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Top Ten Reasons For Retiring To Costa Rica
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
From Rosemary Rein at Retreats Costa Rica comes this very informative essay about why she and her family moved to Costa Rica and love it. She has very wittily put her opinions in Top Ten form, and here is her post:
“As residents of Costa Rica for 10 years, we are often asked the reason […]
Mexico Has It All!
Monday, July 30th, 2007The kids are out of school and parents are trying to think of a good vacation spot, one that will entertain and educate, both at the same time.
Mexico.
A beautiful country full of rich history, Mexico has it all! Beaches, mountains, volcanoes, deserts. . . why settle for a vacation to a place […]
Dominican Republic To Host Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship
Friday, July 20th, 2007The Dominican Republic is fast becoming famous for its incredible golf courses, designed by some of the top names in the business. Tournaments are becoming quite common, and people come from all over the world to watch and to compete.
Well, the Dominican Republic is hosting the 51st Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship (CGA) 2007, from […]
In Honduras, As In All Other Foreign Countries, You Must Have Your Paperwork In Order!
Thursday, July 19th, 2007If you are visiting, or staying long-term, in Honduras, it is of vital importance that all of your paperwork is current and in order.
There will be many persons or agencies offering to expedite your papers for you; it is best to go through the proper channels, even though that might take longer. You don’t […]
Costa Rica: The Switzerland of the Americas
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007Costa Rica, with its its lush rainforests, majestic volcanoes, underwater marvels, jungle trails, craggy mountain chains, endless miles of pristine coastline, thousands of species of wildlife and weather that is described as “eternal spring” with temperatures averaging 82 degrees, is one of the world’s most desirable destinations. This “Switzerland of the Americas” is noted for […]
Seven Seas Seafood Soup: A Central American Favorite!
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007Whether you are in Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, you will always find Seven Seas Seafood Soup in any local restaurant. Fishermen return with their catches early in the morning, and customers are always waiting to pick out their choices of fish.
Whether you are preparing a meal for a […]
Some Good Reasons To Choose Panama As Your Retirement Destination
Thursday, June 28th, 2007Why 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, 2007If 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 […]
This Is What’s For Dinner In Central America!
Friday, June 22nd, 2007Corn, 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 […]
Dominican Republic Retirees Can Keep In Touch With Skype!
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007The 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, […]
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