Baby Boomers Retiring in New Zealand: BoomerYearbook.com
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New Zealand is literally the end of the World and it’s only minus point could be that from here, there is nowhere else to go; apart from Australia, that is, which is still a couple of thousand kilometres away! Baby boomers considering retiring in New Zealand are usually doing so because they have a passion for outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle.
The old joke is that New Zealand closes at ten every evening and there is certainly some truth in this, so baby boomers seeking a hot night life should rule New Zealand out as a viable option – the only place to find nightclubs and trendy restaurants in New Zealand are in the larger cities such as Auckland or Wellington.
So why would anyone want to go there, you might ask? Psychological articles teach us that quite simply New Zealand must be the most beautiful country in the World; a paradise of contrasts where you can sunbathe in the snow – swim in the lake in the morning and ski a virgin slope in the afternoon; fish for rainbow trout for lunch or take a white water ride if you’re the type who likes your hair either blowing in a fresh breeze or standing on end in fright.
One of the first things baby boomers might notice on arriving in New Zealand is the light – it is dazzling and everywhere you look, the impressive landscape is showcased by the light effect that makes the whole country look like a picture postcard with vibrant color – the blues look bluer somehow, the greens look greener and the sheep look whiter!
New Zealanders are the most hospitable people in the World and American baby boomers always find a warm welcome. If you stay at one of their houses, however, be prepared to be coaxed to stay six months – they will entice you to come for ‘tea’ (yeah, come round for tea, it’s not far) which consists of half a sheep and a large helping of pavlova washed down with gallons of tea, before inviting you to stay for the sheep shearing party the following month rather than return home (oh, you can’t travel all that way today, it’s miles away…) One of the World’s most beautiful and genuinely affectionate people, New Zealanders will give you their last dollar whether you need it or not!
New Zealand is not the cheapest place in the World to retire and in fact the cost of living is quite high, probably on a par with the US. The local restaurant scene is pretty limited but the food itself is gorgeous with fresh, home grown and super sized ingredients readily available along with superior food hygiene standards and control. Property is reasonably priced and psychological articles recommend that the health service is of a high standard.
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