Yet Nova Scotia, with great fishing, deep waters, political stability and friendly natives, is the best buy in the world today. In Vladi's current catalogue of favored properties, he lists 32 islands in Nova Scotia, including such densely wooded spots as Cow and Calf, Strawberry, Coddles and Spectacle Islands. It offers amenities and tranquility that Vladi says make it a steal. But buying here does demand a radical reeducation. Before consummating a sale, I typically spend six to nine months traveling around the world with clients.
Most people ultimately see the drawbacks of their particular island fantasies.
Yet our 55-acre Canadian island sits in a dramatic part of the world where the swift changes in the weather are thrilling. It is surrounded by crystal-clear blue water and cliffs. Our property would cost millions in the Caribbean. Vladi's Japanese clients still cling to typical notions of tropical havens, demanding to be in Polynesia, Hawaii or off New Zealand. The French prefer to luxuriate in sun-kissed Indian Ocean locales.