Searching for Your Just Right Place Abroad? You Need This...

Compare the best options on the planet today—with expert insight.

Unsubscribe     Hi there, You don't need hundreds of millions in the bank to live a jet-set international life... to travel frequently to places you enjoy, spend time where the climate suits you, and take advantage of the best opportunities the world has to offer... You just need to know where to head to and how to arrange your life so you can stay and go as you please. And that's what we will show you in our 2026 Global Retirement Index. Inside we compare, contrast, rank, and rate the top 24 countries on the planet today for a good-value retirement, across seven useful categories—from cost of living to housing to healthcare, and beyond. We've compiled this tool annually for the last 35 years, and we have just released the new, in-depth 2026 edition (complete with more than 150 pages of analysis, insights, and recommendations)—only to folks on International Living's member list—learn how to add your name here. I'd like to share this detailed intelligence with you, too. Because when you know where to look beyond our borders, you'll find all sorts of ways you can watch your life expand... and it won't cost you more to live better. In fact, good value is baked into this index. In all the places we profile, your dollars stretch. And that means you can live large, for less... But it's about more than saving money... as these happy transplants who have settled in our top picks explain... the benefits of life overseas are broad... Take A Step Toward Freedom "If you dream of living in your 'happy place,' at a slower pace, where your money can go further and a medical event won't bankrupt you, I would heartily recommend taking that first step toward freedom. When people sigh and tell me I'm so lucky to live here, I agree with them. It's really just a decision. And just about anyone can choose to do the same." –Karen L., Living Well Abroad in our #1 Pick for 2026 No Stress, Great Weather, and Time to Enjoy "We're now full-time, official residents of [the world's #2 haven for 2026]. It's the best decision we ever made. Life has never been better. No stress, great weather, tons of friends, tasty, inexpensive beer, and plenty of time to enjoy it all... The local folks living here are incredibly friendly. It's like traveling back in time to the 1960s, in that everyone greets you with a smile and a hug." – Steve K. living well in the world's #2 retirement haven for 2026 Healthier, More Relaxed, Happy "My health has improved immensely since moving here. I've lost 20 pounds, my diabetes is under control. A lot of it is a lack of stress—I'm happy here, more relaxed. But there's also a lot less additives in the food. I feel good! I walk five miles on the beach every day. I didn't do that in the US."—B.C., living well in the world's #3 haven for 2026 Match the Life You Want with a Real-World Place on the Ground All around the world, you have great options—places where you can improve your quality of life, work less, play more, feel healthier, look younger, and simply enjoy your days more. And in our 2026 Global Retirement Index, we introduce you to the very best of them. Whether you're looking for a friendly, good-value city… a beach town… a highland retreat… an historic colonial community… or a lakeside getaway… we can point you to your best options on the planet today. This index is designed to be a practical tool you can really use. It's unlike any others out there—and there are plenty of copycats these days. For starters, our Index is subjective... by design. It's aimed squarely at helping people just like you make real decisions. Our data comes from in-country expats… folks who have already made a move and learned all their lessons the hard way. They live in the countries they're an expert in. And they've been there long enough to get under the skin of their host nation and provide us with real understanding about what it's like to live there. When it comes right down to it, only you can decide what will make you happy. But we can point you to the places that are likely to suit you best and save you the trouble, time, frustration, and expense of trying to figure that out on your own. Here at International Living, we've been showing readers where to go since 1979.  And we'd like to show you, too. The best place to start is with our 2026 Global Retirement Index. And right now—we have a special, discounted International Living membership offer on the table. When you join through this special offer, I'll send you a free copy of our 2026 Global Retirement Index, direct to your email in-box... along with some additional resources I know you'll find useful, too. Only International Living members will receive the full Index with all the analysis and recommendations. So don't wait. Learn how to put your name on the list here right now. Warmly, Jennifer Stevens Executive Editor, International Living P.S. As one happy transplant overseas put it from his perch in Portugal, "It's like summer camp for adults all year long."  When you look to the right places beyond our borders—you'll find you have options the average person never hears about... And to be clear: You don't have to go abroad forever or even full-time to reap the benefits of a more international life. In the right places—and it's those places I want to talk to you about today—you can enjoy... more money... better health... a richer quality of life, day-to-day... and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no matter what craziness Wall Street or Washington may dispatch in the months and years to come... you can put yourself in a position to thrive... 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