Explore Caribbean Resort and Retirement Communities
If you want to retire in style, find sunny second-home destination or relocate to a tropical paradise, check out the premier Caribbean communities in the Bahamas, Belize, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. In addition to year-round sunny weather, you'll discover a carefree Caribbean lifestyle that's both luxurious and affordable.
Why choose a Caribbean resort or retirement community?
First, the mild Caribbean climate is warm during the winter months and cooled by sea breezes in summer. In other words, it's perfect anytime for boating, fishing, golf and other outdoor recreations. Second, Caribbean countries have great international airports, meaning that they're just a short flight from major U.S. hubs. Third, both real-estate prices and costs of living are low in many upscale Caribbean resort and retirement communities. Finally, new hi-speed Internet services will keep you connected to your family, friends and business back home.
What are the benefits of living in a luxurious Caribbean community?
- The Bahamas. The sun-drenched island nation of The Bahamas is just 50 miles from the Florida coast at its closest point and has no restrictions property purchases by Americans. Even more importantly for many, there are no income, capital gains or inheritance taxes in The Bahamas. Beautiful Paradise Island and the New Providence area near the lively capital city of Nassau are just two of many popular Bahamian destinations.
- Belize. With more than 170 miles of balmy and pristine Caribbean shoreline, Belize welcomes new residents ages 45+ with its unique Qualified Retirement Persons Program that exempts from taxes all income from outside the country. As a former British colony, Belize has a tradition of strong private property rights protections; in addition, U.S. currency is accepted everywhere and English is it's official national language.
- The Dominican Republic. Already the Caribbean's most popular tourist destination, the Dominican Republic is also home to new oceanfront communities on its north, east and south coasts. All are close to one of the county's seven international airports and feature golf, sailing and windsurfing among their year-round recreational activities. Private health-care costs are low and the first $162,500 of assessed property value is exempt from taxes.
- Mexico. The Riviera Maya on the Mexican Caribbean coast features dazzling white-sand beaches that attract visitors from around the world all year long. Not surprisingly, it's also home to an impressive variety of new condominium and single-family residential communities. World-class medical services are available for a fraction of the U.S. cost, property taxes and home owner fees are low, and living costs that include fresh produce and seafood are very reasonable.
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Lucero Golf & Country Club – Panama
Lucero is a luxury retirement and residential community located in the beautiful highlands along Panama’s Pacific coast. If you’re seeking a more natural lifestyle in a tropical setting with premier amenities, Lucero could be your destination of choice.
The private Lucero Golf & Country Club features the region’s only championship golf course, a spectacular layout by designer Michael Poellot with ocean and mountain views from the bent grass fairways and greens. Additional Lucero clubhouse amenities include fine dining at the Seasons Restaurant, an outdoor deck with lounge surrounding the infinity pool, and a tennis center with clay courts.
Lucero homesites with sweeping views range from half an acre up to 2.4 acres in size. Single-family homes, duplex villas and spacious condominiums are also available. If you want to explore the Lucero lifestyle first, new riverside and fairway villas, as well as unique luxury treehouses, are now offered as rentals with upscale conveniences like high-speed Internet connections.
Best of all for those who want a greener lifestyle, the entire Lucero community has been designed to the highest environmental standards. Minimal tree removal, rainwater collection for irrigation and rooftop solar panels are all part of Lucero’s natural plan. The surrounding countryside is home to traditional farms that produce fruits, vegetables and the area’s signature coffee beans, while the adjacent Amistad National Park is a 500,000-acre protected tropical wilderness with hot springs and world-class hiking trails.
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Panama Pacifico
Panama Pacifico is a sustainable urban development that was born with an ambitious 40-year Master Plan that offers unique investment opportunities in a complete and diverse environment. This project located on the isthmus includes industrial developments, offices, shops and residences.
Panama Pacifico as a real estate project projects around 30,000 houses and apartments in the master plan, distributed in more than 8 residential projects with different amenities and sizes that adapt to the preferences of each person. All built with infrastructure and work equipment of the highest quality. This is a Plan with great projection, born from the vision of Jaime Gilinski and Ian Livingstone and the government of Qatar, which attracts world-class investors to continue its development.
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After doing your homework, plan a trip to your chosen Caribbean destination and take advantage of the great Discovery Packages that are available. Then you'll be taking the first steps on your journey of a lifetime to your new Caribbean home.