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taxes to be paid when you buy a property in the riviera maya

gerardo — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:59:42 +0100

when you buy a property    you have follow closing cost in   the riviera maya
is more easy   than ever
2 % purchase tax
1% public register duty
1% notary fees& expenses
total   4 %
to establish a bank trust all you have to do is to paid usd 2200
for further information pls    Read More...

Playa del Carmen Land is Being Defined to Attract National and International Investors

Thomas Lloyd — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:06:31 +0100

The project, Riviera Maya Investment Forum was presented before various public officials representing the Quintana Roo and the Playa del Carmen state and municipality government leaders this past Thursday. The layout of the Playa del Carmen land on the west side of the highway 307 is being defined for the future growth. The real estate association (AMPI) informed that the Riviera Maya Investment Forum will be organized for the 7, 8 and 9th of November of the present year.

Choosing the right volunteer abroad program

zablon — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10:38 +0100

Travelling is a passion to some while others do it to get away from their routine. Volunteer travel is a more rewarding experience if you want to do more sitting in a hotel and seeing museums and animals. Volunteering abroad is a life changing experience for anyone who does it, whether you are in your teens, in college, taking a career break and whether you have retired. The experience you get is worth more the money you spent in your volunteer vacation. Picking the righRead More...

How do I pay my bills for my Puerto Vallarta Home?

Thomas Lloyd — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:53:57 +0100

Typically as part of the closing process on your Puerto Vallarta home, the utilities will be changed over to your name. If not, ask the previous owner to sign a letter authorizing this action and then register the change with the corresponding utility. Your electric bill will come every second month, and your telephone and cable TV arrive monthly.

Puerto Vallarta Homes

The number of tourists to Mexico has increased by more than 35 per cent in the first half of 2010. Even more staggering, is that of the number of Canadians traveling to Mexico, who in June alone increased over 107 % from the previous year for some fun in the sun… OlRead More...

Volunteer Abroad for free

zablon — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:06:59 +0100

Many people want to give their time to help others. Most of them volunteer at home, helping in the local volunteer centres and the local organizations. Others want to take their experience to another level and volunteer in another country. They want to volunteer abroad for free. One of the assumptions many people make is that volunteering abroad is like volunteering at home in that they expect not to use any money while they are abroad. They hope not to be charged for thRead More...

Living in Los Cabos: Top Ten Reasons to Love Low Season

Carol Billups — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:55:49 +0100

Living in Los Cabos: Top Ten Reasons to Love Low Season

I love low season in Cabo! Well, OK, I love Cabo and low season comes with the package. First, though, I want to tell you that low season isn’t that low any more. Thanks to families vacationing witRead More...

Why People Retire to Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico

Don & Linda Wright — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:11:54 +0100

Many Canadians, Europeans and Americans have chosen the Ajijic area on Lake Chapala as their preferred retirement destination for a number of reasons. One reason is that we have a very large expat community.

Lake Chapala, Mexico’s largest inland lake is dotted with small towns and three major areas – the city of Chapala, the village of Ajijic and the city of Jocotepec. We chose to live in Ajijic.

Why?

•National Geographic wrote that Ajijic has the 2nd besRead More...

Volunteer abroad group volunteering

zablon — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:58:38 +0100

A group of volunteers could be you and a couple of your friends, family, church members and coworkers. Many corporate companies offer their employees a chance to volunteer abroad as a part of their corporate social responsibility. They use this as a part of their team building and have their employees more motivated. Many employees after coming from their volunteer holiday are more open minded and are rejuvenated by their work abroad. It also introduces your employees toRead More...

Living in Belize - Peace and Sanity in Belize

Macarena — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

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things you must do when visit the mayan riviera

gerardo — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:23:06 +0100

1.

Swimming by the only archaeological site located by the sea... Tulum.

2.
Spend a day of amazement interactiRead More...

Retired in Mexico ? - Being retired nowadays can be about more than playing golf or fishing.

Boomer Abroad — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:19:41 +0100

Retired in Mexico ? Being retired nowadays can be about more than playing golf or fishing. For John and Janet Luoma it's about remodeling a colonial home in Merida and raising a forest in the southern part of the State of Yucatan in Mexico.

The Luomas, from Stillwater, Minnesota, started their adventure in Merida by renovating a colonial Read More...

Mexico has one more beauty... - Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete Wins Miss Universe 2010

Boomer Abroad — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:29:09 +0100

Mexico has one more beauty...

Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, won Miss Universe 2010 last night in Las Vegas after she defeated the other 83 contestants from around the world. Jimena Navarrete became the second Mexican to win the title of Miss Universe.

Jimena Navarrete earned the title ofRead More...

Choosing Volunteer abroad organizations

zablon — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:29:28 +0100

There are many opportunities that are available for those who want to volunteer abroad. When you type volunteer abroad on Google you are get around 481,000 results and on yahoo it’s about 21,600,000. There are about 270 organizations or more which provide volunteer abroad programs. These organizations offer a variety of programs in different countries. The reason for this is bRead More...

Wish You Could Turn Back the Time?

Health Travel Guides — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:39:56 +0100

Have you been thinking about ways to update your look? You’re not alone! Millions of U.S. women each year undergo common cosmetic procedures to give them a look that is refreshed, less tired and as young as they feel. While prices in the U.S. may put taking care of yourself just out of reach, Health Travel Guides credentialed medical nRead More...

Mexico Resort Development Conference

Boomer Abroad — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:01:30 +0100

Mexico Resort Development Conference, Mexico Real Estate, Contact Development Company, Baker & McKenzie, Luis Miranda

Mexico Resort Development Conference 2010 will be held September 12-14, 2010 at the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown San Diego.

Each of the speakers on our faculty has considerable on-the-ground experience in the Mexico resort deRead More...

Loreto Fishing Tournament

Boomer Abroad — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:40:47 +0100

Loreto Fishing, Inn at Loreto Bay, Homex, HXMTD, HXM, Loreto Pueblo Magico

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Carol Billups — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:36:55 +0100

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THE EXPAT EXPERIENCE

Macarena — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100

THE EXPAT EXPERIENCE

Wither thou go-est.........

Enquiring Minds Want To Know
Does one need special DNA to become an expat? Is there a secret sign-up sheet?
What makes one a potential expat?

I've been discussing my own expat experRead More...