Sedgefield is a peaceful town of 8,200 on the southeast coast of South Africa.  It was settled in the 1920's when it was advertised as the new winter resort. The town’s motto of being a place where ‘the tortoise sets the pace’ will give you an idea why it is popular for retirees looking for a good place to retire.…...

Holland, Michigan owes its heritage to its Dutch settlers. With its own tulip festival and distinctive Dutch architecture, this popular retirement and tourist community of 34,000 would not be easily confused with a charming town in the Netherlands. Its location on the shores of Lake Macatawa provides plenty of summer fun for active adults 55+ at the beach or on…...

Newtown is a very small town of about 1,800 people in western Connecticut, just east of Danbury on I 84.  Many of Newtown's residents are commuters to NYC, White Plains, Stamford, or Hartford. Photo of Sculpture by Anna Hyatt Huntington of Mother Bear and Cubs at the entrance to Huntington State Park, courtesy of Wikipedia in the public domain; photo…...

Loveland is a rapidly growing community in northeastern Colorado near Fort Collins. The population in 2010 was almost 67,000 and growing very rapidly. It was originally an agricultural community famous for sugar beets and cherries. Denver is about 50 miles to the south. Loveland enjoys a very low crime rate and has been chosen for numerous awards as a great…...