Stonington, a former fishing village of about 18,000, is one of the most charming towns in Connecticut. The downtown area, which is referred to as the Borough, features two lovely long streets with many good restaurants and interesting shops. There is a big public beach right there, along with the Stonington Harbor Light, the first lighthouse established by the federal…...

Bellevue is a growing and prosperous city of 151,854, people (2020 census) across Lake Washington from Seattle. It is the second largest city center in Washington, often characterized as an "edge-city" to Seattle.  The city's long-term development plans include the Bel-Red Corridor Project, a large-scale planning effort to encourage the redevelopment Bellevue's northern portion.  Bellevue has many different neighborhoods and…...

Located on a barrier island in Alabama, Gulf Shores is an upscale resort and retirement community at the entrance to Mobile Bay. The average age here is 46, well above that for the rest of the state. Part of the attraction is the water and coast - many places to explore in your boat, Gulf State Park, play golf, or…...

Oceanside is a city of over 170,000 just south of Camp Pendleton on California's southern coast.  The population was only 45,000 in 1970.  Carlsbad and San Diego are to its south.  The city is famous for its beaches and the Oceanside Pier. Mira Costa College in Oceanside has more than 5,000 students. Oceanside achieved cinematic fame as the home of…...