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After many years of early starts, hard work and office politics, retirement should be a time for living a life of leisure.

Many people like to travel once they retire and there are all kinds of amazing experiences that could be the perfect start to retired life. So, what are the best holiday ideas to enjoy in retirement?

Cruise

First up, you have a cruise. Many people like cruises because you get the action and adventure of a backpacking trip but you get to travel in luxury and with home comforts. Cruise liners can be fantastic fun and you will get to tick off multiple places all on one trip. There are also many options whether you want to go on a week-long cruise or find one that takes you around the world in a few months or even a year. Trips like this can cost, but there are options like an equity release mortgage that could help you to fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Beach Holiday

Obviously, beach holidays are a great choice when you have stopped working. After a long career, celebrating by jetting off to an exotic destination where you can sit on a beach, drink your cocktail of choice and work on your tan could be the perfect way to embrace retirement. You are also spoilt for choice for beach destinations and there is somewhere for every taste and budget.

Camper Van Road Trip

A road trip can be brilliant fun and a great way to explore. With this type of trip, you get a level of freedom and flexibility that is hard to match as you are in complete control. Additionally, they can be a lot cheaper than other types of trips and if you own a camper van you essentially have a second home on wheels. Not only this, but camper van trips can give you the connection with nature that you get from a camping trip but with home comforts.

Yoga

Those that enjoy yoga may want to consider a yoga retreat, which could be the perfect way to unwind and enjoy stillness after the stress of getting up for work each morning. It could be a great way to disconnect from the world for a short while and embrace this special moment in your life

City Break

Active types and those that like culture and the buzz of being in a city are spoilt for choice for city breaks. Paris, New York, Tokyo, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam are just a few of the more popular cities worth checking out but there are also many more all over the world with something to offer for everyone.

This post will hopefully inspire you and give you a few ideas for the perfect trip to take in retirement to celebrate this special time in your life.

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