Portland, Maine (population 68,000) has had a dramatic resurgence over the last 20 years. Always an important port and manufacturing center, Maine’s largest city is an ideal retirement community – in fact it is often mentioned as one of America’s most livable small cities. It combines New England history (founded in 1632), a vital downtown centered on the Old Port…...

Round Rock is an affluent city of 108,000 people north of Austin and below Georgetown. It is proud to be the home of Dell Computers and a vibrant tech center. The Texas State University Round Rock Campus is a thriving contributor to the city environment.  Money Magazine named it one of the top 10 best small cities in which to…...

The idea of retiring in Manly might catch some Australians by surprise. It is generally a very young person’s town, which is very much apparent on a busy summer weekend. But it also has many attractions and conveniences that almost any active adult could enjoy.  For example there are fabulous surfing and snorkeling beaches on the ocean side, and calmer…...

Jackson, located along the Pearl River, is named after President Andrew Jackson, and is the capital city and the cultural center of Mississippi. Affectionately called the “City with Soul”, it is known for its numerous musicians prominent in jazz, blues and gospel music.  Jackson’s history goes back to the Choctaw Nation who inhabited the land before they were moved to…...