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If you have ever wanted to rebel against a hectic lifestyle and slow down to enjoy life, Italy should be top of your list of considerations. In this special report, you’ll discover four of the most fitting places to do just that. The message from Italian living is clear: Slow down, stop rushing, and enjoy the simple virtues of life. And you can do that very easily in Italy with its romantic cities, timeless hill towns, snowy mountains, idyllic islands, and a rivetingly beautiful coastline.

Beyond France’s famous Riviera playgrounds lies “the other South of France”: a lavender scented landscape of sunflowers and starry nights made famous by artists like Van Gogh and Cézanne. In this special report, we’ll tell you about some of the towns and villages in the South of France that offer very affordable living, without sacrificing any of the beauty and elegance that this country is famed for.

France has all the ingredients that we look for at International Living: good food, good wine, haute couture, a good climate, unspoiled countryside, a glittering culture, excellent health care, colorful traditions and history. The trickiest thing will be deciding which bit of France holds the most allure for you. We look at IL’s favorite destinations in France in this special report. France has never been hotter as a potential place to live for discerning, budget-minded, future expats—either part-time or full-time.

In this new video, IL’s France Correspondent Barbara Diggs shows you the 5 regions of France that particularly stand out as great places to live—including one she describes as “the real Provence,” but much more affordable.From Paris to the provinces, French living is all about quality living. Superb food and wine, a rich and varied culture, access to the world’s best health care—and lovely homes to buy or rent. And it all costs less than you think.

In this new video, I’ll guide you around my favourite parts of Italy. From the Mediterranean to the Adriatic, it packs in a wealth of luscious landscapes and charming little towns steeped in art and history. And it’s more affordable than you may think. Even in Tuscany you’ll find properties for $125,000 and rentals for $600 per month—if you know where to look.

Costa Rica is not a “new” destination for International Living. Through the 1990s, the market boomed. Prices for beachfront property along the Pacific Coast increased 6-, 8-, 10-fold and more… But as property prices rose in Costa Rica, we (and our readers) began looking elsewhere. Today, when things are changing again, it makes sense for you to take a look at this darling of Central America. We have gathered together all the essential information you will need to give you a head start in enjoying the benefits of this beautiful and exciting country in Escape to Costa Rica - Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less.

Most people overlook Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. But the few who seek it out find first-class beaches, verdant jungle canopies and undervalued real estate. It's now easier than ever to reach, too...

When you watch this video presentation, Jason Holland will tell you about the sunniest part of Costa Rica…where has the best surfing…what type of home you can buy for $77,000 (you’ll be a lot closer to the beach that you think…) and in which town you’ll find homes on a beach that’s so uncrowded, it’s almost like it’s your own private beach.

Once, only Costa Ricans knew the charms of Lake Arenal and its surrounding countryside. But it couldn't remain undiscovered forever. This is classic lake country that now attracts an international group of expats. With its spectacular views, and a lake dramatically nestled in the crook of a towering volcano...Arenal should be high on the list of anyone interested in Costa Rica. Plus, it's easy to buy lake property with a low price tag...

In this report, we’ll take a look at some of the key considerations involved in opening a business in Costa Rica. Plus, we’ll hear some real life accounts of people who have already made the move and are successfully running their own businesses there. Whatever type of business you’re interested in setting up, you’re sure to find lots of inspiration from this report.