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It's All About You!

There could be a number of reasons you're wanting to know more about Panama. Perhaps you have heard about Panama in the press and you are interested in exploring the country. Maybe you have friends who have been to Panama and their praises have pushed you from curiosity to seriously planning a visit. Or maybe you are further down the road and looking for those final bits of information that confirm a Panama Retirement is really for you. Regardless of your motivation I know one thing for certain - there is an endless amount of information you could review but I bet you would really rather cut straight to the 'right information'!

I would really like to give you the 'cheat sheet' on Panama - Everything you ever wanted to know on one page! The reality is I probably could summarize my opinions on one page but that may not be exactly what you're looking for. Your needs, wants, values and life experiences are unique and different from mine. So, I will share my experiences and give you a step by step guide to help you avoid the mistakes I made and take advantage of what I have learned. Throughout I will be recommending quality resources which can and will accelerate your learning curve dramatically. I know for certain these steps and resources will save you countless hours of research and a lot of money.

As you read through this and my subsequent 'Letters from Panama' you may or may not find what you are looking for. So, I will always include some external links to help. If you are wanting more or different information just click on some of the 'ads by google' to see what else is out there. In fact I encourage you to do this anyways as you can never get too many perspectives.

The Better the Research the Better the Outcome

It is my hope that a few dollars invested now, before your trip, will make for the best possible outcome. Whether we are talking about less than a thousand dollars on a vacation OR your life savings on the ultimate retirement home - your investment is substantial and is worthy of some quality research to insure everything meets or exceeds your expectations.

When I first started exploring the possibility of Panama there was very little information. In fact I could only find a few hotels listed on the net! There were no books specifically related to living and investing or retiring in Panama. Fortunately the attention this wonderful country is getting has brought about the creation of some great resources. I encourage you to take full advantage! Do your homework before you go and the outcome will be far better tahn anything you could ever experience 'flying by the seat of your pants!'

The Big Picture: An Overview of the Steps

1. The Basics - where and how to get started on a solid Plan to insure your best trip and your best investment.
2. Tools - great resources to build your knowledge of Panama and what you really want.
3. Short Cuts & Savings - key links to products and services which will save you hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars.

Let's Get Started!

There's a great saying, "In order to get where you want to go. First, you need to know where you are!"

Yes, I'm talking about geography. In one of my upcoming letters I will confess to you that I didn't know exactly where Panama was. In fact I didn't even know Panama was in the eastern time zone until I landed in Panama City and realized I didn't have to change my watch!

Step 1 - Study Where You Are and Where You Are Going

1. The National Geographic Central America Wall Map. Put this on the wall in your study or the room where you will be doing your planning and research.

National Geographic Central America Wall Map Known the world over for their detail and accuracy, National Geographic Maps set the standards we have all come to expect. Used by US Presidents and foreign dignitaries alike, these same maps represent exhausting research. NG Maps make great use of color and extensive detail for type placement to aid readability. This outstanding Central America map contains extensive political information, focusing on countries, capitols, and other cities. Political boundaries are presented very clearly, with different color-bands for each country.

2. The Panama Travel Map. Tear-resistant and waterproof this will be an indispensable resource for your visit to Panama. Pack this in your carry-on luagge so it's handy as soon as you hit the ground.

Panama Travel Map The Panama Travel Reference Map by ITMB is the most detailed map of Panama published to date. This Panama map is double-sided, fully indexed, and printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper. The Panama Travel Map includes: Inset map of Panama City All roads, highways and railways International & Provincial borders National Parks & Indian Reserves Archaeological and Recreational sites Points of interest Hot Springs, View points, ruins, and oil pipelines

Although we will talk in greater depth about these 'Tools' you may be ready to jump ahead now. Here are some excellent resources from Amazon - just click on the picture for additional information.

In a few days I'll send you Step 2 and some more suggested Panama Travel Resources and be sure to watch your inbox for my next "Letter from Panama" to discover everything we learned during our two year search.

Hasta Luego!

Mark

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