"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