IL’s Calender of Events: Live a Life of Luxury in Ecuador

IL’s Calender of Events: Live a Life of Luxury in Ecuador

This year’s winner of our Global Retirement Index has it all. Ecuador is fringed by miles and miles of Pacific beaches. You’ll find the high mountains of the Andes, vibrant cities and quaint colonial towns. Explore fertile lowlands and see the splendid rainforests of the Amazon. All this for a fraction of the cost of living in the U.S. With its year-round perfect weather and political stability, it’s not difficult to see why growing numbers of expats are discovering the retirement of their dreams in Ecuador.

Homes on the World’s Rivieras

Homes on the World’s Rivieras

The original Riviera (from the Italian word for “seashore”) sprang up in southern France and the bordering region of Italy. Upper-crust Brits, northern Europeans, and—later—well-heeled Americans flocked here for the beach resorts, casinos, and parties. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald had a villa here in the Jazz Age, although it’s said he was a horrible party guest. The term riviera has been adopted by regions all over the world, in places where the sun, surf, and vacation vibe live on. And when we hit the new-school rivieras in the developing world, expect to get a real bang for your real estate buck.

Escape to Spain – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Escape to Spain – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

The click of castanets, the swirl and passion of flamenco dancers, whitewashed villages tumbling down hillsides toward the blue Mediterranean…for many people, this is their impression of Spain. But those are only the bold headlines…

Escape to France – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Escape to France – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

France has all the ingredients that we at International Living look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, top-notch culture, excellent health care, affordable real estate , colorful traditions and history, and, of course, the glitter and sophistication of Paris. It’s not surprising that France is the world’s favorite destination, receiving in excess of 82 million overseas visitors each year. Escape to France will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.

Escape to France – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Escape to France – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

France has all the ingredients that we at International Living look for: a good climate, unspoiled countryside, top-notch culture, excellent health care, affordable real estate , colorful traditions and history, and, of course, the glitter and sophistication of Paris. It’s not surprising that France is the world’s favorite destination, receiving in excess of 82 million overseas visitors each year. Escape to France will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.

Escape to Italy – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Escape to Italy – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Wondering if you can afford to retire in Italy? Well, you can. Although the popular areas of Rome, Florence, and Milan are admittedly expensive, not all regions are as unaffordable as you might expect. In rural areas and small towns, plenty of homes are available for less than $150,000. Often a lot less… Escape to Italy will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.

Escape to Italy – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Escape to Italy – Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2014

Wondering if you can afford to retire in Italy? Well, you can. Although the popular areas of Rome, Florence, and Milan are admittedly expensive, not all regions are as unaffordable as you might expect. In rural areas and small towns, plenty of homes are available for less than $150,000. Often a lot less… Escape to Italy will provide you with all the information you will need to turn your dreams of moving overseas into reality.

20 Beach Towns Where You Can Buy For Less Than $150,000

20 Beach Towns Where You Can Buy For Less Than $150,000

The best deals and the biggest opportunities in real estate today are not to be found within U.S. borders. Take U.S. coastlines... Sure, America has some gorgeous beaches... and stunning seaside properties. But there’s a severely limited supply, especially of Grade A, beachfront real estate... and a burgeoning demand, especially among Baby Boomers. Even if your budget isn’t small, you’ll have trouble finding a seaside getaway on either U.S. coast that could be called a bargain.

Incomes Abroad – December 2014

Incomes Abroad – December 2014

Imagine a business you can start immediately...one that needs zero capital investment and means you get to live on a Caribbean island... With no office, no staff, and no initial investment, expat Sophia Fedio found exactly such an opportunity and in your issue this month she reveals how... Discover the demand for eco-resorts in Ecuador and Cambodia. With a growing number of tourists looking for comfortable, ecologically sound accommodation you stand to profit from this niche. Michelle Klein and her husband, Gary Garces, found the perfect place for their eco-resort in Tena, Ecuador, and opened for business just a year ago. They awake to the sounds of birds every morning and the scent of orchids on the breeze. Kris Warner and his wife, Naome Pich, have a cluster of bungalows in Kep, Cambodia—a place that's making a name for itself among eco-tourists. As well as running profitable businesses overseas, both couples are living in warm climates with good communities around them. Read their stories in your December issue.