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Let You Enjoy Your Community “Let’s go for a walk.” When you live in a planned community, that energetic suggestion takes on a new and delightful meaning. When Ideal-LIVING surveys its readers, walking trails are the number one requested amenity. And, consequently, most ideal-Living communities offer a variety of walking and hiking trails. Some communities…

Do you want to feel 10 years younger? 
I imagine that most people who read this question are shaking their heads in agreement at this point. Is this even possible? For years we’ve been hearing that 60 is the new 40. While I’m not sure that is entirely true, I do believe that healthy lifestyle…

Every person deserves to live their ideal life.   It can be as simple as enjoying a sunrise or sunset or spending time with loved ones. When you think about how you wish to spend your time in retirement, what does that look like? How will you spend your days? Do you want to feel…

Ave Maria Health Care Opportunities Close to Home Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing community attracts a plethora of medical providers Ave Maria’s growing list of medical providers has become a staple of conveniences for residents and surrounding community members looking for care not far from home. Recent arrivals of chiropractors, optometrists, women’s health specialists, hearing specialists, medical…

Pack your boots, it’s time to head for the rolling hills   AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA Since the early 1900s, thoroughbred horses and their owners have enjoyed the mild winters in Aiken, SC. Today there are more than 20 world-class horse farms and training facilities in the immediate area that support a year-round calendar of polo…

Imagine waking to the sounds of tropical birds and howler monkeys with tropical breezes blowing through the trees, then taking a short walk to town to browse markets with fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and more. Many ex-pats experience this every morning. Some choose to relocate to an even more luxurious lifestyle than they can experience…

Where the Learning Never Ceases   CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia in 1819, designing its campus and most of its buildings. More than 200 years later, the Blue Ridge Mountain setting is still beautiful, and Charlottesville has become a renowned destination for scholars, students, and retirees. Area residents can enjoy UVA’s…

Inspiration, peace, and beauty   ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Asheville is rich in history but willing to be a little edgy. The Asheville Urban Trail highlights the downtown’s well-preserved architecture, plus awe-inspiring sites like the Basilica of St. Lawrence. You’ll also discover public parks with contemporary murals, 30+ trendy art galleries, live-music venues for every taste,…

Natural beauty that inspires us to find beauty in our daily lives   BILTMORE ESTATE AND GARDENS — ASHEVILLE, NC The priceless collection of art and antiques inside America’s largest private mansion certainly deserves a tour, but the real glories of the Biltmore Estate are its unrivaled gardens. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead in the…