Tucked between Plott Balsam Mountain Range and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Sylva, North Carolina, is a small but quaint town lined with cafes, galleries, bookstores, breweries, and antique shops. It is known for its outdoor recreation, especially fishing, and has been recognized as the state's premier trout fishing destination. With a population of just 2,700 (2020),  Sylva is the county…...

Wallingford is an old New England town that dates back to 1694. It was formerly a center for silver manufacturing, along with nearby Meriden.  Wallingford has an active and charming downtown center, as well as a very successful commercial strip along Route 5.  The town has long been home to one of the country's most prestigious prep schools - Choate-Rosemary…...

San Ramon, Costa Rica is a small village being developed with several retirement communities popular with American expatriates. The town is about a 45 minute drive from great beaches. The town is an area with sweeping views of the mountains and the coast. The climate is pleasant year round. The city lies at an elevation of 1,057 meters above sea level…...

Haines City is a small town of 16,000 between Tampa and Orlando. WInter Haven, Davenport, and Kissimmee are nearby towns to consider as well.  Haines City has an active program called Main Street, a division of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to providing and promoting a sense of community pride in the revitalization of the Historic Downtown....