While some retirees head straight for America's sun districts-Florida, South Carolina, California, to name a few-others travel clear across the border to launch their post career lives. And since many overseas retirement hubs combine a reduced cost of living with a delightful tropical climate, it's no wonder they're so appealing.  Read More Here!

Enter Belize. While many tourist destinations have noticed a steady decline in numbers during America's economic troubles, Belize's tourism growth rate (2.6%) has risen to one of the highest in the western hemisphere. The specific reason for this swell of interest in the Central American country is debatable, but the potential reasons are many.