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The United States has set the standard but now international retirement communities are becoming more frequent especially with over 70 million retiring or soon retiring babyboomers.

Canada probably has the most after the United States. Japan recently sent some representatives over to see how we do things at retirement communities. But Asian countries already have them in places you would never think of. And Europe has a sprinkling as well especially in Britain. So we hope to bring them to you here.

Some international retirement communities are easier for Americans to retire to than others. A good information source on international retirement is International Living. This is a magazine, newsletter and site for retiring internationally. Since I wasn't seriously interested in retiring to another country, I only had the newsletter for a couple of years. But in that time I enjoyed the information. They consistently review certain favorite countries--ones that are easiest for Americans to retire to. Ecuador is a country they review often.

Also consider Ireland, England, Portugal, Thailand, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Get current information because some of these aren't as inexpensive to retire to as they once were.

Reasons for retirement in another country would include the same reasons as for why we choose some states over others: climate, cost of living as well as learning about other cultures, educational, a new experience, or following relatives or friends.

As more international retirement communities are built, retiring to different countries may become more popular for Americans especially since they are sought after by the communities.

Excellent website listing Canadian Retirement Communities

Cabo Caletas Costa Rica - Cabo Caletas

Central America, Panama area, is booming now and again easy to retire in.

Current temperature for Panama:

Tucan Country Club of Panama- Terrace Condominiums Tucan Country Club of Panama

Trump Ocean Club Panama - Condominiums overlook ocean. Trump Ocean Club

Nicaragua Seaside Mariana Spa and Golf Resort Beachfront condos and homesites. Starting Phase II. Seaside Mariana

Mexico, one of the most popular countries for Americans, of course, has not been popular lately because of their increasing crime problems. Too bad because some of the most luxurious and newest communities are located there. Mexico is one of the easiest countries for Americans to retire in.

Current temperature in Puerto Vallarta:

Some good articles on areas in Mexico on this realty website.

More Mexican community descriptions on Elements of Mexico Realty website

Cancun and south of Cancun is very popular:

The Elements Playa del Carmen (Mexican Riviera)

Valven Playaca Golf Resort In Playaca Master Community

Marina Mia Mayan Riviera Resort from $229,000's Mexico's Mayan Riviera

Luma Condominiums Puerto Vallarta - Low $400's - see their getaway package for discount hotel. Award-winning, American built, full ownership active adult beachfront community in Mexico. Open Fall 2009. Luma Living

Sun City Tsukaguchi Osaka - Won NAHB award for best large CCRC over 200 units. BAR Architects - Independent Living project near Osaka, 285 apartments, library, dining rooms, social club, atelier, ballroom, pool pavilion, and fitness room/spa. Sun City Tsukaguchi

Sun City Palace Showa Kinen Koen Tokyo - Also award-winning CCRC over 200 units

Sun City Machida Luxury Independent living near Tokyo, by a senior housing developer. 215 apartments with library, dining rooms, social club, ballroom, pool, and fitness room/spa overlooking the outdoor sports lawn. Sun City Machida

Sun City Takarazuka Osaka - Elegant independent living - 285 apartments including pool,spa,fitness,dining. Sun City Takarazuka

3 Retirement Villages by Retirement Assets Ltd:

The Russley Village Christchurch - 2 BR villas, apartments and also serviced apartments - resort-like with many amenities - on 8 acres with gardens of former iconic hotel The Russley Village

Pacific Coast Village Near Papamoa - Across from beach - resort-like - new lifecare community with villas and apartments Pacific Coast Village

Ranfurly Village Being developed by Retirement Assets

Summerset Retirement Villages More than a dozen retirement villages by this organization throughout New Zealand. One of the largest. Summerset Retirement Villages

Oceana Group Senior Living Many retirement villages and care homes throughout New Zealand Oceana Group Senior Living Retirement Villages

For more New Zealand retirement villages from Retirement Village Association of New Zealand

Platinum Residence Iskandar Malaysia - Part of modern development of Lakehill Resort - 65 mins from Singapore International Airport - resort-like - low cost of living condos and other living options - adjacent to modern medical center and 15 minutes to Octville Golf and Country Club. Platinum Residence at Lakehill Resort