Top 10 retirement destinations of 2013

If you are planning to retire this year and looking for a perfect destination abroad, you may want to consider some of these places. These are the world’s top 10 havens to retire in 2013, according to Internationalliving.com.

Ecuador

Ecuador is a popular world heritage site which is known to have preserved its histories without many alterations. The culture of this place varies in many degrees because of the presence of indigenous communities. Music, literature, art and sport are a part of Ecuador’s culture.

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Panama

Panama is known for its dense jungle that houses many birds, plants and animals which are not usually spotted anywhere else in the world. European music, art and traditions are the highlight of Panama’s culture. This destination is also famous for its dances and festivals.

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Malaysia

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural city which attracts many tourists annually. Its customs influences include indigenous tribes, Persian, British and Arabic cultures. Apart from observing many holidays and festivals throughout the year, the traditional Malaysian art is worth all the rage.

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Mexico

Mexico, one of the world’s most populous places, has a culture which reflects its history. This eventful destination promotes art, philosophy, visual arts, cinema and media to a large extent. Proving the diversity of the culture, Mexico enjoys a vast array of music genres.

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a very sustainable environment with high human development when compared to other countries at the same income levels. People in this place are influenced by different dance genres. Scenic art, music and libraries are the most important part of its culture.

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Uruguay

Uruguay which is sometimes called the Eastern Republic of Uruguay is considered to be one of the most preferred retirement destinations abroad. The culture of this place is strongly European and the tradition of gaucho plays a key role in the art of Uruguay.

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Colombia

Colombia is well known for its ethnic diversity, production of coffee, flowers and emeralds. Since Colombia lies at the crossroads of Latin America and the border of the American continent, this place has been influenced by a wide range of cultures.

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Spain

Spain is an attractive retirement destination which carries a great strength of the Roman heritage. Many countries across Europe have influenced the Spanish culture, be it art, cuisine, music or architecture. Spanish literature is considered to have many emblematic works.

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Thailand

Apart from attracting many expatriates from developed countries, Thailand has been successful when it comes to making revenue from tourism. The culture has been shaped by many influences and is regarded as one of the retirement havens.

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Malta

Malta is a prominent tourist destination internationally with many historic monuments and numerous recreational areas. The way of life in Malta reflects various cultures including the Mediterranean. It would take one many years to develop an expertise in traditional Maltese music.

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