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.

Review--Panama
After retiring a few years ago and living in the Colorado rockies, I'm now ready for a warm climate, and my budget absolutely demands a low cost of living. After reading Choose Panama the Perfect Retirement Haven (second edition), I discovered a country I hadn't even considered. I had no idea Panama was such a find for retirees.

This book is well organized and easy to read. It's full of facts, not just about the nice places to live, but all the other things a retiree needs to know like housing costs, climate, cost of living, medical insurance and medical care. Also, the author walks you through the immigration options offered by the government of Panama. I give it five stars.

Ray Larson
Crestone, CO