I see a three-phased retirement plan in my future, one that avoids that traditional "cold turkey" approach:
Part 1: "Retire" from having to work, and move into a role/opportunity that I've always wanted to do as WilsonFourTwo suggested. I'd love to open up a small business or sit on a board, while not needing to work anymore - rather, I work because its stuff I love doing. I'd love to open up a guided tour company or something that helps businesses move into international markets. Would be fun.
2. When I really don't want to work anymore, move somewhere overseas that my retirement savings will allow. My level of savings will directly influence the nation I choose to move to in retirement, such taht I can retain a standard of living that is conducive to what I enjoy. I'd love to spend from about 65-80 living in the South Pacific, maybe consulting here and there and volunteering my skills to mentor younger folks.
3. Move back to Canada and see out my last days with my family, and just watch Flames hockey, enjoy drinks with friends, and write a memoir or something. I don't care if my wife is around or not at that point, at that age I'll be grumpy, crotchety, and do anything I want solely for me. Sounds selfish, but when you're 90 years old, who gives a damn.
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