Lake Living

Find peace and tranquility Tellico Lake — Tennessee Tellico Lake stretches for 33 miles through the Little Tennessee River Valley in the state’s eastern mountain woodlands. Established in 1979 with the construction of Tellico Dam to control floods and create hydroelectric power, Tellico Lake today is home to resort-style communities with recreational amenities like waterfront…

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Hiking Trails

Cumberland Trail

The top requested amenity is hiking/walking trails. Here are a few trails 
outside of planned communities that might interest you.   Cumberland Trail — Tennessee The Cumberland Trail is a back-country pathway for hikers that covers 11 counties in East Tennessee, rolling along the ridges and through the gorges of the Cumberland Plateau. Currently, there…

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Blue Ways

Blue Ways

Networks of water trails that can be found on rivers, lakes, canals, and coastlines   The Great Calusa Blueway — Florida In a state with great paddling trails from The Panhandle to The Keys, Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway stands out for its splendor and diversity. Meandering for 190 miles along the Gulf Coast, the Great…

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Biking Trails

Biking trails

Biking is a great way to stay active and healthy as you age   Swamp Rabbit Trail­ ­— South Carolina The Swamp Rabbit Trail in upstate South Carolina runs for more than 23 miles in various segments, but the prime route for bicyclists is a 12-mile stretch along the Reedy River. Start your ride in…

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Top 10 Reasons to Move to a Planned Amenity Community

A planned amenity community is a residential development where careful thought has been given to the lifestyle of its residents, enabling them to lead active, fulfilling lives.   Lots of Amenities. Golf, tennis, pickleball, marinas, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, pools, fitness centers, spas, equestrian facilities, bocce ball and shuffleboard are just a few 
examples. Sense of…

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Walkable Cities

Park the car and take a stroll in some of America’s most walkable towns.   Wilmington, NC Begin your visit to North Carolina’s premier port city with a two-mile stroll along the award-winning Wilmington Riverwalk. Start your day with breakfast at a waterfront cafe before beginning your adventure on foot in the city’s 230-block National…

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A Culinary Journey

Stellar Seafood

Do yourself a solid and grab a snack because we’re about to embark on a tantalizing journey through a world of epicurean delights. Below, we cover everything from ambitious barbecue joints to progressive brewpubs to stellar seafood. Prepare to be captivated as we unveil the pinnacle of dining experiences—AKA the crème de la crème—across six…

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Road Trips

After spending too much time around the house in recent years, the summer and fall of 2023 are the perfect seasons to go on a revitalizing road trip. So, pack up the car and head out with your favorite traveling partner for a journey of adventure to a long-planned destination or just to see where…

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Golf Destinations

“Golf is a game of two halves: the first half is played with your head, the second half is played with your heart.” – Gary Player THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY The South Carolina Lowcountry is home to country-club communities and golf destinations that are second to none. The Charleston area features seaside links at Wild…

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Virginia – What to See in ‘23

Historic Sites in VIRGINIA If you’re looking for a road trip theme this spring, you won’t find a better one than discovering the historic sites in Virginia. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the state of Virginia is filled with delightful and moving places that honor some of America’s most important locations…

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