Palatka in northeast Florida is one of the more interesting towns in the State.  In 2015 we listed it as one of the 10 Funky Towns in Florida, mainly because it has an old history, interesting institutions, and a different vibe than most of Florida. It was founded by Denys Rolle, an English gentleman and philanthropist, who established Rollestown on…...

Colonial Beach is an old town on the Potomac River in northeastern Virginia. It is near the birthplaces of Presidents Washington and Monroe. During the 19th Century it was a very famous beach resort. Alexander Graham Bell maintained a summer home in Colonial Beach.  When the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was built it opened up the ocean beaches of eastern Maryland,…...

Stuart, Florida is an extremely charming and complex retirement community for many active adults 55+. It has a lovely downtown that is fun to walk around in, with interesting shops and restaurants in a small town feel. There is a very ample coastline thanks to the bays and ocean that surround the town. The road out to Sewall Point Road…...

Pearland Texas is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the nation. The population is about 90,000 people that is to the south of Houston. It is near the Gulf Coast and all of those attractions. There are several commercial and retail centers in Pearland including Pearland Town Center and the Shadow Creek Town Center. Waterlights District in another proposed…...