Tags: Belize

Battle Of The Bests: Our Top Havens Face Off

July 15, 2024

It might be easy to get on board with the idea of retiring overseas… But it’s not as easy to figure out where in the world you’d like to do it. Most people, faced with this tough question, make comparisons to help narrow things down… One of the most commonly asked questions we get at…

The 4 Best Places To Retire In Latin America

July 1, 2024

Our annual Overseas Retirement Index features the 10 best countries for retirement, and for 2024, it highlights three south-of-the-border hotspots to consider… How do we come up with these rankings? We’ve identified the 14 most important factors for retirees to consider when sizing up a potential expat haven. We call these our Key Relocation Criteria,…

My #1 Wealth Building Strategy

June 17, 2024

If you purchase a piece of real estate in another country, should you have the ownership documents issued in your name or, perhaps, in the name of a corporation?If a corporation, should it be a local company (formed in the jurisdiction where you’re purchasing) or one based somewhere else? I get these questions from readers…

A Stress-Free Zone

February 12, 2024

In the Cayo District of Belize, the burdens, stresses, and concerns of the rest of the world feel far away and unimportant… “We watch the news each evening, and we know what’s going on in the rest of the world… But we choose a different reality,” says long-time Belize expat Mick Fleming. It doesn’t take long…

A Day For Goodwill And Good Cheer

December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas! Wherever we find ourselves in the world, no matter how the day is celebrated locally, Christmas is a day for goodwill and good cheer… and perhaps some good rum, if you’re south of the border! Here are some of my favorite ways to celebrate Christmas in some of our favorite countries around the…

Following The Path Of Progress On This Charming Caribbean Island

December 18, 2023

When you come to Belize, pay no mind to Belize City. This is the Calcutta of the Caribbean, the city a friend says he’s going to put on the cover of the “World’s Worst Cities” coffee table book he’s threatening to publish. Belize City isn’t Belize. It’s just the place where the country’s one and…

Unlocking Paradise: The Caribbean’s Best Property Value

December 11, 2023

Belize is the best property value you’ll find in the Caribbean, with properties selling for a fraction of what most other Caribbean destinations sell for. It is one of the world’s most solid investment options in this post-pandemic era, with buyers more motivated than ever to find a property overseas. The pandemic was a setback…

Globetrotting In 2024

November 27, 2023

With the end of the year in sight, thoughts turn ahead to 2024—what will the New Year hold? For our All Access Pass members, who have automatic VIP attendance to all of our 10+ various annual conferences, webinars, and events, the calendar for 2024 is an exciting jaunt around the globe, including stops in… •…

A Caribbean Beach Lifestyle At A Bargain Price

November 20, 2023

My first trip to Belize, some 30 years ago, was organized courtesy of the Belize Tourism Authority (BTA). I was a starting-out travel writer; the BTA was looking for press. This was well pre-“Survivor,” pre-“Temptation Island.” The only people who knew this tiny country existed way back then were divers and backpackers. And Morley Safer.…

Top Picks For Affordable Living In The Caribbean

October 16, 2023

The Caribbean holds a special place in the hearts of most North Americans… those sugar-sand beaches, perfectly clear waters, the swaying palm trees…    You could say that the Caribbean represents the quintessential going overseas fantasy—who hasn’t let themselves daydream about life on an island, dozing in a hammock with an umbrella cocktail?   Pesky practicalities always…