| The Republic of Ecuador is fast becoming the number | | | | Retirees, or those who are 65 years old and above, |
| one best retirement haven in the world. | | | | can take advantage of this flight incentive. Airfares |
| One could sum up retirement in this South American | | | | to North American and European countries have been |
| country in one cliché-value for your money. | | | | slashed by 50 percent by several airlines. |
| If you're living on a tight budget, some say that for | | | | The state has also offered big discounts to retiree |
| US$250 you would be able to cover your expenses | | | | retirees in terms of their tax payments, utility bills |
| for an entire month. Just remember not to over | | | | and even on entertainment. By entertainment, it |
| spend and that you have to stick to the budget | | | | would probably include watching a game of football, |
| otherwise there is no point of putting up a monthly | | | | which so happens to be the favorite sport in |
| expense ceiling. | | | | Ecuador. You could also use it clubbing or watching |
| Apart from purchasing groceries from a local market | | | | movies. |
| to stock up on food and other personal necessities, | | | | Another benefit of retiring to Ecuador is the weather. |
| that could probably sustain you for a month, you | | | | It suits the pensioner crowd that a large area of the |
| could probably indulge in one frivolity every month, | | | | 98,985 sq mi country enjoys tropical weather, with a |
| such as buying a blouse or watch a movie with a | | | | few months allocated for rain. This is a welcome |
| friend. | | | | respite, especially for those who have lived or |
| If you have grown bored of living in Ecuador and | | | | worked in countries where the climate is cold or |
| would want to visit other countries, going in and out | | | | snowing almost the whole year round. |
| of the country has become less costly now that | | | | There are several wonderful several beaches lined up |
| some airlines have introduced lower fares to some | | | | along its coastline, just right for those leisure walks. |
| destinations. They have made this travel promotion | | | | You could also watch as the local and foreign surfers |
| available to foreign pensioners. Again, that is another | | | | ride the waves or wait as the next member of a |
| way to put prime value for your money. | | | | paragliding club cross the azure sky. |