On the whole, most Caribbean property owners have found the reality to be as wonderful as their dream. "The dream is even better than we expected!! We consider our condo as ‘home' now rather than our property in the UK," says Dickinson. "The sooner we can live in Barbados the better." The Spruances feel the same. "Ours has been a positive experience. We have had a smile on our faces nearly all the way."