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Jun 18
2009
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Boomers Abroad Online Community Blogs
Boomers share their experiences abroad with us!
By: Jim Scherrer
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Jun 17
2009
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FOR DECADES , MEXICO HAS BEEN THE ANSWER FOR MANY AMERICANS, CANADIANS AND EUROPEANS WHEN THEY’VE NEEDED TO CHOOSE A SECOND HOME. TODAY, THE POSIBILITIES OFFERED BY THIS COUNTRY ARE BETTER AND MORE VARIED THAN EVER .
By Monica Lopez
By Monica Lopez
Everyone dreams of a second home, from young couples and families who wish to have a permanent holiday retreat, to baby boomers looking for a retirement haven. Choosing the location of the dream involves multiple factors, such as the value of the investment to be made, accessibility, safety, and ultimately, whether this will be a place to spend time comfortably, with all the necessary services, surrounded by like-minded people. The answer for many Americans, Canadians and Europeans, for several decades, has been Mexico. Today, the possibilities offered by this country are better and more varied than ever. Some of the reasons are obvious. The weather is a major pull factor for both Americans and Canadians who look for warmer latitudes during winter. These “snowbirds”, as they are affectionately known, spend four to six months of the year in Mexico, where they never have to put up with a blizzard or de-ice a car. By spending the rest of the year in their home countries, they can stay in touch with their families, handle business affairs and maintain their resident status.
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Jun 16
2009
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Jun 13
2009
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HEALTH CARE IN PANAMA
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Jun 12
2009
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The port city of Manzanillo, Mexico may offer some excellent real estate investment opportunities for foreign investors looking for an alternative to Mexican tourist cities such as Cabo, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. Real estate values in Manzanillo have been on the rise in recent years and will likely continue to increase as the city gains popularity with cruise lines, expatriates, and holidaymakers.
Located on the western coast of the state of Colima, Manzanillo City was home to 110,728 residents as of the 2005 Population and Housing Census. Manzanillo City is the municipal seat of the Manzanillo municipality. Copper and marble deposits can be found in the region, and a large portion of the municipality’s economy is founded on agriculture. Crops such as corn, sorghum and green chilies are grown, as well as cyclical crops such as watermelons, tomatoes, pumpkins and perennial crops such as mangoes and tamarind.
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Jun 10
2009
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Are You Selling Your Property? Or Is It Just On The Market?
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Jun 08
2009
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The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, last month, launched a $92 million public relations campaign to promote travel to Mexico. The campaign is called "Vive Mexico" and its goal is to encourage travel both to Mexico and within Mexico
In order to stimulate travel, Calderon has asked Mexican resorts to offer special travel packages, deals and discounts, which will be promoted on a new Web site, www.ofertasvivemexico.com. He's also asked Mexican citizens and celebrities—including athletes, actors and other public figures—to contribute to the campaign, the former by acting as tourism "ambassadors" who spread the word about Mexican destinations and the latter by appearing in advertisements, offering testimonials on behalf of Mexico's tourism industry.
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Jun 08
2009
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12 reasons to retire in ColombiaPosted by Mauricio Jaimes in Retire in Colombia , Miami , Mexico , Medellin , Living in Colombia , Latin America , Invest in Colobia , Colombia real estate , Colombia , Cali , Brazil , Boomers in Colombia , Bogota |
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Why to retire in Colombia? Here you have 12 reasons to consider living in an a Country that is having one of the most importants recoveries in Latinamerica.
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Jun 08
2009
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by Denise in Placidway
A large percent of baby boomers (those between the ages of 45-65) are currently uninsured. Many who belong to this age group have lost their jobs due to aging, unemployment or downsizing and are no longer covered by affordable health care or insurance.
Traveling beyond local borders offers this group, more than any other demographic, the opportunity to pursue and receive premium healthcare, alternative treatments and travel, all at the same time. Boomers are leading the way to more affordable healthcare, seeking medical care overseas to address such needs as knee and hip replacement surgeries, cardiac care, and alternative treatments for chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, orthopedic procedures, and dental care.
American boomers needing dental care and prescriptions often travel south of the border into Mexico or even as far as Brazil, Argentina, and Costa Rica for their needs. Dental procedures as well as medications in Latin American countries is less than half of what comparable procedures and medications cost in the United States. Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are popular destinations for those needing hip or knee replacement surgeries. Europeans are making trips to Hungry and Poland for dental and cosmetic procedures at great savings, even after including the cost of travel and hotel or clinic accommodations.
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Jun 08
2009
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The president of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, has just spent several days visiting and touring throughout various cities and hotels in Quintana Roo. He brought his wife Margarita who will also be participating on events in this tourist intensive region. The Mexico real estate market, when focusing upon the segment dealing with the international second home markets, normally coincide with the same regions of the popular tourist markets. Thus, we follow closely the activities that involve the tourism industry as we know this have direct effects upon the Playa del Carmen real estate market, and many other real estate markets throughout Mexico.
President Calderon began his tour with an event in the Hotel Hacienda Tres Rios located within Playa del Carmen. Later in the week, Ms. Margarita Calderon was in Cancun attending an event in the Ritz Carlton while the president was in the water park Xcaret, participating in the world day of ecology
While touring in the city, they were also invited to be involved in the inauguration of the new resort hotel called Las Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resorts. This large new complex is located just north of Playa del Carmen and south of the Mayakoba Golf course. The tour will end with a visit to Costa Maya, Majahual to review the newly rebuilt cruise ship pier and new boardwalk in the downtown section of this town.
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Jun 07
2009
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Some Good Memories. Childhood to Adults 1950-1970.
The Beattles, 50's, 60's, Marilyn Monore, Tinkerbell, John Lennon.
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Jun 07
2009
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Why Belize Video ...........Posted by Macarena in Why Belize , Macarena Rose , Boomers in Balize , Boomers Abroad , Belize Real Estate , Belize , Baby Boomers |
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See this new video as to why Belize is to be on the top of your short list!
Smiles from sunny Belize,
macarena
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Jun 07
2009
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Diving Mexico’s Socorro IslandPosted by R.J. Archer in underwater , sports , Socorro , scuba , live-aboard , diving , cabo , Baja , Adventure |
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With all the incredible diving around Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, why would anyone get on a boat and travel 240 miles south of the peninsula’s southern tip to dive? Well, it turns out that there are some really big reasons! Big – as in whales, sharks and huge manta rays. For divers seeking some adventure, a live-aboard trip to the remote island of Socorro is a must.
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The number of Americans and Canadians living abroad, by today's count approximately 7 million (according to The Washington Post), is twice the population of Chicago and greater than that of 33 U.S. States. A number that has grown steadily over the past decade, and it is expected to more than double within ten years. In the next 20 years, 100 million baby boomers, from the USA and Canada, are going to retire. Five million baby boomers turn age 60 each year, Ten Thousand per day, Eight per minute, and scores of them are purchasing property abroad as vacation homes or investment homes. Naturally, many of them are auditioning these homes for potential primary retirement residences.
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