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Thanksgiving Day in Belize
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
Mr. John Madeira, retired technology executive now living in Belize, tells us about Thanksgiving Day in his new country:
“We made arrangements to eat Thanksgiving Dinner at Caves Branch. They do not celebrate Thanksgiving
Day in Belize. However, Caves Branch has lots of guests from the US at this time of year, so Caves Branch has a […]
Nicaragua: Two Seas, Two Coasts, and an Almost Perfect Climate
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Over a hundred years ago, Mark Twain visited Nicaragua. His impression of the country was much like the impression any American might have.
“What a home one might make among their shady forest, their sunny slopes, their breezy dells, after he had grown weary of the toil, anxiety and unrest of the bustling driving world.”
There […]
Dominican Republic Amber and Larimar: Just Simply Beautiful
Thursday, November 1st, 2007The World Tourism Organization has named The Dominican Republic one of the hottest Caribbean destinations, and it’s easy to understand why!
The climate, the culture, the friendly people, the warm welcome extended to expats and retirees, the beaches. . . there are just too many wonderful things about the Dominican Republic to mention!
The Dominican Republic also […]
Panama Has Something For Every Taste!
Monday, October 29th, 2007Panama 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, […]
Prices, Beauty, and Healthcare Are Superior In Panama
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007When you look at a list of the World’s Best Retirement Destinations for Americans, Panama is on that list, rated in the top five. There are many good reasons for that.
One of them is the excellent health care in Panama. Hospitals, both public and private, are equal to and in some cases excel […]
Mazatlan, Mexico: Low-Cost Paradise For Retirees!
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Mazatlan, Mexico, is fast becoming a favorite retirement spot for expat Americans. It’s a large city - around 400,000 - but it has retained that Old World atmosphere in the midst of up-to-date facilities and amenities.
The beaches in Mazatlan are just as beautiful as the beaches in the expensive resort cities, but a […]
Relocating to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua? Learn the Language!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007If you are planning, or even just considering, relocation to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, you will do yourself a big favor by learning at least a little Spanish before you move there.
Even though most of the Central American people speak at least some English, and most speak excellent […]
Panama or Nicaragua: Each Has Its Unique Pull
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Let’s say that you’ve decided, definitely, that you want to relocate to Central America. Let’s say, then, that you’re torn between Panama and Nicaragua. How in the world can you choose between places, both of which represent Paradise?
You’ve come this far; now you have to get down to the bare facts.
First, politics. […]
Costa Rica: Relax and Smell the Flowers
Monday, October 15th, 2007Even though Costa Rica is as close to Paradise as you’ll ever get on this planet, it is still wise for a retiree who is considering a permanent move here to investigate the options thoroughly.
Laws are different in Costa Rica than in the States in many areas. Customs might seem so strange that some […]
Perfection in the Central American Countries: Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Friday, October 12th, 2007Many retirees love Florida; the climate is warm and tropical, the flowers are lush and beautiful, the beaches are clean and very crowded, and everything is expensive.
Oops.
Very crowded and very expensive. That’s Florida, all right.
But many retirees are discovering that in Panama, and Nicaragua, and Mexico, and Costa Rica, and Honduras, and Belize, and […]
