The Best Stay & Play Packages for Retirement
Category: Active adult communities
June 12, 2023 — Finding your best place to retire can be a challenge. There are 1000’s of towns across the world, with way more than that 55+ or active adult communities, that might be a good fit for your retirement. True, you can trim down the list of possibilities by price and geography, but even then your list can be daunting. One of the best retirement tools ever is the so-called “Stay & Package”, which we will explore here.
Also called “Discovery” packages, they typically involve lodging and include a number of bonuses, like free or discounted golf, use of a golf cart, use of amenities, meals, chance to meet residents, etc. The price is discounted from what the package would normally cost, and usually entail an orientation or sales pitch. They are a great way to experience a community going beyond a quick tour, and without having to rent or buy a home. Obviously a few days in a community will not uncover all of its quirks and advantages, but it does offer a tangible experience.
Comments on "The Best Stay & Play Packages for Retirement"
John says:
I am surprised that no one has commented on this article. Perhaps Stay and Play packages aren't that popular. A few years ago we visited The Villages and took one of their tours around that amazing community. It started in the Visitor Center, and that place was humming! Much of the traffic was from people who were starting their Stay and Play visits, all excited. Seems like a wonderful way to get experience with a community at minimal cost - with the bonus of a lot of fun! Sadly, maybe because the market is hotter now, fewer companies are offering them. Has anybody out there been on these visits? Let us know how it went.
LS says:
Before we built our current retirement home 3 years ago, we toured Robson Ranch north of Fort Worth. It was a 1-day tour that included a lunch that day and a voucher for a meal on a subsequent visit. It was a self-guided tour of the many display homes and a visit to the display center where you would select the materials, colors and fixtures for your new home. The development was just what I was looking for but the wife was having none of it. Her objection-she didn't want to be living just with "old" people even though she was in her late 60's.
Admin says:
R reported: Quail Ridge Country Club has an active Stay and Play program (see below).
You should also list Stay and Play as a Blog thread for discussion.
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The Stay and Play is a one time offer for customers of The Club at Quail Ridge Realty only. The club has a one bedroom townhouse in Kittiwake designated for realty guests. The cost is $599 and includes three night’s accommodations,four rounds of golf and $100 dining credit. Guests can arrive on a Monday or Thursday. Some restrictions apply. The package is not available Jan. 15- March 31 with additional restrictions depending on the golf schedule/renovations.
For info about the Quail Ridge Stay and Play packages contact:
Susan M. Edwards
www.quailridgerealty.com
3715 Golf Road
Boynton Beach, Florida 33436
Gerry says:
Are there tours / stay and play for active adult / continuing care communities
in the area of Ridgefield or Danbury, Connecticut
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