Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:42 pm Post subject: Driving south from Maryland to the Keys- must see towns
The dear wife and I are about to embark on a month long car trip through the Southeast. Although we will be afflicting our relatives and friends for part of the time, we have some vacation time by ourselves too.
Knowing that we have these sometimes incompatible likes and dislikes - like golf, don't like to have to drive far, enjoy traditional style downtowns, and try to be friendly to the planet - does anyone have any "must see" communities that they think we should pay our repects to? (Long term objective is finding a warm-climate town to live in for the winter that we both like). We live near the water in the NE now, so while that is nice, it is not that crucial on this trip.We would be beholden to any suggestions - thanks.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:58 pm Post subject: Don't miss some of the planned communities
You won't want to miss some of the "newer" planned communities. Celebration in Orlando (by Disney), Abacoa in Jupiter, Seaside on the west Florida coast. Not to mention an older one, Fair Haven, near Mobile Alabama.
These places tend to represent one side of the future of retirement communities. They might or might not be for you, but on the other hand they are not just your father's shuffleboard court, either!
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: Can't miss towns
Oddly enough I have been on the same trip. Don't miss Beaufort, North Carolina (pronounced bow-fert)It is really charming small town with an interesting waterfront and many great beaches on surrounding barrier islands. Almost every house is historic. Not to be confused with Beaufort, South Carolina (pronounced bew-fert), which is also very nice but completely different.
And don't miss Venice Florida. A great little town on the Gulf Coast just below Sarasota.
The northern parts of Florida still feel less crowded and have a little slower life style. That holds true for both the west and the east coasts. If you are willing to trade off a few degrees of warmth in Jan and Feb you will find your dollar goes further and there is less traffic and crowding. Get off the interstates and drive on the coastal roads to get a feel for a town that has the right feel for you.
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject: western north and south carolina
You have to check out the towns in the western part of north and south carolina. Asheville, of course, everyone has heard of (and it is worth the visit, particularly for its downtown and nearby Vanderbilt Estate). But get off the big roads and visit the small towns, some of them are great. And it is not so hot here in summer.
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:59 am Post subject:
following up on the comment on Northern Florida - don't forget to swing through Georgia. Athens is great, but so is Thomasville (very close to Tallahassee, a very different kind of Florida town). Radiating out from Thomasville are some towns like Valdosta and Waycross that have interesting bones - they could get gentrified and be the next bargains. _________________ Site Gadfly - Enjoy the site - and post frequently!
Don't know if you have noticed, but The Villages (about 20 miles south of Ocala, FL), has been doing a lot of advertising on TV and different online sites. It is definitely worth a short detour from I75 to pay them a visit. You can take a 45 minute trolley ride that gives you a good idea of the place. Or you can even stay for the weekend at discounted rates.
Also check out Timber Pines near Spring Hill FL, and Peachtree City, which is south of Atlanta GA
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