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Cumberland Island
Today, the Cumberland Island National Seashore and the adjacent Wilderness Area are American environmental treasures. Magnificent beaches with dunes 40 feet high, expansive saltwater marshes and dense maritime forests are ecological wonderlands. More than 300 bird specie
Read MoreCulinary Artistry – Bald Head Island
Top chefs from around the country delight club members with their culinary creations. Ideal-Living magazine highlights five notable chefs from private clubs throughout the South. Find out what inspires them, and even try your hand at one of their recipes. Be sure to visit www.ideal-living.com for
upcoming interviews.
12 Oaks – Designed for Gracious Southern Living
12 Oaks – Designed for Gracious Southern Living Holly Springs, North Carolina, is the quintessential southern town with annual chili cook-offs, regularly attended town meetings, and holiday festivities for the entire community (there’s a “haunted hayride” at the Sugg Farm property for this month!). It was named for the 40-foot holly trees which stand over…
Read MoreEnergy-Efficient Adult Playground
For Keith and Joan Woll, moving from Connecticut to Orlando, FL in July of 2013 has been a dream come true. “Shea Trilogy is an adult playground-it’s like being on a vacation every day. We can’t believe that we live here.”
Read MoreHikers Head for the Breathtaking Smoky Mountains
The spectacular Smoky Mountains showcase their autumn finery with vibrant color displays of red, orange and yellow. Providing a feast for the eyes, yellow birch, American beech, mountain maple and pin cherry burst on the scene in mid-September.
Read MoreYour Identity Is in Danger
What can you do to protect yourself?
The first step is having good passwords. In 2013, it was reported that the top three most used passwords were “123456”, “password,” and “12345678”. According to LastPass, 73% of people use the same password for multiple sites.
Read MoreLuxurious Additions 11 Popular Options
In hopes of calming the process, we’ve outlined the benefits and the fallbacks of ten of the most popular home amenities for homes in the $500,000-plus range.
Read MoreOso Peninsula – Buckle Up For a Costa Rican Adventure
Time seems to change everything, especially when it comes to international tourism. Some of the most remote places on the planet have come to life and become tourist meccas for those who want to experience nature in the raw. The Oso Peninsula at the southern tip of Costa Rica is just such a place.
Read MoreThe Real Estate Renaissance of Ocala Florida
With more than 70,000 acres of thoroughbred breeding and training farms, the Ocala/Marion County 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 a true equestrian escape and a place world champions have called home for decades.
Read MoreTaxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast
Taxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This is a very true statement, but what he doesn’t say is that you can choose how much you pay in taxes each year. Why pay more property tax on…
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