Jacksonville was one of the first gold mining towns in the state of Oregon. Although the gold has long played out, its legacy is a town of great beauty and history.  TheJacksonville Historic District is now a U.S. National Historic Landmark.  This town of 2,800, a few miles west of Medford in the Rogue Valley, attracts affluent people who tend…...

The huge expanse of the Anglesea Bowling Club with its many team-uniformed bowlers gives an indication of how enjoyable retirement might be in this pleasant coastal town.  Located on the Great Ocean Road, it is a popular tourist area and summer get away from Melbourne. It has great beaches for surfing and swimming, plus a golf course and cricket club. …...

Punta Gorda, Florida is a small community of 17,000 on the Gulf Coast of Florida between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Many 55+ retirees choose this city as their retirement community because of its sub-tropical warmth, its small town feel, and it a bit more sophisticated and upscale than neighboring towns like Port Charlotte. The city, located in Charlotte County, was…...

Monterrey is the capital city and the largest city in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and sits at the foothills of the Sierra Dadre Oriental. With its rich history and culture, Monterrey is considered to be one of the wealthiest and most livable cities in Mexico. It is the second largest Metro in Mexico with over 5 million inhabitants.…...