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Victoria

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What it's Like to Retire in Victoria

Victoria is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Canada, and for good reason. It has a stunning downtown on the harbor with resplendent government buildings like the one shown above.  Cruise ships arrive in town and when they do the streets and shops hum with activity. The city has 78,000 residents but the metro is over 300,000. The surrounding coast has many lovely communities.Retirees love the mild climate of Vancouver Island and so do plants of every kind... more >>

State: CANADA

Laguna vista

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What it's Like to Retire in Laguna Vista

Laguna Vista is a small residential community on the coast near beautiful South Padre Island, Harlingen and Port Isabel, Texas.  This popular resort area at the southern tip of Texas has a very warm winter climate and is increasingly home to many retirees as well as vacationers... more >>

State: Texas

Stonington

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What it's Like to Retire in Stonington

Stonington, a former fishing village of about 18,000,  is one of the most charming towns in Connecticut.  The downtown area, which is referred to as the Borough, features two lovely long streets with many good restaurants and interesting shops. There is a big public beach right there, along with the Stonington Harbor Light, the first lighthouse established by the federal goverment.  The surrounding streets are lined with former sea captain's mansions and many public buildings... more >>

State: Connecticut

Grayson

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What it's Like to Retire in Grayson

Grayson is an affluent town of about 1,500 people in the Atlanta area. With an average age of 35, it serves as a bedroom community for the greater Atlanta area. The median household income is in the upper $70's... more >>

State: Georgia