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Beaches...mountains...fabulous cities...colorful festivals, and, of course, guaranteed sunshine in many part of the country. It's not surprising that low-cost Spain is a popular European country for those seeking a home overseas. There are lots of tempting reasons to consider making Spain your new home, and now is the time to act on it. Since the financial crisis engulfed the country, Spain's property market is on the floor. Bargains abound.

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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, 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 80 million overseas visitors each year. Escape to France 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 $150,000. Often a lot less… Escape to Italy will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.

If you’re in love with classic Europe and its history, romance, and culture…then alluring Spain should be calling your name. Spain is one of the largest and most geographically varied countries in Europe. Depending on where you are, the terrain, the look of the people, the accents—even the language they speak—can be different. In Spain, you can find almost any sort of geography you choose. And living here, no matter where you choose, won’t break the bank. Spain is arguably the best bargain in Europe, offering First-World living at a cost that can compete with some Latin American countries. Escape to Spain: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving to sunny Spain into reality.

From its Old-World theaters and opera houses to its jazz festivals and exquisite restaurants, Uruguay looks and feels like Europe. Uruguay is one of the most diverse, affordable, and sophisticated countries in Latin America. From gaucho (cowboy) country to small towns to those stunning white-sand beaches it has it all. Get a unique, resident’s look at this “slice of Europe” hidden away in Latin America in Escape to Uruguay: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less.