Who wants to retire? Well I do! and not when i can enjoy it. How about I'm 47yrs old soon to be 48 in Oct/2008 I want to retire to an Island within three years. Meaning living half and half. Building a nice place on an island. And living in the states until can totally transition myself over...Things to consider. Housing cost, Hospital, Transportation, Food cost, Exchange rate,  And most of all Income.