This Country Was Named the No. 1 Destination for Retired Travelers

"Italy has a special place in the hearts of many, with everything from the cuisine, the Italian way of life, and history making it an ideal getaway that isn't too far from home,"

"It's well connected with regular flights, and traveling around the country itself is made simple with train travel and internal flights being affordable and effective. We see it as an accessible adventure, but with so much to offer, it's easy to understand why it has landed in our top spot."

"a striking 65 percent of Travelsphere's total Italian bookings come from those who are newly retired."

"With newfound freedom from work's daily routine, this stage of life offers the perfect opportunity to embrace long-haul adventures,"

Travelsphere used internal booking data to identify top trending destinations for newly retired travelers in January. Italy ranked first, with a striking 65 percent of Travelsphere's Italian bookings coming from newly retired customers. Italy's cuisine, lifestyle, history, strong flight connections, and affordable internal travel options make it an accessible and rewarding destination. The United States ranked second, reflecting the company's focus on United Kingdom retirees. Other top destinations include Canada third, followed by India, Spain, Croatia, Turkey; Vietnam and Cambodia tied for eighth; Australia and China completed the top ten. The research notes retirees embracing long-haul adventures with newfound freedom.

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