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ideal towns >> pinehurst, nc
How did the small town of Pinehurst in the North Carolina sandhills become “The Cradle of Golf in America?”
Read Moreideal towns >> port st. lucie, fl
This superb Sunshine State location in St. Lucie County isn’t as well-known as its southern neighbor, Palm Beach County, but that’s just how the Port St. Lucie’s populace likes it. They want to keep this uncrowded and unspoiled Treasure Coast a true treasure.
Read Moreideal towns >> sarasota, fl
Sarasota — Florida’s Swanky Cultural Coast by Scott Kauffman If pristine beaches, high culture, and swanky settings are your scene, then add Sarasota to your list. Portrait of an Ideal Town The city of Sarasota boasts high-end shops, lavish spas, exceptional restaurants, and a pristine Gulf Coast setting. Breathtaking barrier islands and beaches flank the…
Read Moreideal towns >> savannah, ga
You’ll be transported to a bygone era as you walk along the cobblestone streets of Savannah, GA, with its manicured gardens and shady oak trees draped with silvery Spanish moss. Take in Savannah’s extraordinary mansions, churches and museums from your seat in a horse-drawn carriage.
Read Moreideal 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, there’s 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. You’re in the heart of the Sea Islands, surrounded by hundreds of islands, the inhabitable…
Read Moreideal towns >> wilmington, nc
There’s 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 — Florida’s 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 Republic’s 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…
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