Archive for October 2013
7 Fastest Appreciating Retirement Destinations in Florida
Out of 15 cities in the US being recognized by RealtyTrac as retiree homebuying hot spots, about half of those cities are located in Florida. It’s not surprising that Florida made a “best retirement destination” kind of list—it’s got the warm weather and tax friendliness that the majority of retirees look for. But RealtyTrac has…
Read MoreGolf in Color
Golf in Color in the Midst of Stunning Autumn Color The coolness of autumn weather and the vibrant colors that come with it are two reasons that make this time of year perfect to enjoy the outdoors, and a round or two of golf. Fairfield Glade, a Tennessee community located 2,000 feet above sea level…
Read MoreLake Living
Life on the lake is a veritable playground for adults and children alike. “We have a couple of wave runners, a sailboat and a 24′ cruising boat, not to mention kayaks, knee boards and a paddle board. We love the water, so we build somewhere to attract the family.”
Read MoreTake Me Downtown: New Bern NC
Take Me Downtown: New Bern NC New Bern, North Carolina, is in the midst of a restoration and renovation that’s turning back the clock on this tri-centennial city. North Carolina’s first capitol is being transformed back to its original splendor, while also creating modern amenities that make this town a prime destination. Picturesquely placed at…
Read More20 Top Walkable Cities
Walk… Dine… Explore Walk Your Way to Fitness in These Top Walkable Cities Many ask how do we postpone the aging process? That’s easy—walk. Ideal-Living has found that the number one requested amenity for resort communities is walking trails. So, we at Ideal-Living magazine have chosen some amazing cities to stroll along and take in…
Read MoreSouthport, a Charming Seaside Town
About 30 miles south of the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina, sits the historic seaside town of Southport. It’s situated on the shores of the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, where the mouth of the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a town full of history, charm, friendly people, and…
Read MoreWelcome to Delaware
Contained in an area of approximately 1.6 square miles is a little gem of a town called Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Fitted with a 1 mile wooden boardwalk and amusements, and recognized as a respected culinary destination, it’s a place full of small town charm, reasonable prices, and great beaches. It’s an area that Jim Pierce…
Read MoreWine Escape: Florida Wineries
Florida’s grape scene is one of intrigue. The Muscadine grape, the Southeast’s little secret is the main grape grown to make wines in the Sunshine State. It’s a special grape, for more reasons than just its taste. It’s adaptable to the warm, humid climate in Florida, and is also disease resistant. But Florida also has wines outside of the traditional grape variety, some wineries stepping out of the box and spreading the diversity of the drink with fusion wines, and tropical citrus and berry wines. So it’s time to drink some wine, folks!
Read MoreDixie Classic Fair
Autumn has started to make its appearance, and with that comes the cooler weather, boots and scarves, and changing leaves. It also welcomes the smell of funnel cakes in the fall air, and the Dixie Classic Fair.
Read MoreLand of Oz Theme Park Opens This Weekend
Land of Oz Theme Park Opens This Weekend Somewhere over the rainbow…is the Land of Oz. The Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, NC, that is. The abandoned theme park opened in 1970, and visitors were ecstatic about following the yellow brick road, and hanging out with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly…
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