So often these days, individuals who are choosing retirement still have years and years of active life ahead of them. Baby boomers that have worked hard and have made wise investments throughout their careers are retiring much earlier than their parents and are enjoying a lifestyle full of travel, sport, and leisure - now that their work is done.

Most retirees are quite active and can’t wait to have the opportunity to enjoy the things they’ve missed while working 8-hour (or longer) days. So, when that retirement party rolls around, be sure to award them accordingly.

For the active retiree, a number of personalized gift options are available. If he or she is heading to a new home in the mountains, by the lake, or at the shore, consider purchasing a unique personalized pub or cabin sign for the new house. Bearing the name of the recipient, the date, and usually a whimsical or vintage picture, these signs can be posted outside the door, in the den, or anywhere else inside or outside the house.

If he enjoys a good cigar now and then, award him with a humidor for his most prized smokes. If she plans on traveling a lot now that she’s a “free woman”, select unique and feminine travel gear that she can take along on her next trip. Duffels, tote bags, manicure kits, and luggage tags all fit the bill for the avid traveler. Other possibilities include traditional personalized items such as a pocket watch, money clip, and mugs and glassware.

Whichever gift you choose, be sure to take time to add personalization, which can serve as a reminder of the day he or she no longer had to head to work each morning!