What have you always wanted to do, if only you had the time, and more importantly the money?

According to research most of us have a list of things that we would like to do before its too late, a “Bucket List

There are far flung worlds to conquer, dare devil activities to tick off and luxury items to acquire.

These are the top 10 according to the Prudential. 

1.     Experience the Northern Lights.

Perhaps an unexpected number one but 38% of over 55’s had this as a wish. The best place to experience the aurora borealis is on a winter break to Iceland or northern Scandinavia, according to travel experts.

2.     Complete the family tree.  

This is much easier nowadays with online database searches and DNA ancestry tests.

3.     Drive Route 66.  

The road that takes you from Chicago to California was the desire of 13 per cent of those surveyed, and is seen as the ideal backdrop for the classic American road trip from so many movies. So hire that convertible Mustang and head west.

4.     Learn a new language.

You are never to old to learn a new skill, and it keeps your brain active which may actually stave off Alzheimer’s and dementia. Again, due to online facilities this has never been easier, so start today and get this one ticked off.

5.     Eat at a Michelin Starred Restaurant.

There are over 150 restaurants with a Michelin Star in the UK and many see these as the height of dining. 

6.     Live in abroad.  

Probably driven by a desire to escape the weather 10 per cent of us would like to live in another country. Experiencing new cultures and customs and making new friends, a perfect way to keep feeling young.

7.     Take a trip on the Orient Express.

The star of many movies, from a time of elegance, refinement and a less hurried pace. Many of us would love to be pampered while the world passes by outside the window.

8.     Swim with the dolphins.

Many of us wish to get up and close with these beautiful and intelligent mammals. 

9.     Visit (some of) the 7 wonders of the World.

We all know the name, but how many of us can name all 7. Which one would you tick off first?

10 . Retire  

Finally, the most obvious thing to do at the end of a long working life is retire. Take some time off to just sit and relax with your loved ones, and plan the future.

I am sure you have 10 of your own that would love to achieve given the time and money. Please let us know in the comments section whether you agree with these 10 or what you would replace them with. Or can you name the 7 wonders (without Googling them).