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Why Would You Want To Retire To Belize?

Friday, June 29th, 2007

There are many reasons that so many people are choosing Belize as their retirement destination. Besides the sheer beauty of Belize, with its mountains and jungles and breathtakingly beautiful beaches, besides the friendliness of the Belize citizens, besides the shops, and the hospitals, and the superb health care for unbelievable prices, besides the pyramids […]

Some Good Reasons To Choose Panama As Your Retirement Destination

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Why choose Panama as your retirement destination? There are so many good reasons; it would be impossible to list them all! Here are just a few, to begin with:
Almost everyone in Panama speaks English. English is Panama’s second language.
The official currency of Panama is the Balboa, but your American dollar is accepted […]

Are You Planning To Take Your Pet To The Dominican Republic When You Retire? Read This First!

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

If you are like me, you couldn’t imagine moving anywhere without your beloved family pets. It’s important to understand, however, that if you move to a foreign country and plan to take your animals along, there might be some hoops to jump through, and some changes in the usual routine once you get there.
In […]

Retiring to Belize: What Do You Need?

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

In order to retire to Belize, you must be at least 45 years old. You must also show proof of an income of at least $2,000 per month. The Belize Ministry of National Security will do a very thorough background check on you.
You will need to submit the following to the Belize […]

Costa Rica Has Wal Mart!

Monday, June 25th, 2007

If you are worried that there might not be the kind of shopping in Costa Rica that you are used to here in the States, you don’t need to worry about that any more. Not only will you be able to buy fantastic local foods and merchandise, you will also be able to shop […]

This Is What’s For Dinner In Central America!

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Corn, or “maize,” as Columbus named it, has been a Mexican and Central American staple for thousands of years. Cornbread is featured at most meals, in fact.
Here is a recipe for a typical Central American cornbread. Serve it tonight with your red beans and rice, why don’t you? Mmmmm, sounds delicious!
Makes me […]

A Teacher In Costa Rica Tells It Like It Is

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Many retirees aren’t really retiring; they’re just relocating and doing ’something else.’ Many teachers are going back into classrooms far, far away from the classroom of their youth.
Classrooms in Costa Rica are not like the classrooms in Ohio, or Maine, or Oregon, or Indiana. It’s important to understand this, if you are planning to […]

Why Retire To Nicaragua? Here Are A Few Reasons!

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

The cost of living in Nicaragua is a fraction of what ANYONE is used to paying in the States! You can fill your freezer with several weeks’ worth of beef and pork for about $65.00. For two people, expect to pay about $20.00 for a week’s worth of fresh vegetables. You can […]

Dominican Republic Retirees Can Keep In Touch With Skype!

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

The Dominican Republic has almost ten million people. That’s ten million people who like to talk to each other, and to their families and friends back home. With Skype, retirees in the DR can communicate with the people they ‘left behind’ for free, of course, but with a unique Skype number, […]

Health Tourism in Costa Rica, Pt. 2

Monday, June 18th, 2007

There are two reasons people are choosing Costa Rica for medical services: high quality and reasonable prices. With all the focus on the stunning scenery, ideal climate, friendly locals, and natural attractions, many people are not aware that Costa Rica is also a top destination for a growing number of foreigners looking for […]

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