When many affluent people think of Arizona, the first town that comes to mind is Scottsdale. The New York Times referred to it as the Miami South Beach of the west.  This fast-growing and well-to-do town was one of the first suburban outgrowths of Phoenix. Its setting in the desert  by the McDowell Mountains is spectacular. So is the infrastructure…...

Robbinsville is the name of a very spread out unincorporated area within Robbinsville Township, New Jersey. The name of the community was Washington Township until the change to Robbinsville was approved in 2008. About 14,000 people live here. Photo of Robbinsville Town Center along Route 33, courtesy of Wikipedia and Mr. Matte; Photo of Swaminarayanan Akshardham in Robbinsville, one of…...

Alamogordo is a town in southern New Mexico with a population of about 35,000. The area has a very diverse economy thanks to Holloman Air Force Base, the White Sands Missile Range, and a successful economic development commission which has brought several large businesses to the area. Alamogordo is the county seat and economic center of Otero County. Photos of…...

Gig Harbor is a charming and scenic town on Puget Sound in Washington State with a gorgeous harbor lined with boats, hills and tall evergreens, one that would compete with any New England town. It is known as "the Maritime City" because of its maritime heritage. It has great access to several state and city parks, and historic waterfront that…...