Product Description:

• Panama is a desireable and affordable retirement option for the 76,000,000 people in he U.S. who will be retireing in the next five years. Choose Panama gives details on visiting Panama (transportation, lodging, places to visit, immigration, recreation, cost of living, currency, housing, etc.) - as well as details on customs, people, andaffordable housing.

Customer Ratings:

• A much improved 2nd edition. A bit bias on Boquete...otherwise...awesome information in a nutshell.. Considering that the author was visiting Panama & he s not a full time resident of the country, his research & information proves to be right on target. While Sandra Snyder s book Living in Panama is more detail & extensive, Mr. Hutchings book is more in a nutshell or bottom line, yet the information is very complete. I notice the author covers a bit more on Boquete...and maybe a bit bias about it...but the other regions of the country are well covered also. Also the interviews with residents adds authenticity to the book. Definitely a great read & a much improved version from it s original. Highly recommended as well. Get both books if considering making the move and to see it from two points of view.
• Choose Panama. This informational matter-of-FACTS book on The Republic of Panama, as a potential retirement haven, is RIGHT-ON-TARGET ! I have visited Panama, and can state, categorically, that author Bill Hutchings is truly plugged-in to the important particulars regarding living in Panama. I spoke with several persons, whose names are mentioned in CHOOSE PANAMA . I did not reveal that I found their names / contact data through Bill Hutchings book. However, EVERY SINGLE THING that Bill relays to the reader is point-blank true & honest. This is a very valuable reader for anyone, who might be planning to explore The Republic of Panama as a place to live out one s life, in bliss. Period.
• Looking for the next chapter in my life.. I m a baby boomer and actively looking for a warm, hospitable place to retire. My budget limits the choices, and I don t want to work for Wal-Mart or someone else to supplement my retirement benefits. I ve been hesitant to look at foreign countries as a place to begin my next chapter in life, but this book has convinced me to look at Panama.
  
  In this book, I learned Panama welcomes retirees with financial incentives, and I was surprised to learn the currency is the US dollar. The information in this book is well organized and full of facts about recreation (I m a golfer and fisherman), medical care, and insurance. The moderate housing costs, wonderful climate in the highlands, and the detailed immigration requirements made me appreciate the prospects of actually living in Panama. I am planning to visit the country soon to determine first hand if this is the place to begin that next chapter.
• I liked it and felt that...... the book was well done and offers good value for the money. I recommend it.
• CHOOSE PANAMA-THE PERFECT RETIREMENT HAVEN. Enjoyed the book but a little lite on real information. Most information is available on the web and it is free. I feel book over priced,however, some valuable information.

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