Retiring abroad is easier and more affordable than ever before. These days it really is possible to spend your days relaxing beneath palm fronds on a Caribbean beach, br enjoying farm-fresh produce in a mountain haven with year-round spring weather, or wandering the storied streets of a historic and cultured European city…or all of the above. br But with so many choices available, finding the right one can seem daunting. br Researched over months with the help of our ever-growing team of correspondents, editors, and contributors all over the world, this Retirement Index is the ultimate resource for helping you find your ideal retirement haven. br And our 2016 Index is our most comprehensive yet. We’ve crunched more numbers than ever before…asked more questions of more expats…all in a quest to bring you the best retirement havens in the world. br br Are you looking for low costs? Are you after a place with great, affordable healthcare? Or both? br Is high-speed internet crucial for you, or do you just want a place with a warm climate year-round? br Whatever you’re looking for, our findings this year will give you a feel for the relative strengths and weaknesses of each country on our beat. br br The secret to taking control of your retirement in 2016 and making this phase of life a grand adventure, even if your retirement nest egg is modest, is expanding your horizons. br Take your retirement global and you can maximize your quality-of-life return for every dollar spent. br Where should you go? br br Here are your 10 best options for where to retire overseas this year: br 1. Algarve, Portugal. br 2. Cayo, Belize. br 3. Medellin, Colombia. br 4. Pau, France. br 5. Abruzzo, Italy. br 6. George Town, Malaysia. br 7. Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. br 8. Cuenca, Ecuador. br 9. Chiang Mai, Thailand. br 10. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. br br Please keep in mind that while numbers can guide you, it’s up to you to decide which of these countries (if any) is right for you. br We can help you narrow down your list, but the final decision is up to you. br Thanks for watching this video.