The Ten Best Places to Retire

Sarasota in Floridayou'll stay 10, 20, maybe more years of peace.
Florida is still one of the best places for retirees andBellingham in Washington
Sarasota may just be the perfect place for you.Situated between Vancouver and Seattle, Bellingham
Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, it has moreoffers plenty of great seaside and mountain views,
than 30 miles of beautiful beaches and a climatefresh water lakes and Victorian-inspired historical
that's perfect for boating, tennis and golf. This is notdistricts. As one of the best places to retire in,
a big city but it definitely has an urban feel, thanks toBellingham offers plenty of recreation and natural
first rate entertainment.charm.
Williamsburg in VirginiaSan Diego in California
If a feel of the colonial South is your idea of the bestStill can't get enough of the California spirit? One of
place to retire in, consider Williamsburg. The romancethe best places to retire to if you want an
of 18th century colonial spirit is in the air and if youall-California town is San Diego, with its beautiful
like to be surrounded (and reminded) of your Britishweather and sandy beaches. This is the perfect place
colonial heritage and would like access to one of itsfor retirement if you intend to stay active. The
15 golf courses, this is the place for you.beaches and famous Balboa Park are just a few of
St. Simons Island in Georgiathe places you can go to for play and entertainment.
If your idea of a great retirement is something akinYou'll love the fact that this town remains as one of
to the eternal summer, consider St. Simons Island.the most competitive in the fields of electronics,
Located just a few miles off Brunswick in Georgia,pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Prepare to spend
this island basks in the sun for more than six monthsa little on housing, though. San Diego is not entirely
of each year. Prices for houses are not cheap thesecheap.
days, but you'll get to share sandy beaches andCharleston in South Carolina
beautiful marshes with the island's 13,400 population,The south is still one of the best places to retire in
so there's plenty of space for you.and Charleston is the lovely town where you can
Walla Walla in Washingtonenjoy lots of activities within a thriving economy.
With a nice, solid local population of only 30,000, WallaHistoric, romantic and beautiful, Charleston may just
Walla was voted recently as one of the best placesbe the location of your dream home, as long as you
to retire in America. If you want a quiet lifestyle in adon't mind the heat of the summer.
town where people know one another, then this isLoveland in Colorado
the place for you. Walla Walla is that town you'veIf the name doesn't get you, the place will. With its
been dreaming of when you want to escape the ratspectacular views of the mountains and easy access
race - complete with bookstores, restaurants and artto outdoor activities, Loveland is one of the best
galleries, where local colleges offer lots of activitiesplaces to retire in. Go skiing, fishing or hiking in this
such as lectures and classes for retirees. And ifrural Eden and enjoy a metropolitan living in an
you're used to big city prices, you'll love the fact thataffordable setting.
your future house in Walla Walla will be a nice,Holland in Michigan
affordable surprise.Holland is one of the best places to retire in, thanks
Fayetteville in Arizonato its spectacular view of Lake Michigan and
Fancy living in the Ozarks? If you're a country boy oramenities for sailing and beach fun. If you don't mind
girl at heart, Fayetteville has plenty to offer you asthe winter cold outside, you can still enjoy plenty of
one of the best places to retire in. This southernactivity indoors. Don't worry, though. Streets and
town is known for its affordable housing and lowsidewalks in Holland are heated so snow shouldn't be
cost of living, not to mention the lively outdoors.much of a concern. Not only that, you can plan trips
Imagine fishing in crystal clear lakes and enjoying theto the Grand Rapids at any time you like, considering
fall foliage in a place with a low crime rate andthat it's only half an hour away.
unemployment. Try it for a year and locals guarantee