This week as Hurricane Irene plows into the eastern seaboard of the US, I’m reminded of another reason why I chose to buy beachfront property in Ecuador.

Nestled comfortably between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific, Ecuador is completely out of hurricane paths. The locals can’t even remember the last time one hit. If you buy in Costa Rica, Mexico or the Caribbean you will have to mind the ‘canes. One little thing to consider indeed.

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