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10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 4, 2016
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When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the same. Some offer more cosmopolitan environments, others more rugged. Others offer more luxury, others more affordability. But when it comes to finding that perfect mix of affordability, available real estate and sheer excitement, it may be better to look where others are not. Here are 10 under-the-radar places in the Caribbean worth thinking about as you begin your search. These are the best places to retire that you may have never thought of.

Barbuda

Another top beach destination, Barbuda’s remoteness has helped the island maintain an exclusive, untouched character, with miles and miles of breathtaking beaches (and a Robert De Niro hotel in development). And because it’s part of Antigua and Barbuda, you can also take advantage of the country’s citizenship by investment program, which has a range of options from one-time contributions of $200,000 to the country’s National Development Fund to investing in certain approved real estate projects.


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