Branson is a town in central Missouri with a population of just under 13,000 (2020).  Branson is a major tourist center  and is sometimes called the "Family Friendly" Las Vegas because of the many attractions and bright lights in town. There are more than 100 live shows in over 50 theatres, plus museums and amusement parks. An astonishing number of…...

The well-to-do have been flocking to Sanibel and Captiva Islands for years – and for good reason. These islands off the southwest coast of Florida are a warm and scenic tropical paradise, filled with every amenity an active adult with money to spend could want. The 15 miles of white coral beaches are famous for shelling, the beautiful homes and…...

Winchester is a growing town of just over 28,000 in extreme northern Virginia.  Winchester has a long history going back to the French and Indian War, the Revolution, and the Civil War.  The nearby mountains and Shenandoah National Park are quite beautiful, yet it is not that far from Washington D.C.  As a college town, Winchester is home to the…...

Vicksburg, Mississippi could very well become one of the "hot" retirement communities in the years to come. This small town of just over 25,000 is located on bluffs overlooking the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. It has old southern charm with squares, tree-lined streets, riverfront casinos, and the Vicksburg National Military Park. The park commemorates General U.S. Grant's successful siege of…...