Calm, Stable, Hidden Getaways Where Life Is Good

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You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to International Living Postcards.  To change your email settings, view the information at the bottom of this email. Urgent: Offer Ends in 2 Days In These Hidden Places Abroad, You Can Spend Less, Live Richer, and Thrive April 3, 2026 Dear International Living Postcards Reader,   I'd like to mail you a copy of this book And I'd like to do that because while most Americans will travel, live, work, and retire in the US (if they can afford to retire at all)... ... there's a small group of well-informed folks—who share, I'd say, a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world—who haven't limited themselves to their US options alone. And I'd like to put you in this group... They've looked beyond our borders to find real opportunity... and that's made all the difference in the quality of their lives... They've travelled to places many folks couldn't point to on a map (though they're easy, comfortable, beautiful places)... and made friends they'd never have met back home... They've improved their lives, some taking a winter away from the cold in a place like Panama... or maybe a summer month or two spent going to farmers markets and concerts in Italy or France... Some have opted to retire full-time in a community they like where the weather suits, the locals are welcoming, the pace is civil, and the prices will make you think you've gone back in time...  I'd like to open the world to you in just the same way—to put you in the good company of this savvy group—starting today, with my book... "We live on much less than we did in Dallas," says John (see page 81),  who settled into a Costa Rican valley almost nobody knows about—in the area we predict will be the country's next-great expat escape.  "With my Social Security check of $2,500, we're able to live comfortably, including paying for a full-time gardener, a full-time handyman, and a maid five days a week." Jennifer Stevens here, IL's Executive Editor, and I've got a very special offer for you—on the table through Saturday only—when you're one of the first 500 people to raise your hand... It's a smart time to get educated about your options, take stock of the possibilities, start dreaming about what you could do... and then begin turning that dream into a plan. Look, you don't have to be ready to board a plane tomorrow (though if you are, good for you—I'd love to help point you in the right direction). Look, we are living in uncertain times. If you are beginning to feel like a stranger in your own homeland, you should know: In plenty of hidden places beyond our borders, you'll find communities where the values reflect your own. Places where you can be yourself. Places where you can safely and legally stash some cash.  You don't have to go full-time overseas to recharge, reset... and invest wisely. Retreat for a few weeks or months a year... that could be just the medicine you need. I'm talking about good weather and welcoming friends in a place where you can afford to really relax. Starting with this book, I'll help you put your escape plan in place. Calm, Stable, Low-Drama Escapes In the calm, stable, low-drama escapes I'd like to introduce you to in this book, the cost of living is lower than what you pay now, you can buy and hold real estate for pennies on the dollar, and you can actually afford to relax...  A low-key surfer town south of the US—below the hurricane zone—where a mix of black and white sand sparkles in the sun... you can buy tuna, sea bass, and marlin right off a fisherman's boat... and you can rent a furnished, two-bedroom condo with big balconies and floor-to ceiling windows, right on the sand for $1,500 a month. (page 22) A 14th-century walled town in Europe where the window boxes on the white-washed homes overflow with blossoms and purple bougainvillea climb the facades toward red barrel-tile roofs... known for its fish stew and cherry liqueur, an expat couple here reports that a typical meal with wine costs $20-$40 for two. (page 50) A bohemian enclave that's ideal for a break from the US and a reset. With yoga retreats and a "healing vibe," this tight-knit community surrounded by water and rainforest is great if you're looking for a getaway where you can lay in a hammock, listen to nature, and watch the waves. (page 61) Those are just 3 of the many safe, beautiful, great-value, great-weather options you'll discover in Live Better Overseas: Hidden Places and Surprising Ways You Can Spend Less, Live Richer, and Thrive Abroad. Request your copy here now with this special offer—on the table through Saturday. Supplies are limited—so don't wait! Overlooked, Undervalued Places the Average Person Couldn't Pick out on a Map In this 352-page book, you'll find practical guidance about where to go—including overlooked, undervalued places most people have never heard of... and stories from folks like you already living in them, enjoying the good life abroad...  ...plus, what you need to know about taxes... visas and second passports... buying international real estate... and more...  You'll see exactly how possible it is to live better overseas... and how it can be done not only in wildly different cultures and surrounds—in towns and villages and big cities, at the beach, in the mountains, in fertile valleys—but in wildly different ways, too. Most people have no idea how affordable it can be to live and travel in a place that looks and feels like paradise. I'd like to show you. Let me know right here that you'd like a copy, and we'll ship a book to your door. Warmly, Jennifer Stevens Executive Editor, International Living P.S. Inside Live Better Overseas: Hidden Places and Surprising Ways You Can Spend Less, Live Richer, and Thrive Abroad, you'll find all sorts of expert insights... The thing that shocks people about buying in Portugal... and why—as you'll discover—it actually works in your favor... (page 39) Where you could rent for under $400 a month and be walking distance to the beach. (page 194) If you like the idea of living in a place where nature is protected and a lower carbon footprint is prioritized, there's one place on our beat, in particular, that should be at the top of your list. This town, lakeside in the shadow of a volcano, might suit you perfectly. (page 68) Residency v. citizenship—what the difference is and why it matters. (page 285) Tropical island living—where a $3 seafood lunch includes two cold beers, and you're an easy hop from the US. It feels a slow-paced, sun-soaked world away. But you can leave the US in the morning and be on the beach by mid-afternoon. (page 96) And lots, lots more... Request your copy here now with this special offer—on the table through Saturday. Inbox too crowded? Don't worry—if you can't keep up with our International Living Postcards every day, you can unsubscribe at any time. If you no longer wish to receive IL Postcards, click here to unsubscribe. The mailbox associated with this email address is not monitored, so please do not reply. Your feedback is very important to us, so if you would like to contact us with a question or comment, please click here. © 2026 International Living Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. 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