Test-Drive Your Dream Life Overseas

We’re looking for someone to spend a month in the world’s top retirement haven for 2024—on us.

If you like the idea of relaxing in a country known for its lush landscapes, welcoming locals, and laid-back lifestyle, making new and interesting friends from all over the world, trying new things, and maybe even reporting about your adventures…this could be for you.

You don’t need any writing experience, but you should be willing to keep in touch and let us know how you’re getting on in your new home. We want to send this one lucky winner (or a couple) to Costa Rica to experience first-hand the life we report about regularly on the website and in International Living magazine. We’ll pay for the round-trip airfare for two, your accommodation, and a generous expenses allowance.

In 2024 we’re going to send a lucky winner (along with a friend or spouse) to the world’s top retirement destination abroad—for a full month, FREE. We’re looking for an American with a sense of adventure, a willingness to try new things, and a belief that you might not have to settle for an uncomfortable retirement at home—when you could be living “the good life” overseas.

For over 40 years, International Living has been pointing readers to the best-value destinations on the planet… showing them how to trade up in retirement to enjoy a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget… how to travel smarter… start international businesses… invest in booming overseas markets… and more.

We believe the world is full of opportunity… and that you don’t have to be rich and famous to take advantage of it… In fact, by sending a lucky winner (or couple) to Costa Rica, we’ll prove it can be done… that you can enjoy adventure, fun, and the joys of a comfortable retirement… on less than it would typically cost you to stay home.

The prize includes round-trip flights from the U.S. to San José, furnished accommodation, plus a stipend to cover living expenses.

Details about What the Winner Receives…

One lucky winner (along with a friend, partner, or spouse) will win a month’s stay in Costa Rica—free. Known for its beautiful scenery, biodiversity, and stable democracy, Costa Rica has something to suit every taste, from beachfront properties to mountain retreats.

You’ll also win free access to Costa Rica 101: Your Blueprint for a Tranquil, Affordable Tropical Lifestyle, which offers a huge amount of information, recommendations, tips, advice, and insights about living, traveling, and investing in Costa Rica in one place… in living color… on video.

Though you don’t need any writing or reporting experience to win this competition, we are looking for a candidate willing to document their stay and share details about how much things cost, what he or she does to stay busy, impressions of Costa Rica and living overseas, likes, frustrations, pleasant surprises, and more.

Enter your email address below and complete a short survey (you will receive a link by email). The deadline for submission is July 1.

Please note that only one entry per person is allowed. Open to residents of the 47 United States and Washington D.C. (residents of NY, FL, and RI not eligible for sweepstakes). Please read our Terms and Conditions before entering this contest.

To hear from past winners, go here.