Needham is a well-off suburban town of 29,000 near Boston.  It is home to the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, an engineering school.  A nearby town is Wellesley. Photo of Cutler Park, a state-owned nature preserve and public recreation courtesy of Wikipedia and Zenswashbuckler (public domain)....

Rancho Mirage is a small, but popular golf vacation destination in Riverside County, California, with a population of 18,528 (2019 census). It is one of nine cities that make up the Coachella Valley, which also includes Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Cathedral City. Rancho Mirage is know for its golf courses and exclusive country clubs which date back to 1950...

If your idea of a great retirement community involves stately Victorian homes with flower-boxes along tree-shaded streets, Hendersonville and the nearby Village of Flat Rock might be the place for you. The city has an exceptionally beautifully and revitalized downtown area with boutiques, antique shops and tourist attractions that will appeal to active adults 55+. Its architecture reflects the late…...

The Southport, North Carolina area is a coastal gem that has become the retirement destination for many 55+ active adults. Located on the Atlantic coast near the North Carolina’s southern end, this area is comprised of several towns - Caswell Beach, Oak Island, the Village of Bald Head Island, Boiling Springs Lakes, and the Town of St. James.  Southport is…...