No one mentioned Vegas? weather is good...you wake up at 6:30am trade for a few hours, you're done by lunch...but you can't take your charts to the casino...!
personally, i think its good where there is very little pressure. by that, i mean, your costs are low, there are good social supports, and opportunities for education. i also like the idea of doing something besides trading. its a good thing to take a break and come back with fresh mind. i'm loving the volatility, but will start trading forex soon. then, location matters.
Get the fuck out of this country and go to New Zealand. You can trade from anywhere. What difference does it make?
I agree with you....I love Vegas but I have kids, so until they are out of school I am staying in Austin, TX during the school year (I have a second home in Vegas that I go to as often as possible....I LOVE the desert climate).
Actually Austin is a great town in its own right. Good night/music scene. Nice country. Reasonable property values.
Actually NZ isn't so great if you care about what time of day you trade. Aus is better. Or Thailand if you can get decent internet.
I live in Vegas. When I first moved here, I thought the weather was nice too. But after a while, you start to get constant nose bleeds and dry eyes. Make sure you have a good humidifier hooked up to your HVAC system.