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Ideal Destinations Tucson

We All Want to Get Back A Google search of the phrase “The Beatles Get Back song…

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Earth Day – Today and Everyday

Earth Day: The Simple Gifts of Nature No matter the weather, Earth Day is a day to…

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Using Tomatoes and Other September Gardening Tips

USING TOMATOES AND OTHER SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS Leonard Perry, UVM Horticulturist and Charlie Nardozzi, Garden Consultant Making…

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Eat Your Heart out Wilmington

The 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. 

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Charleston, SC

Southern Cooking in SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolinians love a great meal, whether it’s fresh seafood from the state’s coastal waters or BBQ…

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Seaside Towns

“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.” Robert Wyland,…

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The Good Life – It’s Time to Be Social

Think back to your freshman orientation on a large university campus, when you were thrilled to see…

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Zero Energy Homes – Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable.

Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable. Energy… that magical…

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International Living: Retire to Paradise

As you rise in the morning to the sound of a tropical breeze blowing through the trees, grab a cup of coffee, go to your balcony and listen to the Holler monkeys in the distance at play. Look out to the awe-inspiring clouds above the rainforest.

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Celebrating the 4th of July

Celebrating the 4th of July I lived in the little town of Harrisburg, North Carolina, for about…

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Welcome to Delaware

Contained in an area of approximately 1.6 square miles is a little gem of a town called…

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Planning on Heading Home for the Holidays? Some Reasons You May Consider Going South for Christmas.

Planning on Heading Out for the Holidays? Keep in Mind These Travel Tips, and Some Reasons You May Consider Going South for Christmas…

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New Year’s Resolution

The height of my fervor for any given New Year resolution comes in around 11:30 pm on…

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Design Your Ideal Lifestyle — Reynolds Plantation Invites You to Come Play

For 25 years, Reynolds Plantation has been working to perfect its unique formula for being both the ultimate residential community and an extraordinary destination resort.

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New Urbanism: Neighborly Living

An urban design movement has been impacting such areas of real estate development and urban planning since the early 1980s. It’s called “New Urbanism” and it is influenced by the foremost urban design practices before the rise of the automobile in the mid-1900s. New Urbanism uses…

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Whale Sharks and Mayan Ruins

Riviera Maya, in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is a place full of adventure. You can take a step back in time when exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, or indulge in the year round warm temperatures-averaging a splendid 86°-and spend your days on the white sand beaches. It’s a true paradise, the land filled with tropical forests, savannas, mangrove forests, and coral reefs. The land outside the tourist destination is largely undeveloped, allowing the creatures and their habitats to flourish, and preserving the natural beauty of the area. From the water, to land, to history, every day of your life could be an amazing adventure.

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Spring Road Trip Ideas

The skies are bluer, the grass greener, and the birds have returned to their summer homes. It’s the perfect time to start a spontaneous, care-free, novelty filled, road trip.

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A Manatee, a Mermaid and a Retired Naval Captain…

It may sound like a bar joke, but it’s a dream come true along Florida’s Nature Coast in Weeki Wachee. When Curt Reilly and his wife, Joanne decided to retire to Florida, they had no idea that one day Curt would be in charge of a 120 boat fleet, maintaining the safety of manatees and working with mermaids.

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Beaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS News’ Best Places To Retire List

Beaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS News’ Best Places To Retire List CBS News recently published…

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Growing Roses Successfully

Growing roses successfully, and for more than one season, starts with proper selection of both plants and the site. Plant properly, give sufficient water and fertilizer, and regularly watch for pests or problems as you admire these beautiful shrubs. Unless you’re a rose fancier or exhibitor, roses don’t require a great deal of care.

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