Cuba will join Costa Rica, Mexico and Belize as Latin America's prime retirement havens. They are truly some of the best places to retire anywhere.  Retirees from all over the world will see Cuba as an affordable place to maximize their lifestyles, be lured by the warm climate, abundance of new business opportunities and one the hottest travel destinations in the world due to its proximity to the United States and mystic.

Gradually Cuba has been opening up to the world after three decades of isolation - and it's about time. Businessmen will be happy to know that with nearly 12 million people Cuba has the largest potential consumer market in the Caribbean. Cubans have been aware of most American brand names for years. They know all of the products from Nike to Coke. 

The country now has cell phones and there is even a new U.S.-style shopping mall. This will create a huge demand for anything American. Business opportunities will abound as soon as the embargo is dropped. Tourism, super markets, fast food restaurants, gringo-style bars, sporting good stores, computer stores and much more are just some of the hundreds of potential business opportunities available for creative individuals. 

Because of the country's proximity to the U.S. businessmen will be able to commute between the two countries. You will be able to have breakfast in Miami, lunch in Havana and return to Miami for dinner. 

To further facilitate doing business, the dollar already has become legal currency and is preferred for doing business.  

Moreover, located only 90 miles form the U.S., Cuba - sometimes called the "Pearl of the Caribbean" for its beauty - boasts over 70,000 square miles of breathtaking terrain, 2,000 miles of coastline, towering mountains, spectacular landscapes, quaint colonial towns and a couple of cosmopolitan cities.  

The 300-odd unspoiled beaches, bays and inlets surrounded by the beautiful crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean have always been the island's main attraction and a place where you can enjoy your favorite outdoor activity. In Cuba there is plenty to do - fishing, swimming, dancing, hiking, diving etc. There is something for everyone and everything for someone. 

Cuba is also a healthy place to reside. The 300 days of sunshine and salubrious climate agree with most people. The country's health care system is first rate with doctors providing many innovative treatments for a variety of ills. It comes as no surprise Cuban's longevity rate is as high as most developed countries making it is one of the healthiest countries in the world. 

In the last few years, Cuba has invested about 150 million dollars in high quality medical equipment for primary care, prevention and hospitals, thus improving specialized services. 

Health care will have the support of scientific research centers and the Latin American School of Medicine. 

Another compelling reason for retiring in Cuba is its friendly people. Cubans are generally fun-loving, warm, hospitable, famous for their sense of humor, knowing how to enjoy life and getting together for song and dance. Music always seems to fill the air in Cuba. Most of the popular Latin music you here today was born in Cuba. 

Cuban culture is world-renowned. Its colorful history is eloquently expressed in its fabulous architecture, its national traditions and local customs. The island boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cuba’s international reputation for ballet, and for popular and classical music, goes from strength to strength. The restoration of its historic cities and the care of its beautiful countryside are acclaimed by conservationists all over the world. The exhibitions of its contemporary artists win international critical acclaim. Those who appreciate the Arts, colourful history, wonderful weather, good food and absolute exclusivity find Cuba hard to resist. 

Havana used to be one of the world’s grandest cities, a fact eloquently attested to by the extraordinary variety and quality of its architecture. It is now one of the world’s most exclusive venues for very special events. 

Though it may not be as cheap as Spain and Morocco, still Greece has managed to capture the hearts of many to spend their retirement in its notable historical places. Though some historians have considered Greece as the smallest and less important nation in Europe, no one can still deny the fact that Greece is one of the best places to retire---with those known exciting and very alluring island on Piraeus, some parts of Athens, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete, Lesbos, Corfu, and many others.

Located in southern Europe, Greece forms an irregular-shaped peninsula in the Mediterranean with two additional large peninsulas projecting from it: the Chalcidice and the Peloponnese. The Greek islands are generally subdivided into two groups, according to location: the Ionian islands (including Corfu, Cephalonia, and Leucas) west of the mainland and the Aegean islands (including Euboea, Samos, Chios, Lesbos, and Crete) to the east and south. North-central Greece, Epirus, and western Macedonia are all mountainous. The main chain of the Pindus Mountains extends from northwest Greece to the Peloponnese. Mount Olympus, rising to 9,570 ft (2,909 m), is the highest point in the country.

The climate is predominantly Mediterranean. Hot, dry summers alternate with cold, rainy winters.

Surprisingly, Greece offers affordable but first class tourist destinations. For retirees who seek affordability but great comfort, Greece is recommended as one of the best places to retire. Internationally known beaches or resorts in Rhodes and Corfu allow tourists, visitors and expatriates to spend around $500 a month with much relative comfort and so much leisure.

Greece may be one of the best places to retire because of its imposition law on taxes and the determination of the Greek government to be one of the best places to retire in the entire Europe.

Food prices are low from bread to vegetables, which are all low-priced in any place---with Greek oranges about penny apiece. Butter is cheaper than those in the United States. Almost everything is available in low price. And the bonus is, on the island of Rhodes, there are no import taxes, as part or most probably the result of a government measure to attract tourists and consequently as means of bargains for those who want to spend their retirement in Greece. No wonder why for the last two decades, Greece has been consistent in the lists of the best places to retire in the world.

Greek houses and apartment are cheap as well for it is not up to the American standards. Most of the local folks and residence are still dwelling in houses erected five hundred years ago.

Everyone will agree that apart from cheap prices this place unfolds many scenic spot with its charming island, pleasant people, and of course, the overlooking town of Rhodes, which is considered to be the most beautiful city in the world.

History or even Plato, Homer, Aristotle, and Sophocles would remind us that this city highly popularized in the epic Trojan War is indeed a beautiful place to live in. The walls that still surround it are in good shape or even strong to face another or more siege at this point in time.

What most tourists or visitors and expatriates would really like about Greece is the atmosphere of Rhodes being ancient and highly a semblance of the place or house of God. Its streets are still in cobblestones and you can find here shops were you could buy the best and durable kind of bread, wine and olive oil, and little taberna for a glass of beer or retsina wine.

Rhodes' parks are more beautiful than they seem to be, with parks that surround the moats of the fortress walls are abloom with flowers all year around and are particularly heavily splashed with reds.

Greece has a government-funded healthcare system, and government policy and the provision of public health services are key drivers in the demand for medical equipment. The public sector accounts for 70 percent of total medical purchases in Greece, mainly by public hospitals.

If you retire in Australia, you'll find yourself in a country with an economy and lifestyle comparable to that of the United States, making the transition to foreign soil that much easier. However, Australia has a lot to offer in several areas regarding quality of life that even the United States has trouble maintaining in the most desirable areas. The land 'Down Under' is a modern, rich nation that is full of beauty with a number of its own natural resources, and a variety of climates to choose from when you are picking out your home.

Australia is the world's smallest continent but sixth-largest country; population concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts; the invigorating sea breeze known as the "Fremantle Doctor" affects the city of Perth on the west coast, and is one of the most consistent winds in the world. Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean

Unlike the United States, Australia has no problem with population density. The island country/continent is roughly the same size as the United States but has a population of only about 18 million. Thus, when you retire to Australia, you don't have to worry about crowding – you can have a large, open space of your own without neighbors crowding in on your privacy.

Another plus of this country is that there is very little pollution, especially in comparison to the western world. This will help make it easier for you to breathe if you have any sort of respiratory ailment, and it will provide a healthier lifestyle for you regardless any health issues you may or may not have.

On top of this, the life expectancy is higher here, and infant mortality rate is low, so there is a greater possibility for living longer if you retire to Australia. Part of the draw for retirees to move to Australia is due to the health care system in Australia – it is centralized by the government, so everyone is covered. When it comes to economics and financial status, there is less of a gap between the rich and the poor, leading to less division in the population. Though the gap between the social classes isn't that great, if you wish to obtain permanent visa status in Australia you will have to invest a substantial amount of money into the local economy.

In fact, Australians are very social people and are welcoming and friendly in nature, so you will feel right at home wherever you go if you choose to retire in Australia. While you may not receive an invitation to someone else's home right away (Australians don't do that quickly or easily), you'll probably get off on good terms in public with most people off the bat, with the term "mate" flying around freely by way of acknowledgement.

Best of all, if you retire to Australia, you'll adore the weather. The country experiences no real winter in the majority of its areas, regardless of the overall climate (coastal areas are much more populous and modernized than the "outback", or desert areas). Because the country is located in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are reversed to those that you are familiar with in the northern hemisphere.

Summer lasts from December through February, autumn from March until May, a very mild winter season from June to August, and spring from September to November.

Another thing, it's worth mentioning that finding a job in Australia, should you need to suppliment your retirement income is much easier here than in some of the other countries that are great to retire in, but where the language and cultural hurdles are larger.

You will find a rich and varied history to explore in Australia. You will also find plenty of ways in which to explore this history, from the museums to the architecture and the environment. The vibrant and colorful culture is also evident when you visit this country, and you will enjoy a warm and hospitable welcome no matter which part of Australia you visit.

Australia's arts are as unique and diverse as the society and continent they come from. They reflect an ancient landscape that is home to the world’s oldest continuous cultural traditions and also to a rich mix of migrant cultures. Australia has a vibrant artistic and cultural scene and all forms of the performing arts, including music, theater and dance have strong followings.