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ideal towns >> southport, nc
Southport — A Vintage Seaside Postcard Come to Life by Nancy Gross The quaint seaside village of Southport, NC, will entice you with its stunning combination of historic homes, lush landscaping and miles of water in every direction. With its wide front porches, white rocking chairs and soothing water views, thereās no better place than…
Read Moreideal towns >>beaufort, sc
Beaufort — Sunsets in the Lowcountry by Rachael Provost Moss-draped oaks mingle with native palmettos. A sunset paints strokes of oranges, pinks and purples on a watery horizon. You have arrived in the Lowcountry. You have arrived in Beaufort, SC. Youāre in the heart of the Sea Islands, surrounded by hundreds of islands, the inhabitable…
Read Moreideal towns >> wilmington, nc
Thereās No Place Like Wilmington by Jamie Penn Wilmington, NC, is one of those cities whose stories seep from its cobblestone streets. The tannin-stained, picturesque Cape Fear River ebbs and flows beneath the two bridges built at either end of historic downtown to invite people in from highways running through neighboring coastal and rural towns…
Read Moreideal towns >> west palm beach, fl
West Palm Beach — Floridaās Gold Coast by Scott Kauffman Ever since founding father Henry Flagler opened the Royal Poinciana in 1894, turning Palm Beach into a vacation hot spot for Northerners, this part of southeast Florida has long been one of the most exclusive places to live and visit. If Palm Beach is where…
Read MoreGrand Vacations in Washington DC
As a grandparent, wouldn’t it be great to create lasting memories with your grandchildren? Now that you have more time to travel, it’s a great opportunity to share some special moments with your loved ones. In each issue of ideal-LIVING magazine, we’ll provide you with some great destinations to share with your children and grandchildren.
Read MoreLUXURIOUS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COMMUNITIES – Sea Horse Ranch
Previously published in the 2015 Fall Issue. By JG Walker, continued article. Sea Horse Ranch is a 250-acre oceanfront resort and residential community located on the Dominican Republicās North Coast near the town of Cabarete. For vacationers, fully furnished and equipped villas and homes with three to six bedrooms are available on a nightly, weekly…
Read MoreAn Ultimate Caribbean Lifestyle
The Dominican Republic An Ultimate Caribbean Lifestyle By JG Walker. Previously published in the 2015 Fall Issue. A history buff might know the Dominican Republic as the modern name of the place where Christopher Columbus and crew first made landfall after crossing the Atlantic in 1492. A sports fan might know this Caribbean nation as…
Read Moreideal towns >> Ocala, FL
Ocala — Floridaās Horse Country Heaven by Scott Kauffman With more than 70,000 acres of thoroughbred breeding and training farms, the Ocala area has long been known as the horse capital of the world. Indeed, whether you love the thrill of competition or just enjoy a leisurely ride via horseback, this central Florida region is…
Read Moreideal towns >> orlando, fl
Orlando — A Small Town Big City by Scott Kauffman With Walt Disney World leading the way, Orlando has long been known as one of the worldās top tourist destinations. In fact, a record-breaking 62 million visitors discovered Orlandoās magic last year. But make no mistake, Orlando is no longer a Mickey Mouse town when…
Read More‘Cue the Smoke Signal – Why America Goes Hog Wild for Barbeque
Your backyard may be brimming with brews, burgers, and dogsābut call this a ābarbecueā in front of a true ācue aficionado and youāre likely to get your butt handed to you… …Pork butt, that is. The invitation may have said āBBQ,ā but flipping patties on an outdoor grill does not equal those three sacred letters.…
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