Greetings from Paradise,

Thank you for your inquiry. We've already helped 1000's of people move here successfully and realize their dreams. At present we have an Inland Valley Tour, a Central Pacific Beach Tour and a popular Combination Inland Valley and Beach Tour . We also offer DISCOUNT if you book in advance. PLEASE SEE OUR ITINERARIES, PRICES AND OPTIONS BELOW. ALL FIXED DATE TOURS ARE HELD DURING THE LAST 10 DAYS OF EACH MONTH.

**THIS TOUR IS THE ONLY RELOCATION/RETIREMENT TOUR APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE COSTA RICA TOURISM INSTITUTE TO OPERATE IN COSTA RICA.. IT IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTS OF COSTA RICA..

*Please ask about of DISCOUNT programs for individuals and couples.

You may also be interested in our one and two day private consultations for people who can' come during the time a fixed date tour is scheduled.

Additional information about our services including itineraries can be found at: www.liveincostarica.com, by calling TOLL FREE 800 365-2342 or contacting liveincostarica@cox.net. You may also call CHRISTOPHER HOWARD TOLL FREE AND TALK WITH HIM (after 4 p.m.) at: 1-877-322-4690.

You may see the 2007-2008 schedule at: www.liveincostarica.com

Also SEE www.costaricabooks.com to order the #1 best-selling travel guidebook, "The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica." It contains everything you need to know about living here.

All of our tours are led by Christopher Howard, a.k.a. "Mr. Costa Rica" and the author of “The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica" and #1 expert on all areas of living and investing in Costa Rica. Mr. Howard is also a consultant for National Geographic.

We look forward to meeting you on one of our popular tours or consultations. Please feel free to request additional information.

Sincerely,

Christopher Howard
Your Personal Guide to the Real Costa Rica for Over 20 years
CHRISTOPHER HOWARD'S TOURS - THE FIRST LOGICAL STEP TO MAKING THE MOVE" The original relocation/retirement/real estate tour and ONLY tour approved by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism

What you will get from this personalized tour:

• What it took Christopher Howard 25 years to LEARN.
• The BEST locations suited to lifestyle and personal needs.
• A two-day highly INFORMATIVE seminar with experts in the fields of real estate, law, moving, health care, banking and more.
• How to live here part of full-time BEFORE you reach retirement age and enjoy all the wonders of the country using a web-based business. Many young entrepreneurs have done it.
• How it really is to live in Costa Rica - You'll EXPERIENCE it.
• You will meet people who have actually moved here and hear about their experiences and make VALUABLE contacts.
• How you can have a simpler, more AFFORDABLE lifestyle.
• DETAILED information on the legal system.
• Find out how Costa Rica can boast a longevity rate of almost 78 years with its AFFORDABLE medical system.
• How to AVOID typical newcomers mistakes.
• How the national and private Banking system will work to your ADVANTAGE.
• Your RESIDENCY requirements, and when necessary.
• Time-proven SHORTCUTS for learning Spanish by Christopher Howard. He is the author of "Christopher Howard's Guide to Costa Rica Spanish."
• For the investor, INSIDER information, tips and how to really make money.
• What to expect when you first arrive.
• Detailed appraisal of the GROWTH areas that will drive growth and PROFIT for year to come.
• For the investor minded, clear investment OPPORTUNITIES that are can be compared to Hawaii 60 years ago.
• You will see a sampling of Costa Rican HOMES and PROPERTY.
• Detailed appraisal of the areas of greatest GROWTH in the path of progress.
• The expensive things here.
• Where to find work or how to start a business.
• Learn about the EXCITING lifestyle you can have in Costa Rica.
• This tour has NO hidden agendas.

And so much MORE as you experience Costa Rica first-hand with Chris.

ITINERARIES

TOUR 1
Central Valley (Inland) Valley Relocation/Retirement Property Viewing Tour (5-days)

Wednesday: Saturday: Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to the Torremolinos Hotel.

Thursday: Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the first day of a highly-informative Seminar sponsored by the Association of Residents of Costa Rica. You will hear from some of the country's foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law, health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the language and more. A few people who have moved to Costa Rica will share their experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the seminar. Free evening.

Friday: Second day of the seminar with lunch included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica's experts including your tour guide Christopher Howard. Surprise group dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday: Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, we will go on a city tour to see where Americans reside, the University of Costa Rica, malls, hospitals, parks, a wharehouse-style supermarket to show you what food products are available in Costa Rica and so much more. A few of the places you will see are the neighborhoods of Los Yoses, Barrio Escalante, Sabana Norte and Rohrmoser. You will also visit the towns Escazú, Santa Ana, Ciudad Cariari, Heredia and the areas of San José de la Montaña with its alpine-like setting and charmingly quaint San Isido. You will even give you a chance to see the inside of a couple on homes along the way. Lunch at La Cocina de Don Leyla, where you will savor the best of Costa Rica’s authentic dishes. After lunch you will visit the town of Moravia to see the area and stop at the country's beat souvenir shops. Free night.

Sunday: Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, you will explore the beautiful mountain town of Atenas, considered by National Geographic as having the "best climate" in the world. Then you will visit Grecia, know as "the cleanest city" in Costa Rica. The surrounding area is spectacular. Next, you will visit Alajuela which is Costa Rica's second largest city. Lunch will be at "The Banco de Mariscos" considered by the natives the serve he best seafood in the country. After lunch you will visit a couple of properties to give you a better idea of the lifestyle in the Central Valley and to get an idea of the price of property.

Monday: Transportation to the airport is included. Airfare is not included.

This is an excellent tour to introduce you to the Central Valley, its infrastructure and lifestyle. $1,299.00 NOW $1,149.00 per person. SPECIAL RATES FOR COUPLES OR GROUPS Airfare is not included.

TOUR 2
Central /Southern Pacific Beach Tour Relocation/Retirement Property Viewing Tour (7-days):

Saturday: Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to the Torremolinos Hotel.

Sunday: A buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then a 7:30 departure for Jaco Beach where you will stay at the beachfront Arenal Pacifico Lodge. On the way you will receive a packet of materials and orientation about the tour. Prior to arriving at the hotel we will stop at the Nativa Resort and then tour the five star Marriott Los Sueños resort, marina and golf course. Lunch will be served at the Barco de Mariscos in downtown Jaco Beach. After lunch we will visit the new Del Pacifico Development in Esterillos Este and Faro Escondido. To end the day on a fantastic note, you will view one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from a Greek-style ampitheater on a hilltop at the Hotel Villas Caletas. The view alone is enough to make you want to live in Costa Rica. Dinner will be at the Colonial Restaurant in Jaco.

Monday: After breakfast we will will depart at 7:30 for the Dominical /Tortuga beaches. On the way we will pass through the towns of Parrita and Quepos. We will take a break in Quepos/Manuel Antonio before continuing to Dominical to meet our local contacts and have lunch. Because the mountains meet the sea in Dominical, it is called a "Tropical Big Sur." Next, we will have lunch and then travel along the pristine coast with its beautiful seaside rock formations and tropical rain forest as a backdrop to the beautiful Ojochal/Tortuga area. On the way you will see the areas where whales can be observed during most of the year. This sights are spectacular. This part of Costa Rica just recently became accessible when the new costal highway was finished. A world of possibilties exist here. During the rest of the day we will explore the area and learn about of the amenities, unique lifestyle and activities it has to offer: waterfalls, tropical rain forests, birdwatching, fishing, diving, horseback riding, hiking, boating, kyaking, surfing and so much more.

Tuesday: An early breakfast. Then we will hook up with a local guide and see more of the area and its infra structure and sample some of the properties. We will have lunch on a house boat/restaurant. You will also have the chance to meet some of the Americans who live in this part of the country. In the afternoon there will be a visit to Cinco Ventanas which is a beach with a rock formation featuring five tunnel-like blow holes. Finally, to end a great day we will have an unforgettable dinner at Exotica which is the area's premier restaurant. Your taste bus will never recover.

Wednesday: Breakfast at the hotel and a 7:30 departure for San José. We will travel along the Barú river through the beautiful costal mountains to the city of San Isidro, "The Fastest Growing City" in Central America. After a brief stop to rest, we will take the Pan-American Highway over the country's most spectacular mountains on our way to San José where you will stay at the Hotel Torremolinos again.

Thursday: Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the first day of a highly-informative Seminar sponsored by the Association of Residents of Costa Rica. You will hear from some of the country's foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law, health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the language and more. A few people who have moved to Costa Rica will share their experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the seminar. Free evening.

Friday: Second day of the seminar with lunch included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica's experts including your tour guide Christopher Howard. Surprise group dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday: Transportation to the airport included. This tour is for those who are certain they want to only explore the beach as their option. It includes the majority of your meals, and all of your transportation while in Costa Rica. Hotel and continental breakfasts are included.$1899.00 NOW ONLY $1749.00. SPECIAL RATES FOR COUPLES OR GROUPS Airfare is not included.

TOUR 3
OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR
Combination Tour Central Valley, Central and South Pacific Relocation/Retirement Property Viewing Tour:

Saturday: Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to the Torremolinos Hotel.

Sunday: A buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then a 7:30 departure for Jaco Beach where you will stay at the beachfront Arenal Pacifico Lodge. On the way you will receive a packet of materials and orientation about the tour. Prior to arriving at the hotel we will stop at the Nativa Resort and then tour the five star Marriott Los Sueños resort, marina and golf course. Lunch will be served at the Barco de Mariscos in downtown Jaco Beach. After lunch we will visit the new Del Pacifico Development in Esterillos Este and Faro Escondido. To end the day on a fantastic note, you will view one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world from a Greek-style ampitheater on a hilltop at the Hotel Villas Caletas. The view alone is enough to make you want to live in Costa Rica. Dinner will be at the Colonial Restaurant in Jaco.

Monday: After breakfast we will will depart at 7:30 for the Dominical /Tortuga beaches. On the way we will pass through the towns of Parrita and Quepos. We will take a break in Quepos/Manuel Antonio before continuing to Dominical to meet our local contacts and have lunch. Because the mountains meet the sea in Dominical, it is called a "Tropical Big Sur." Next, we will have lunch and then travel along the pristine coast with its beautiful seaside rock formations and tropical rain forest as a backdrop to the beautiful Ojochal/Tortuga area. On the way you will see the areas where whales can be observed during most of the year. This sights are spectacular. This part of Costa Rica just recently became accessible when the new costal highway was finished. A world of possibilities exist here. During the rest of the day we will explore the area and learn about of the amenities, unique lifestyle and activities it has to offer: waterfalls, tropical rain forests, bird watching, fishing, diving, horseback riding, hiking, boating, kyaking, surfing and so much more.

Tuesday: An early breakfast. Then we will hook up with a local guide and see more of the area and its infra structure and sample some of the properties. We will have lunch on a house boat/restaurant. You will also have the chance to meet some of the Americans who live in this part of the country. In the afternoon there will be a visit to Cinco Ventanas which is a beach with a rock formation featuring five tunnel-like blow holes. Finally, to end a great day we will have an unforgettable dinner at Exotica which is the area's premier restaurant. Your taste bus will never recover.

Wednesday: Breakfast at the hotel and a 7:30 departure for San José. We will travel along the Barú river through the beautiful costal mountains to the city of San Isidro, "The Fastest Growing City" in Central America. After a brief stop to rest, we will take the Pan-American Highway over the country's most spectacular mountains on our way to San José where you will stay at the Hotel Torremolinos again.

Thursday: Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the first day of a highly-informative Seminar sponsored by the Association of Residents of Costa Rica. You will hear from some of the country's foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law, health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the language and more. A few people who have moved to Costa Rica will share their experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the seminar. Free evening.

Friday: Second day of the seminar with lunch included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica's experts including your tour guide Christopher Howard. Surprise group dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday: Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, we will go on a city tour to see where Americans reside, the University of Costa Rica, malls, hospitals, parks, a wharehouse-style supermarket to show you what food products are available in Costa Rica and so much more. A few of the places you will see are the neighborhoods of Los Yoses, Barrio Escalante, Sabana Norte and Rohrmoser. You will also visit the towns Escazú, Santa Ana, Ciudad Cariari, Heredia and the areas of San José de la Montaña with its alpine-like setting and charmingly quaint San Isido. You will even give you a chance to see the inside of a couple on homes along the way. Lunch at La Cocina de Don Leyla, where you will savor the best of Costa Rica’s authentic dishes. After lunch you will visit the town of Moravia to see the area and stop at the country's beat souvenir shops. Free night.

Sunday: Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, you will explore the beautiful mountain town of Atenas, considered by National Geographic as having the "best climate" in the world. Then you will visit Grecia, know as "the cleanest city" in Costa Rica. The surrounding area is spectacular. Next, you will visit Alajuela which is Costa Rica's second largest city. Lunch will be at "The Banco de Mariscos" considered by the natives the serve he best seafood in the country. After lunch you will visit a couple of properties to give you a better idea of the lifestyle in the Central Valley and to get an idea of the price of property.

Monday: Transportation to the airport is included.

This tour is our most popular. It allows you to see both the beach and the Inland Valley extensively.$2399.00 NOW ONLY $2149.00 per person SPECIAL RATES FOR COUPLES OR GROUPS Airfare is not included.