The ONS<\/a> revealed that the number of British over-65s travelling overseas had increased by nearly 14 per cent between 2014-2016, and a separate survey by the Association of British Travel Agents<\/a> found that over-65s are more likely to take foreign holidays than any other age group.<\/p>\n In addition to that, recently Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a> found almost four in 10 over 60s are looking at booking a trip of a lifetime as more than a fifth (21 per cent) felt they had missed out on trips and experiences due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n Jet Setting Dreams<\/strong><\/p>\n Retirement offers the perfect opportunity to spend longer periods of time away from home.<\/p>\n Without the limitations of work schedules or family commitments, week-long holidays can easily stretch to a fortnight, and 10-day cruises can turn into month long tours of the world.<\/p>\n Not only that, but holidays can become increasingly more adventurous.<\/p>\n The sense of freedom that comes with retiring often leaves retirees wanting to try things that have always seemed out of reach, or perhaps too daunting.<\/p>\n Yet traditionally the thought of spending periods of time away from home might conjure up feelings of worry and concern, particularly with regards to the security of your property, especially for retirees that live alone.<\/p>\n Retirement Villages Group makes it easy so you can embrace the lock up and leave lifestyle.<\/p>\n With dedicated village management and maintenance teams on hand to keep a watchful eye on your property and look after your weekly cleaning and laundry services you can return to a clean house, that looks\u00a0like the home you never left!<\/p>\n Not only that, but each village has its own tight-knit community whose members look out for each other, which extends to keeping an eye on each other\u2019s properties if you\u2019re away. some will even look after your pets and water your plants!<\/p>\n Peace of Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n They originally moved to the village to be able to live the lock-up-and-leave lifestyle and spend more time at their other property in Spain.<\/p>\n They like being safe in the knowledge that their UK home is secure in the hands of the village team and under the watchful eyes of neighbours.<\/p>\n Hilary Strawson, 71, a resident at Elmbridge Village in Cranleigh, feels similarly. With family members who live far away, she and her husband like to travel and love the fact they can lock up and leave their home, knowing everything will be just as they left it when they return.<\/p>\n Another weight off their shoulders is that there\u2019s no maintenance to worry about as this is all taken care of by the village team. Hilary says, \u201cMy life at Elmbridge Village has given me time to spend as I want. “There\u2019s no worry or stress like we had before with the house.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re happy and comfortable in the community and it\u2019s been a great move.\u201d<\/p>\n Staff at Retirement Villages Group want to provide residents with more opportunities to explore the world, whether that\u2019s through new friendships, accessibility to transport links or peace of mind about their property, but they also want to give many reasons to return. The lock-up-and-leave retirement lifestyle is perfect for their homeowners and residents so it is worth considering if it could also be for you.<\/p>\n Find out more about retirement properties for sale or to rent at Retirement Villages developments click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Carol-2-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Carol and her husband have lived at Lime Tree Village near Rugby for 17 years.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-ELMBRIDGE-e1675157815718-1024x576.jpg\")
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