How do you envision your life after you turn 60?

Life after 60 doesn’t have to mean staying at home, bored out of your mind or spending your days in the mall watching a free movie. Your golden years should be the new prime of your life! With all that newfound free time, now’s your chance to grab your bucket list and start ticking off items one at a time.

Here are a few travel activities that are sure to make your retirement years the absolute best years of your life:

• Hike the Great Wall of China. One of the original Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China is a tourist hotspot. Backpackers come from all over the world to get a chance to traverse China’s most well-known monument. The hike takes over 5,700 steps and allows hikers a spectacular view of China’s northern borders. It’s a great place for self-discovery, adventure, and kicking off your golden years in style.
• Stay at a Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, luxury ryokans are found in almost of all of Japan’s major prefectures. Ryokans aren’t just your run-of-the mill hotel or bed and breakfast; these are experiential inns where guests are treated to the ultimate traditional Japanese lifestyle. From the fresh local cuisine to the traditional Japanese futons and even the on-site onsens and open-air hot baths, a stay at a Japanese ryokan is a memorable one for sure.
• Selfie at Mahayaw Arch, Batanes. As perhaps the only place in the Philippines that experiences the four seasons, Batanes is a tourist favorite here in the country. From its lighthouses to the rolling hills that can compare with  those featured in the opening scenes of Julie Andrews’ Sound of Music, there is no end to the picturesque attractions one can visit in Batanes. One such attraction is the Mahayaw Arch in Sabtang. A naturally made stone-arch carved over centuries by geologic forces as well as the sea, the arch is an iconic destination where tourists enjoy a shaded picnic after a day of sun at the beach.
• Go on Safari in the wilds of Africa. The dark continent is one of the most beautiful places on this planet, home to rich cultures and the very best of Earth’s wildlife. Going on a safari in any of the National Parks found in majority of the countries in Africa is a great way to not just see amazing sights, but to also support and generate awareness against poachers and trophy hunters.
• Rejuvenate in Pamukkale, Turkey. When you think of Turkey the country, the last thing that comes to mind are healing hot springs. Pamukkale, Turkey hot springs appear to be snow and ice-covered hillsides at first sight. In reality, they are travertine terraces created from the calcium of the hot springs. In this mesmerizing and majestic location, the hot springs are believed to have profound healing properties.

While living your golden years to the fullest, always keep in mind to keep yourself financially secure as well. Sun Life Grepa Financial’s (Sun Life Grepa) offers Sun Grepa Power Builder 1, a product that offers the best of both life insurance and investment, ensuring that clients are offered life protection while at the same time being given the opportunity to grow their funds so they can afford their travel bucket goals. It also offers a convenient one-time payment option, so you can continue to save up for your other goals.

Make sure to enjoy your retirement years in style with a financial plan that helps keep your funds intact and growing even while you’re traveling the world.

Let Sun Life Grepa be your partner for the future. Call 8499633, visit any Sun Life Grepa branch, log on to www.sunlifegrepa.com or email wecare@sunlifegrepa.com to learn more about Sun Grepa Power Builder 1.