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More people have moved to "Paradise" only to leave disenchanted within months than those who have relocated successfully. The reasons are many. For a start the word "paradise" is misleading: "Paradise" is not a place it is a frame of mind and one person's paradise is another's empty lot.

Among the most common reasons for regretting your decision to move are as follows:
. . . not doing enough research and being unprepared for all the readjustments you will necessarily have to make.
. . . not realizing that each *island is unique and picking the wrong one.
. . . overlooking and not considering such things as the quality of housing or the abundance of insects (each local will have something along those lines that you may not be comfortable with).
. . . the setting in of homesickness for a known lifestyle.

Missing family and friends could also be the culprit, or it could be, and often is, simply that not enough time was given before deciding whether or not it was a move that suited you.

I have made many moves in my life and the most difficult one of all was moving here to "Paradise" - which it recently has become for me.

Relocating to the Caribbean:

EscapeArtist.com: A great online resource for anyone who is planning to leave the comforts of a known lifestyle to relocate to their choice of "Paradise". The page flagged here is specifically targeted to those moving to the Caribbean.
Article: The Road To Charlie's House: Living On An Island ~ Isla Taboga- By Roger Gallo
Article: Self-Contained Living - Mi Casa Su Caja : Global Nomadic Housing For Expatriates - Living In A Shipping Container - by Colin Reedy.
Using a container as temporary living shelter is not uncommon here particularly amongst those who are in the process of building a new home.
Essay: "I Love You": A 1980s Cozumel Love Story story by Sierra Brasher
A Daughter journeys to where her parents fell in love and where she was conceived 22 years ago.
How To Disappear In Six Easy Lessons - The Walled City Of Cartagena by Roger Gallo
Some things you should know before taking the leap

Books to Stir Your Imagination:

Belize
Retirement
Guide

Adapter Kit: Blize
Live like a Local

Cuba Diaries: An American Housewife in Havana

Desiring Paradise
Moving to
St. John

More Books for the Imagination:
............ A Trip to the Beach: Living on Island Time in the Caribbean
.............Melinda Blanchard, Robert Blanchard

............Don't Stop the Carnival
............Herman Wouk

Move to Roaton (Caribbean Island 40 miles off the coast of Honduras)
Jamaica: Immigration and Visa Info
The Top Ten Places to Live in Belize By Lan Sluder
Life in Puerto Rico: All about the Territory
A Couple of Tips for Relocating to Paradise

SERVICES
National Moving.com:
an International premier discounter and broker of moving services
Moving Tips

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Working in the Caribbean:

JobInTheSun is a large Caribbean Jobs portal with hundreds of caribbean employment listings each week, forums, chat rooms and more. Employers can list jobs free.
Cruise Ship Jobs
Tips for Working on Cruise Ships
Cruise Ship Excursions Inc. is the major shore excursion agent and tour provider to most major cruise ships calling in St. Thomas, one of the Caribbean's busiest cruise ship ports. The company operates a wide array of tours including scenic island excursions, helicopter tours, party boat trips, horseback riding, mountain biking, SCUBA and snorkeling tours, and golf outings.
CaribbeanJobSearch.com - Work in the Caribbean
IslandCareers.com - Find a job in the Caribbean
Working in Paradise - Job search Island Style
Caribbean Monster - Caribbean job search and postings
The Guide to Employment And Relocation to Barbados
Virgin Islands Employment & Relocation Guide and Venture Caribbean's Employment Services, your complete resource for relocating and finding employment in the US or British Virgin Islands.
Shoestring Barbados: Barbados and other Caribbean Island Job Vacancies..... not an employment agency, simply help and advice
Maho Bay Campgrounds 4-Hour Work Exchange Program, St. John, US Virgin Islands: 4-Hour Work Exchange Program is an economical way to experience St. John. Committ one month of work in one of their departments and receive free lodging. Maho Bay Camps and the more remote Estate Concordia Studios
Full and part time opportunities at Maho Camps, St. John, US Virgin Islands
Support Staff Member Work Opportunities at VIERS, St. John, US Virgin Islands
support staff members who provide at least 4 hours of service each day (or at least 28 hours per week) of unpaid volunteer service at VIERS receive meals, shared lodging, laundry facilities and so on.
Job Search with the National Parks in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Work Opportunities at Cooper Island in the British Virgin Islands
Coral World, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Job and Career Opportunities: Positions most commonly available include Aquarist, Underwater Guide and Greeter/ Guide. At present we only offer internships to students attending the University of the Virgin Islands. For current job openings contact our Administrative Office. Coral world

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Buying into the Caribbean: Business Opportunities & Real Estate

Islander Sites: Personal Sites Created by Caribbean Residents

GKSammy On Line: Short stories and poems with a West Indian theme. The author, George Sammy, also an Environmental Engineer, lives in Trinidad & Tobago.
Angela Pidduck: well-known journalist who has worked with the major daily newspapers of Trinidad & Tobago and freelanced for many magazines and periodicals.

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Websites for Caribbean People:

Caribbean City: The Website for Caribbean Folk - Games, Music, Greeting Cards, Newsletter, Shopping and more.

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