Lake Wakatipu in the South Island of New Zealand is in the southwest corner of the Otago Region. [Photo/icpress.cn] |
9. New Zealand
Health: 7.9/10
Finances: 7.2/10
Quality of life: 8.7/10
Material well-being: 7.5/10
New Zealand zoomed up the chart to break into the top 10 this year. With its beautiful and dramatic landscape, the country appeals to active retirees looking for a health-conscious and outdoorsy community.