Malaga is a coastal city and area on Spain's famed Costa del Sol.  There are also many surrounding towns and villages in the area, such as Alhaurin de la Torre.  The area is popular with tourists and retirees who come for its beaches and beauty, not to mention a relaxed Spanish way of life. There are active adult communities in…...

Yuma, Arizona, located in the southwest corner of the state, is considered to be the sunniest and driest spot in the U.S.  The sun shines 90% of the days each year, with just over 3 inches of rain annually, which makes it a popular winter destination for snowbirds.  Yuma’s population was 95,429 (2012 census), but that number swells during the…...

Bethany Beach is a very small and affluent beach town located between Rehobeth Beach and Ocean City (MD) in southern Delaware. The population is just under 1,000 although it swells to 15,000 during the summer holidays. Bethany Beach was founded by the Christian Missionary Society as a summer resort and Chatauqua-type summer resort.  It was dry until recently and even…...

Sometimes referred to as "Hill City" because of its rolling landscape, Lynchburg (population 73,000) is located in central Virgina and often lands on the "Best Places to Live" lists. Thomas Jefferson built his personal retreat here, Poplar Forest. Nowadays it is a subdued but lovely town with working class values. Five lively college campuses make Lynchburg a vibrant college town.…...