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All Around the World, Great Options Exist for You.

Unsubscribe      Hi there, Mediterranean weather is a constant highlight in this corner of Europe, which earns the # 1 overseas retirement spot for 2026 in our brand-new Global Retirement Index: cooling, ocean breezes in summer... bright, mild days in winter... and a close-to-perfect climate in spring and autumn. It's also the easiest, fastest way into a life in Europe. Still... it's an unexpected choice to take the top spot. Unexpected, but not undeserving... You see, there's a disconnect between people's perception of what's happening there and what is, in fact, happening on the ground. The perception lags the reality. And in that gap, there's opportunity for you. Opportunity to live better, invest smarter, and enjoy life more—while you spend less.  As recently as a decade ago, this country was in deep crisis. The International Monetary Fund called it, "Europe's economic Achilles' heel." Yet today, the IMF points to it as an "unlikely success story," lauding its "remarkable recovery."  Foreign Policy says this country, "seems to have finally got back on its feet." Yet this turnaround story isn't widely told. But we're telling it... because right now is the time to get in. And we'll explain why—in detail—in our 2026 Global Retirement Index. You can get it, here. In this # 1 pick, sun worshipping is a way of life. Whether your ideal home is a sturdy lakefront cabin in the mountains, a rooftop condo on the outskirts of a city, or a low-maintenance beachfront getaway, you're guaranteed plenty of sunshine and four distinct seasons—even though the locals tend to think in terms of "summer and everything else." This place has been described as "relaxed in a permanent vacation sort of way." And, indeed, it's laid back. The pace is slow... the locals are friendly... the surroundings are postcard-perfect... and you can enjoy a comfortable life for as little as $2,500 a month, rent included. Our correspondent says that she and her husband live "lavishly" on about $3,200 a month, including dinners out several times a week.   But this escape is just one of 24 we take you to in our brand-new 2026 Global Retirement Index. Get the 2026 Global Retirement Index. All Around the World, Great Options Exist for You Inside the new Index, you'll find all sorts of ideas about places that might well suit you, like— Where an "instant" second passport gets you entrée into the European Union... and one in ten Americans—maybe you—could already be eligible to claim one. If you are, you wouldn't even need to leave home to get yours. Of course, exploring your new homeland is the fun part! And you could retire here with ease... it's English-speaking, renowned for its friendly locals, and offers up a good-value lifestyle that gives you quick, low-cost access to the rest of Europe. The world's hidden lap of luxury—tucked away in Southeast Asia. "It's like Hawaii, only easier," says Sam, who's originally from California. You have your pick of communities here where you can relax and splash out—improving your lifestyle—but doing it on a budget of $1,689. Monaco-level luxury in the Caribbean... but priced like a mid-west town. This little nation—ringed with talcum-fine beaches where tall palms bend in the ocean breeze—is about to hit the big time. Four hours from New York and two-and-a-half from Maimi, it's a place where foreign income is not taxed, and you could enjoy year-round temps in the 80s. If you like to fish, golf, laze on the beach... this underappreciated pick is worth your attention. And that's just for starters... We'll bring you details about all sorts of safe, good-value escapes where you can improve your life... Whether you decide to go abroad full-time... or you hope to spend a few weeks or months away each year so you can enjoy an adventure, relax, and recharge... ... or you're in the market for a place where you could invest now—move some money outside the States, maybe outside the dollar—and do so with an eye to potential appreciation gains, rental yields, and a place you might go to stay, eventually... This Index Is a Useful Tool: Match the Life You Want with a Real-World Place on the Ground The 2026 Global Retirement Index is designed to be a useful tool for you to match what you're looking for with a real-world place on the ground where you could make that dream a reality. And to put it together, we hit the streets with notebooks in hand and with real-world experience as our guide... In an era when copycats are producing indices based on AI-sourced data, questionable statistics, and a more general audience in mind...    And when all sorts of YouTubers and Instagrammers are passing through countries giving you their "hot takes"... We here at International Living take a much more serious and practical-minded approach. We rely on our insiders based on the ground in the places they're reporting from to share their insights, recommendations, and guidance—born of lived experience and genuine expertise. "What we like International Living's retirement index is that the sources are living in the places where they're gathering their intelligence, and they're not beholden to relocation service providers, real estate agents, tourism boards or economic development organizations. - 401K Specialist What you really need is the full, reliable story. Not just facts and figures, but advice about what to do with them. That's what we deliver. And it's why I'd like to invite you to become a member today with this special offer... With it, you'll receive the 2026 Global Retirement Index FREE. Don't wait and miss out! Warmly, Jennifer Stevens Executive Editor, International Living P.S. The average middle-class retiree household in the US spends around $65,000 annually—that's about $5,400 a month. Yet that doesn't bankroll a particularly fancy lifestyle. Most folks live carefully—even frugally.  But if you carried that pot of funds to the right spot abroad, you could watch it expand—like rice on a stove. All of a sudden, you'd have more to play with. Instead of pinching pennies, you'll ask yourself, "What do I do with all this cash?" You could afford to live better: Never scrape a car window again. Never clean another bathroom. Never do another load of laundry. Never make another bed. Never trim the hedge or mow the grass. You could live in a place where the weather suits you year-round. And you could afford a housekeeper and a gardener. Heck, you could get rid of your car and just hire a driver when you need to get out and about. You could, in fact, have all those luxuries—and still spend half what you would if you stayed at home. Because in the best-value places abroad, a couple can live quite well on less than $30,000 a year (that's less than $2,500 a month). We'll show you how—and where—in the 2026 Global Retirement Index. Learn how to claim your copy here with the special membership offer. Inbox too crowded? Don't worry—if you can't keep up with our International Living Postcards every day, you can unsubscribe at any time. If you no longer wish to receive IL Postcards, click here to unsubscribe. The mailbox associated with this email address is not monitored, so please do not reply. Your feedback is very important to us, so if you would like to contact us with a question or comment, please click here. © 2026 International Living Publishing Ltd. 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