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1. Offshore Tax Advice November 20, 2009 We are able to offer tax advice for Guatemala, not for other countries. In the other countries where we offer banking in (Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico) we have lawyers located there who can offer legal advice regarding laws in their country. All the jurisdictions we deal with do not tax offshore-derived income. They are not part of the European Tax Withholding Treaty. The countries we deal in do not report any corporate or banking information to any other countries. Information “may” be shared in some circumstances involving a TIEA (Tax Information Exchange Agreement) request but then t... (read more) Author: Aurelia Masterson

2. Explore Diving in Costa Rica November 19, 2009 Have you ever wanted to take a tropical vacation to a location where you would be able to have fun and play as well as learn something? Costa Rica is an ideal location to have the best of both of those worlds. Splash in the beautiful turquoise oceans and take up learning Spanish. Or enjoy diving in the warm, inviting waters off the coast of Costa Rica. Going to a foreign country can be both exhilarating and frustrating. With all the sights to see and things to do it's a fun time. However, the barrier of not being able to speak fluently with the local population can be aggravating. By vac... (read more) Author: Richard James

3. Something's Brewing: The Increasing Appeal of Costa Rica Peaberry Coffee November 16, 2009 A normal coffee bean is usually made up of two halves or seeds that are formed in a coffee cherry that grows and ripens in the normal manner. In a very small number of instances though, only one of the seeds is fertilized and grows to maturity. The coffee bean that is produced is known as a peaberry coffee bean and accounts for only 3-5% of the entire coffee bean harvest from a single plantation. Peaberry coffee beans, or peaberries, are much smaller compared to regular coffee beans even though they grow to fill the whole coffee cherry pod. Peaberries are small and round, thus giving rise to ... (read more) Author: Chris Cornell

4. Costa Rica Coffees - The Benefits Both You and Your Body Can Enjoy November 16, 2009 The country Costa Rica is well known for producing the finest gourmet coffee in the world. Thus, it is not a surprise at all that coffee has become the primary beverage for this part of the world. In fact, coffee is the healthier drink that one can ever enjoy without much worry. Research has been done to show that coffee actually own the highest concentration of beneficial antioxidants in comparison to other popular drinks around. These antioxidants are proven to assist in speeding up the recovery process in our system while giving a boost to our body’s immunity as well. This will then destruc... (read more) Author: Chris Cornell

5. Bocas del Toro Real Estate Opportunities November 16, 2009 Bocas del Toro is the most visited vacation spot in all of Panama for good reason. Its crystal clear waters, rich Caribbean culture, abundant dining opportunities and laid back atmosphere all contribute to the fact that Bocas real estate is in the process of being discovered. Bocas del Toro is located only 30 miles from the Costa Rica boarder and the beach-island-rainforest appeal has resulted in many American, European and South American expats choosing to purchase Panama real estate in the area and call the region home. The Bocas del Toro archipelago is regarded as having the finest beaches ... (read more) Author: Ryan Camomile

6. Having Cosmetic Procedures In Costa Rica November 13, 2009 Costa Rica is a land of soaring mountains, stunning lakes and beautiful beaches. Now you can personalize some of that beauty by getting cosmetic procedures in Costa Rica. Cosmetic Procedures in Costa Rica Cosmetic surgery has become a billion-dollar industry in the United States. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people choose to have some sort of cosmetic surgery performed on their bodies, and most of these procedures are not covered by health insurance. As a result, cosmetic surgery can become quite expensive, so some patients have decided to seek an alternative option to cosme... (read more) Author: Mario Bentley

7. Dive Puerto Viejo, the Coral Reef Scuba Dive spot in Costa Rica November 12, 2009 The coral reefs off Puerto Viejo in Limon Province, Costa Rica are renowned as pristine ecosystems. On the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, they are the only true coral reefs in Costa Rica. Through Project Aware and Crocodive Caribe (the only DSAT (Diving Science and Technology) Training center in Costa Rica), there are opportunities for divers, who are passionate enough to make a difference, to participate in the non invasive coral reef monitoring method.Why? New research indicates that more than half of the world's coral reefs could die in less than 25 years. Human activities and climate change... (read more) Author: Puerto Viejo

8. Costa Rica - Book Your Transport Before You Go or When There? November 05, 2009 Costa Rica is an absolutely stunning country. From the mountains and lakes of the interior to the rain forest and then stunning beaches, the country has a lot to offer just about anyone. Getting around, however, requires you to get some form of transportation. Getting around Costa Rica these days is pretty simple. Although rains can wash out roads, most are in great shape which makes getting around the country fairly easily. 15 years or so ago, getting to even major towns like Tamarindo could be a challenge. Going with anything less than a four wheel drive was just nuts. The questio... (read more) Author: Thomas Ajava

9. Experience Paradise with Costa Rica Yoga November 05, 2009 Costa Rica is renowned for the country’s stunning beauty and amazing wildlife and is often described as a ‘Paradise on Earth’. So it comes as no surprise when people from all over the world flock to see the many fascinating and amazing wonders Costa Rica has to offer, let alone all the great outdoor activities that are taken up by the masses every year. One such activity is the exhilarating yet completely relaxing art of Costa Rica Yoga brought to you by the high achieving and much acclaimed La Escuela Del Sol School located in Montezuma. A location that is languished with beautiful... (read more) Author: Richard James

10. Ecotourism In Costa Rica, Lessons The World Could Learn From November 02, 2009 Costa Rica is sometimes called "The Switzerland of Central America," certainly because of the magnificent mountains and scenery each possesses. Undoubtedly, the comparison is meant to be flattering to the little Central America country but Switzerland and all of Mother Earth would be better off if it were called "The Costa Rica of Europe," at least in terms of ecology and emphasis on preserving animal life. There was a time, long, long ago, when both nations had abundant wildlife. Switzerland had bears, wolves, lynx, chamois, and deer but the predators were killed off hundreds of years... (read more) Author: Victor Krumm

11. Vanilla Essential Oil, Food Grade Vanilla Oil, Buy Vanilla Oil November 02, 2009 Vanilla Oil Pure Vanilla essential oil is solvent extracted from the ‘cured’ pods or beans of Vanilla planifolia a creeper with trumpet-shaped white flowers. It is also known as common Vanilla, meaning ‘little pod’. Native to Mexico, it is mainly cultivated in Madagascar, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Tahiti, Reunion, East Africa, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, West Indies, Central and South America. Traditionally used as an ingredient in Oriental perfumes, 100 % genuine Vanilla oil is a orange- brown viscous liquid with a rich, warm, sweet, smooth balsamic aroma t... (read more) Author: Ankur Tandon

12. Vacations for the whole Family to Costa Rica October 31, 2009 Costa Rica offers amazing adventure retreats for families, even if you are traveling with little kids that should not be an impediment for having an adventurous and educational vacation at this Central American paradise. Not many places in the world offer what Costa Rica has. Costa Rica is one the few countries where families can admire tropical and rainforest ecosystems, which come together with countless of exotic species of birds, plants and wild animals. While in the country you can contact one of the many tour operators and plan an educational tour to a volcano, river or mountain. Pr... (read more) Author: Sayan Roy

13. Winter Come Too Early, My Friend? Time For That Special Costa Rica Fishing Vacation Getaway? October 29, 2009 Are you stuck in a windowless office all day, dreaming of tropical blue water, fresh air, and sun? Do you enjoy angling or have you always wanted to try your luck? Costa Rica fishing is world famous. There are many different species of fish to catch because Costa Rica is bordered by two oceans. Sure, you can drop your line close to home. It is always fun to catch that colorful trout. Three-and-a-half minutes of excitement. But, think about catching the little trout's cousin (literally, its cousin), the great marlin, weighing in at hundreds of pounds and battling you for three-and-a-half... (read more) Author: Victor Krumm

14. Costa Rica travel is easy when you are prepared October 26, 2009 Costa Rica travel Costa Rica travel is easy when you are prepared Things to know when traveling to Costa Rica Before traveling outside your native country to another country you should prepare yourself. Learning about the country before you go can prevent common problems or confusion. Cultures vary throughout the world and sometimes a simple misunderstanding can become a big deal. Learning about the basic life, culture and laws of a country you are traveling to can help you to be prepared and have an enjoyable vacation. Do to the many expats living in Costa Rica and t... (read more) Author: Costa Rica Traveler

15. Enlightenment Fulfilled with Yoga in Costa Rica October 26, 2009 Imagine all those tropical paradises you go to when you are deep in meditation, how wonderful and magical those places are. Imagine relaxing on a beach taking in all those sights and sounds from your dreams, and how wonderful it would be to be truly at one with nature. Imagine swapping your usual Yoga session in a studio full of other people in the drab city with one of tranquil serenity and natural harmony, surrounded by lush forests, amazing wildlife or the lapping of waves from the ocean. You want to be there right now don’t you? This place is not as far as you might thi... (read more) Author: Richard James

16. Study abroad to learn Spanish in Costa Rica October 26, 2009 Thinking about learning how to speak the Spanish language? Let us share something with you… There have been times when we have pondered while sitting in a drab classroom, what it would be like to study in another country. Especially one that is picturesque and sun baked while being surrounded by diverse wildlife. Then after studying being able to visit all those wonderful sights, eat great food and be involved in fantastic and scintillating activities. Sounds like a familiar daydream doesn’t it? Trust us this is no daydream when we say; “you can experience all this and much... (read more) Author: Richard James

17. The Cost of Living in Costa Rica. Forget Beverly Hills, give me my Little House on the Prairie! October 26, 2009 Even people from the US who have lived in Costa Rica for a few years seem to have forgotten all about the cost of living 'back home.'When I interview people, the majority of people are saving serious money living in Costa Rica but, a few have told me that the cost of living for them is not much different than the cost of living where they used to live in the USA.I remember one conversation well because a lady from Florida was complaining about the prices of some of her favorite, brand names foodstuffs were much higher here than they are in Florida. I suggested that if she bought imported food ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

18. Helping Your Executives Relocate To Costa Rica. 20 tips for managers on finding the best real estat October 26, 2009 In our experience, these are the most common problems faced by executives and their families when they move to Costa Rica:The Children Resent The Move: Children are leaving their friends behind so it is recommended to plan the move so that the children enter their new school in Costa Rica as quickly as possible so that they do not have to spend months on vacation without friends before starting a new school. The older the child the more difficult the transition tends to be so get the children actively involved in your 'adventure' and the planning of your move so that they feel truly involved. ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

19. Happy Little Costa Rica. The One Real Republic in Central America - Civilized, Prosperous, Orderly October 26, 2009 Over one hundred years ago on 3rd March 1909, these were the headlines for a newspaper article written by Frederick Palmer and published in the New York Times. Needless to say that kind of a shocking news headline would never be published today... Over fifty years ago on the 1st January 1945 Time Magazine published an article entitled Costa Rica: Happy Land. On the 4th July 2009 the New Economics Foundation, a British think tank that promotes ecology and sustainable economics came out with the results of their most recent survey of 143 nations: "Costa Rica comes top of the Happy Planet Index ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

20. The Best Coffee from Costa Rica October 23, 2009 How would you know that your cup of coffee is perfect? Is there such a thing as perfect coffee? That is the critique labeled on Costa Rican coffees. They categorized their type of coffee as the classic cup, the traditional balanced coffee that has no defects or flaws. But there's more to a Costa Rican coffee, for they are prized for their exceptionality- bright citrus or berry-like flavors in the acidity and in the best cups they fade into chocolate or spice flavors in the aftertaste. Costa Rica sets the standards for fine wet-processed coffee for the rest of Central and South America. Th... (read more) Author: Hong Kirby

21. Costa Rica Living - What Makes It So Unique? October 22, 2009 In the fourth century, the Egyptian saint Pachomius observed that; "The place in the monastery which is closest to God is not the church, but the garden. There the monks are at their happiest."I suspect those same monks would have been even happier in a sun drenched Costa Rican garden watching their fruits, vegetable, flowers, grapes and hops grow bigger, juicier and faster than they ever thought possible... You can find out much about Costa Rica on the internet. You can even see photographs of many of the stunning sights that you can look forward to seeing when you visit 'one day' but there's... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

22. Brits Living in Costa Rica - Carol Marianne October 22, 2009 Carol Marianne, originally from London, England, first came to Costa Rica in 2004 because she'd heard about it and there was a cheap flight from Miami. "I was looking for somewhere I hadn't been to before." Though she had no preconceived notions about what Costa Rica held in store for her ("I was just traveling around so had no fixed idea about finding anything," she says), what she did find was "a beautiful country, with gentle people, lots of expats and a way of life that I took to immediately. It was very relaxed and friendly and fulfilled my spiritual needs as well as my social needs." ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

23. Brits Living in Costa Rica - 12 Reasons Why The British Prefer Costa Rica To Spain October 22, 2009 And it's easy to see why Brits love Costa Rica... Costa Rica is a place of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles with spring-like weather all year round, no income taxes on foreign earned income, no capital gains taxes, excellent world-class medical facilities, affordable medical plans and populated by the 'Ticos' who are an amiable and very attractive people. Scary 'Times' Newspaper Story About Brits in Spain: "Two British pensioners living in Spain have had their home demolished after being given two hours to pack their belongings - reviving fears among thousands of other expatriates that ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

24. Americans In Costa Rica - Investment questions you must ask October 22, 2009 You've heard it before and it's worth repeating; 'When It Sounds Too Good To Be True... It probably is." Costa Rica is a truly beautiful country and for many, it is the ideal place for Canadian foreign investment but, please do not leave your brain on the plane! You must remember that in Costa Rica, any 'Tom', 'Ricardo' or 'Harry' can call themselves an investment advisor with zero education, no training, no qualifications and no regulatory oversight whatsoever... Just like "Realtors." Where Can Gringos Invest? The easy answer is - "Practically anywhere and in anything!" ... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

25. Why People Are Choosing To Live and Retire in Costa Rica October 21, 2009 Costa Rica is a place of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles with spring-like weather all year round, no income taxes on foreign earned income, no capital gains taxes, excellent world-class medical facilities, affordable medical plans and populated by the 'Ticos' who are an amiable and very attractive people. Who Is Moving to Costa Rica? There are estimated to be 77 million 'baby boomers' in the USA who began retiring in 2008 and it seems there's quite a few thinking about a Costa Rica retirement. So too are Canadians and numerous Europeans who are looking for that perfect climate and a mor... (read more) Author: Scott F. Oliver

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