A Life-Long Love Affair With Mexico’s Caribbean Coast
By the 1990s, Kendall had married and found herself visiting Mexico's Caribbean Coast—what's now known as the Riviera Maya.
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What is the Currency of Ecuador?
If you’re thinking about retiring to Ecuador, you probably have a lot of questions about what it’s like to live there. You’ve probably read all about the year-round, spring-like climate in the cities of Quito and Cuenca and maybe even considered visiting the Pacific coast or the Galapagos Islands...
Family Life by the Beach in Chelem for $1,800 a Month
“We have a pretty typical life for a family with young kids,” Geoff Kent says. “Get the kids off to school in the morning, help them with homework in the evening. It’s pretty normal....
Swapping New York Hustle for a Laidback Life in Tulum
With Tulum just two hours south of the Cancún Airport, Carmen’s not the only transplanted New Yorker. In fact, the laidback beach town has acquired a reputation among savvy travelers in recent years.
Caribbean Paradise in Roatan for $160,000
Angela's tip if you're thinking of buying property like her and her husband is to start by looking at existing homes. "You can find fixer-uppers in the $70,000 and $80,000 range. Lots start...
Mexican Food: A Culinary Adventure
As the 14th largest country in the world, Mexico is also one of the most biodiverse. Bordered on three sides by oceans—the Pacific, the Gulf, and the Caribbean it’s not surprising there’s a lot of seafood in Mexican cuisine. But there’s also large swaths of farmland in the highlands which means a whole host of vegetables and spices...
Giving Up the Corporate World for an Easygoing Life in Mexico
Kelli visited the Caribbean seaside town of Tulum, Mexico in 2016 on vacation. Her goal was to have a bit of R&R, but what she discovered there changed the trajectory of her life.
Enjoying the Slower Pace of Life in Panama
Every morning, Marc Sager enjoys his morning walk with his Catahoula dog, Asha. With temperatures between 60 F and 80 F, they enjoy taking their time exploring and greeting the neighbors. “Everyone you pass says hola or buenos dias. It’s a friendly place,” he says...
Golf Course Living by the Beach…With No Property Taxes
Robin Cavallaro Boersner and her husband, David, have traveled all over Central and South America…but they opted to retire in Panama. The former Bostonians had visited the country about nine times to visit family over the years and had always talked about moving to its warmer climate when retirement time came...
10 Best Things to Do on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
Stretching from Cancun to Tulum, the Riviera Maya is approximately 50 miles of soft sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise water. This renowned and well-loved tourist destination is well-equipped for fun...