What is the Best Places Expo?

• The Best Places Expo, hosted by ideal-LIVING, comprises exhibitors from many of the top relocation & retirement destinations. You will have the opportunity to speak with community representatives and homebuilders. You will also have the opportunity to attend informative seminars.

Who can attend the show?

• Anyone interested in relocating or retiring to a more desirable destination. Any age, couples, singles, friends, family – anyone looking to find their ideal lifestyle.

Is there an admission fee?

• No, admission is free.

Do we have to attend both days?

• No, you can attend whatever day best suits your schedule. Attend the show at your leisure and make it as long or as short of a visit as you wish.

Are you required to stay all day?

• No, you can arrive at whatever time works best with your schedule and stay as long as you wish.

Can I attend both days?

• Yes

Do I have to check in with registration upon arrival since I am already registered?

• Yes! To ensure you get your Welcome Kit and personalized mailing labels, please stop by the registration desk when you arrive. It only takes a moment!

What does ideal-LIVING do with my information?

• The information you provide to ideal-LIVING will not be sold or shared with any outside sources. To make your experience seamless, we provide you with printed mailing labels. You can choose to share your contact info only with the specific exhibitors you love—no need to fill out forms at every booth! We will also put you on the mailing list to receive our next issue of ideal-LIVING magazine.

What are the directions to the show venue?

• For the best directions, you may call the hotel where the show is being held, and the front desk can give you the most current travel directions.

What if there is bad weather?

• The show will go on. If you can travel to the show venue safely, we encourage you to attend the show, as we will not be back in your area until the following year. If you can't make it this weekend, check our Show Locations to see if we are in a neighboring area soon!

Can I bring my animal?

• While we love our furry friends, only ADA-defined service animals are permitted inside the venue to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests.

What about parking?

• The hotels offer free parking.

What if a state I am interested in is not represented at the show?

• We encourage you to still attend, as there are many options to consider, and we may have something that fits you perfectly that you may not have previously considered.

Is it the same show on both days? Will there be the same communities there?

• It is the same show on both days, and we feature the same communities on both days. If you are unable to make the show on Saturday, you can come on Sunday and talk with the communities then. Need more time on Saturday to talk with communities? Come on Sunday and get answers to all your questions. We will have the same seminars on Saturday and Sunday if you missed one.

Where is the presentation schedule?

• You can find the presentation schedule on the website here at BestPlacesExpo.com, scroll down to the "Workshops and Seminars" section.