not scheduled to be completed until 2005. Only a few other roads are paved. The shopping areas are spread out and they do not compare to those on Aruba, The Bahamas, St. Thomas, etc. The taxi prices are rather expensive but renting a car is even more expensive. This is not Gilligans Island, but its not as commercialized as many other islands either. As always, it depends what youre looking for.One rather strange thing was the number of mosquitoes. It wasnt as though you were walking around a swamp, but it was noticeable. I dont know if this was due to the time of year or if this is normal for the area. Regardless, I recommend that you bring your own bug spray.The quality and cost of dining is an essential part of ev e places we ate.Bay Bistro great food and an imaginative menu but a bit pricey; the service was very slow; great view of Grace Bay; we had live music on the night that we ate there; if you dont mind the slow service (maybe we just had a slow server), the food is worth the wait Sharkbite good food at a good price; great view of Turtle Cove; excellent service; one of the better low cost eating options Baci good Italian food but it doesnt compare to good Italian restaurants in the U.S.; great view of Turtle Cove; the Bella Luna was the other Italian restaurant in the area and the people we spoke with were divided regarding which one was better Hemingways probably the best value for the dollar of the restaurants we tried and it was right at our own resort Aqua Bar and Terrace great food and an imaginative menu not as pricey as Bay Bistro; great view of Turtle Cove; recommeded Fairways good food but high priced; located at the golf course Cuba Bella average food at a good price; if youve ever had Cuban food in Ybor City or at Babalus, youll be disappointed by the Cuba Bella; they also had a very annoying 5% surcharge on the bill (as if there werent already enough surcharges, taxes, etc.); convenient to the resort but I wouldnt go there when I return to the TCI again Danny Buoys Irish pub with good food at good prices; good value for the dollar; Id go back there Gecko Grille excellent food and just a bit pricey; great view of Grace Bay and very nice gardens; Id go back there Chinsons Jamaican restaurant that was just branching off into Chinese food (yes, its a strange combination); the people were very nice and the lunch we had was excellent and very inexpensive; too bad it is not open for dinner; I liked the food so much that I brought a menu back to the resort so they could add it to their restaurant binder in the lobby If you want to play golf, Id recommend that you bring your own golf balls and bring a lot of money! The greens fees were $130 (standard) and $90 (after 2:30 PM). The club rental was $20 (standard) and $40 (prem priced and not as nice as some of the other Caribbean courses (e.g. Mahogany Run) but it was the only course on the island. The fairways were narrow (50-70 yards wide) and there was plenty of room to get in trouble. Im sure its a lot easier to maintain sand and water than grass, so there were plenty of bunkers and 13 of 18 holes had water in play. On these particular islands, I think The Sands provided an excellent value for the dollar. We looked at some other resorts while we were there (Allegro, Club Med, Ocean Club, Sibonne, etc.) and found none that we would have preferred. Overall, however, I think the prices of the resorts and the activities were a bit high, especially when considering how underdeveloped the island is. I found the prices on Aruba, for example, to be a lot better. I realize that this is an underdeveloped island compared to Aruba, The Bahamas, etc. and that things may cost more because everything is imported, but you could also make a case for keeping the prices down because the islands are a bit underdeveloped. Overall, would I go back? My wife and I tend to try a new island each time we go on vacation but the only ones weve decided wed go back to are Aruba and Providenciales. Would I stay at The Sands? Yes, I dont think there is a better value on the island.
Pure Paradise
My girlfriend and i were getting fed up with old man winter and looked to the internet for a last minute deal (site59). We picked up a 4d/3n package for a reasonably good deal only 3 days before we departed. We had a direct flight from boston to TCI (Turks and caicos Island) and 3.5 hours after leaving boston we were on the beach. Our options were to stay at Sibonne or for a little more the Sands located right next store, both located on grace beach. In retrospect, either way we could not have gone wrong. We ended up chosing the Sands resort as they had free use of snorkel gear, sailboats, kayaks, bicycles. The first afternoon with snorkel gear in hand walked down the beach and swam out to a reef just off the beach. The life on these reefs were amazing. First night walked (15 minutes) to the alero hotel and casino which is quiet small but has a few tables and a bunch of slots. Ate dinner at a local cuban resteraunt and walked back along the deserted beach. During the next few days, ran to the end of the island, borrowed bicycles and rode to the conch farm (45 minutes away). The conch farm is NOT really worth going to except that you can buy large conch shells for $1 if you pick it yourself from large piles of discarded shells, or for $5 for more perfect shells inside the shop. Look outside for yourself, its worth it. We sailed and went snorkling every single day even for only 1/2 an hour. We watched the sunset every night. We had great food although a bit pricey. Truth be told, if you are looking for a large resort or for a lot of people or a place with a lot of activity around you, then look elsewhere; bahamas, cancun, jamiaca ect. If you are looking for your own wide eyed adventures, walking down a seemingly deserted beach which runs for miles (infact 12 miles), or for watching a romantic sunset without seeing many other people, and totally relaxing without any agenda then this place is for you. (The experience may be different if you stay at an all inclusive "camp" resort like The B at grace beach was amazing. Beautiful small suites with a bedroom and small living room with a fridge and coffee maker. beatiful grounds. Plenty of free equiptment to borrow, bikes, boats snorkel gear. If you do not need the equiptment then the sibonne, located right next store will be as nice and a bit cheaper. For noteworthy resteraunts: Bay bistro at Sibonne was amazing. entree $20-30. However, THE COCO BISTRO was by far the nicest, most romantic, (and with very reasonable prices entree 15-25) and best food on the island. It is located at the eastern side of grace beach. The COCO BISTRO IS A MUST!!!For the best snorkeling: By far the best we found was at smith's reef at turtle cove. We saw multiple huge manta ray, huge spiny lobsters tons of reef fish. Other good spots from the beach are a set of reefs a few hundred yards west off the The Beaches Resort, saw manta rays, small eels and tons of typical reef life. I have traveled the carribean extensively (>12 islands) and this is by far my favorite.
We have just returned from a fabulous week at the Sands. The beaches are amazing, the accommodation spacious and the food excellent. We had an ocean view studio in block 6 and spent lots of time gazing at the ocean and pool views from our balcony. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break. There is plenty of space for everyone - families and couples alike. Hemingways is great for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and causal evenings and has beautiful views at sunset.In the evenings we tried a different restaurant on Provo every night using the shuttle the Sands runs which costs $5 - $8 per person round trip depending on the distance/direction you're going.We can recommend (in order) Bay Bistro - just next door at the Sibonne, Coyaba, Coco Bistro, Caicos Cafe, Magnolia (for the view). All lovely for couples looking for a romantic evening meal. Prices are fairly expensive though - expect to pay between $100 - $200 for 2 including wine if you have 3 courses.There are other less expensive restaurants too and the Sands run a shuttle to the supermarket if you want to self cater. We can also recommend the beach cruise - one of the tours we booked at the Sands. It is a half day motor boat tour for $55 per person and visits a fabulous beach, the iguanas and some snorkelling. However, all the other guest we spoke to were pleased with the other trips they took too.Complimentary snorkel equipment, and other watersports are available too at the Sands. We would definitely love to return to the Sands as soon as possible.
Simply beautiful!
My husband and I went to Provo island for 6 days in early February. We had a wonderful time-- it was nice to "escape from it all" and relax in paradise! We did all of our research through tripadvisor and decided to stay at The Sands. We were also considering Coral Gardens and the Royal West Indies, but ultimately chose The Sands based on their ammenities and informative website. While we were there, we did check out the other resorts and thought Coral Gardens looked nice (GREAT snorkeling right off the beach!) and the Royal West Indies looked nice, too. The Sands was just how it's pictured on the website... beautiful blue waters and amazing white sand! And not very many people on the beach, which was a huge plus for us! Reading some of the other opinions on tripadvisor, I was concerned that there might be lots of kids and families but we didn't see any kids at The Sands... in fact, about 90% of the vacationers seemed to be in their 50's. We reserved an "ocean view" studio, but you could literally only see about an inch of the ocean from our balcony, so I would recommend spending the money on an "ocean FRONT" room if you really want to see the ocean, or just spring for the "garden view" and save your money. A studio is plenty big for just two people. And the balconies are all screened-in so you don't have to worry about bugs! The resort grounds are absolutely beautiful and very private and secluded when you are walking around at night. We ate at quite a few restaurants on Provo, and they were all excellent. Hemingways was probably my favorite... not as expensive as the others and really good food-- especially for breakfast! Meals are quite expensive here-- expect to pay at least $35-$45 per person for dinner. We also ate dinner at Mango Reef at Royal West Indies and walked on the beach to the Sibonne's restaurant right next door. My husband really liked dinner at Cuba Bella just down the road. Overall, we had a wonderful time... we had beautiful weather the whole time and just loved the laid-back and quiet atmosphere on Provo. And all of our pictures look like postcards!
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Arrival Day
When I booked this trip back in January, they didn't have non-stops from Philly, so we had to connect through Charlotte. Which adds several hours to the trip. However, during check-in they offered us an upgrade to first class for a fairly reasonable price. Only for the (longer) second leg. We convinced ourselves that the baggage fee savings, …
Club Med Day: snorkeling with sharks & sailing
... second round of pi�a coladas and Brian's preferred local beer, Turks Head Amber. =0
Brian kept talking about how much he liked Club Med. We plan to go back a few more times during our stay here. It is such a great deal and you really do get your money's worth. Brian liked Club Med so much he wants me to research which other Club Meds in Europe (specially Greece) we could go to. He also noted that Europeans seem to ...
Happy Chappy
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And he went on and on. Over and over again he leaned back and let out his disgusting cry. Now I am convinced that what happened next was not an accident nor a coincidence but a deliberate act by the Captain. As our ship was about halfway past the other ship, making our funnels about level with the idiot, the Disney Fantasy let forth a loud, magnificent blast of "whistle while you work".
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... rest for the next 10 hours to our next destination. I thought I was done with the Bahamas but one more night proved to be a welcome addition. The night was amazing, millions of stars above and the bio-luminescence made it look like there were stars in the ocean below! Every time you get up for an anchor watch you could see the sea life crowding the underwater lights and hear the less brave fish flapping about off in the dark. What ...
SCUBA day
... Which is a shame because we saw 2 sharks, a turtle, a barracuda, and a ray. Not to mention the dropoff. It is strange how disconcerting that is. Why should it matter that the water goes down 6000 feet? It isn't like you can fall. But it was a weird sensation. All in all, it was an almost magical experience.
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BMI View: The office sector continues to offer the most promise regarding rentals, as Grade A establishments remain in high demand and lack of available space is pushing upward trend. Industrial real estate also represents a potential area for investment as the limited space, good demand and inauguration of national 'reindustrialisation' looks to offer opportunities in the mid-term. We opine that Retail will witness further contractions and advise vigilance when considering this market over the same period.
We have revised our economic forecast for growth in Hong Kong with real GDP to remain steady at 2.5% over 2016, no change from 2015, as the regional pressures, predominantly stemming from fiscal reforms and corrections in China, Hong Kong's largest trade partner, weigh-in on demand into the Asian Tiger economy. A main culprit that has subdued interest is the strong national currency. The HKD is tied to the US dollar, the recent rally in the greenback has seen Hong Kong exports become less competitive and the city viewed as a more expensive destination for travel and commerce. However, promising underlying macro-economic factors, such as rising private consumption, and the fact that foreign companies are interested in Hong Kong's semi-autonomous market due to its transparency and strong legal accountability, will keep demand particularly strong in areas such as tertiary services. We therefore opine real GDP to grow 1.1% to 3.6% by 2017. All three real estate sub-sectors that we cover are likely to benefit from the improving economic situation, and see activity rise across the medium term.
The office sector is benefitting from high demand for Grade A space from financial services, owing to the surging stock market in the first half of the year. This is expected to put upward pressure on rentals in popular investment locations, in particular the central business district (CBD) especially considering vacancies in the CBD sit at 1%. This should see rentals continue an upward trend, as the market is bullish and actively sought out by international players. Limited supply is anticipated to blight secondary markets, which we expect to result in a downward rental trend that will perpetuate across sub-district markets through 2016.
Retail continues to feel the squeeze from the reduction in Chinese tourism, a core demographic for the industry, owing to the appreciation in the HKD, cross-border tensions and preference for cost-efficient destinations. Effectively, this has influenced the downturn in spending on luxury goods, and has seen a number of luxury retail brands enforce measures as of late, including vacating property in favour of adopting an online presence to avoid sky-high rentals and lowered demand. Although, international retailers presence here should remain solid, given that Hong Kong's reputation as a global retail destination and greater levels of private consumption will support the furtherance of such establishments. Rising incomes regionally and higher spending figures bode well for the retail real estate in the mid-term, as we believe the strong economic fundamentals will positively impact demand for space in malls and department stores, where the larger proportion of retail demand is likely to be focused. We therefore expect to see retail rentals rise post-2016 once the market has cooled and levels of regional tourism increase, but remain stagnant in the short-term as anti-mainland sentiment in Hong Kong persists.
Regarding the industrial sector, there has been minimal transactional activity in recent quarters owing to the heavy ties with the cooling China mainland economy, a prominent trade partner, which has resulted in lower demand for exports due to appreciation in the HKD and depreciation in the Yuan. Subsequently, we have witnessed a drop in developer confidence as a result. But the current supply market is limited, and industry players opine that the market could witness a marginal rise in rentals in the mid-term amid good demand from the rapidly growing e-commerce industry in Asia, driving the nations online retail and effectively increasing demand for warehouse space and logistics parks.
Overall, potential for capital gains rests mainly in the office sub-sector, as rentals are expected to continue an upward trend owing to good demand and a lack of grade A space in the market. New supply will emerge in both office and industrial with a few projects reaching the market early-2016, although good demand and strong economic fundamentals should sustain rental trends in both sectors. We opine that retail will continue to contract owing to the Occupy Central movement, slowdown in sales and lower consumption, which may result in more vacancies over 2016 and see rentals drop further.
The Hong Kong Real Estate Report features BMI Research's market assessment and independent forecasts of major construction projects in the residential and commercial markets, plus rental prices and yields in major cities. The report critically analyses the prospects for real estate within the broader economic and financial context - both domestic and global - via our econometrically-modelled and clearly explained banking and economic forecasts and follows this through to evaluate the implications for REITs.
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Historic data series (2010-2013) and forecasts to end-2019 for the domestic real estate industry and for the local and global finance industry.
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- Construction: Industry value (USDbn); contribution to GDP (%); employment ('000); real growth (%).
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BMI's Risk Reward Indices provide investors (real estate vendors, construction companies and financial investors) looking for opportunities in the region with a clear country comparative assessment of a market's risks and potential rewards. Each of the country markets are scored using a sophisticated model that includes more than 40 industry, economic and demographic data points to provide an indices of highest to lowest appeal to investors, with each position explained.
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Overview of the real estate sector, including analysis of existing/planned real estate developments and emerging industry trends in the office, industrial and commercial sectors
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Features detailed city-level data and analysis on rental prices, yields, contract terms and real estate availability with separate chapters covering the office, retail and industrial sub-sectors.
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