Hi D,
Good question and I am sure this is going to be a lively thread. Each year seems to have its most popular destination. The last 12 months seem to have been Brazil, prior to that there was Morocco, Cape Verde and Bulgaria (in reverse chronological order). Thereīs also been interest in lots of other countries (Dubai, Turkey, Egypt, Germany and even Spain), but for this year, I reckon Panama would be the place to look.
Itīs Americas favourite overseas retirement destination, is dollar linked (so itīs good to get involved while the dollar is weak), not suffered any of the sub-prime issues that the States have had, off the hurricane path and suffers a genuine shortage of condo accommodation. Furthermore, there is an existing domestic market and an exit strategy. Good government tax incentives if you look around and nice weather if you are thinking of using it yourself (particularly the Caribbean coast).
Thatīs my tuppence worth
Andy