Toledo is a city of over 300,000 people in northwestern Ohio. The city is located on Lake Erie and the Maumee River.  The city has a proud past and many fine institutions. Many of the suburbs are quite nice. Photo of Aerial view of Maumee Bay State Park on Lake Erie courtesy of Wikipedia and Ken Winters, U.S. Army Corps…...

Lafayette, the 4th largest city in Louisiana, will appeal to many baby boomers who relish the idea of cajun culture. It has a warm climate in winter, a high per capita ratio of restaurants, a major university (University of Louisiana at Lafayette), Creole and Cajun culture, and a wide variety of outdoor activities. Lafayette is referred to as the “Cajun…...

Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire is famous for its annual regatta on the Thames River.  This charming town becomes transformed during the race days as bedecked spectators throg the town along with the youthful competitors. There is a retirement community in the area (see link at right)....

Settled in 1894 by Nathan Boynton, Boynton Beach originated as a healthful resort in southeast Florida. A popular retirement community, the city includes sections that are on the barrier island and the connecting mainland to the east. This growing retirement community manages to retain some of the old Florida charm as a community with many retirees plus a diverse community…...