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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
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Towns with Perfect Climates
Where We Have Lived
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli
When winter is around
the corner in the U.S. and Canada, snowbirds look to head south. During the last
32 years of world travel, we have found four locations that
offer perfect climates or which have eternal spring-like weather.
Tranquil Lake Chapala, a favorite among Expats
Chapala, Jalisco,
Mexico is a top choice with easy access from the U.S. In a few hours you can
fly from LAX or PHX and be immersed in Mexican culture. With many expats living
there, the area is abundant in
social
activities, from golf,
tennis, volleyball,
chess and bridge clubs, to gardening, horseback riding, pet rescue and more.
English is spoken just about everywhere as the locals are accustomed to decades
of foreigners visiting this beautiful area.
The international airport of Guadalajara (GDL) is only about 25 minutes away, and the city itself offers shopping options like Sam’s Club and Costco. While Chapala has a variety of doctors, dentists and clinics, the best medical care and larger facilities are located in the city of Guadalajara.
El
Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico
takes a little more effort to reach by air, most likely routing through
Mexico City. However, it is a foodie’s paradise with
international cuisines well
represented as well as their own famous moles (sauces) cheeses and
grilled meats. Oaxaca is an old Colonial City with grand buildings the beauty of which
will turn your head. Cost of living is affordable for such a distinguished
location, as the growing expat community reflects. Medical care is both
affordable and abundant.
A reasonably priced,
short thirty minute
flight from town to the beautiful beaches of
Puerto
Escondido makes for a great break from colonial life. Here you can dine on fresh
seafood, visit gorgeous private beaches or hang out with the local surfer crowd.
One of
several fountains in the main Plaza, Antigua
Antigua,
Guatemala
might be a location unfamiliar to you, but is certainly worth checking out. Once
a major capital of the Spanish empire, today’s
Antigua is tranquil. Remarkable
natural beauty mixes with Colonial architecture in various states from
ruins to
renovation and the combination will seduce you.
Fine dining, romantic hotels,
colorful indigenous culture, old cobblestone streets,
cafes,
bars, museums and
churches combine for perfect photo opportunities.
The town offers English language bookstores, English movies, gyms, spas, yoga studio, and a large supermarket. A good variety of medical facilities is accessible here in Antigua, with world class medical hospitals and doctors available in the capitol city of Guatemala City, a couple of hours away.
Stunning panoramic view of Lake Atitlan
Lake
Atitlan, Guatemala is a gem. Unique in every sense of the word, over a dozen
indigenous and expat communities dot the shore of a lake that has filled a
volcanic crater. The lake itself rivals the beauty of Lake Tahoe in the States
and life here is simple. People are friendly, cost of living is reasonable and
drawing from all the communities you can find
overflowing
markets, colorful
native culture,
international dining, cafes serving excellent Guatemalan coffee,
bars with live music, gyms, yoga, meditation, spas, fabulous hotels, language
schools, art classes and more.
Medical care is adequate
for daily living with
clinics, small hospitals,
doctors,
dentists and
pharmacies. If you require more complex care, grander facilities are available
in
Xela, Antigua, or the capitol city of Guatemala City.
If you enjoy the
snowbirding lifestyle, add any of these cities and towns to your list and give
them a go. You won’t be disappointed experiencing the excellent climates and
you will have expanded your travel horizon.
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About the Authors
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are
recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on
topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of
information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com,
they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since
1991. They wrote the popular books, The
Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your
Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website
bookstore or
on Amazon.com.
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