Mission Statement

Dear Colleague, What Awaits You in Slovenia

If you're reading this, chances are you've been thinking about what retirement really means. Maybe you've calculated your pension against rising prices in London or Manchester and felt that familiar knot in your stomach. Maybe you've wondered if there's more to life than queuing at Tesco and watching the rain while your heating bill climbs higher each month.

Slovenia sits quietly in the heart of Europe, tucked between Italy, Austria, and the Adriatic Sea. Most Brits have barely heard of it, which is exactly why it's remained what it is: affordable, beautiful, and unspoiled. We're talking about a country where you can swim in the sea in the morning and have tea in an alpine hut by evening. Where thermal spas – dozens of them – are thirty minutes away, not a luxury holiday. Where you can walk to a local market and buy fresh vegetables for a fraction of what you'd pay in Costco or Sainsbury's.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Is Slovenia really as beautiful and safe as you're making it sound? Won't I be disappointed when I actually visit?"

Here's my answer: I think you'll be surprised. Not by marketing promises, but by the reality. The clean air isn't an exaggeration – it's what you breathe every day. The nature isn't cherry-picked for photographs – it's your backyard. And the safety? Well, Slovenia consistently ranks among the safest countries in Europe. But don't take my word for it. Come see for yourself. We'll show you everything, the good and the honest reality, and then you decide.

Let me give you real numbers, not promises: a fresh salad that costs you £3.50 in London? Here it's £0.80. Carrots? £0.60 per kilo instead of £2. Potatoes? £0.50 instead of £1.80. Good quality local meat at half the price. Your pension doesn't shrink here – it stretches three, four times further.

But here's what really matters: Slovenia isn't just cheaper. It's better. Vienna, Venice, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Budapest – all the airports you'd ever need are within easy reach. And London? Still just two hours away when you fancy seeing your homeland.

Now, here's where I need to be honest with you: I don't pretend to know exactly what you need or what worries keep you up at night. Every person's situation is different. Maybe you're worried about the buying process. Maybe you're not sure if you can reverse course if you change your mind. Maybe you want to test the waters first before committing. Maybe you just want to visit and see if we're telling the truth.

You can call us or email us anytime with real questions. Things like:

"I'm interested, but tell me more about the actual process of buying property – what are the steps?"

"How safe is the purchase? What protections do I have?"

"What if I change my mind after six months? Will you help me sell the property?"

"Can I rent a place for the first six months to try it out? Do you have any rental units available in your community?"

"I'd like to come for a viewing visit – how much will it cost, can I bring my partner or a friend, what exactly will we see?"

"Is Slovenia really as lovely and safe as you're describing, or will I be disappointed?"

These are the right questions to ask.

If you start thinking seriously about moving, we will help you explore properly. We'll organize your visit – you'll see properties, meet other retirees who've already moved, experience daily life here, understand what winter is like, see the thermal spas, visit the markets, and meet local people. You need to know what you're getting into, the good and the practical realities.

When you decide to move – if you do – we handle everything that makes relocation terrifying:

• Finding your property within our community

• Sorting residence permits and all documentation

• Registering for health insurance (comprehensive coverage similar to NHS, often with shorter waiting times)

• Setting up your home and all services

• Connecting you with our network: doctors, dentists, therapists, tradespeople, mechanics – everyone you'll need

• And yes, if you want to test the waters first, we can arrange rental accommodation for six months while you decide

Now, here's what I need you to do – and this is important.

We regularly organize 3-5 day viewing visits to Slovenia for people like you who are seriously considering this change. Let me tell you exactly what that means.

What we've arranged: We accommodate you in one of Slovenian thermal spa resorts (so you're comfortable and can experience the spa life immediately), we show you the surrounding area and nature, we take you through several available properties (just to give you a real sense of what you could own), you have plenty of time for swimming and relaxation, and each evening we organize presentations where you meet the real people who make this community work.

Who you'll meet: The local mayor welcomes you personally, representatives from the local pensioners' associations and tourism society share their perspectives, and most importantly, our legal and healthcare specialists walk you step-by-step through residence permit procedures (both temporary and permanent), health insurance registration, what coverage you actually get and how it compares to NHS – all the practical questions you need answered before making any decision.

The cost? Just £500 for the entire 3-5 day visit – accommodation, presentations, tours, all information you need. We organize these visits in partnership with local Slovenian pensioners' associations, which is why we can offer the lowest possible rates for tourist facilities. You simply won't find better value anywhere.

Let me be absolutely clear: This is not a commitment. Registering on the list doesn't obligate you to buy anything or commit to anything whatsoever. If you decide to attend a viewing visit, you do it because it's worthwhile – a few days exploring Slovenia for just £500 whilst receiving all the information you've been wondering about.

Because here's the truth: nobody has ever relocated anywhere without first going to see and feel the pulse of the place. That's the entire purpose of these viewing visits. To let you experience Slovenia with your own senses, meet real people, ask hard questions, and decide for yourself whether this is right for you.

Our goal is simple: show you most of what we've promised you in this letter, so you can see with your own eyes whether this is real or just words on paper.

But here's the critical bit: to receive information about these viewing visits and upcoming dates, you need to register on our list. This isn't a commitment to attend – it's simply expressing interest in receiving the offer when we organize the next visit.

This is the only way we can contact you from now on. If you don't register, we have no way to reach you with information about viewing visits, available properties, community updates, or anything else related to living or visiting Slovenia. By joining this list, you stay connected to all the information that could change your retirement in the near future.

Register today – it takes two minutes, costs nothing, and keeps every possibility open.

Register to get more in on DEMO Visit Information:

Simply provide your name and email, and we'll notify you when the next viewing visit is scheduled, with full details. No cost to join. No obligation. No pressure. Just information, honest answers, and the possibility of something genuinely better – not just a house, but a whole community. No commitment, no pressure, no obligation to buy or commit to anything – just the information you need to decide if you want to see Slovenia for yourself.

Don't let this opportunity slip away. Your British community in Slovenia is waiting, and it all starts with putting your name on this list.

Your retirement is yours to design. We're just here to show you there are options you might not have known existed, and to build them together with you.

With warm regards from the heart of Europe,

The Retire to Slovenia Association

P.S. – We're just two hours from the UK. Your homeland is never far away. But something tells me you'll be spending more time here than you expect. Among friends. In a real community.