ARRP recommends Belize as a great place to retire.

http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/livable-communities/info-07-2010/best-places-retire-belize-corozal.html

No excuses low air fare to Belize

Hi Friends,
Continental is flying to Belize from Houston for $199.00. Book your flight for this weekend now.
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/apps/booking/specials/default.aspx

There's No Place Like Home

I just spent two weeks away on vacation. I went to beautiful Colorado USA to visit family and friends for a week and then to Miami to join my friend for a cruise. I spent months anticipating and looking forward to my trip. I couldn't wait to see my son, parents and dog. I also couldn't wait to eat in US restaurants and shop in US stores. It was a true pleasure to enjoy time with family and friends. What I soon realized is that island life has changed my perspective on many things. I felt a little overwhelmed with the giant supermarket and Wal Mart. I found it to be too cold inside virtually every store and restaurant because the AC was set so cold. It really bothered me to see my friend leave the water running the entire time she loaded the dishwasher. While the drive across the city and the spectacular view of the mountains was great to see again the volume of traffic was unnerving. I found myself feeling very tense and anxious much of the time because all the people I was around seemed a little depressed and negative. I understand that things are very difficult for most folks right now and there are a lot of things to be dealt with and concerned about economically and politically. What struck me was that no one seemed to be trying to enjoy a simple moment like the squirrel in the tree or the beautiful blue sky. No one seemed to smile.While I enjoyed my visit I am very happy to be back on Ambergris Caye where no matter what problems we have to deal with there are always lots of smiling people that in spite of everything try to find time to just enjoy. I'm very lucky to get to live in this beautiful place so full of beautiful warm people.