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Panama Has Something For Every Taste!

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Panama is one of the top retirement destinations for Americans, and there’s really no doubt as to why!
Panama is peaceful, beautiful, and economical. English is spoken here, and American money is accepted, too.
Prices in Panama are low, and that includes real estate.
Health care in Panama is superior and inexpensive.
Retirees in Panama can get internet, […]

Passports Necessary For U.S., Mexico, and Central American Nations

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Starting Monday, the U.S. government will require a passport or proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, for all air travelers arriving from countries within North America. This will, naturally, have quite a serious effect on Mexico and Central America.
The rule, which is part of the government’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, actually went […]

A New Life in Guatemala

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

You don’t have to be a resident to begin your new life in Guatemala. The Pensionado plan here is fantastic. Most foreigners get 90 days as a tourist, and you’d be eligible for another 90 days before you have to decide if you’re staying or returning to the States. I’m betting that […]

How Do I Know If Guatemala Is Right For Me?

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

First of all, we believe that before anyone makes a commitment to move to another country for the rest of his/her life, that person should give it a trial run before deciding.
We think you’ll love Guatemala, but only YOU can decide.
Here’s what you should do:
Don’t apply for permanent residency until you’ve lived in Guatemala for […]

Of Passports, Waiting, and Moving Your Things to Mexico For Keeps!

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Good news for U.S. travelers to Mexico; delays in getting your passport issued or renewed no longer prevent you from flying to Mexico! Even though the U.S. passed legislation last year that would require U.S. citizens to carry passports when visiting Mexico, this doesn’t take effect until September 30,so you’ll be able to leave […]

Panama: Health Care For Less Than HALF the American Cost!!!!

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Punta Pacifica Hospital in Panama City is affiliated with Johns Hopkins, in the States. Amereicans without medical insurance, and Canadians who don’t want to wait a year or more for an operation, already make up about 25 percent of the hospital’s patients, and the hospital is brand new!
Surgeries and procedures at Punta Pacifica cost […]

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 […]

Mexico Is A Friendly Haven For Retirees

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Mexico does not market a full-blown pensionado program to entice foreign retirees to its shores, as many other Central American countries do, but it is nevertheless a friendly haven for retirees from the United States, Canada, and beyond.
As a foreign retiree on one of two types of retiree visas, you can bring in your household […]

Panama’s Retirement Incentives Are Fantastic!

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

If you are considering retirement, and thinking about relocating, and wondering about great places to go, and feeling as though it’s high time you had some adventure in your life, think about Panama.
Not only is it a land of indescribable beauty. . . not only are its beaches unsurpassed anywhere on the planet. . . […]

Going to Belize in June? Get Your Passport NOW!!

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

From WSYR-TV, Channel 9, in Syracuse, NY comes this timely bit of advice: Apply for your passport well in advance of your trip!
Whether you’re going to Mexico, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, or any country not your own (including Canada!), you need to apply for a passport NOW. The usual […]