Why Retiring To Belize Can Actually Make You Healthier
“Where’s that?” Not too long ago, that practically scripted response to the word ‘Belize’ was expected. Unfamiliar to most, the relatively small country was unintentionally dwarfed by its larger, more popular neighbors in Central America and the Caribbean. Many could argue this fact stunted development and opportunity for the country, but fail to realize how […]
Braving The Deep Blue: Recounting The Treasures of Half Moon Caye
Indeed, difficult roads lead to beautiful places. I can tell you, this long boat ride over navy blue seas, crisscrossing through atolls, is proof of such treasures. Geographically, the journey to Belize’s easternmost island of Half Moon Caye—the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll (LHRA)—is no easy task. As one of the few true coral […]
Grab Life in Belize
Bring an open mind, and we’ll meet it with wide-open outdoor spaces ready to be the setting for spectacular experiences. Here, you can dive into the world’s second-largest reef, explore Maya artifacts, paddle through underground caves, or simply lay on the beach. We live in the ultimate outdoor playground and have worked hard to make […]
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy and Becomes World’s Newest Republic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as it shed another vestige of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history. Several leaders, dignitaries and artists, including Prince Charles and Rihanna, attended the ceremony that began late Monday in a popular square […]
Belize Lures Both Investors and Second Home Seekers to the Caribbean
With the one-year anniversary of the pandemic around the corner and many schools still conducting remote-only learning, this may be the time to re-visit your dreams of living in the Caribbean. Well-off buyers and renters are eyeing homes in Caribbean destinations like Belize with warm weather, privacy, and even relatively low rates of COVID-19. And […]
This Belize Resort Is Offering a Digital Detox Package for Stressed Out Moms — Mimosas and Massages Included
Last year, many parents were forced to put in overtime. Not only did they have to handle Zoom meetings for work, but they also became at-home tutors while kids took Zoom classes, chefs for every single meal at home — and just, you know, had to handle living through a pandemic. It’s been a hectic […]
The True Value of Owning a Second Home in Belize
For many Americans, owning a home is an essential part of the “American dream” that conveys a number of economic benefits, such as the ability to accumulate wealth and access credit by building home equity, reduce housing costs through the mortgage interest deduction, and gain long-term savings over the cost of renting. Buying a home is […]
LuxLife Magazine names Ray Caye ‘The Best Island Resort in Central America’
This month, Ray Caye Island Resort has been crowned ‘The Best Island Resort in Central America’ by the LUX Life Resorts & Retreats Awards! The magazine shares luxury content daily with its readers, including topics like travel, fashion, and home. The awards ceremony, which is in its sixth year, chose its winners from an array […]
Everything to Know About Belize’s Qualified Retired Persons (QRP)
Belize has one of the world’s best retiree programs. Through the Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program, the government gives qualified retirees an exemption from taxes on all income derived from sources outside Belize, whether such income is earned or passive, and whether or not it is remitted to Belize. The Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) was […]
Yahoo News names Belize in ‘Best Places to Retire Overseas That Use the U.S. Dollar’
Currency risk can be a legitimate concern when preparing for a move overseas. The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the currency of the country where you decide to retire could change dramatically over time. You could move to a place where your retirement income of $1,500 a month affords a rich, comfortable lifestyle, […]