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A nation of peace and one of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua is a land of volcanoes, pristine lakes, rainforests, and ancient colonial towns. An exotic place where the sun shines all day long on rugged and tropical rivers and friendly and lively people. Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful countries in the Americas. It boasts a dramatic Pacific coastline; long, gentle Caribbean beaches; volcanoes and freshwater lakes that dot the hilly inland. Colonial cities like Granada and León offer visitors a taste of days gone by. And Managua is rapidly becoming a real First-World city with top-notch theaters, a range of international restaurants, and an emerging art scene.

From Managua to Matagalpa, Granada to León, San Juan del Sur and beyond... IL’s Nicaragua correspondent, Bonnie Hayman, knows the country well. In this special video presentation, she shares all of her insider information with you. You’ll discover the best areas for expat life, real estate, cost of living, and much more.

If you’re looking for the Caribbean as it used to be—laidback, low cost, pristine, unspoiled...with very few tourists but kind, warm, and welcoming locals...then check out this special video where you can see the stunningly beautiful Big Corn Island…up close and personal…for yourself. You’ll see the white-sand beaches, explore real estate, and meet the expats living and doing business here.

Nicaragua attorney Eduardo Cabrales of the Garcia and Bodan Law Firm will take you through visa options, real estate law, and much more. Listen in and discover all your options. Again, this isn’t some static read-along booklet or report. You’ll hear all these important details directly from a reliable resource that knows, firsthand, about all the rules, regulations, laws and other legal issues that apply to foreign residents. This on-the-ground insight will be invaluable to you should you decide to make Nicaragua your home.

In 2016, International Living ranked Panama the number one place in the world to retire for so many reasons. Panama is not only the most sophisticated offshore haven in the Americas but it also has the best retiree benefits in the world. It also offers true First-World living at a fraction of the cost of back home, along with a huge variety of affordable real estate, and top-class health care. And that’s just the beginning… In Escape to Panama you’ll find 300 pages of property listings, details on cost of living, health care, banking, taxes, residence requirements, and maps…plus contacts to help you buy, rent, start a business, retire, and travel in this glorious country. If you’re seriously interested in Panama, this is the resource for you.

Expat entrepreneurs have found that Panama offers not just a good business environment but an ideal one. Statistics will tell you that Panama is one of the easiest places in Latin America to set up a corporation. Legal and government fees are low and the process is so streamlined, you can be up and running in as little as a week.

This video gives you an insider's look at Panama and assures you a true understanding of what's ahead of you when you decide to make that move to Panama, from an expat that’s gone before you.

You’ll hear from expat Mitzi Martain, who moved to Panama from North Carolina. In this presentation, you'll find out about Santa Fe, Veraguas, a quiet, tranquil small mountain community in the center of Panama. Expats come for the very low cost of living; Eco-tourists come for the mountains, rivers, and birds. Everyone stays for the natural beauty.

Costa Rica is very diverse as far landscapes and climates go, so expats have a choice of environments when thinking about life in this beautiful country. One place that has been very popular over the years is Costa Rica’s Central Valley…a spot that cradles the country’s thriving capital of San José yet also offers rustic and rural pleasure in abundance, as well as a mild, spring-like climate year-round. The Arenal region, with its centrepiece 33-square-mile lake, is also increasingly popular. It is three hours northwest of San José...a region of farmland, pasture, virgin forest, and unspoiled lake views. This report will take a look at a few of the options available in Costa Rica’s Central Valley and Lake Arenal region for anyone looking for a quality lifestyle for less than they would pay in the U.S. or Canada.

Tinkling with bronze wind chimes and fragrant with jasmine, Thailand lies at the heart of Southeast Asia. Low cost, warm, friendly—this country has it all. But if you have a spirit of adventure, its appeal becomes enormous. You’ll find large communities of expats of all ages in Bangkok, in and around the highland city of Chiang Mai in the north, and particularly in seaside settlements such as Pattaya and Phuket. Most expats in Thailand are living a very nice lifestyle, indeed. One of the most exotic and diverse places on earth, Thailand is a country whose ethos seems to be combining pleasure with harmony. And whether you’re thinking of investing in a permanent home, a vacation home, or if you just want to enjoy an amazing break, it offers both value for money and a more-than-civilized lifestyle.