Costa Rica-Popular Travel Destinations Reviews and Travelogues

The students told me they were going to Costa Rica's Central Pacific beaches, long known to avid surfers but only recently discovered by amateurs and students on spring break. "We hear it's about the best surfing this side of Waimea," said Mike, referring to the Hawaiian beach famous for its high and treacherous waves.

Costa Rica Central Valley

It's not unusual for a web consultant to work from home in Escazú or a dozen other cities here. Costa Rica continues to attract retirees, but also North American and European business people…young people who like to work from home…and investors who see big opportunities in this country. Many work from home, thanks to the availability of high-speed Internet connections, and others are part of a growing high-tech sector that has benefited from investments by foreign companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and Microsoft--just to name the giants.

Central Valley Property

That's true not just in the Central Valley but also on the North and Central Pacific Coasts. Sure, crime is still a problem in San José (I have my own crime story about this city I'll share another time) and some other areas, but that isn't stopping expats of all ages from living in Costa Rica for all or part of the year. The climate is near-perfect, property is reasonably priced, and health care is excellent.

P.S. In Playa del Jacó I met Mike from the plane again. Jacó used to be a charming little town on the Central Pacific Coast. It's still charming, but growing fast, thanks largely to the availability of houses and condos on the beach, some for less than $200,000. Mike had a bandaged arm from a surfing accident, and so was checking out condos for his parents. With his aunt and uncle already living in Costa Rica, Mike thought it wouldn't be hard to convince his folks to buy a second home here: "My dad is an architect, and he could do a lot of work from home."

Campeche Properties - In 1999 Campeche in Mexico was granted World Heritage status for its cultural and historic significance, but there are still good property deals to be had.
Caribbean Best Beaches - The Caribbean islands are true tropical paradise, lined with beautiful beaches, bathing in warm turqoise blue waters.
Costa Rica Best - This largely undiscovered tropical paradise has one of the highest literacy rates in the world, and it's one of the oldest democracies in Americas.
Costa Rica to Canada - A story about a Canadian couple moving to Costa Rica to build a hotel and start a new life.
Egyptians Math - Under all that Cairo chaos lie rhythms and rules, managing the tourists hoards and the locals day to day business.
Egypt Pyramids - These ancient monuments are sights to behold. Exploring these pyramids with your personal egyptologist can be educational and fun travel experience.
Fortaleza Beaches - Brazil's northeast city is one of the greatest tourist centres in the country with some of the best beaches and a variety of experiences for a choosy traveller.
Olinda Brazil - This UNESCO protected historical city will also charm you with its narrow cobblestoned streets, colourful buildings, great views and Brazilian restaurants.
Timeshares - As a cost effective way to enjoy your annual vacation, timeshares can be found all over the world.