Canadian Lakes is an unincorporated resort community in central Michigan. The population is about 2,000. It is not too far from Big Rapids.  The area is very popular with retirees and has a median age of 63. People retire here for the resort atmosphere and the many recreational opportunities such as golf, swimming, boating, fishing....

Waynesville, North Carolina, is a small, vibrant town in western North Carolina and is the county seat of Haywood County.  Located within the Appalachian Mountain chains and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Waynesville draws many visitors each year to witness the mountain views and enjoy the nearby national forests.  The town, which is the largest one in North Carolina…...

Orangeburg, population 13,000,  was chosen an All-American city in 2005.  Located in central South Carolina this small town has several colleges (including top-rated Claflin University and South Carolina State University - both predominately black schools). It is known as the Garden City and has a lovely downtown. Orangeburg has an active and very successful redevelopment program. Photo of St. Paul…...

Baby boomers will find a retirement lifestyle in La Jolla, California (population 46,000), that is tops for scenery, climate, and proximity to the rest of the world. La Jolla features magnificent estate homes set atop hills and small mountains, nestled by the ocean in an upscale community.  The Village (of La Jolla) is its charming downtown area. La Jolla is…...