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jhw349
Joined 2012
Posts: 8

12 years ago

Newbie questions for planning

12 years ago

Well I have read most all the posts and honestly I guess I am looking for that internet hug saying hey big guy it will be ok lol. My fiance and I, wife by move time, are looking to make some memories. We have always wanted to do something no one in our family or circle of freinds have done and that is move out of country. We are beach bums at heart and we have been all over the caribbean. We love love love Caymans but the difficulty level there is just too much to deal with as far as moving. We are far from well off but our goal to which we are getting near to is being able to move and not worry about work for at least one year. By then if we are still in love with it we shall apply for the permanant residency which we see we can do after that year, then search for work and/or open a small business.

My questions are for those with a similar travel history as ourself. We have been to Jamaica, Bahama, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen. Out of all those places it was Grand Cayman that we felt safe, never once had any concerns day or NIGHT. I am looking for a place that had that kind of feel. I know there is crime everywhere and murders happen all the time. I am a cop and have been for 13 years now. It happens but usually to people in sketchy situations as opposed to good people that mind their business and dont deal in drugs.

We are thinking Ambergis Caye will be the area we like most. We want clear calmer seas, basically we want a TV commercial lol. We are very laid back and being in a hurry I hope is a thing of the past here shortly. We are not party people we are hang at home with a few friends and grill out and have a cold one kinda people, and of course being on the boat all day everyday.

Do folks that have moved to this area feel safe. I mean do you truely not worry about your safety to the point your no longer having a good time. I realize caution first always, but is it as bad as some of the posts I have seen or are they just the ones that complain about everything.

Also one HUGE concern of mine is health insurance. How do experienced ex-pats deal with insurance, and health care needs as I see Dr's are not in abundance here. My luck is getting off the plane and having a heart attack. Can anyone give some tips on how to cover yourself financially in reguards to that.

Thanks so much for any responses. I will probably be bombarding with more questions frequently lol.

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