7 Countries Where You Can Afford to Retire by the Beach

"Regarded as one of the best Caribbean island options for retirement, this destination benefits from English as the official language (easing assimilation), lower-than-U.S. living costs and rents, dual-currency acceptance in many places, and a formal Qualified Retirement Program that requires proof of steady income and standard background and medical checks." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines