That's in NZD not USD correct?
My wife and I are exploring options for a change of location once she finishes school next year. Auckland and Wellington look to have a rather temperate climate - maybe a tad cold.
Right now, we are planning on heading over to Koh Samui (island in the gulf of Thailand) on her spring break to check out the area, people, and the cultural differences and see if it's doable.
Where ever we go, it has to have a beach; I have fins