It's a funny thing but most people don't frequent these general boards once they actually move. They want data b4 they go but then often don't pay back once moved to help out someone else.

Glad to hear you are going visiting altho sorry to tell you IMHO cruises are the worst way to get a feel for a place because you get no alone time to go explore what a place is really like. I mean do you visit the 'touristy places' where you live right now? I bet you avoid them like the plague when possible. So do real people who don't have tourist income dependent jobs.

Why do you like the idea of the Carribean? There are many lovely, beachy warm places with genuine culture that isn't steeped in the same problems as you would deal with living there, nor so small. I like getting in a car and going places-- Again IMHO! :)

I would make a list of what you think it is you want in your life. I bet hurricanes and humidity aren't on the list. lol But what is? Then look off the beaten path. Hop on a plane and go to the local places expats in that country/city frequent--you will get the real story warts and all. Ecuador is wonderful, so are Chile and Argentina. If you look over my older posts you will get an eyeful of why we chose to retire in Chile after visiting 7 countries, including all the usual popular retirement destinations. What it costs us, why we love it here, why we are building a house here and what are the warts one has to put up with....

Look for forums in Yahoo, etc for people who are living in your possible new destination and look at the conversations but don't expect many answers for people who are 'shopping'. People living in a place get tired of answering the same basic dopey questions and want answers to specifics like 'anybody know a good English speaking accountant, where is a good jazz club, want a good steak? etc. But all this gives you data about a place. Unless you are just going to go lay on a beach for the next years and do little else but hang out with other expats who are doing the same.

Good luck on your search,
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You should check out Bocas del Toro Panama. Lots of expats, really laid back atmosphere.

I agree that a cruise is not the best way to check out a location. You'll be seeing the country through the eyes of a tourist vs an expat living there.

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