Naples
And no, we do not mean the one in Italy! It would be much more expensive than moving to Florida, but given how amazing the neighborhoods are said to be and how desirable the town is, we cannot say it wouldn’t be as popular as moving to Italy.
In the end, Naples is one of the best choices you could make when it comes to relocating during your retirement years, as it is famous for its gentle weather and amazing sunny days, the gorgeous waters, and the beautiful beaches, which are dubbed “sugar sand” beaches too due to their appearance!
Naples is also known for its food scene and other fun activities such as dolphin viewing, as well as its amazing locations on the Gulf of Mexico. The rent here is a bit high, coming up to about $1,317, but the lack of significant rainfall and the relatively medium-sized community makes up for it. You could truly have a few quaint golden years on a sandy beach and you will not get enough of photographing the sunset!
How can you not mention The Villages! It’s the largest retirement community in the world for a reason. I lived there 8 years and loved it. Don’t even need a car and 3000 clubs to join for any interest.
I had a winter home in the town of Palm Bay, Florida, which is right next to Melbourne. It was in a gated 65+ senior community, and all the stores and restaurants were right across the street. It’s a beautiful little town, with proximity to the larger Melbourne, and very reasonable. I loved being able to go out in my front yard, and watch the rockets go up at Cape Kennedy. The weather was wonderful, with an average of 70 degrees all winter. We only had two cold snaps where it got cold, but never below freezing. I highly recommend Palm Bay for retirees. You get the small town peacefulness, but also get the big town access. The beach is like ten minutes away, and it is halfway between Jacksonville and Miami. The senior community kept us busy with dances, dinners, games, classes, bingo, and various activities. The senior center offered trips that were very reasonable. You can’t beat Florida for a good retirement!
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Myles, I wondered the exact same thing. My brother has lived there for 6 years and says it is the most wonderful place he has ever been.
Why would we not be thrilled with SpaceX?