| When it comes time to retire, most senior couples | | | | beautiful rainforest and located close to shopping and |
| prefer places that have a moderate climate and | | | | health care. |
| natural beauty. Other factors that retirees might | | | | Destin, FL |
| consider are easy access to shopping, dining, | | | | The lovely tropical city of Destin, Florida is located on |
| entertainment, and health services. Most retirees | | | | the state's Emerald Coast. The area is famous for its |
| want to live in a community with other people of | | | | emerald coastal waters, white sand beaches, some |
| similar age and experience in an area with low crime | | | | of the best fishing in the country, and a variety of |
| rates and moderate living expenses. With these | | | | golf courses. Due to its tropical climate, Destin has |
| qualities in mind, listed below are some of the top | | | | moderate temperatures year round. |
| retirement destinations in the United States. | | | | Surprise, AZ |
| Bellingham, WA | | | | This town in the warm desert of Arizona is the |
| Near the top of many lists of favorite retirement | | | | fastest growing community outside of Phoenix. |
| areas is Bellingham, Washington. Bellingham is a | | | | Staying fit here is easy with golf, baseball, tennis, and |
| beautiful city in the western region of the state of | | | | an aquatic center located right in the town. Shopping, |
| Washington, near the city of Seattle. The climate of | | | | dining, and health care are close by as well. Although |
| Bellingham is very moderate with an average rainfall | | | | the temperatures are high in the summer, the |
| of about 34 inches a year. The area is surrounded by | | | | winters are always moderate. |