One of the nicest things about Puerto Vallarta is that, in the past, it wasn’t a tourist place. The first people who lived here were the Huicholes, which are native Indians. What makes Puerto Vallarta different from other resort towns is that it had a history before it became a tourist town. The Huicholes lived here then the Spaniards came and colonized the city and then it became a fishing town with silver being run through. 
The electrical voltage in Belize is 110v, so it is the same as in the US. We also have 220v but you have to put in a special wiring for 220v. 
Retirement has become a worldwide phenomenon so there is a multitude of places in which to retire depending on your origin. In Europe, the common retirement spots are the coast of Spain. The Mediterranean area has been a wonderful place for a lot of people to retire to, so is Australia, areas in Thailand, and areas in Vietnam. 
Food costs in the Algarve are cheap compared to most other countries in Europe. Here there is an abundance of locally grown fruit and vegetables, fresh fish and good quality meat. Many of the products are produced or farmed locally and sold in the towns’ markets, which are friendly and delightful to shop in. This means that the fresh food is not only cheaper, it lasts longer and is more environmentally friendly. It is noticeable that all my guests who come from outside Portugal...Bill Edsell on the History of Gran Sueños and the Beach at Bahia de Los Sueños
From an interview by Jet Metier of Bill Edsell, Baja California Sur pioneer, in July, 2016. In this interview, Bill talks about the odd history of a local beach and a great place to explore from the sea. Jet: We had a great time at Gran Sueños last week. We drove the 40 minutes or so from La Ventana Bay and spent the entire day enjoying the pools the gorgeous ocean, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and walking along the beach. Please...
