AARP Magazine puts Portugal in the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad

Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:49

Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine has put Portugal in the top 5 ultimate retirement destinations abroad.Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. and culture and leisure, AARP The Magazine reveals the top five locales in its September/October 2010 issue. Portugal joins Mexico, France, Panama, and Italy.

The magazine says:
Many wonder why Portugal has long been overlooked by American retirees. A plentitude of golf, beaches, resorts and trendy café life makes Portugal one of Europe’s most pleasant surprises for retirees. Some Reasons we love it:

* Cost of Living: A comfortable life can be had on $25,000 a year
* Health Care:  Good.  Nearby hospitals include the well-regarded British Hospital in Lisbon
* Access to the U.S.: Excellent.  Direct flights to-and-from the U.S. fly out of Lisbon

With more than 35.1 million readers nationwide, AARP The Magazine is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. Reaching over 23.5 million households, AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through in-depth celebrity interviews, health and fitness features, consumer interest information and tips, book and movie reviews and financial guidance. Published bimonthly in print and continually online, AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is the flagship title of AARP Publications. www.aarp.org