Fayetteville, Arkansas (population 74,000) consistently turns up on everyone’s “Best Places to Live” list. There are plenty of reasons why it makes such an appealing retirement community for active adults 55+. It is the home of the beautiful and stimulating University of Arkansas. Its beautiful surroundings in the Ozark Mountains give it a resort-like feel. There is plenty to do.…...

Clearwater is a very popular retirement town mid-way up Florida's west coast. It is on the western side of the bay from Tampa, along with St. Petersburg, and is the smallest of the three cities and so has the most small-town atmosphere. Clearwater Beach is a resort town across the causeway on a barrier island.  The area abounds with active adult…...

Marco Island is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands on the southwest corner of Florida. It is the last community of any size on the southern end of Florida's Gulf side. The population is just under 18,000. It is home to the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Hilton Marco Island Resort. Retirees love it here, and just…...

Ocean City, New Jersey (population 15,000 in the winter) is a popular retirement community for active adults who enjoy the beach, fishing, boating and a family oriented setting. This beach community just south of Atlantic City has long been a popular family resort. It all started in 1879 when four Methodist ministers chose the island as a suitable spot to…...