Punta Arenas is the capital city of Chile's southernmost region and as a major port is the gateway to the Antarctic.  It is located just above the Strait of Magellan. The population is over 115,000 and comprised of descendants of many European countries as well as native Americans. It is a very a pretty city with a lovely downtown square…...

Bethel, New York, is a small town and farming community in Sullivan County, with a population of 4,255 ( 2010 census).  Many small hamlets and lakes surround Bethel which include Kauneonga Lake, Smallwood, White Lake, parts of Mongaup Valley, and Swan Lake.  This was all once a very popular vacation area from the 1930's to the 1970's, which was then…...

Hilo, the second largest city in Hawaii, is one of the most interesting places to retire in the U.S. It is located on the eastern coast of Hawaii (the “Big Island”), and near Mauna Loa, one of the active volcanoes in Hawaii.   Volcanoes National Park, the climate, the scenery, and the lifestyle are all superb. The Hilo area offers…...

Augusta, Georgia, the "Garden City," is a city of contrasts. On one hand it is home to the oldest autonomous African-American Baptist church in the country. Its new motto is “We feel good” in honor of native son James Brown. And yet it is home to the most prestigious golf tournament in the world – The Masters. Augusta (population 181,000)…...