A person who operates a tourism business is a broker. A broker is an intermediary. Brokers buy or arrange items or services and sell them to the ultimate buyer. Some examples of intermediaries are: Independent insurance agents. These agents do not offer insurance; arrange insurance for you from an insurance company. Insurance agents typically receive… Continue reading
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Tips for buying a retirement home
As you approach retirement age, you begin to think about where you want to settle down and enjoy your life in peace and quiet. Being able to buy a home and enjoy the fruits of your labor is something that people naturally look forward to. In addition to wanting to enjoy their retirement, they might… Continue reading
Through the garden gate with an exotic victorian: angel trumpet
Close your eyes and say “Victorian garden” out loud. Is it a romantic image of climbing roses and sweet-faced pansies you see? Perhaps a potted fern or a tussie mussie brimming with violets? Now what about pampas grass, castor bean and banana plants? Hmm… I thought not. The Victorians loved the bold, the grand and… Continue reading
13 unconventional reasons to love Panama
Most of us have already read the plethora of articles about Panama, not to mention the “About Panama” section on the websites of all the real estate agencies promoting properties in the region. There is no doubt that Panama has numerous advantages, including its strategic geographic location, incentive program for retirees, and a relatively low… Continue reading
The Wonders of Puerto Rico’s Resorts
The island of Puerto Rico is one of those places that has much more to offer than you think. The weather is sure to be nice and there are plenty of places where you can enjoy a drink under the scorching sun. But there is much more to this wonderful place. The friendly people of… Continue reading
It’s not your father’s second home, it’s a better nest
“Welcome home, Mr. Waun,” said John, our doorman, as he led Susan to the desk. “Mr. and Mrs. Waun are some of our inn owners” as we check into our second home. As condo hotel owners, we enjoy our cabin/condo and all the luxury amenities of a 4-star resort hotel on Lake Michigan without any… Continue reading
The BI Triangle: Systems
This is part 6 of an 8 part series on the BI Triangle(TM) featured by Robert Kiyosaki in his book “Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing”. An example of a system is the human body. The human body is essentially a system made up of systems. Each system is made up of organs and depends on… Continue reading
Planning your next dive vacation
The dive trip should be exciting, and sometimes planning it (cutting down the list, choosing places to stay) can be a bit of fun, too. However, the “wrong” vacation or a poor choice can be an expensive and unfortunate ordeal. It pays to carefully plan and prepare your dive vacation. BudgetWe don’t want finances to… Continue reading
Nations of the world: fun facts about Swaziland!
Welcome to the Kingdom of Swaziland! independence Did you know- On September 6, 1968, the country, one of the most ethnically homogeneous republics on the planet, proclaimed its national independence as the Kingdom of Swaziland within the Commonwealth. It thus became the forty-second independent country in Africa. Since then, it has become one of the… Continue reading
Leaving Aruba: When They Say Arrive Three Hours Early, They Mean It
You know when they say get to the airport three hours early? You know how we all laugh and think ‘yeah sure?’ If you’re going to visit Aruba, they really mean it at Queen Beatrix International Airport, which is Queen Beatrix International Airport. If your flight is during peak hours, usually between 11 am and… Continue reading