Choose Mexico, 8th: Travel, Investment, and Living Opportunities for Every Budget [Paperback]

John Howells (Author), Don Merwin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Choose Retirement Series | Publication Date: May 1, 2003

In Choose Mexico, descriptions of scenic, vibrant places--supplemented with essential information about real estate investments, resources, culture, medical care, and business opportunities in those areas--will help readers to make an informed decision about selecting Mexico as an ideal location to enjoy an affordable, active, and safe retirement.

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From the Back Cover

Retirement can be a time of growth, or adventure, or complete and utter relaxation. Where you spend your retirement years, no matter how you may define them, has to be a place that fulfills your desires and meets your changing needs.
In Choose Mexico, you'll find advice on how to enjoy familiar U.S. comforts in Mexico as well as tips for the daring who want to experience a more 'Mexican lifestyle.' Descriptions of scenic, vibrant places, as well as essential information about the resources and activities, allow you to make an informed decision about selecting Mexico as your ideal location to enjoy an affordable, active, and safe retirement. Look inside for up-to-date information about: real estate, recreation, medical care, culture, business opportunities, and weather statistics.

About the Author

John Howells has authored and co-authored nine travel-retirement books. He lives in Pacific Grove, California.
Don Merwin has had careers as a writer, publicist, administrator, planner in health and human service organizations, and publisher. He lives in Oakland, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 8th edition (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762726032
• ISBN-13: 978-0762726035
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,307,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the original and best of the guidebooks, December 1, 2002

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Lynn Trask (Marina, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choose Mexico: Travel, Investment, and Living Opportunities for Every Budget (Paperback)

I disagree with the reviewer's statement that there are no substantial differences being reported over an 11 year period. Because of our interest in visiting and living in Mexico, I own three editions (including the 1988 and the 1999 copies). I've found each edition extremely comprehensive and appreciate the updated material provided in each. Like any guidebook, Choose Mexico provides comprehensive information about living, retiring, and doing business in Mexico. We have used it extensively during our yearly semi-retirement visits to the country. The basic facts in any guidebook do not change from year to year while new regulations and changing economic are dutifully reported. I certainly don't expect the authors of a guidebook to present the same facts in a different form for each new edition. It's a guidebook, not a novel! I would rate Choose Mexico as five stars for their complete and entertaining guidebook on living in Mexico.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, July 23, 2003

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J. Metz (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Choose Mexico, 8th: Travel, Investment, and Living Opportunities for Every Budget (Paperback)

I was very pleased with this book as it really answered most of my questions about moving to Mexico. I think the authors' perspectives on life in Mexico seemed to be very honest and accurate since they revealed both the good and bad aspects about living south of the border. This book was informative and enjoyable to read. I was inspired!

52 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very little updated information in this 6th Edition..., July 9, 2000

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Susan H. Wells (Nome, Alaska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Choose Mexico for Retirement: Retirement Discoveries for Everyday Budget (6th ed) (Paperback)

Having read the 1988 edition recently and then ordering this 1999 edition, I was pretty disappointed to read the newest version and find practically no substantial differences being reported over an 11 year period.