Located in the Chilean Lakes District, Puerto Varas bills itself as the new Bariloche. With similar lakeside views and stunning surrounding mountains, the town is certainly justified in making the comparison. However, while every other shop in Bariloche sells souvenirs and ugly apartment buildings block views for most people, Puerto Varas remains a much more tranquil and undeveloped town. Considerably…...

Located in the picture postcard Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, California has long been one of the most famous retirement communities. It draws active adults from all over the world with its beautiful landscape, rich culture, fine restaurants, diverse communities, and outstanding attractions. The population is 44,575 (2020 census), but many more people live in surrounding towns. Incorporated in 1938, this…...

Miami is the largest city in Florida, located in its southeast corner. It is both a popular destination for tourism and retirement,in addition to being a major international center of commerce.  Miami has beautiful beaches and bays, plus many interesting neighborhoods including the art-deco area of South Beach.  Miami has a very large Cuban-American contingent that gives  international spice to…...

The Dallas Fort Worth Metro is well, Texas-sized.  There are neighborhoods for every kind of person ranging from old downtown areas to places out in the suburbs.  Retirees like it in Dallas for a number of reasons. It's a big city so there is always something to do - there are more restaurants, museums, concerts, plays, and professional sports events…...