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Long stretches of deserted and undeveloped beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts, dense jungles teeming with exotic wildlife, a modern capital city, cool mountain getaways, and pristine lake regions, a world-class health care system, a fantastic lifestyle at a very reasonable cost… welcome to Costa Rica. Sidestep the recession and live the life of your dreams today in Costa Rica…
International Living ranked Panama the number one place in the world to retire for six consecutive years, and today it remains in our top five.
This country has the most advanced and modern infrastructure in Central America…First-World convenience at Third-World prices—you can still take a taxi across town for a couple of dollars, see a movie for under $4, get a trim at the barbershop for $5…or have dinner for two with a bottle of wine at one of the city’s trendy restaurants for just $30.
Panama has one of the world’s best incentive programs for pensioners. What about the cost of real estate? Let’s just say that you’ll be surprised at how much Panama still has to offer.
Panama: The Owner’s Manual will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
From its old-world theaters and opera houses to its jazz festivals and exquisite restaurants, Uruguay looks and feels like Europe, but it is much more affordable. The truth is that Uruguay is one of the most diverse, affordable, and sophisticated countries in the region. It is a special place. From gaucho (cowboy) country to small towns to those stunning white-sand beaches, a quest for beautiful beaches and low property prices is certainly worthwhile.
Sell your winter clothes, and prepare for the adventure of your lifetime. In Ecuador, every cliché you’ve heard about living large on little money-about settling into the lap of luxury on even a pensioner’s budget-is true. Take $300 out of the ATM Monday morning-and your expenses are covered for the week. This is one of the world’s cheapest places to live. Ecuador: The Owner’s Manual will provide you with all the information you will need for moving or investing in this beautiful country.
Ranked one of the best places in the world to retire in International Living’s annual Global Retirement Index, there is only one place in the world where you can enjoy an affordable overseas retirement, live right on the beach at affordable prices, yet remain within minutes of the U.S. by car…
With its moon-lit fiestas, languid white-sand beaches, ancient colonial towns set in the rugged Sierras, and Mayan pyramids rising from the misty Yucatan jungle, it’s no wonder so many people are starting new lives in Mexico.
International Living ranked Panama the number one place in the world to retire for six consecutive years, and today it remains in our top five.
This country has the most advanced and modern infrastructure in Central America…First-World convenience at Third-World prices—you can still take a taxi across town for a couple of dollars, see a movie for under $4, get a trim at the barbershop for $5…or have dinner for two with a bottle of wine at one of the city’s trendy restaurants for just $30.
Panama has one of the world’s best incentive programs for pensioners. What about the cost of real estate? Let’s just say that you’ll be surprised at how much Panama still has to offer.
Panama: The Owner’s Manual will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
It doesn’t take newcomers long to realize that Belize has a very unusual culture. It’s a land of Mayan temples, colonial mansions, jungle lodges, and seaside condos. Though the predominant language is English, your next-door neighbors might speak Spanish, Creole, French, German, or any of a dozen other languages. Belize is a country where you can dine out on Mexican food while Garifuna music plays in the background.
Exotic, romantic, and diverse. In the five years since we started our dedicated coverage of Brazil, it’s turned out to be a virtual treasure trove for the readership of International Living.
We’ve delved into little-known corners of the globe before…and we’ve tackled some pretty large and wide-ranging countries. But there’s been nothing quite like Brazil, when considering its sheer magnitude, appeal, and potential.
The trickiest thing about France will be deciding which part of it holds the most allure for you. It could be the wild, rocky shores of Celtic Brittany, steeped in heritage and tradition…or sun-drenched Provence, with its rolling hills and lavender fields, broken by the turquoise sea of the Côte d’Azur…or the castles and sleepy villages of medieval holdings in the Dordogne…
France has all the ingredients that we at International Living look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, top-notch culture, excellent health care, affordable real estate (despite the strength of the euro, France can still has lots of cheap property), colorful traditions and history, and, of course, the glitter and sophistication of Paris.
It’s not surprising that France is the world’s favorite destination, receiving in excess of 82 million overseas visitors each year.
France: The Owner’s Manual will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
Wondering if you can afford to retire in Italy? Well, you can. Although the popular areas of Rome, Florence, and Milan are admittedly expensive, not all regions are as unaffordable as you might expect. In rural areas and small towns, plenty of homes are available for less than $100,000. Often a lot less…
Italy: The Owner’s Manual will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.
Long stretches of deserted and undeveloped beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts, dense jungles teeming with exotic wildlife, a modern capital city, cool mountain getaways, and pristine lake regions, a world-class health care system, a fantastic lifestyle at a very reasonable cost… welcome to Costa Rica. Sidestep the recession and live the life of your dreams today in Costa Rica…
Exotic, romantic, and diverse. In the four years since we started our dedicated coverage …
This stunning stretch of Costa Rica’s coastline has literally been cut off from the rest of the country by the chain of mountains that border it for decades. Only four small towns (to speak of) exist there, and many of the locals have never even traveled to the country’s capital (just 101 miles away) or over the mountains at all…it’s been too difficult.
Miles and miles of pristine, tawny beaches…with sheltered coves and private inlets…have been cut off from the world…but that’s all about to change as the world’s most perfect and private coastal destination is becoming accessible…
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