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Want to Travel When You Retire? Jump Into the Lock-n-Leave Lifestyle

A group of senior friends traveling together

Retirement is when you have the opportunity to do all the things you didn’t have time for during your working years. For most people, that means one thing: travel. In fact, according to a 2024 Retirement Happiness Study by MassMutual, 76% of pre-retirees say they’re most looking forward to traveling and 79% of them expect to spend their free time traveling.  

Travel in retirement is the perfect time to revisit the places you love or to explore new places. If you’re a seasoned traveler, you know the key to a good trip is a well-thought-out itinerary. One that has just enough planning with room for spontaneity. A part of that planning has to be who will look after your place while you’re away. We’ve all heard horror stories of someone coming home to a flooded basement caused by a burst pipe or having to cut a trip short because a tree crashed through their roof during a storm. 

The Key to Happiness in Retirement Is a Maintenance-Free Lifestyle

Whether travel in retirement is part of your plans or not, choosing a maintenance-free Life Plan Community like Freedom Pointe takes away the hassles of home upkeep so you have more freedom to explore your interests. Our independent living lifestyle features a variety of freedom inducing services and amenities like the following: 

  • Maintenance-free residences: Whether you’re at home or off seeing the world, we’ll look after all the upkeep and maintenance. 
  • Housekeeping and linen services: Your home will be clean when you return. Just come in, unpack and relax 
  • Lawn care and grounds maintenance: Remember having to ensure the lawn was looked after and the plants were watered while you were away? Now you won’t have to because our groundskeeping crew will ensure everything is neat, tidy and looking great. 
  • Restaurant-style, chef-prepared dining: You won’t have to worry about going by the grocery store to pick up a few items before coming home after a long trip. Just stop by one of our dining venues and see what delicious items we’re serving up. 
  • 24/7 security: No more leaving the lights on, stopping the mail and finding a friend to check on your house while you’re away. You can count on our team to look after every aspect of your home until you return. 
  • Pest control: In Florida, there’s any number of bugs and other critters that might try to move in while you’re away. The maintenance staff at Freedom Pointe will ensure there aren’t any unwelcomed guests when you come home.  

You’re Free to Explore at Freedom Pointe

Freedom Pointe offers worry-free living for those with dreams of travel. No worries about home maintenance, lawn upkeep or paying someone to keep an eye on your place. It’s easy to pick up and travel, and who knows, you might even find a travel buddy at our community. To learn more, schedule a visit today by using our Community Assistant chat feature or contacting us here.