Best Caribbean island/area in Mexico to live in? (schools, dangerous)

[Cornerguy1]

Honduras, (Roatan), has some restrictions on foreigners owning property. You have to jump through some hoops involving setting up a Honduran corporation and then having the corporation own the land, etc.

For a good overview of you might try Roatan Honduras Hotels, Scuba Diving, Real Estate, Restaurants and Island Life | Bay Islands Honduras, Central America

[spicegirl]

Hi Cornerguy1,

Thanks for the information and link! I will look into this.

What about Florida?.... would living in Florida be a better choice?
Does anyone have any information about Florida or whether it is worth living here?
And if so... which city in Florida is the best city to live in? (somewhere where there is lots to do and see but not too hot nor too much crime).

[mel55880]

Originally Posted by ColdCanadian

I could see myself on most of them, but preferably not Bahamas because they can get cold winter weather. (Strong breezes with highs below 75 F) I was there for an afternoon and froze my butt off, wearing a bathing suit and t-shirt.

So far I enjoyed Puerto Rico, USVI and Jamaica. I have no idea what it's like to actually live there but they had awesome scenery and weather.

I suppose my ultimate destination would have good surfable waves most of the time on one side of the island. Places that fit this description are Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and probably most of the eastern Carribbean islands. I've also heard of some places on Mexico's Pacific that are awesome for surfing.

Actually, most of the Eastern Caribbean islands don't have very good surfing... just so you know.

St. Vincent has a lot of frightening undertows on the ocean side making it very dangerous to go in the water and most of the other islands have similar problems on ocean side. As far as I know surfers don't frequent these islands much, because the surf isn't the best.

[gv0928]

The Dominican Republic. Absolutely.

I am a bit biased, because I am half Dominican, but seriously, it is an amazing place. The people are incredibly welcoming, and their way of life is the best you can ever find. Everyone is so relaxed and easy going, very friendly, and they know how to party and have a great time.

Then, you can't forget the continent diversity. There is the highest mountain peak in the Caribbean - Pico Duarte - there are deserts, and best of all, the world-renowned beaches.

Just a little hint....DR did not become #1 in Caribbean tourism last year based on nothing.

[68vette]

Curacao is a great Island. My wife and I went there a few years ago on a trip and we fell in love. It has a Dutch influence. Great architecture and great people.

[009]

Originally Posted by gv0928

The Dominican Republic. Absolutely.

I am a bit biased, because I am half Dominican, but seriously, it is an amazing place. The people are incredibly welcoming, and their way of life is the best you can ever find. Everyone is so relaxed and easy going, very friendly, and they know how to party and have a great time.

Then, you can't forget the continent diversity. There is the highest mountain peak in the Caribbean - Pico Duarte - there are deserts, and best of all, the world-renowned beaches.

Just a little hint....DR did not become #1 in Caribbean tourism last year based on nothing.

Unfortunately the Dominican reality is finally showing it's ugly head, especially where many tourists stay. Robbery and bribery by cops is on the rise and it's only time when it starts to affect tourism. As a matter of fact, the US State Department and Canadian officials, the 2 biggest contributers in tourism to the DR, have release reports stating that any of their citizens who travel to the DR to be on alert for those two reasons.

As to why it's #1, cheap vacation packages and it's booming sex tourism to American and Euro. sex tourists. Most third world nations have that same home-warming humility and active night life that so many want.

[Hustla718]

Yes, DR is a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there.

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Originally Posted by Hustla718

Yes, DR is a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there.

You're a world traveler too?

[caribbeanppl]

Hi!

I live in the north coast of Puerto Rico myself and I can tell you we have it all. (By the way great pictures Shannact). We have great weather whole year long, great beaches, friendly people and if it wasn't enough, great food. But hey, don't get me wrong, that's only if come on vacation. As a place to live for a long term, it depends the kind of job you have. If you are a professional you should head to San Juan our capital city where the best available jobs are. UnforAtunately, these days PR doesn't have the best economy. Almost every professional is running away from our beloved island looking for a better living. Too bad, but for a vacation, you are very welcome to join us.

[Tiger Beer]

I liked Dominican Republic as well.

I found it to be much safer than most anywhere in South America.

I also like that it has CITIES and BEACHES.

Living on a little island like most of those Carribbean islands would get real boring real quick. Like living in tiny rural towns in the middle of nowhere. Not my idea of living (even though I do understand some people like doing nothing and having nothing going on).