Top 9 Factors To Help Choose Your Retirement or Snowbird Destination
Top 9 Important Factors to Consider When Selecting Your Retirement or Snowbird Destination: There are many reasons to choose your ultimate retirement or snowbird destination. In some cases, a single factor below can be a deal-breaker for you or your…
How long your trips should be after retirement
How long should your trips be after retirement? The length of your trips is a matter of personal taste, financial means and obligations back in Canada. Some people go on short trips, and others go on long trips or leave…
15 ways that older travellers are different and special
15 ways that older travellers (age 50+) are different and special: 1. They can do what they want when they want. 2. They can stay at adults-only resorts. 3. They have less energy, so they want a slower pace and…
8 Benefits of Travel for Retirees
There are many great reasons to keep travelling after retirement. Retirees claim that travel makes them: Eat healthier Stay active & walk more Lose weight Look younger Feel younger Feel better Feel happier Stay mentally sharp This sounds pretty good…
5 scientifically proven health benefits of foreign travel
5 scientifically proven* health benefits of foreign travel: increasing happiness, reducing your stress, reducing the risk of depression, reducing the chance of a heart attack, and enhancing your creativity. * Based on a 2017 article by Larry Alton for NBC News.…
Do older travellers travel differently?
We like to think that we are forever young, but as we age, our travel style (which ultimately becomes our retirestyle) and preferences change. I know when I was younger, I had no fear and I did not care about…
Top 7 Safety Tips When Traveling
Important Safety Tips When Traveling Traveling can feel like an adventure, but can also be risky. Take extra precautions when travelling to protect your health and property. Keep your eyes and ears open and don’t take any risks you wouldn’t…
8 cool ideas for extended getaways during retirement
8 ways to take extended trips during retirement If you are like us, you want to get away for at least a month each Winter. You don’t have to fly to a warm place to travel to exciting and interesting…
Top 11 risks and downsides of moving or travelling abroad during retirement
Downsides of spending time abroad during retirement It’s not all rainbows and unicorns when you are adjusting to a new lifestyle and culture. In fact, many beautiful, exotic locations that provide great value for your money are in 3rd world…
Reasons to retire abroad or become a snowbird
Reasons to retire abroad or become a snowbird In 2012, the BMO Retirement Institute conducted a survey and found that, while more than 70 per cent of Canadians aged 45 or older have thought about where they want to live…
