For the cover story of this issue of your Lifetime Society Communiqué, we bring you a round-up of four countries in Southeast Asia where you can live like royalty—for half or even a third of what you’d pay to live a similar lifestyle in the U.S. or Canada. Two-hour massages in your home for $18…tailor-made, custom suits for less than the cost of buying off the rack in North America…and a full-time cook/cleaner for less than $300 per month: they’re just some of the luxuries that cost less in Southeast Asia. In those great-value destinations, you can live a luxury retirement on a monthly budget of just $2,000 to $3,000 per couple. We'll show you where. And that’s just the start of what's waiting for you in this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué…

Arriving into Panama City can be a shock—but the good kind. When you land in Tocumen International Airport, any expectations of what Latin America should look like go flying out the window. The sparkling waters of the Panama Bay rim one of the most prosperous cities in the Americas. Gleaming skyscrapers offer upscale condos and office space. A sleek metro line zips through the metropolitan area, moving thousands of people a day. Modern shopping malls are packed with consumers, and the stores offer brands from all over the world. It all feels a little familiar, but this isn’t the U.S. or Canada. It’s colorful, tropical Latin America...with a twist. In this Lifetime Society Communiqué, read for yourself what retirement in Panama City could be like...

A warm, clear blue-green sea lapping long, sandy beaches… Families eating and laughing together over slow, relaxed dinners with lashings of good food and even better wine… Markets packed full of fresh-caught fish, locally made cheeses, and a rainbow of delicious produce… When you live in the Mediterranean, life is simpler, happier, and healthier.

“Rio de Janeiro.” The name alone conjures up images of broad beaches populated by impossibly beautiful people. But while everyone has heard of Rio, far fewer know that “The Marvelous City” lies in the state of the same name. Rio de Janeiro state, though small in size, is geographically quite diverse. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, we'll introduce you to three of the best retirement towns in that beautiful state.

It’s the natural beauty that first strikes you when you arrive at Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. Known as the Southern Zone, the region is covered in dense rain forest; tall tree covered mountains run along the shore; and the golden-sand beaches are lined with palm trees. If you designed the perfect tropical paradise from scratch, this would be it.

Coronado, Panama was a sleepy beach town the first time IL’s Panama Editor Jessica Ramesch visited in the 1990s. How times change. Today, Coronado isn’t just growing; it’s absolutely booming as it grows in popularity. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, Jessica tells you how this popular expat town has changed…and tells you everything you need to know to make your move to Coronado…

Life keeps getting better for Edd and Cynthia Staton—and for the 3,000 other expats who call Cuenca, Ecuador, home. In this issue of the Lifetime Society Communiqué, Edd takes you on a virtual walk through the colonial city…and shows you how you could soon be enjoying Cuenca, too...

The glory days of the great transatlantic liners may be over…but in this month’s cover story, Paul Lewis finds you can embark on your own odyssey.