Condé Nast Traveler magazine's top 10 cities for Americans to retire to

By Gary Peterson, gpeterson@bayareanewsgroup.com

1. Coronado, Panama: "Pacific Coast beaches and perfect sunsets"

2. Penang, Malaysia: "Historic architecture, a thriving art scene"

3. Cascais, Portugal: "10 major golf courses, a castle, miles of cobblestone streets"

4. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: "Art scene, colonial charm, and affordable living"

5. Killarney, Ireland: "Ranked high for safety, cleanliness, and overall charm"

6. Corozal, Belize: "A gateway to world-class snorkeling and scuba diving"

7. Concord, CA: "Excellent health care facilities, and free community activities throughout the year"

8. Grand Haven, MI: "A lakefront star with a boardwalk, 90,000-gallon musical fountain"

9. Santa Fe, NM: "A friendly community of all ages, and warm days with low humidity"

10. Louisville KY: "Appealing for retirees for its pace of life, climate, and culture"