Located on the shores of Little Bay de Noc in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Gladstone is a small town that calls itself a "Year Round Playground". With a population of a little over 5,000, the town backs up the moniker by offering many outdoor recreation opportunities which includes parks, a beach, a harbor with boat slips, and it's own…...

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia after Sydney.  Many would say that it is its most sophisticated. Whatever the case, retiring baby boomers will find much to like in Melbourne.  One of its finest attractions is a compact city center that can be easily transversed on foot, bike or free tram. There is an interesting mix of colonial…...

Located in western Vermont near the New York border, Middlebury, Vermont, is home to one of America's top liberal arts colleges, Middlebury College. It has to be one of the top settings for a college town of anywhere, and has attracted many baby boomers who are making it their retirement community. The population is 7,000 (2020). Two of the big…...

Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the fastest-growing communities in the U.S. Legalized gambling in this desert resort city has created an enormous economy and attracted many new residents, including retirees in active adult communities. The Las Vegas strip is justly famous for its glitz and many attractions. Even if you don't ever bet a single nickel, it is worth…...