Retiring in a serviced apartment?

Those who stay at serviced apartments can use many common facilities, such as this residents' lounge which comes with a self-paying coffee machine. PHOTO: GREAT WORLD SERVICED APARTMENT
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SINGAPORE - Some retirees spend a lot of time and money on long cruises to avoid being stuck - and bored - in retirement homes but if you are not the seafaring sort you should check out a serviced apartment for long-term stay.

The monthly rents are likely to be cheaper than a cruise ticket if you count the days involved, and there's no chance that you will fall overboard or be laid low by sea-sickness.

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