The small and peaceful town of Killingworth (7,000 people) is located just inland from Madison and Clinton in Connecticut. It is a bucolic town with many horse farms and weekend homes for people from New York City.  Chatfield Hollow State Park is located here and offers hiking, fishing and picnicking, along with attractions of Indian caves and a covered bridge. A…...

 Harlingen is a  growing town of 65,000 near the southern tip of Texas near San Padre Island. Residents enjoy year round access to the white sands of South Padre Island or visit Mexico for dining and shopping. Both locations are just 40 minutes away.  Harlingen has a public library and abundant volunteer opportunities. Spanish is spoken more than English.It is…...

Wilmington is a fast growing city at the mouth of the Cape Fear River on the Carolina coast. The city has a historic center and a mile long walk along the river. Great Carolina beaches are just minutes away.  UNC - Wilmington is a big plus for the town. The population was 117,545 in 2016. Wilmington is the commercial center…...

Merritt Island is a peaceful retirement community of about 36,000 residents (2020),  located on the so-called “Space Coast” off Florida’s east coast. Nature gets top billing in Merritt Island. Its centerpiece is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is comprised of 22 square miles of wetlands and home to more than 300 species of birds. Merritt Island represents an…...