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A Different Kind of Travel, For Adults 55+

Live Like a Local in Europe’s Most Beautiful Cities — for Two Weeks, a Month, or More.

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You're the kind of person who wants to explore a destination at your own pace, in your own way. But you still appreciate the support of a local host, a vetted apartment, and a built-in community. We put it all in place — you just have to show up.

Our Experiences Always Include:

  • Centrally Located Apartments

  • Community Activities

  • In-Country Support Staff

  • Optional Events & Tours

(4.7 out of 227 reviews)

Get Your Free 90+ Page Catalog from The Good Life Abroad

No obligation. Request your free catalog with details on housing, activities, and local support. 

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WHAT IS THE GOOD LIFE ABROAD?

Not a Tour. Not a Move. Two Weeks, a Month (or More) of Actually Living Somewhere.

We make living abroad easy, safe, and fun. Settle into life in a new city and discover it at your own pace, in your own way.  Our local staff gets to know you personally and facilitates your unique experience. 

Home Away From Home

A fully furnished apartment in the center of the city, ready before you land.

A Local Host, a Local Friend

Our staff knows the city, so you don't have to figure it out alone. From local recommendations to tips and ideas, they’re ready to help you make a new place feel like home.

Insider Access

Hand-picked cultural events and local favorite restaurants — the side of the city tourists never see.

A Built-in Community

Fellow travelers nearby for weekly dinners, happy hours, and friendships that outlast the trip.

Why Join Us

How it Works

Become a member of a 55+ community of active adults who love international living and exploration. For the price of a nice hotel room, you get a fully equipped apartment, a local Community Manager, included events, tours, and activities, as well as travel medical insurance.

Every Experience Includes:

  • 14 Nights Stay (Short Stay) or 30 Nights Stay (Signature)

  • Fully furnished, private apartments

  • Weekly ‘Lunch Club’

  • Weekly Happy (to be 55+) Hour

  • Weekly Walking Tours or Workshops

  • Travel Medical Insurance

Where you can go

Explore Our Destinations

From a sun-warmed piazza in Palermo to a quiet canal-side apartment in Amsterdam, every Good Life Abroad program is built around a place worth settling into. Sip coffee in a Vienna café, wander the tapas bars of Seville, or watch the tide roll into Lisbon — with 25+ destinations across Italy, Spain, Austria, Croatia, Portugal, and beyond, there's a city for the kind of good life you're picturing.

Barcelona

Spain

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Florence

Italy

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Lisbon

Portugal

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Paris

France

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FROM OUR ALUMNI

What Our Community is Saying

“Our lodging at [The Good Life Abroad] was excellent. The first thing we said to each other when we got there was We don’t usually stay anywhere quite this nice.”

Chris H.
From Campbell, CA
Experienced Florence, Italy

“What appealed to me most was the idea of staying somewhere for 30 days. It felt almost too good to be true, but the glowing reviews reassured me—and the experience exceeded all my expectations.”

Margo F.
Experienced Paris, France

“The community aspect of The Good Life Abroad is invaluable. The support group, wonderful staff, and shared experiences with fellow travelers made settling into a new city seamless and enjoyable.”

Dave J.
From Alpharetta, GA
Experienced Lisbon, Portugal
Your next chapter, mapped out

See Every Destination, Price, and Program in the 2027–2028 Catalog.

Flip through real apartments, real neighborhoods, and real experiences across 25+ European cities — no pressure, no sales call required to look. 

When you’re ready, starting your adventure is as simple as:

  1. Book your program

  2. Secure your spot ($495 deposit per person)

  3. Meet your Pre-Departure Coordinator

  4. Approve your apartment 

  5. Land and join the community in-country!

Get Your Free 90+ Page Catalog from The Good Life Abroad

No obligation. Request your free catalog with details on housing, activities, and local support.