This is our very first post, from our staff in the Caribbean to you, our friends throughout the world. Welcome to Retire in the Caribbean! Who are we? We are all expatriates living in different places throughout the Caribbean. We love living and working in the Caribbean and want to make it easy for you […]
Belize: Sanctuary from the Insanity
Belize is a place you can take sanctuary from your life and not have to be found for a few days, a week, or longer (or, if you take Heisenberg’s approach in “Breaking Bad,” make that forever). In fact, Belize is becoming the next hot spot for haven seekers noodling around for that perfect paradise to […]
US Social Security & Caribbean Retirement
One question on the minds of many Americans considering retiring to the Caribbean is whether Social Security payments will be impacted by the move. Well… good news! Generally speaking if you are entitled to receive the payments in the US, that will not change if you decide to retire in the Cayman Islands or anywhere […]
Caribbean Medical Tourism: Health City in the Caymans
Internationally known as a top Caribbean tourist destination with white sand beaches, the Cayman Islands will now attract a new type of visitor – people seeking affordable, high quality medical services. Health City Cayman Islands is a new, world-class hospital providing affordable medical services. The 104 bed facility was recently launched by Dr Devi Shetty […]
The UNESCO Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
Do you enjoy historic settings, old cathedrals, Spanish Colonial architecture and museums? Art, outdoor cafes and restaurants? Bustling activity, dynamic nightlife and a culturally diverse population? If so, you may want to consider the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. As the first city in the Americas settled by Europeans, the Colonial […]
Step 1: Learn the Benefits of Caribbean Retirement
The first step in realizing your dream is learning the benefits of retiring in the Caribbean. The Caribbean has always been a favorite tourism destination for millions of international travelers. Visiting Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Seven Mile Beach in the Caymans, or any of the other beautiful Caribbean resort locations is an unforgettable […]
Step 2: Research the Best Caribbean Location for You
After first learning the benefits of retiring in the Caribbean, the next important step is to research which Caribbean location is best for you. Begin by making a list of the things most important to you, particularly in your retirement. These might include family and friends, finances, health and fitness, travel and specific activities like […]
Step 3: Narrow Down Your Caribbean Locations
Narrowing down your Caribbean retirement locations is the next step in realizing your dream of retiring in paradise. You have already learned the benefits of Caribbean retirement and researched the countries, so how can we narrow things down? At this point, you should take a careful look at the list and notes that you made […]
Step 4: Talk to Pros & Ask Questions
OK, you’ve taken the first three easy steps towards Retiring to the Caribbean and now have a list of three or four countries that seem most suited to you and your lifestyle. Now, you need to ask questions. We have you covered here, too! Our Q & A Community is the perfect place to share […]
Step 5: Visit Your Caribbean Dream Location
Now for the exciting part… visiting your dream location! After Narrowing Down Your Caribbean Locations and Talking with Pros & Asking Questions, you should have one or perhaps two countries in mind for your Caribbean retirement. At this point, it is essential that you visit the Caribbean country or countries that you have chosen. Even […]
