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National Relaxation Day … Just Sit Back and Relax
These days, there are more and more holidays that pop up on our calendars. Some make us laugh, some make us roll our eyes, and some are the traditional holidays that we have grown to love over the years. But one holiday that’s made its way into our calendars is National Relaxation Day (a.k.a August…
Read MoreOnce A Winter Home: Vizcaya Museums and Gardens
[metaslider id=1294719309] Miami has made a name for itself as being a desirable destination, be it a quick summer vacation or a more permanent residence. People flock to the entire state of Florida for its reputable warm weather, sunshine and sandy beaches, and Miami is definitely a Florida hotspot, especially when it comes to having…
Read MoreThe Oyster Reef Project: Cleaning Our Waterways & Teaching Local Students
The coastal community of St. James Plantation, near Southport NC, borders the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway where marsh creeks twist and weave through the 6,000 acre neighborhood. Residents here want a better environment – one rich with life: fish and oysters, crabs and birds, even fishermen!
Read MoreLiving the Life in Lake Retirement Communities
If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).
Read MoreBlueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit
Blueberries: The Tiny Super Fruit While many fruits are good for you, the blueberry is arguably the prettiest of color and (in my personal, opinion) the sweetest in taste. It ranks second only to the strawberry for the nation’s most popular berry. Famous for the purple-blue tone, with red-violet insides, blueberries were my absolute favorite…
Read MoreAudubon International Organization
Audubon International Organization All encompassed in the Audubon International Organization are several of the best retirement communities available in what are undoubtedly the best states to retire for people of any tastes, be their preference in the snow-laden winter mornings in Massachusetts, or the sunny summer afternoons of Florida. Audubon International’s mission statement makes it…
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreBrazil’s Many, Varied Sports
Brazil’s Many, Varied Sports In Brazil, the temperate climate allows for a wide variety of sports to be played throughout the year. From football to volleyball, most of the population enjoys sporting events of varying natures. This year, Brazil will be hosting the FIFA (Federation Iternationale de Football Association) world cup. Football (or soccer in…
Read MoreStrawberry & Wine Festival
Stretching seven miles along the Atlantic Ocean is the small town of Ocean Isle Beach. Here you’ll find a quiet, family beach atmosphere attached to mainland by a bridge. Communities like Ocean Ridge Plantation and Brunswick Plantation call this barrier island home, giving you the luxury of living by beautiful beaches and other bodies of water for that peaceful coastal lifestyle. But this coming weekend it will host more than just a beachy atmosphere. How do you like your strawberries?
Read MoreMint Juleps & Big Hats: The Kentucky Derby
You better hold your horses; the Kentucky Derby is just around the corner! The first weekend in May marks the 140th Kentucky Derby, taking place at one of the world’s most legendary racetracks, Churchill Downs. The famous racetrack, named for John and Henry Churchill as they provided the land for the track, is located in…
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