In this Issue:

Exchange rate:
Exchange rate is favorable. U.S. Dollar Strong
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news06.php

Weather report:
Mostly cloudy with water temperatures in the 80’s.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news03.php

No hurricanes in Costa Rica:
No Major Storms In Past 100 Years.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news08.php

Dive Shop report:
Water clear and averaging 78 to 83 degrees
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news04.php

Tour report:
New photos of river rafting on the Pacuare River
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news02.php

Fishing report:
Action is wide open all along the Pacific and Atlantic
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news05.php

Exciting New Safety Item For Divers:
Large 3-Foot Balloon replaces safety sausage.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news01.php

Tipping In Costa Rica:
A Treatise, by Michael S. Kaye
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news11.php

American Airlines Non-stop From LAX to San Jose, Costa Rica:
Flights begin in December.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news09.php

U.S. AIRWAYS Non-stop from Charlotte to Liberia, Costa Rica:
Flights begin on February 12th 2005.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news12.php

Iberia Airlines Non-stop from Madrid to San Jose, Costa Rica
Flights begin in October.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news13.php

Delta Airlines Adds Flight To San Jose, Costa Rica:
Another non-stop flight from Atlanta to San Jose.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news14.php

American Airlines Extends Free Bonus Miles:
5000 bonus miles until October 31st, 2004.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news15.php

Owning Property in Costa Rica:
It’s not necessary to live in the country.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news16.php

Letter from Russell Ouye:
We had an awesome time in Costa Rica.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news07.php

Letter from Elizabeth Knauss:
You guys were so much fun.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news10.php

Costa Rica contains 6% of the globe's bio-diversity:
Lonely Planet’s top selling guide-book in 2003 is Costa Rica.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news17.php

Scientists Spot Rare Blue Whales in Alaska:
Eastern Pacific Blue Whales Migrate to Costa Rica
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news18.php

ScubaDoRags Make Big Splash With Divers:
Designer adds style to scuba market.
http://www.billbeardcostarica.com/html/Newssep/news19.php

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