This is the best book that I've seen that explains the pros and cons of top foreign retirement locations. Even if you're not ready to retire, the book is a fascinating explanation of what foreign retirement life is like. Most explanations include recommended living areas and places to avoid. Real estate, both rental and ownership, is thoroughly covered. Renting is generally recommended, at least initially.
Some countries make real estate ownership for foreigners impractical or impossible.
In other countries, the authors explain the easy procedures and how to avoic real estate rip-offs. In alphabetical order, the top retirement havens are Argentina, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Thailnad. The appendix includes useful Web sites for Americans living overseas, health insurance informations and other foreign retirement resources. This superb book will make many readers reconsider their retirement plans, especially after learning how economical foreign residency can be. On my scale of one to 10, this excellent book rates a 10.