Belize

Want to live the fantasy of living on the beach? Or perhaps owning a second home by the ocean to...

When traveling to Belize embrace the country and the way of life it offers... Hey, it's our #1 Caribbean retirement...

Here's our tale of How We Escaped The Frozen North... We came to Belize from northern Idaho. We were used...

Today I’d like to speak with you about   a little-known escape in Belize… Over the past few years, amid the...

Somewhere over the rainbow, life is pretty darn great... Especially in Belize. You can have fun on the mainland, on...

In my office in Panama City, hanging on the wall opposite my desk in a place I see every time...

With its white-sand beaches, azure waters, swaying palms... Along with its low cost of living, investment opportunities, and welcoming English-speaking...

“Wow. This is really something.” It was the late 90s, and I was sitting at a palapa in Playa del...

English-speaking islands  offer island life with some of the familiarity of home. Visit or relocate to any of these islands...

One of the questions I am most frequently asked about Belize is… Is it really safe? Unlike Mexico, Guatemala, and other...

Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...

Can you afford to live in Belize? The simple answer, I'd bet, is yes. But the better answer is that...

After 32 years of marriage and four children, my husband and I were retiring to Belize in six weeks... Being...

The friendliest spot in Belize? If you ask me, that's Ambergris Caye, the little island just offshore from where we're...

As the only English-speaking country in Central America, Belize has been attracting expats in the know from the U.K., the...

"What in the world am I gonna' do with her?" That was Mick Fleming's first impression of me, he admitted...

For me and Belize, it was love at first sight. From the first morning I arrived in Belize City, some...

Belize is many things… many of them diminutive. It’s a tiny country with a small population. Density is low… and...

I recently moved to Ambergris Caye, Belize, from Portland, Oregon… While preparing for the move, the topic of how most...

We always recommend spending some time in a place before you commit to buying property. This gives you an idea...

The best countries for Canadians to retire to are mostly well-known to Canadians. Expats can be found, usually close to...

Going Solo In Belize Belize has made concerted efforts to grow in sustainable ways. It's one of the reasons that...

I've participated in Live and Invest Overseas' annual Belize conferences for years. This year, more than any other, the common...

Editor's note: At the start of 2024, Belize amended the QRP Program.Belize’s Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) gets a lot of...

I first met Carmelita Gardens’ founder, Phil Hahn, in 2010. The gregarious Michigan native had moved to Florida for college...

Belize is many things... many of them diminutive. It's a tiny country with a small population. Density is low... and...

I first alerted my readers to the many charms of little English-speaking Belize in 1987. In those days, it was...

Helena Hess was originally attracted to Belize for its diving. She wasn’t even thinking about retirement when she made her...

Got a good poker face? Or maybe you have a good pinochle hand? Perhaps you long to meditate or perfect...

Yesterday, I began reminding you (and me) why Belize is one of my favorite places on Earth. In addition to...

Panama or Belize? When considering the best places to retire, many people dream about living abroad in a warm, tropical...

Belize is known as one of the most diverse countries, especially considering its compact size. Many people come to Belize...

When the first Western-born sailors reached the island in 1508, they were greeted by an estimated 10,000 Maya inhabitants living...

People are often drawn to planned communities when shopping real estate overseas. Here are a couple of reasons why: Value-add...

As you explore your real estate options in Belize, you’re going to have to decide what type of property is...

Happy Belize Independence Day! This month Belize celebrates the 41st anniversary of its independence from England. Belize is the only...

"The problem isn't the problem. The problem is your attitude toward the problem." That was Jack Sparrow's theory, and Jack's...

The friendliest spot in Belize? If you ask me, that's Ambergris Caye, the little island just offshore from where we're...

We believe Belize is one of the best places in the world to live, retire, invest, and chase adventure. In...

As we gear up to launch our 2023 Live And Invest In Belize Conference, taking place in Belize City, Jan....

Carmelita Gardens Discovery Tours include visiting ruins, sampling local food, and learning about our sustainable community from town founder Phil...

We give a lot of virtual ink to Latin America… And for good reason. This region checks three of the...

It’s almost July 1… the perfect opportunity to revisit the relationship between two special North American nations: one small, the...

Carmelita Gardens is an off-grid community in Belize's Cayo District spread out over 98 acres. This quiet, naturally stunning area...

Most people think that purchasing real estate overseas is about having a second home to go to when you want...

I could barely contain my anticipation as I gazed out the window of our 15-seat turboprop airplane at the turquoise...

This August, we're hosting our first-ever Live And Invest In Latin America Virtual Conference to help you get acquainted with...

Belize recently signed a deal that will not only reduce its external debt but also enhance its commitment to protect...

A year ago, asking if I wanted to join the Carmelita Gardens team as the architectural designer… What started as...