If being able to access major airports is an important requirement in your retirement plans, the following is a list of great places to consider.

Sometimes picking up seasonal work can earn more than a full time job. Many retirees having a need to supplement their retirement income make the move to areas where they can find seasonal work and are delighted to discover that their standard of living is greatly improved because it alleviates the need for them to work year round.

Can you believe that there are actually dreamy tropical locales that actively advertise and incentivize retirees to move there? Sounds good, doesn’t it?!

Belize

The Caribbean island of Belize is one of them. And it is warm!! And surrounded by crystal clear pool blue water. It is known for having a low cost of living, so if you are retiring on a budget this could be your paradise. It is English speaking. It is warm. It is friendly. And you can live near a beach or on a golf course so that you feel as if you are living in a resort, only in your own home.

Plus: Qualified Retired persons are exempt from all taxes on income from work or investments outside of Belize. And one can live therefor $900 (frugal) -$5000 (upscale) USD all inclusive monthly expenses.

Panama

Panama is another tempting place that lures retirees with huge discounts on the price of airline tickets, medical care and major transportation. Modern Maturity magazine rated it the top place in the hemisphere for retirees.

Plus: Not only do you have access to world class golf courses and beaches, but you would benefit as well from Panama’s offering 25% discounts on airfare, 100% property tax exemption, 50% off all entertainment costs, and other amazing goodies.

Closer To Home

Florida

In the United States there are scores of opportunities to secure a home with resort-like amenities. Florida is especially good at this.

If you are on a budget you will achieve the highest quality of living by renting there and not owning since property tax on Florida real estate is high. Renting in Florida will also allow you to locate to a more upscale area near major resorts that you can take advantage of.

If you do want to worry about the up-keep of your own home, then there are ample numbers of resort-like retirement communities you can visit to determine if they are right for you. Begin your research online where you will have the ability to see pictures and view videos of different properties before deciding which ones to visit.

Colorado Springs

If your idea of resort living includes snowflakes, head west. Colorado Springs is affordable and only minutes to the slopes. Once there, you could look into supplementing your income by working at the surrounding ski resorts as a part time ski instructor, which would give you the benefit of free lift tickets and other resort benefits.

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is also a great location to retire. It has a wonderful   faith related infrastructure that is senior friendly while being located just steps from magnificent ski resorts. Plus you get to wake up each morning to the most glorious mountain views!

The best way to keep your joints in motion in your later years is to retire to a location that offers the opportunity to walk, swim, and get outdoors.

Here’s another idea: Rather than choose a location for resort living when you retire, why not consider signing up for time shares? This means that if you pick a company that has properties all over the world, or all over the country, or in all the beautiful locations you would love to spend time in, you could have access to all of those properties. Every day would be a vacation!

Wherever you choose to live, make sure to visit it at least two or three times and try to stay at least a couple of weeks to experience the environment and find other retirees who live there to talk to.