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1. Extreme Nicaragua: Extreme Sport Just Got Crazier! July 30, 2008 When you think of Nicaragua what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s the Sandinistas, the left-wing revolutionary party that dominated the political landscape in the last part of the 20th century. For others, it’s images of romantic white sand beaches or lush tropical rainforests. But, did you know that Nicaragua is quickly becoming known as the world’s hottest extreme adventure destination for one of the craziest sports ever imagined? In fact, adrenaline junkies from all around the globe are discovering that Nicaragua is home to some of the best rushes available, everyt... (read more) Author: ScottP Taylor

2. Nicaragua: The Universe's Best Kept Retirement Secret July 30, 2008 Are you ready to retire? With the real estate market in a full-blown meltdown, the U.S. on the verge of a recession, and the stock market tumbling, it is not a fun time to consider retiring. In fact, many potential retirees are having to extend their working years later and later just so they can scrape by. It just doesn’t seem fair. What happened to living the good life in your “golden years”? Where did your dreams of finally relaxing after years of hard work vanish? Do you worry about how you’ll ever make ends meet? If you are feeling the pinch and punch of this “uncomfortable” ti... (read more) Author: ScottP Taylor

3. Don't Get Burned in Nicaragua: Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Hottest Real Estate on the Planet July 30, 2008 Nicaragua is quickly becoming one of the hottest spots to buy property in the world. Foreigners are finally realizing that the beautiful landscapes, amazing opportunities, and ridiculously low prices offered in this booming country are unmatched anywhere. Now, with the recent hurricanes in 2007, real estate has never been more affordable and investors, retirees, and the adventurous are all seeking their chance to own a piece of paradise. However, with the best locations and prices getting scooped up at a startling rate, the temptation for many is to rush in and buy, buy, buy. And, ... (read more) Author: ScottP Taylor

4. Who You Callin' A Beach? The Top 3 Nicaraguan Plays July 30, 2008 “Nicaragua has beaches?” When a friend recently asked me this question, I was shocked! Well known for its steamy, dense jungles and mountain trails, many Americans are just now discovering what is perhaps Nicaragua’s best kept secret: Its breathtaking beaches! With beaches on both coasts (and many along its numerous lakes and rivers), Nicaragua is a beach lover’s paradise. With over 190 miles of beaches on Pacific Coast and 280 miles on the Caribbean Coast, if it’s fun, sun, and sand you’re after, you really can’t go wrong in Nicaragua. Once you experience a Nicaraguan playa, you might ne... (read more) Author: ScottP Taylor

5. Nicaragua Emerging as Tourism Hot Spot July 24, 2008 Nicaragua has had a troubled history. It seems that every time that the country attempts to get back on it’s feet, it is hit by political unrest or natural disasters. Only 20 years ago Nicaragua was a disaster zone, the country was in the midst of a civil war and was battered by Hurricane Hugo. Only 10 years prior the country was devastated by an earthquake. A common misconception is that Nicaragua is a dangerous country. Prior to visiting Nicaragua there are always words of warning, and advice on staying safe. Where did this view come from? Nicaragua is in fact one of the safest ... (read more) Author: Catherine Cunningham

6. Extreme Nicaragua: Extreme Sport Just Got Crazier! July 23, 2008 When you think of Croatia what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s communism and the fight for independence that dominated the political landscape in the last part of the 20th century. For others who have the inside scoop, it’s images of romantic white sand beaches along the Dalmatian Coast or the national parks and mountain landscapes that are unmatched anywhere in the world. But, did you know that Croatia is quickly becoming known as the world’s hottest extreme adventure destinations for snowboarders? In fact, snow-loving adrenaline junkies from all around the globe ar... (read more) Author: Scott Taylor

7. Who You Callin' A Beach? The Top 3 Nicaraguan Playas July 09, 2008 “Nicaragua has beaches?” When a friend recently asked me this question, I was shocked! Well known for its steamy, dense jungles and mountain trails, many Americans are just now discovering what is perhaps Nicaragua’s best kept secret: Its breathtaking beaches! With beaches on both coasts (and many along its numerous lakes and rivers), Nicaragua is a beach lover’s paradise. With over 190 miles of beaches on Pacific Coast and 280 miles on the Caribbean Coast, if it’s fun, sun, and sand you’re after, you really can’t go wrong in Nicaragua. Once you experience a Nicaraguan playa, you might ne... (read more) Author: Scott Taylor

8. Low Cost Travel to Nicaragua, Central America and the rest of Latin America June 29, 2008 Lured by the attractiveness of its culture, its people, its delectable food, and the low cost travel to Nicaragua, Americans have been traveling to this country in Central America since times immemorial. Back in the mid 1800’s, Tennessean filibuster, adventurer and mercenary William Walker landed in the coasts of Nicaragua looking for soft adventure travels and in a daring act of bravado declared himself its President shortly afterwards. Even after Walker was ousted from his short-lived seat of power, American influence in Nicaragua remained strong, which is precisely what motivated the rise ... (read more) Author: Aman Srivastava

9. Brazil: Land of oportunity June 03, 2008 Brazil is becoming one of the best options for international investment really fast, both for internal and global situations. Diversity and huge dimensions are its main features, besides its really low prices, compared to the global market. When comparing a property in Europe, with another one with exactly the same features in Brazil, we may be talking about differences in prices that go from four or six, to ten times cheaper sometimes. In the long term, terrorism and environmental issues are just some of the manyreasons why Brazil, is seen as one of the most valuable resources in the world. ... (read more) Author: Nicolas Aguero

10. Guanaja Honduras, a Bay Island Paradise! March 05, 2008 Where the heck is that, you ask? Well, Guanaja is a small island in Central America, located about forty miles off the Honduran coast in the Caribbean Sea. Honduras shares its borders with Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador. To make things even simpler, hop on a plane in Miami and in 1 hour 55 minutes you will be there! COOL! If you go via TACA airlines they even serve food and drinks! My kind of travel! Actually, there are three main islands that make up the Bay Islands of Honduras, Roatan, the largest and currently very popular on the cruise ship circuit, Utila, the smallest, known... (read more) Author: Denise Clarke

11. All you need to know about liberia costa rica flights September 07, 2007 If you have always wanted to know more about this topic, then get ready because we have all the information you can handle. Costa Rica (exactly "full Coast"), officially the democracy of Costa Rica (Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica, IPA: [re'publika de 'kosta 'rrika]), is a democracy in middle America, encircled by Nicaragua to the north, boater to the south-southeast, the gentle Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica was the first country in the world to constitutionally abolish its band. With a $1.7-billion-a-year tourism activity, ... (read more) Author: Steve Silvester

12. EU Rides Herd on Pro Life Nations - Threatens No Membership July 05, 2007 After WW2 a few voices could be heard that called for America to set the moral tone for the rest of the world. Such leadership is rarely spoken of today and in less than a generation it may have completely reversed. The Roe v Wade decision of the US Supreme Court on January 22, 1973 is often seen as the first and the worst in a series of America’s bad decision making. Some believe it has a life all of its own now throughout the rest of the globe. In a country where the latest news about Paris Hilton far outweighs the question of declining morality it hardly matters what is influencing th... (read more) Author: Michael Bresciani

13. Article about the Americas June 15, 2007 The Americas consist of the continents of North and South America and their associated islands. North America consists of the countries Canada, Mexico and the USA. Central America consists of the countries, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The West Indies consist of Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts / Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Trinidad / Tobago. South America consists of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, French ... (read more) Author: Andrea Harding

14. Tobacco: The Subtle History June 06, 2007 From a wrapper with the roots of an industrializing Nicaragua, to a filler from the fields of a revolutionizing Cuba, from a binder with the seeds of an ever changing Dominican Republic, to an old yearbook photo a Montecristo is embarrassed about, we all know that tobacco has a history and a past. What we might not know, however, is that tobacco history goes far beyond Christopher Columbus…very far beyond. Perhaps you don't believe me, and instead think that maybe I've "planted" tobacco in tales of days gone by. If that's the case, consider the following: John Rolfe: Most well known for mar... (read more) Author: Jennifer Jordan

15. Costa Rica Property - Is It a Good Investment For Big Capital Gains? May 15, 2007 The Costa Rica property market has been bullish for many years now and more than 100,000 American’s now live in Costa Rica and many more have bought investment property and made gains of 30 – 100% Now many property investors are switching their attention to other countries such as Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras, so is Costa Rica property still the best location for investment property in Central America? Let’s find out. The answer is yes! Costa Rica is an established location Costa Rica is an established location and property booms can last for many decades – the re... (read more) Author: kelly price

16. Panama: The Switzerland of the Western Hemisphere May 03, 2007 Thinking of retiring? Need or want an investment in real estate? Forget Costa Rica. Forget Mexico and Nicaragua. Panama is the gemstone of the Western Hemisphere for retirees, for real estate investing, for privacy, for asset protection, for safety. Panama is considered to be the safest country in the Western Hemisphere. Its inflation rate is the lowest in the world, its growth rate among the highest. In part this is owing to the fact that its currency is the U.S. dollar. And you thought that Panama was simply some Central American banana republic. Well, you couldn’t have been m... (read more) Author: Mona Sutherland

17. A Guide To Costa Rica April 06, 2007 The Central America's Jewel, Costa Rica is a beautiful country of Central America. Officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica, the country is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica also comprises several islands including Cocos Island, one of the National Parks of Costa Rica, located off the shore of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is divided into “seven” provinces including San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste, Puntarenas, and Limón. San Jose is the capital and larges... (read more) Author: James Burrows

18. Costa Rica Maps - Map out an exciting vacation in Costa Rica March 30, 2007 Costa Rica Maps – Map out an exciting vacation in Costa Rica The beautiful and exotic country of Costa Rica sits in between Panama and Nicaragua in the heart of Central America. Just over 19,700 sq miles in area, this tiny nation has the distinction of being called ‘one of the most biodiverse places on earth’ by the National Geographic magazine. Encompassing just 0.1% of the planet’s surface, which is roughly smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica is home to over 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Another unknown fact about this tiny country is that in terms of species per 10,00... (read more) Author: Todd Sarouhan

19. Tackling the bus system in Latin America March 23, 2007 I have been on buses from Nicaragua to the end of the Pan-American Highway in Chile. I have crossed the Andean mountain range, the Atacama Desert, the entire length of Costa Rica and several bays by ferry on buses. The quality of bus can be predicted by the length of the voyage and the level of development of the country. For example, my friend traveled half the length of Bolivia in a school bus. The only solution offered for those who wished to relieve themselves, was a muddy hillside directly next to the bus. My favorite bus system would be that in Chile, where for overnight journe... (read more) Author: Annika Weinstein

20. What Everybody Ought To Know About Investing In Real Estate In Central America January 14, 2007 1. Determine what market is right for you and focus there Good investments can be found in every market but whether a particular market is right for you will depend on your investment goals – do you have a speculator’s stomach? Do you want immediate access to amenities and a sense of community? As a general rule, regions at earlier stages of a property development curve will have a higher potential for rapid capital appreciation than more mature areas but investments here will also have a higher inherent market risk. In more mature markets, the infrastructure will be better qualit... (read more) Author: reveal real estate

21. Nicaragua & Costa Rica Find a New War To Fight August 31, 2006 Costa Rica and Nicaragua have never been great dance partners in their relationship with each other, and conflicting opinion about each others merit is quite commonplace. But the new debate taking place involves real estate and experts in the field frequently argue about the pros and cons of such diversely priced markets. Here we take a look at both sides of the battle. There is no doubt that real estate in Nicaragua is vastly cheaper than its southern neighbour Costa Rica, and the recent upturn in interest in Nicaragua has led potential investors to question both markets, and rightly ... (read more) Author: Catherine Cunningham

22. Costa Rica Maps - Map Out An Exciting Vacation In Costa Rica August 22, 2006 The beautiful and exotic country of Costa Rica sits in between Panama and Nicaragua in the heart of Central America. Just over 19,700 sq miles in area, this tiny nation has the distinction of being called ‘one of the most biodiverse places on earth’ by the National Geographic magazine. Encompassing just 0.1% of the planet’s surface, which is roughly smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica is home to over 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Another unknown fact about this tiny country is that in terms of species per 10,000 sq km, Costa Rica sits atop the list with 615 wildlife species. ... (read more) Author: Jenelle Gonsalves

23. Visit Costa Rica - Escape to Nature August 08, 2006 With a name that means “rich coast” in Spanish, Costa Rica has indeed, one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. Couple this with its unique approach to blending conservation efforts with tourism, and this small country nestled in the heart of Central America, between Panama and Nicaragua, has fast tracked its way to becoming one of the top tourist destinations on the planet. Pristine beaches, superb surf breaks, stunning mountain vistas, fiery volcanoes, gorgeous national parks, meandering trails, and a fantastic biodiversity of flora and fauna, make this country among the most c... (read more) Author: Jenelle Gonsalves

24. Travel Destination: Granada, Nicaragua March 25, 2006 Granada, Nicaragua was founded in 1524 and is the oldest colonial city in the Americas. The city has a rich history that includes the exploits of William Walker who attempted to burn the city down in 1856. Today, the city is thrives as a unique destination in Nicaragua. The city is located near the base of Volcan Mombacho and at the edge of Lake Nicaragua, the only lake that is home to freshwater sharks. Within the city a tourist has many options such as the parque central, which is the heart of the city, and features a plaza, some of the nicest hotels in town, and merchants selling arts ... (read more) Author: Julio Mendez

25. The Rocky Road To Success ( Opening a hotel in Nicaragua ) March 25, 2006 Ever daydream of throwing off the nine-to-five rat race yolk, finding an exotic, sunny climate and opening a hotel, bar and restaurant where the palm trees sway and the snow never falls? Listen to the story of someone who did. "The first six months were a nightmare. We had tiles falling off the roof on to cars in the street, we had to get permission to do everything-even to put trim around the doors. It took six months to get our cargo containers trough customs when it should have taken two," said Ellen and Marco Snoek, a Dutch couple from near Amsterdam. What could have been done t... (read more) Author: Hotel EL CLub NA

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