Nimes is an ancient city in southern France near the Mediterranean.  It was conquered by the Romans and has many well-preserved buildings and ruins from the early AD years. Those include an Amphitheater, Maison Carre'e, and the Temple of Diane. eterans of the Roman legions who had served Julius Caesar in his Nile campaigns, at the end of fifteen years of…...

Retirees from the US and Canada have long found the Coronado Beach area a popular place to retire. There is a vibrant social scene for these expats, as well as a variety of developments, often condominiums, for them to live in. The "pensionado" program is attractive because it provides visas and discounts to retirees who move here.  The Pan American…...

Stillwater is a city of 46,000 people in north central Oklahoma. It is home to Oklahoma State University. It was named a Certified Retirement Community by the legislature in 2012. Photo of Payne County Courthouse, Built in 1917, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, courtesy of Wikipedia and Nyttend; photo of Edmon Low Library at Oklahoma State…...

Depoe Bay is a small village of approximately 1,500 residents on the northern coast of Oregon.  It boasts the smallest harbor in the world, according to locals. The average age is 57 years old, so it is clear that is popular for retirees.  Winters are wet here. Photo of Aerial view of the harbor and center of Depoe Bay, Oregon,…...