If recent news has gotten you down or you are just looking to broaden your horizons with a big move, there are several places where Americans looking to relocate have pretty good chances, says Smarter Travel. 

“These countries stand out for their welcoming immigration policies for Americans, even people  without familial or spousal connections or a job offer (but if you have any of those, you’ll have a much easier time applying for visas),” writes Ashley Rossi.

Canada is a relatively safe bet. 

“Yes, Americans crashed Canada's immigration site on election night. But that doesn’t mean you can't easily become a Canuck. In fact, the country has some of the laxest immigration laws for U.S. citizens and is one of the best countries for Americans to move to,” Rossi notes. 

Australia is also pretty easy, especially for young people. 

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“Australia is one of the best countries for Americans to move to short-term with a student visa or skilled migrant visa. If you love it and want to stay in Australia long term, it's helpful to be sponsored by a business and then apply for permanent residency, and eventually by citizenship,” says Rossi. 

In Uruguay, you can qualify for a rentista visa, or permanent residency, if you have a steady income of more than $1,500 that you intend to deposit in an Uruguayan bank, says Rossi. 

Costa Rica has a similar program. 

“Similar to Uruguay, Costa Rica offers a rentista visa with a reasonable amount of monthly income ($2,500 USD) per month for two years, or a letter from an employer saying you'll earn this minimum requirement, making Costa Rica one of the easiest places for Americans to move to,” says Rossi. 

For more countries that are easy to relocate to, read on here.