Great Retirement Spots

Town Snapshot:

Fletcher, North Carolina

Nestled in scenic western North Carolina, Fletcher is a nice little town with a suburban, country vibe and a good reputation.

September 29, 2022

In Depth Review:

Georgetown, Texas

Along the San Gabriel River in lush central Texas, friendly Georgetown boasts a beautifully restored downtown, a colorful flower festival, safe neighborhoods and a casual way of life.

September 28, 2022

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Carmel, California

With a stunning setting, a dazzling beach, "fairytale" architecture and a rich artistic tradition, beautiful Carmel is hard to resist.

In Depth Review:

Summerville, South Carolina

Just outside of Charleston in South Carolina, Summerville charms with its elegant homes, leisurely pace and bounty of colorful flower gardens.

September 26, 2022

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Dolores, Colorado

In a canyon along a river deep in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, little Dolores is an outdoor adventure hub popular with rafters, cyclists, fishermen, skiers, campers and others.

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Madison, Mississippi

A pretty city on the banks of Ross R. Barnett Reservoir, Madison has shaded neighborhoods and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure.

September 25, 2022

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Snowflake, Arizona

In the sunny high desert of eastern Arizona, Snowflake has a performing arts center, a symphony, homes with white picket fences and somewhat reasonable prices.

In Depth Review:

Fort Myers, Florida

Tucked beside the Caloosahatchee River on the southwestern Florida coast, lively Fort Myers is known for its beautiful nearby beaches, trendy river district and historic estates.

September 24, 2022

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Amherst, Massachusetts

In a region known as Happy Valley, stimulating Amherst is home to three colleges/universities and has a rich academic vibe, a fun downtown, quintessential New England architecture, safe neighborhoods and more.

Short Review:

Rockport, Texas

Along Aransas Bay on the Texas Gulf Coast, Rockport is a funky, low key tourist destination known for its long, clean beaches and outstanding fishing waters.

September 23, 2022

In Depth Review:

Peachtree City, Georgia

Well planned from the beginning, Peachtree City boasts lovely homes, wooded surroundings and golf cart transportation. Locals enjoy lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, nature areas and much more.

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Oldsmar, Florida

Situated along Tampa Bay on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast, Oldsmar is a quiet town with safe neighborhoods, waterfront homes and gorgeous oceanfront beaches just 15 minutes away.

September 22, 2022

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Red Lodge, Montana

On the way to Yellowstone National Park, Red Lodge is cute, touristy and an outdoor adventure hub in south central Montana's rugged terrain.

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

A casual Outer Banks town, Kitty Hawk has a traditional, touristy village, a nice waterfront section and a long oceanfront beach.

September 21, 2022

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Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Beautiful Jim Thorpe is tucked in eastern Pennsylvania's lush Pocono Mountains and is known as the "Switzerland of America." It is safe, touristy and brimming with extraordinary Victorian architecture.

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St. James City, Florida

Tucked on the southern half of southwestern Florida's Pine Island, St. James City is rife with wildlife, boasts Old Florida charm and is sometimes called a "drinking town with a fishing problem."

September 19, 2022

Short Review:

Surprise, Arizona

Next to the White Tank Mountains outside of Phoenix, Surprise is a well kept, growing town with new housing, new infrastructure and happy residents.

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Leesburg, Virginia

Steeped in history, charming Leesburg makes its home in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, horse farms and low slung stone walls not too far outside of Washington, D.C.