Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Hot weather, great water recreation and the original London Bridge are Lake Havasu City highlights.  Is it a great retirement spot?

Loveland, Colorado

Situated along the Rocky Mountains' front range in northern Colorado, about 50 miles north of Denver, Loveland (population 63,000) is known as the "Sweetheart City" and often lands on "great places to live" lists.  Is it a great retirement spot?

Sarasota, Florida

Stunning beaches, a reasonable cost of living and some beautiful homes are Sarasota highlights.  Are they enough to make it a great retirement spot?

Venice, Florida

Venice, along the southwest Florida coast, is nonchalant and reasonably-priced.  Is it a great place to retire?

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Set amid breathtaking scenery, cozy and hip Coeur d'Alene boasts water and mountain recreation, a very good medical center, a healthy lifestyle and a reasonable cost of living.

Sandpoint, Idaho

Beautiful, safe and with a bit of a rugged resort feeling, Sandpoint is snuggled along Lake Pend Oreille.  Is it a great place to retire?

Oxford, Mississippi

In the rolling hills of northern Mississippi, Oxford entices with its literary culture, collegiate vibe and creative mystique.  Throw in a reasonable cost of living and a low crime rate and Oxford is a great retirement spot, indeed. 

Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Originally built as a planned resort outside of St. Louis, Lake St. Louis has two lakes, three golf courses, an equestrian center, a low crime rate, friendly residents and a reasonable cost of living.  It lands on "best places to live" lists for good reason.

Boone, North Carolina

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of lush northwestern North Carolina, Boone exudes unassuming mountain charm, along with a bit of sophistication, and it is a great place to retire.

Swansboro, North Carolina

Along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, the seaside village of Swansboro is a quiet waterfront gem. Off the beaten path and often overlooked, this historic fishing village boasts reasonably priced housing, rustic charm, an estuary teeming with wildlife, friendly residents and miles of clean beaches. While vacationers visit North Carolina's tourist beach towns, smart retirees come to unpretentious and welcoming Swansboro.

Brookings, Oregon

Brookings boasts a dramatic setting, a reasonable cost of living and subtropical vegetation.  Is it s a great place to retire?

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Affordable, quaint and mellow, Murrells Inlet is situated along the northern South Carolina coast.  Is it a great retirement spot?

Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown is an up-and-coming retirement destination located in the central part of Texas, just 20 miles north of Austin. Once a staging area for cattle drives along the Chisholm Trail, this quaint hamlet has a moderate cost-of-living, a rich pioneer history and a determination to preserving its heritage. To date, nearly two hundred downtown 18th-century buildings have been restored and renovated.