Best tropical place to live?

[Joct]

It might be time to︎ start thinking about must have and nice to have. There's probably more than a few️ that would like a similar kind of place you are hoping to find. If they‌ have found it, then most likely keeping quiet for fear of it being ruined by‍ the crowds.

There's also probably some places in Queensland, Australia that meet some of those⁠ requirements, however, you will pay dearly for them and cost wasn't a factor in your⁤ first post. Speaking of that, yes Hawaii has become very expensive and I can no⁣ longer justify what some are asking for their vacation rentals.

Florida became very expensive during⁢ covid when it no longer had the low season and the high season prices went︀ higher. If you're fine with crowds, go ahead. I used to dread seeing the car︁ transporters arriving around Thanksgiving... PBI used to be a pleasant airport (by US standards so︂ a low bar) and now it's seems to be a mess all year.

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

There are definitely⁤ places like this in Southern Europe, but they're cold in winter, so not what I'm⁣ looking for.

Both Australia and Hawaii are also just too far away from Europe for me. Both︃ in terms of travel time and time zones.
And I'm really scared of the Australian︄ tax authority... They seem even worse than the Spanish one.

I haven't seen much of Florida yet. I'd probably have to check︊ out Miami a bit more.
I wasn't too impressed with rural Florida, which felt like︋ it was just swampland...

 

[daniels27]

Then go‍ there after spending some time in Asia. It he closer. And for the work, you⁠ may want to do it in the evening. But who cares about EUSSR anyway 😉

You may want to invest in an alligator farm.

 

[Mercury]

Definitely undervalued:⁠ I suggest you spend some time in Pattaya and surrounding areas, out of the touristic⁤ chaos.
You have it all - decent infrastructure, food, sea breeze, girls... - at a⁣ bit more of 1h ride from BKK airport.

 

[Marzio]

Made a‌ stop in Bangkok
so easy so niche
It's too far for Phuket
with my money‍ pocket
I'll go to Pattayaaaaaaa

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Mercury said:
Definitely undervalued: I suggest you spend some time in Pattaya and surrounding areas, out of the touristic chaos.
You have it all - decent infrastructure, food, sea breeze, girls...
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ah the tranquil Walking Street and Soi 6. We know what you are referring to rof/%

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[JustAnotherNomad]

I haven't been to Pattaya because I've heard it's basically an open-air brothel.
I have⁤ met some people who loved it, but they were gross sexpats... But maybe it's better⁣ outside the touristic areas?
I've also heard that the average age for Westerners is more⁢ like 60-70+...

 

[marioIT]

yeah but you rejuvenate there... the real age calculation depends on the‍ age of your thai "wife"...
real age in thai = (your age + your "wife")/2.⁠

 

[daniels27]

I think we need to work a bit on the maths to make‍ it suitable for real life:

Real hot guys normally have more than one "wife" in bed, I heard.⁢

 

[JackAlabama]

best areas, especially with a (ideally western) wife.

 

[JackAlabama]

this seems to be just a rumor. The police routinely checks the‍ area and there is no signs of prostitution to be found.

https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/...urist-polices-inspection-according-to-police/

 

[daniels27]

If you‌ keep going west from Europa, you will end up in Thailand too.

 

[void]

if you don't mind taxes and French then Reunion is the place for you -⁤ the best mix of Europe and the tropics, multiple over-night flights to Paris daily

 

[Mercury]

Well that's the classic cliché, but as I said there‍ are quite decent alternative areas for those who can take the time to look around.⁠ Likewise, would you reduce Bangkok to Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza?

 

[Mercury]

Like everything, better judge by yourself. Nowhere is⁤ perfect but Pattaya, out of the stereotyped zones and crowd, tick many boxes.

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

Do they have buildings with high quality? Think Four Seasons quality,⁠ not Motel 8. That's my biggest gripe with many such countries. I want to live⁤ in a nice place, not something with paper-thin walls and plastic window frames...

 

[daniels27]

Yes, you can find some:
https://www.green-acres.fr/en/properties/house/saint-pierre/Ab53canddpz0g4p9.htm

 

[void]

I never stayed in Four Seasons so... can't tell... anyways I'm still a bit confused what⁠ are you looking for? your own place to rent, to buy, or a hotel?

if you put aside local creole/black people and all the tropical perks (insects, cyclones, dengue fever,⁤ ...) it's almost full-fat France (yes, including their passion for strikes) - you can surely⁣ find luxury multi-million houses or find a renowned company and architect to build one for⁢ you - this place is probably not as expensive as Bahamas but still pretty expensive︀

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

Something to rent, which could be a hotel apartment. There are Four Seasons Residences (hotel‌ apartments) in many countries, that's why I gave that example.
I'll check it out, actually‍ looks interesting! Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[daniels27]

But with French taxes? If you are not broke, you are pretty for sure better‌ off in Hong Kong, even with high real estate prices.