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Southern Cooking in SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolinians love a great meal, whether it’s fresh seafood from the state’s coastal waters or BBQ with a signature mustard-based sauce. But everywhere you go in the Palmetto State, you’ll also find creative menus and farm-to-table specialties with a distinctive South Carolina flavor. Charleston Cuisine In 2022, Conde Nast Traveler again named Charleston as…
Read MoreDelaware – What to See in ‘23
Seaside Towns in DELAWARE Delaware is a state in transition, especially in southernmost Sussex County. This region of historic towns and long-time summer vacation destinations is growing as more retirees and remote workers find new homes in Delaware’s welcoming seaside towns. Lewes Founded by Dutch seamen in 1631 on Delaware Bay, the picturesque town of…
Read MoreAmblebrook at Gettysburg wins six Great American Living Awards
Community of the Year for 2022 GETTYSBURG, PA, October 14, 2022 –Amblebrook at Gettysburg announced that the community received six awards from the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), including the coveted Community of the Year prize, one of just three grand awards given by the organization. The Community of the Year winner is…
Read MoreEnd the Summer with a Mountain Vacation
The mountains offer beautiful scenery, cooler temperatures, and all kinds of exciting festivals for you to take part in! In trying to escape the heat of the summer sun, the mountains are an ideal destination. Tall, regal, and lovely—mountains provide a climate all to their own. The air is cool and crisp, high above the…
Read MoreThe Benefits of 55+ Communities
The Benefits of 55+ Communities As you are getting closer to retirement, there are probably a lot of things running through your head. What area do I want to live in? How much will it cost? What kinds of things are nearby? Do I look into 55+ communities? Some retirees are hesitant about the last…
Read Moreideal destinations Arkansas
Fresh Air and Folksy Therapy: An Atmosphere Only Found in Arkansas By Emily Hackeling A trip to Arkansas brings you to the crossroads of rural charm, hip Southern twang, and true appreciation for Mother Nature. The state is home to such unique attractions as the highest mountains between the Appalachians and the Rockies, the nation’s…
Read MoreThe Golfer’s Guide to Greater Citrus County
Teeing Up in Citrus County, Florida Those who move to Florida looking for lots of golf courses nearby should be pleased by the multitude of options available in and around Greater Citrus County. This golfers’ guide to Citrus County, Florida contains a pretty complete list. If you are a golfer considering spending your retirement…
Read MoreHoliday Recipe – Cocktails
Add A Little Kick to Your Holiday Party As soon as the weather starts to get a chill in the air, party invitations begin showing up in your mailbox. In addition to family get-togethers, the holidays are filled with plenty of social mingling. Whether you’re a hostess extraordinaire or bringing a drink to a potluck…
Read MoreGhost Tours: Take a Walk on the Dark Side
A few favorite Southern ghost stories and the tours that tell them best. Every town has them, ghosts, ghost stories, and other terrifying tales. But, honestly, the South seems a bit more saturated with accounts of ghastly apparitions perusing both public places and personal spaces found in and around its humid, oak-lined streets. While the…
Read MoreTop-Ranked Amenities: Fitness Centers and Walking Trails
News & Events Lifestyle Articles Top-Ranked Amenities: Fitness Centers and Walking Trails ideal-Living|April 17, 2021 Embracing an active lifestyle has never been easier for retirees who choose to live in communities with fitness centers and walking trails. From North Carolina to Florida, from Colorado to Arizona, communities that attract the most retirees boast recreational activities that go well beyond the ever-popular…
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