Florence is located in the coastal plain of South Carolina, with a population of approximately 40,000 (2020 census).  It's a historical town known for its role as a railroad center for the Confederacy. After the war, Florence became a railway hub, and the the transportation industry is still important to it today, along with the healthcare industry, business and finance.…...

Manteo is a village on North Carolina's Outer Banks. The population is about 1,400, although in summer it gets quite larger.  Manteo was described by a recent visitor as having cute shops which get quite busy in summer. Another visitor who was delighted with the town exclaimed: "Why didn't you ever tell me about this place?" This area near Elizabethan…...

Seaside is a planned, mixed generation community in Florida's Panhandle,midway between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City.  It is one of the first examples of the New Urbanism style of architecture, a retrospective treatment in which houses have front porches and people are encouraged to walk rather than drive their cars. Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk were the architects. Driveways…...

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…...