Lucca, Italy is a charming little town in Tuscany that has become a popular retirement spot for the British, French, and Germans in recent years. Although the city as a whole contains about 84,000 inhabitants, the old walled city, by far the most interesting part of town, has a population of only 7,500. Lucca's location in Tuscany about 50 miles…...

Elkin is a small town of less than 5,000 people in northwestern North Carolina. It offers a lovely historic downtown district,a river view, wine Festival. Elkin is a small town with fantastic cost of living benefits,as well as extensive health care facilities. Elkin is about 45 miles from Winston-Salem, the nearest city. Photo of the Yadkin River as viewed upstream…...

Pinehurst Village is a popular and growing community of just under 18,000 in south central North Carolina, 75 miles east of Charlotte. This classic village is set in a serene and beautiful forest. The Pinehurst Resort is located within the village. The resort is so low-key and private that you could drive by the entrance to the town and not…...

Lakewood Ranch is the largest multi-generational master-planned community in the U.S. encompassing 48 square miles and located in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties. With a population of over 30,000 and an average age of 45, Lakewood Ranch is made up of over 20 villages, a Town Center, over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails, community parks, farm land, lakes and…...