"Belize consists of a mainland area and about 450 islands, with Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker being popular for retirement. Ambergris Caye is a hot tourist destination and one of the more expensive places to live in Belize. Caye Caulker is considered a laid-back, smaller version of Ambergris Caye. The government offers various programs for acquiring residency or retirement status. The official language is English, and the currency is both U.S. and Belizean dollars." - Pat Doherty