28 Jul 2012

Top 10 Destinations to Visit During Retirement

Now that there is time to enjoy an extended trip anywhere in the world, retirees will want to consider going to at least one of the places on this list.

 
London

London has so much to see and do that it is enough to give retirees weeks of pleasure without ever leaving the city. Just one of the attractions is the Tower of London where retirees will find the Crown Jewels. They will even be transported back in time to when the executions were taking place at this location. If retirees would like a less gruesome way of passing their time, they have several other options for enjoying the city, including visiting Picadilly Circus or Harrods.

Barcelona


Barcelona is another place where people will have extraordinary experiences. Barcelona is the city where people will find the Picasso Museum where they will be able to see a myriad of Picasso works. Retirees also have many opportunities for sightseeing, and the brilliant and grand churches in the city give them many options for picture-taking.

Maui


Those who have not been to the Hawaiian island of Maui will not want to pass up the chance to do so. Maui is the island that has everything that Hawaii has to offer all in one place, including the beaches and the many resorts. On Maui, it doesn’t matter how much money people have to spend. Maui is ready to show visitors of all budgets a very good time that they will remember for a lifetime.

Crete


Some retirees may be looking for a highly exotic location and they will find it when they visit the Greek Isle of Crete. Retirees will have the chance to spend the hours on the beaches but they can also spend the day sightseeing. Crete has several ancient ruins including the Palace of Knossos that was built with the columns that Greek architecture is known for.

Las Vegas


Las Vegas always has something to see and all retirees need to do to encounter it is walk into one of the large hotel/casinos. As their budgets permit, they can spend time gambling or they can see one of the many shows that are always playing on the strip. They also have several opportunities for shopping as the hotels also contain their own gift shops. Retirees who have a little time may want to visit the large Fashion Show Mall.

Paris


Paris has many attractions that retirees must have been familiar with all of their lives. The Eiffel Tower is one of those famous sights that they may need to see at least once during their lifetimes. The restaurants are also a draw for those who are food connoisseurs, and there are famous museums with incredible works of art.

Montreal


Montreal is an alternative to Paris if retirees would rather stay on this side of the pond. They will be able to experience everything French that the city has to offer as well as the cafes the city is known for. They will also be introduced to fabulous architectural sites, such as St. Joseph’s Oratory.

Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, retirees are going to find interesting architecture that they will not necessarily see in the states. They will even witness cobblestone streets. The island also offers them a chance to enjoy the beaches or spending time on the water.

New York City
New York City cannot be left off of a list of places to visit because it is just as much of an attraction as the most exotic, far away city. This city is where retirees will find the world-known Central Park, and it is the only place where they will be able to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rockefeller Center. They will also be able to visit the Empire State Building that is one of the country’s most famous landmarks.

The U.S. Virgin Islands
Retirees can visit the U.S. Virgin Islands without experiencing the barriers that may mar trips to other far away destinations. The language is English, the currency is that of the United States and retirees will find that their cell phones work! It’s a good place to visit during the carnival season because the people there take part in this celebration as vehemently as they do in other locations.

Author Bio:

Iliana Spector writes for Assisted Living Today, a leading source of information on a range of topics related to elderly care, assisted living care and Illinois Assisted Living.

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