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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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BRADENTON GET ON THE POT April 
| Spring Pottery Sale 
Art Center Manatee | 
ArtCenterManatee.org Update your home and garden decor with original designs from the area’s most talented potters. Hosted by the ArtCenter Manatee, the local center for art exhibitions, special cultural events, and classes for painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry design, and more. RIVER…
Read MoreNew (Tax) Year’s Resolution? Escape High Taxation
Seven tax-friendly states you may want to consider. There are so many things to think about when you’re exploring places you may want to  retire to: location, climate, entertainment and recreation opportunities, and more. Finding the most tax-friendly state for you and your household is also an important consideration. Note: The information below about state…
Read MoreThe Waterfalls of Costa Rica
Refreshing Adventure Tourism by Steve Linder One might assume there’d be waterfalls in a country noted for mountains and rainforest, but I never imagined how spectacular and numerous they would be. Costa Rica is loaded with waterfalls. When I think of waterfalls, I remember the freezing waters of the Kancamagus River in New Hampshire, close…
Read MoreVenture Out Home Owner Stories
In the Ideal Living Spring 2019 issue, we included postcards from homeowners in the Travel Guide from various locations so you can get an idea of what it is like to live there. Below you can link to the full stories from the homeowners who shared their lives and experiences with our readers. We hope you will enjoy their tales of finding their ideal lives.
Read MoreThe Wilmington, NC Food Scene
Your 3-day weekend guide to gobbling your way through the Port City. Fruity drinks along coastal waters & enough crab cakes to build a fort. Foodies pair well with this coastal town.Â
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