The End of Airbnb in New York, Costa Rica: Increased Period of Stay to 180 days for some visitors, 7 Countries Where You Can Afford to Retire by the Beach, and more Expat News

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In this issue:

• Costa Rica: Increased Period of Stay to 180 days for some visitors
• 7 Countries Where You Can Afford to Retire by the Beach
• The End of Airbnb in New York
• Keeping Your Electronics Safe While You Travel
• New cruise ships launched
• Jimmy Buffett Tribute – How Buffett made so many Expats
• And more Expat News

Jimmy Buffet Made Me An Expat

Last week the legendary Jimmy Buffett passed away and lots of musician I love have been passing on lately. I’m getting up in age where my music idols when I was growing up are moving on.

But, Jimmy Buffett was one that showed me a slower life and how to enjoy it more.

Years later I moved to México and live a much slower life which I love. I’m living a Jimmy Buffett album and it’s really great.

I wrote and record a special episode of my podcast to pay him tribute. After you read/listen to that make sure you listen to your favorite songs of his.

How Jimmy Buffett made me an expat

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Expat Photo Of The Week

We have been enjoying the sunrises and sunsets a lot.

Expat News

• Costa Rica: Increased Period of Stay for Group One Visitors – The government of Costa Rica has published a resolution that increases the maximum period of stay in Costa Rica for visa-exempt tourists and business visitors who are part of Group One (as classified by the General Immigration Directorate) to 180 days for each visit, effective immediately.
• 7 Countries Where You Can Afford to Retire by the Beach – good list of countries to retire to if you want to buy right on the beach
• The End of Airbnb in New York – another article how Airbnb is going to die in New York City because “all short-term rental hosts in New York must register with the city, and only those who live in the place they’re renting—and are present when someone is staying—can qualify. And people can only have two guests.” I’ve use boutique hotels more with an occassional Airbnb that fits the circumstances just right.
• German carrier Condor will fly to Miami next year – new leisure carrier we are liking is coming to Miami
• The renovated Crystal Symphony embarks on first cruise: Travel Weekly – The new Crystal extensively renovated two ship in one year and returned more than 80% of Crystal’s former crew, which A&K Travel Group called “an impressive feat.”
• A Sneak Peek at ‘Disney Treasure,’ Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship – “More than 20 restaurants and bars promise a different theme for every bite”. Another new ship to check out for the cruise ship lovers.
• Keeping Your Electronics Safe While You Travel – great tips on keeping all your electronic safe and your data as well

México Expat News

• The history of Mexico’s Independence Day – México Independence Day is coming up on the 15th. Nice article on the history with great photos.
• Why we won’t promote the Pueblo Mágico program anymore good article about how the Pueblo Magico México program is broken, if you are visiting some of these research them before hand
• Canine saves more than 70 turtles in Yucatan – feel good story and use caution on the beaches, such as avoiding driving in cars or on ATVs.
• Slowly but surely, the Tren Maya pulls into Mérida station with AMLO aboard – public will be able to use by December
• New section of Chichén Itzá to open to the public – access to Chichén Viejo may be delayed due to a land dispute. So stay tuned.