This coastal city was deemed the best U.S. destination for senior travelers looking to enjoy a great vacation. And we have a new one for retirees to add to their bucket lists. 1 spot onCarewells 2024 list of the best hidden gem destinations for seniors. Credit:Getty Images And we can see why. Miles of sandy beaches. For the best swimming in the area, head a few miles north to Matanzas Inlet....
Hint: It’s not in the Keys! Everything elsegreat restaurants, quaint shops, and comfortable places to stayis just the icing on top. With 825 miles of coast, the peninsula-shaped state has enough beaches to keep you busy for a lifetime. Credit:Captain Kimo From family-friendlyseaside townsto far-flung island escapes, theres a perfectbeach for every throw in of traveler. What Makes Jupiters Water So Clear? The coast in Palm Beach County (which includes Jupiter!...
But wed be lying if we didnt admit to being a bit partial to white-sand beaches with crystal-clear water. (If youre interested in the later, check outthis Florida town.) Go ahead, kick those sandals off and get used to the feeling of the sand between your toes. Beach scene, Clearwater, Florida.Credit:Image Source/Getty Images Why Is Clearwaters Sand So White? Theres actually a scientific reason that Clearwaters sand is so white (and so soft!...
Quieter than Key Westits southernmost counterpartKey Largo still offers plenty to do but in a laid-back, locals-only environment. Below, find the best ways to experience the relaxed allure of Key Largo. Paddling through mangrove swamps and hiking tropical hammocks is also an option, as is fishing in designated areas. Credit:Getty Images Sleep Under The Sea Cant get enough of Key Largos beautiful underwater scenes? Chartering a boat with a licensed captain is another great (hassle-free) option....
But thats not the only sight to behold atWeeki Wachee Springs. These artifacts can be found at the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. The theatre was assembled in parts and then brought to Weeki Wachee in pieces. Mermaid with manatees at Weeki Wachee Springs.Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau Today its a National Historic Landmark. It all starts with a three-part audition. Athanason says this stage of the audition eliminates about 60 percent of mermaid hopefuls....
Heres how to grow this pretty ground cover. Getty Images Hardy cyclamen are a lovelyground coverthat get better with each passing year. The plants form attractive clumps of ivy, lance, or heart-shaped foliage. Credit:Getty Images There are currently more than20 speciesof cyclamen, but hardy cyclamen typically is considered the easiest to grow. Hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium) grows in USDA zones 4 to 8 (find your zonehere). Although related, florist cyclamen arent cold-tolerant and typically are grown only as short-lived houseplants....
Robbie Capponetto InArkansas, youre never far from a fried pie. Locals say the states best are found in a parking lot in small-townHot Springs. For him, the legacy of fried pies runs deep. Credit:Robbie Capponetto He worked in his fathers bakery while growing up in Texas and remembers them frying pies together. He bought a fryer and ingredients and started making pies from the 100-year-old recipes hed rescued. Robbie Caponetto...
An outdated former rental gets a timeless transformation. “It’s been a love affair ever since.” “To say I’m excited to finally call it my own is a vast understatement!” Credit: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Page Mullins It was in need of major repairs after serving as a rental for two decades. “The homes on this street are pretty close together, so this was key,” says Hillegas. “Jacque was very receptive to our creative work-arounds,” says Hillegas....
And more seasonal blooms! Dixon Gallery& Gardensis small but mighty. It was officially converted into apublic museumand garden in 1976. Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN “Tulips are one-shot wonders,” he notes. “You plant them, and theyre like fireworks. Then they’re gone.” Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN A Tulip Tradition In 2011, the cutting beds were first filled with 12,000 bulbs. “Everyone loved it and wanted to come see them. It really struck a chord with the community,” he says....
In the remote West Texas desert, this creative town continues to draw attention. For all I know, there may be UFOs lurking in the desert around us. Squinting into oblivion, its easy to start feeling paranoid. Stay on U.S. 90 to see area hot spots like the famed faux Prada store and Marfa Lights viewing area.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO The nearest commercial airports are both three-hour drives away in El Paso and Midland....
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Time to deck the halls! (It’s aSouthern Living House Plan, so you’re free to build it too!) This little cottage, in his hometown of Perry, Georgia, is a dream come true for Farmer. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn For the Christmas season, he puts a twist on traditional decor. Here, Farmer gives us a tour of his small cottage that’s packed full ofSouthern holiday cheer. Christmas in Farmdale Cottage calls for something extra special....
