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Bucket List Retirement Trip: The (Other) Land Down Under
March 27, 2026 -- People have many different reasons for choosing where they go on their retirement bucket list trips. But if outdoor adventures and amazing scenery make it to the top on your list, start planning your trip to New Zealand! Topretirements just completed our long anticipated trip to the land of kiwis …and it was great! New Zealand,…...
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Known as Pines by the Sea, Cambria is a seaside community located between San Francisco and LA. The population is just over 6,000. Rocky cliffs and beaches make Cambria a relatively popular spot for tourists. Typical Californian activities are popular here, from biking to fishing. ...
Harrisburg is the capital and almost geographical center of the state of Pennsylvania. Once depressed and down, Harrisburg had a resurgence thanks to the money being spent by the state in development. Unfortunately in 2010 the effect of that spending caused severe financial problems (see What is Not Special About Harrisburg below). Its geographical setting is spectacular, located as it…...
Bocas del Toro is a Province of Panama, located on the North Caribbean coast and composed of the mainland and nine islands. It is a popular year-round tourist destination and with some of the largest rainforests in Central America, it is considered one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. History has it Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands…...
Morgantown, West Virginia is a unique and understated community for retirement. Home to the West Virginia University, its 28,000 students are a major influence on the community. Cost of living is low and recreational activities in the nearby mountains, the Monongahela River, and Cheat Lake are extraordinary. There is a nice downtown and an emerging high tech business center. Median…...