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Travel Tips and Long-Term Rental Q&A with Suzan Haskins

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:15 last edited by
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    If you have any tips on air travel, I would appreciate it. I worked in the travel industry for years and know my way around finding good fares, I alway love learning little tricks from other people.

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:15 last edited by
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    I'm not seeing any replies to the questions. Are the replies only being sent to the person asking the question?

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    replied to CLIVINGS345 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:15 last edited by
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    Hi, not sure why you are not getting discounts on AirBnB, I almost always do. Keep trying. My suggestion to you is that you do AirBnB or a hotel for the first week you are in Spain (you can get one last minute if necessary) and then walk the streets looking for. a more long-term solution. And join any Facebook expat groups for your specifici community--they are always great resourcces. Search for "expats Malaga" for instance (or whatever town) and you should find something.

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    Where's the link to join?????

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    replied to CLIVINGS345 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:16 last edited by
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    @CLIVINGS345-0 Hi, not sure why you are not getting discounts on AirBnB, I almost always do. Keep trying. My suggestion to you is that you do AirBnB or a hotel for the first week you are in Spain (you can get one last minute if necessary) and then walk the streets looking for. a more long-term solution. And join any Facebook expat groups for your specifici community--they are always great resourcces. Search for "expats Malaga" for instance (or whatever town) and you should find something.

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    replied to PAULBETTY75 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:17 last edited by
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    This is the Q&A, it's text based.

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    replied to il_admin on 22 Feb 2024, 14:17 last edited by
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    All answers coming now!

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    replied to SPREZIOSI 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:18 last edited by
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    The only way to narrow it down is to visit your top contenders and stay as long as you can to get a feel for things. While there, shop in local markets, visit healthcare facilities and pharmacies, chat with local expats, etc. You have a fairly diverse group of countries on your list so boots-on-the-ground will help in your decision making.

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:20 last edited by
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    Link to join isn’t working.

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:20 last edited by
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    Gated communities. They seem to be a thing in Panama even without homes on the properties. The idea of having a place to park oneself for their vacation and enjoy the community pool, picnic area, BBQ etc is appealing for those who want a place but don't always want a place. A HOA and maintenance fee of "land with amenities" may be a great way to vacation a few times a year while (potentially- depending on the HOA agreement) have guests use the property when you are not. Has anyone had any experience with such gated communities/amenities. What should others know about them before buying in?

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    replied to EMZUCKER1 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:21 last edited by
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    Hi there, try Idealista.com -- a good ressource in that part of the world. Also, look at local realtor websites—soemtime they have rentals. Look by location...in other words, Google “rentals Valencia.” Another good resource is Facebook. Join specific Facebook groups such as “Expats in Malaga, Spain” and ask the group for rental agent recommendations.

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:22 last edited by
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    I am american considering buying a full time place to live in Argentina. What are your best recommendations of where to live and ease of use getting around?

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    replied to LINDAGROBERT 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:23 last edited by
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    One option is to look at local realtor websites—they often have rentals. Look by location...in other words, Google “real estate Grecia, Costa Rica,” for example Another good resource is Facebook. Join specific Facebook groups such as “Expats in Guanacaste, Costa Rica” and ask for rental agent recommendations.

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    replied to SWLOUIE888 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:23 last edited by
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    Looks to me like you have done that!

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    Apologies for the inconvenience. We're currently experiencing technical difficulties on the forum, but our team is actively working to resolve the issue. Rest assured, all your questions will be answered once the problem is fixed. Thank you for your patience!

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    Apologies for the inconvenience. We're currently experiencing technical difficulties on the forum, but our team is actively working to resolve the issue. Rest assured, all your questions will be answered once the problem is fixed. Thank you for your patience!

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    replied to CINCYRUSSELLS on 22 Feb 2024, 14:24 last edited by IL Moderator
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    I am going to suggest you reache out to IL's France correspondent, Tuula Rampont at France@InternationalLiving.com -- she can help you!

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    wrote on 22 Feb 2024, 14:26 last edited by
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    Any reccomended apartment or house rentals for any of these areas during August - October this year? Nice-August, Bastia-August, Venice-September, Split-September, Rome-October

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    replied to EMZUCKER1 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:27 last edited by
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    I use AirBnB if it is just a couple of days...and I am pretty specific in my requirments (must have washer/dryer for example as I travel light) and it must be walking distance to local sites. And I ALWAYS message the host before I reserve and tell them a bit about myself and inquire if they might extend a discount. Works more often than not.

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    replied to CLIVINGS345 0 on 22 Feb 2024, 14:29 last edited by
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    I almost always get a discount. Keep trying. It could be, of course, that I am a frequetn AirBnB guest. Tell them a bit about your self...esp your age so they can see you are mature. 🙂

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