
The Great Retirement Escape
Your Guide to Journeys Across the Globe, Adventures Close to Home, Inspiring Outdoor Activities, and Fun Active Lifestyle for Your Best Years Yet
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Narrated by:
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Tyla Shandro
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By:
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Lara West
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Dreaming of staying vibrant, adventurous, and full of life in retirement, and making these years your best years yet? Discover how to fill your life after work with meaningful journeys, exciting travels, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable experiences! The Great Retirement Escape is a comprehensive guide that helps retirees and retirees-to-be unlock the secrets to a healthy and meaningful life filled with adventure, travel, and wellness. In this practical and motivating book, you'll learn how to stay active, find affordable ways to travel the world, and discover new outdoor hobbies to keep your mind and body engaged:
- Craft your retirement adventure plans with activities tailored to your passions and abilities;
- The best travel tips for seniors, from budget-friendly worldwide destinations to maximizing senior discounts, from balancing safety and adventure to traveling with physical limitations;
- Exciting travel options, from immersive cultural tours to thrilling safaris, from historical expeditions to themed tours, from voluntourism to luxurious cruises, and everything in between, tailored to every type of traveler;
- A deep dive into outdoor hobbies like hiking, bird-watching, and kayaking and exhilarating experiences like scuba diving, zip-lining, and scenic hot-air balloon rides, no matter your fitness level;
- Practical wellness advice, including fitness routines, mindfulness activities, and retreat destinations for staying strong, active, and stress-free in your golden years; … and so much more!
If you like motivational guides, actionable travel advice, and staying physically and mentally engaged in retirement, then you’ll love this inspiring roadmap for retirement.
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