After 10 years of tirelessly toiling everyday, we sold our business. As a celebratory vacation, we decompressed in Bora Bora for a week. It was like no other vacation we’d taken before.
Bora Bora
After our jet sat down, we immediately boarded a boat that reminded me of something George Clooney would be cruising along in while visiting Venice.
Retro Boat
In short order, we arrived at the Four Seasons hotel. It was no ordinary hotel. In fact, our home for the next week was a self-contained bungalow with sections of glass floor where fish swam beneath your feet.
Over water Bungalows
We spent our days on the water. Mastering a Yolo board, sailing, swimming with sharks, or jet skiing.
Yolo
Cameron mastering a watercraft
Each morning we would wake up and take a dive into the ocean from the balcony of our over-the-water bungalow.
Our morning diving platform
Mid week, we boarded a helicopter for an aerial view of the island where you can experience the expansive turquoise, blue and green.
Turquoise, blue and green
The grounds of the Four Seasons were immaculate as if specifically designed for postcards.
Incredible flora
Perfectly groomed beaches
Manicured grounds
A week came too soon. As we watched the sunset of our final night in paradise, I began to reminisce of how it all started 10 years earlier — with a dream of retiring early and enjoying lifestyle freedom while we were young and energetic enough to enjoy it.
Sunset in Bora Bora
I can’t believe we pulled it off.
About Us
Steve and Lynn Miller reached financial independence in 2012 at age 50 and now enjoy traveling, fitness, cycling, photography and lots of other hobbies.
In his spare time, Steve develops mobile apps. His latest project is an app that allows you to countdown the days to retirement or financial independence: http://www.CountUsDown.com/Retirement.
If you like this blog, you might also like Steve’s We Retired Early blog where he blogs about lifestyle freedom, financial independence, and cool mobile apps.
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What a great way to celebrate early retirement!
Thanks Bob!
Awesome as usual I am so proud of you and Lynn for reaching your goal to retire young so many people don’t reach their goals for a lack of sticking to their goals you have accomplished what your dad and I didn’t have the opportunity to do (for several reasons)I know the rest of your journey will be blessed !!!!Love you guys
Thanks Mom, love you!
Stunning images. What a sweet spot to kick things off. Congratulations!
Thanks so much!
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