Montecristo Today
Montecristo Beach and Golf Resort's Newsletter
June 2010 |
| Dear Lori,
Welcome to the June issue of Montecristo Today - Montecristo's newsletter. The invierno or winter season in Nicaragua has officially begun. Although we won't be getting any snow, we do experience cooler temperatures - especially at night. Winter in Nicaragua is a nice break from the sunny skies of the summer months. Rain showers have helped turned the rolling hills of Montecristo green and the trees and flowers are blooming.
Don't forget to drop us a line on any topics or news you would like to read about in upcoming issues of Montecristo Today.
In this issue, we will bring you up to date on happenings in Nicaragua and the new homes coming up like flowers on the hills of Montecristo this winter. Enjoy! |
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Nicaragua in your Living Room
A beach all your own in Cielos |
CBS announced that Nicaragua has been chosen as the next location for the filming of the television series "Survivor" due to the spectacular natural beauty of the country. The beaches on Nicaragua's southern Pacific coast will become the new scenario of one of TV's most successful shows during its 21st and 22nd seasons.
The show will have a big impact on Nicaragua's tourism sector and its economy, generating approximately 200 jobs during the six-month period in which it will be produced. "The show marks the arrival of Nicaragua as the emerging tourism destination in the region. We have become a point of reference for vacation and retirement and we'll now gain international recognition as a shooting location too," said Javier Chamorro, Executive Director of ProNicaragua.
"Survivor" also airs in 154 countries around the world, reaching an international audience of 100 million. The Survivor format has been adapted for numerous international versions of the show, including Italy's "Celebrity Island" and Spain's "Supervivientes", both of which were filmed in Nicaragua earlier this year.
If you have a trip to Nicaragua planned within the next 6 months, we recommend making your reservations now since many hotel rooms and rental cars are being used by the "Survivor" crew. |
Nica Blue Fins will set sail in August 2010, offering sport fishing excursions and sunset cruises out of Cumbres. There will be a variety of packages to choose from to satisfy the seasoned angler or those just fishing for fun, including 1/2 day (inshore only), full day and multiple day packages. Whether you venture offshore for a marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna or dorado (mahi mahi) or stay close to shore for wahoo, rooster or jackfish our experienced staff and captain will put together the total fishing trip!
Recipe for Your Catch
Broiled Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Ingredients:
2 pounds mahi mahi filets (skinless)
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 bay leaf
Directions:
1. Cut the mahi mahi filets into serving size portions and place side-by-side in a baking dish.
2. Thaw the juice concentrate. Crumble the bay leaf. Combine these with the remaining ingredients and mix well to create a marinade.
3. Pour the marinade over the mahi mahi (make sure you turn the fish to coat both sides).
4. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes.
5. Place pan on top rack of oven and broil 5 or 6 minutes on each side. Fish will be ready when you can easily flake it with a fork. |
Now is the Time to Build!
Homes dotting the hills of Cumbres | Construction is at full throttle. Click here to see more photos of the progress. Crews are busy working, not only in Cumbres with 11 houses already completed or under construction, but also in Costa Azul with 5 houses under way! In addition to selling lot and construction packages for new owners, we would love to sign construction contracts with our original lot owners. Construction prices run around $100/sq ft and include many luxury finishes. We have several beautiful home designs to choose from or we'll help you design your own. Please contact us for details on how to get started on your dream home today!
As an added incentive for signing a construction contract with us by Dec 31, 2010, we will include an appliance package for FREE. The appliance package will include a stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator, microwave, and range, and a washer/dryer. This is a value of over $4500! |
Plan your Vacation in Montecristo!
Now with more houses completed and ready to stay in, why not plan your next vacation at Montecristo? Enjoy sunset cocktails in your own private pool and walks on the Cumbres beach. Or for the more adventurous spirit, explore the long stretch of coastline in Costa Azul atop an ATV or horse. CasaServices is equipped to help you plan your stay in Montecristo. We offer concierge services that will help you stock your fridge or arrange activities and transportation. Contact Tura Murdock at tura@montecristobeach.com to plan your relaxing stay today! |
 Keith & Angie Davis, Cumbres G-1
Angie and I began looking for our new home site a couple of years ago. We have been getting tired of the rat race and business as usual in the U.S. and wanted to slow down and enjoy life near a beach. After visiting several countries we took a long weekend to tour Nicaragua properties. We met Lori and Jorge and quickly fell in love with Montecristo. They made the decision very easy and not a week goes by we don't talk about how happy we are to have purchased. Our dream truly gets closer every month.
We were recently married and have a seven year old daughter named Avery. Angie owns and operates a day care and preschool center and I own a corrugated packaging company. Our hope is to settle in and open a small business of some kind. Angie enjoys all outdoor activities including spending time on the lake and I am a Harley-Davidson enthusiast.
Our next visit will be during the 2011 Fiesta and we hope to begin planning our home next year. We can't wait to meet our new neighbors.
The Pogor Family, Casita Tucan in Costa Azul
Vincent Pogor, along with son Michael and Linda Ball, hail from just outside Toronto, Canada. Michael and Linda also work together at a high school in Toronto, where Michael is a teacher and Linda is a sign language interpreter. We are looking forward to spending holidays on the beach in Montecristo, and exploring the beautiful country of Nicaragua (as well as playing golf!). Vincent, the retired patriarch, will be escaping some of the colder weather up north, as well as sharing the casita with his many children and grandchildren. We all look forward to meeting the other members of our new community! |
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Website for Expats
There are many excellent guide books for the backpackers and casual tourists but www.nicaragua-guide.com shows you the personal side of Nicaragua with insights from people who chose to live in this wonderful country of cool mountains, sunny beaches, volcanoes, colonial cities and friendly people. This website was created for people living in Nicaragua, those thinking about moving to Nicaragua, visitors or anyone wanting to know more about the new Nicaragua. Here you will find tips on how to become a resident, costs of living, health care considerations, community activities and much more.
The author has included his diaries from the day he and his wife decided to move to Nicaragua. The website continues to evolve so feel free to comment on what you would like to see covered by contacting the author through www.nicaragua-guide.com. P.S. The author and his wife, Darrell and Amy Bushnell, are owners at Montecristo! |
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phone: +(505) 8421-8159; from US (631) 418-8438; lori@montecristobeach.com
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