Archive for March, 2009
Overseas Retirement
Today many are searching for a way to live better in retirement and that search has led to the investigation of overseas retirement choices.
There are many overseas destinations that will provide a choice for living better in retirement depending on what one desires in a country. In our own personal search for overseas retirement we applied specific criteria and then searched for countries that would provide most if perhaps not all of our criteria.
Our first criteria was a mild climate with no periods of extreme cold or heat
secondly we desired to live in a country that offered a good degree of safety where a less hectic environment existed where many spoke our own language where properties and living expenses offered a good retirement with many places to visit within country where beaches and mountain and valley areas were abundant and finally a country closer to the United States where we could visit our family and friends more often without a large expense of flying.
This was a lot of criteria to apply to a search and although many countries offered some of the above criteria we continued our search for a country where most of the criteria would be available.
After much research of various countries we were eventually led to Central America and began to apply our criteria to the countries of Central America. After a detailed search of each of these countries reading information on the internet listening to expats already there and finally visiting Central America for six weeks we found our country of choice.
Although Panama ranked high on our list our final choice was Costa Rica for several reasons the main reason was the availability of the climate of our choice which only existed in one small area of Panama whereas it existed in many areas of Costa Rica and the availability and convenience of good medical care and hospitals.
After five years of living in Costa Rica purchasing property building our home constructing vacation rental villas for visiting vacationers finding properties for others to retire to we can honestly say that Costa Rica is by far the “Jewel of Central America” and the only country that met the criteria we were searching for.
Because climate varies with elevation in the tropics there are many choices of climate in Costa Rica. If you like warm climates the coastal areas will offer many opportunities for living. Beginning at around 300 to 500 meters it gets cooler and at the 1000 to 1200 meter elevation the climate averages around 72 degrees which we find perfect for year round living but if you like a cooler climate the 1500 to 2000 meter elevation averages around 4 degrees cooler.
Many expats settle in the coastal areas especially the Pacific coastal areas from the upper Nicoya peninsula to the lower portion of the country around the Osa peninsula. Some settle in the Caribbean coastal areas however these areas are prone to winds from hurricanes and more rain during the rainy season and are subject to extensive flooding in the lower areas. The culture is also different on the Caribbean side due to the influx many years ago of the people from the islands of the Caribbean.
The majority of expats reside in the Central valley of Costa Rica from the capital at San Jose to San Ramon in the western Central valley due to the mild weather in this area. The suburban areas of San Jose are heavily populated with expats particularly the areas of Escazu and Santa Ana where there are many upscale stores and shopping. In the rural areas around the towns of Grecia Sarchi Naranjo Palmares Atenas and San Ramon you will also find enclaves of expats. Those searching for a retirement home overseas would do well to check out Costa Rica.
About the writer: Bob and Deb have lived overseas in Costa Rica approaching 5 years and maintain vacation rental villas for those coming to Costa Rica in search of property for retirement. They have a vast knowledge of living in Costa Rica and many other subjects. Visit their website at www.vacationvillasincostarica.com
Orlando Timeshare Rentals Offer Great Deals For College Students Going On Spring Break
Looking for a place to go for spring break? Try going to Orlando. It is one of the spring break hot spots for college students looking to travel for their spring break so not only will you have a great time you will also meet other college students. With Orlando timeshare rentals being inexpensive and close to all the nightlife in Orlando they are one of the best places to go and visit for a vacation.
Orlando is a great place to go for nightlife there are many clubs that are completely different than any other place you have ever been. The diversity of the nightclubs in Orlando is one of the reasons that Orlando is one of the most popular places to visit for college students. There are not only nightclubs be there are also restaurants and bars for you to go visit in Orlando at night. The most popular location for these clubs restaurants and bars is Orange Ave. Along these roads you can find any type of bar or club scene you may be into they have rap and hiphip indie country and many other types with DJs almost every night of the week. One of the most popular places for college students to go to have a drink and a good time is a club called Firestone Firestone is known for its amazing DJs blasting techno underground and house music. Another very popular place to visit in Orlando when you are staying at Orlando timeshare rentals is Church Street. Church Street is known for its many level clubs which have places to drink dance and even bowl on each floor. Anyone can enjoy the bars and clubs on Church Street because there is something for everyone there.
If you arent into the club or bar scene for your Orlando timeshare rental vacation you may be interested in some shopping throughout Orlando there are marvelous malls and places for outdoor shopping. Some of the malls in Orlando even offer entertainment daily for people who have to wait while other people shop so even the malls in Orlando have something for everyone. If you are interested in going to Walt Disney World for the day that is always a must do for anyone visiting Orlando. There are tons of rides and food for people visiting the parks and even when the parks close down at night the nightlife options begin to open up. There are places for shopping dining and drinking all over downtown Disney. There are clubs as well as places for live music that may be more suitable for people with children. The clubs in downtown Disney stay open until the week hours of the morning and offer cabs for people trying to get back to their Orlando timeshare rentals after the bars close.
About the writer: Charles Joseph Provides information on exciting vacation rental recommendations Timeshare rentals and detailed resort information to make vacation selection easier. To know more about Timeshares Orlando Timeshare Rentals and Timeshare resales visit http://www.redweek.com
One Bali Villa That Offers The Best Of All Worlds
The Canang Sari villas are located on a private hilltop of Jimbaran area in South of Bali overlooking the ocean and southern Bali with all its magic volcanoes. On clear days you can see as far as the mountains including the volcanoes Batukaru Batur and Bali’s highest and most sacred mountain Gunung Agung. Canang Sari offers the best of all worlds: tranquil privacy and easy accessibility.
The airport is a 20minute ride and just a little bit further is Kuta and Seminyak for endless shopping and energetic nightlife. Another advantages that Canang Sari Villas have are some of Bali’s best and beautiful beaches for surf like Bingin Impossible PadangPadang Balangan and Dreamland are all conveniently close by.
This Bali villas has three twobedroom villas and one fourbedroom villa each one set into the hillside guaranteeing unobstructed views to the ocean while still ensuring personal privacy. They are all linked by decorative pathways so for larger groups who may wish to have more than one villa a combined with the villas can be accommodate easily.
All bedrooms except one are airconditioned but you might not need airconditioning because of the refreshing sea breezes all year around. All villas have king size beds draped with a white gossamer mosquito net and fitted with colourful bed sheets of handwoven cotton. All villas have large living areas complete with all the amenities usually found only in better Bali luxury five star hotels.
Each villa also has its own private salt chlorinated swimming pool which requires almost no chemicals and is kind to your skin. All villas share a beautifully designed well equipped aircondition fitness studio with an exercise bike benches and selection of free weights. This private villas has an open space facing to the ocean which frequently used as a Bali wedding ceremony.
About the writer: Dharma serves as online marketing consultant of Find Bali Villas and Bali Villas