ideal towns >> wilmington, nc

Thereā€™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…

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ideal towns >> west palm beach, fl

West Palm Beach — Floridaā€™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…

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Grand 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.

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LUXURIOUS 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 Republicā€™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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An 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…

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ideal towns >> Ocala, FL

Ocala — Floridaā€™s 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…

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ideal 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 worldā€™s top tourist destinations. In fact, a record-breaking 62 million visitors discovered Orlandoā€™s magic last year. But make no mistake, Orlando is no longer a Mickey Mouse town when…

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‘Cue the Smoke Signal – Why America Goes Hog Wild for Barbeque

Your backyard may be brimming with brews, burgers, and dogsā€”but call this a ā€œbarbecueā€ in front of a true ā€˜cue aficionado and youā€™re likely to get your butt handed to you… …Pork butt, that is. The invitation may have said ā€œBBQ,ā€ but flipping patties on an outdoor grill does not equal those three sacred letters.…

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Championship Palm City Golf Courses

Championship Palm City Golf Courses Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is home to the best championship Palm City golf courses. The Treasure Coast is known for itā€™s award-winning water sport options. Yachters, fishers and boat lovers alike have placed the Treasure Coast among some of the nationā€™s greatest marinas. Nestled deep in the heart…

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Following Fall Color

Following Fall Color By Emily Hackeling. Previously published in the 2015 Fall Issue. There are many things that signify summer days are dwindling. Maybe you pull out your box of sweaters for the first time in months, or you decide to make that chicken potpie for a nice warm dinner. Your coffee goes from being…

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