Considering Moving to Belize? Here's Everything You Need to Know Belize is rapidly becoming a top destination for North Americans and Europeans looking for a peaceful retirement in a tropical paradise. The Belizean government warmly welcomes new residents, making it an attractive option for those considering a move. If you're interested in living in Belize, there are several pathways to explore. Here's...
Visitors to Belize from throughout North America are heading south for the opportunity to expatriate to Belize. Beautiful, tropical, and largely underdeveloped, the country is a ripe location for retirees. As a tax shelter with a generous exchange rate to the US dollar, you can get some great value on property in Belize. But it’s also easy to get taken for a ride if you don’t know what you’re...
Belize is both the second-smallest nation in Central America in terms of size and the smallest in terms of population. Despite that, this is a diverse country that consists of resort towns like Placencia and San Pedro, major metropolises like Belize City and Belmopan, and a lot of scenic nature in between. Just like anywhere, where you decide to live within Belize can have a major impact on your quality...
It’s not hard to start tallying up the advantages of living in Belize, but it can be a little more difficult to quantify the downsides. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any, but the combination of English being the national language, the generous tax breaks and exemptions for retirees, and the beautiful weather have made it one of the best choices for retirees from North America. The downsides,...
The beginning of a new year is the opportunity for new resolutions, but the average resolution is often the same year in and out: to eat healthier, find a balance between work and life, or improve relationships. It’s rare that these resolutions change actually have a dramatic impact on your life, but the small and seemingly humble Central American country of Belize could give you the chance to resolve...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently come up with its “Safe Travels Protocols” in an attempt to address the challenges of travel during the pandemic. By granting its “Safe Travels” Stamp, it assists tourists in deciding which locations are considered safe. The stamp recognizes that these countries have put in place health and safety procedures that resist the spread of...