Moving abroad-
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Please if anyone can assist me in my decision as to where. My sister and I are looking for the beach and ocean, no cold weather if possible. A laid back small town but with much to see and discover and loads of fun too. Forced into retirement and want to enjoy some before I leave this world. Thank you all so very much!! I am so excited but I know there is alot of preparing to do.
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Oh goodness did not post this request from the community correctly?
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Hi Michellene,
Indeed you posted to "new member introductions" instead of the General/Destinations thread so we've just discovered your post buried here... but don't worry at all!
The more you use your IL Community Site the more familiar you'll get with it all...glad you're starting the journey with us here!
As for your question, International Living is all about helping you find the "no cold weather" beach destination of your dreams.
The Annual Global Retirement Index can help you rule out countries that don't meet your criteria AND start to develop a short list of the countries that sound right to you.
I recommend starting with our article titled Discover The World’s Best Retirement Climates: Top 6 Countries For 2025, which you'll find here: https://internationalliving.com/the-best-climates-in-the-world/
In there you'll find great info and links to the index and further resources!
We aim to make the research exciting, fun, inspiring, and actionable, so please enjoy every step of the journey.
Happy exploring...
IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch
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Welcomeb Michellene,
First of, sorry to hear about having to retire early. I have been a member of IL for rougly 7-8 years. I have been traveling to Costa Rica several times a year to look for a place to retire. I also spent 30 plus years in the Army and have been to over 25 countries and lived in Europe for a couple of years.
If you have any questions regarding Costa Rica please feel free to reach out. I just attended the Costa Rica Conference in San Jose last month which was great! I also have rented a motorcyle and drove nearly the entire West Coast over a 3 week period. SO many beautiful beachs and small towns. One of my favorites and where I will probaly buy a home is Playa Coco just south of Playa Hermosa on the Northwest coast of Guanacaste. Small town, about 30% tourist and 70% expats (not a fact just the feel i got after visiting several times)
I don't get on here as much as I would like so my contact information is in my signature.
Again welcome,
LTC David Callaway USA Ret.
freedomnotfree@hotmail.com
563-343-3286