[hattend]

Any suggestions appreciated

[KC Burke]

I'm working my way toward Arizona. I think Sedona is heaven, but it is Very expensive. I love Tucson. There are so many choices in AZ that it is hard to pass up.

But as New Mexico keeps coming up I'll suggest you look at two little towns there that I thought were interesting: Soccoro and Truth or Consequences. Soccoro more than T-or-C but on trips through there a number of times, I always stop at these.

The Torquoise Trail area between western Albequerqe and Santa Fe is interesting as well.

AZ has better taxes and economy, but NM is sure pleasant.

[TheCPA]

Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to live. The weather is nice most of the time. Florida has no state income tax. We have Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, numerous museums, concert halls, and shopping centers. We have professional sports teams. Orlando with all of its attractions is only a little over an hour away. The beaches are nice, and Florida has many nice state parks. Florida also has a Republican governor and a Republican legislature.

[AppyPappy]

How about a 3 bed, 2 bath house for less than $70k

[desertcry]

It looks like you have already made up your mind, Tucson Arizona? Take a look at Northwest Tucson.

[geros]

Puerto Rico

[Blood of Tyrants]

Try Central America. You can get a great deal on property and labor is as cheap as dirt.

[xm177e2]

Freeper Suggestions on Where to Retire

I would definitely rule out Baghdad, Tehran, or Beijing.

[cynicom]

Edenton NC

[Eagle Eye]

Forget Florida. Too much heat, severe storms, political controversy, front lines of the WoD, man eating wild animals, crazy drivers, environmentalist wackos, 2 Democratic senators, Wexler, etc, etc.

You are welcome, however, to visit and leave lots and lots of money here.

[Doctor Freeze]

Try Savannah, Georgia. Charming little city. Hilton Head, SC is also nice.

[PoisedWoman]

Texas, Nevada, Florida, Wyoming, Washington and one or two other states do not have state income tax. For me, that's a primary concern.

I like the south Texas coast very much, and a conservative friend suggests the Corpus Christi area as pretty good politically, plus boating/fishing is A-1.

Washington state is liberal on the coast, but Spokane area is attractive politically and also has reasonable real estate, little ranches available, and is nextdoor to Idaho's skiing/boating opportunities. Also, both FL coasts are wonderful from middle of the state on northward. Stay away from southern LibDem strongholds if you want to keep your equilibrium; go there if you want to Freep fulltime. All of above are places I'm considering. Good luck!

[TYBEEISLAND]

I would say Savannah Georgia, beautiful city, lots to do, and if your looking for country, theres lots left to choose from just about 20 minutes out of the city. Your close to the beach, which is a very nice beach, I have to say. Good luck to you.

[TYBEEISLAND]

Avoid Ohio at all costs....

[ConservativeNJdad]

When I retire at age 50 (in 2020), my wife and I will pack our bags for beatiful Charleston, SC

[Aurelius]

Right now, my own preference would be to find an unclaimed, uninhabited island, adequate to sustain life for at least one person, and spend the rest of my life there. Then I could at least claim that it could be said of me after my death: "He died a free man."

[TADSLOS]

I intend to full time in an RV and wander the earth one of these days. Now, if I could just convince my wife...

[Jethro Tull]

Myself and the Mrs. just retired to Happy Valley, Centre County, PA. I'm 4 miles from Penn State campus and can either walk or take a bus to Beaver Stadium. Last evenig we went to see Kenny Rogers (a great Christmas show) and next month Neil Diamond is coming in. Indoor swimming is $80 bucks for the entire winter and my taxes are 1/2 what they were in Bucks county, PA. Hunting and fishing are huge, and three state parks are within 20 minutes from my home. We bought a townhouse at a fairly moderate price (reletive to what we sold our home for) and I'll never mow the gas or rake the leaves again.

For a guy who was brought here kicking and screaming, I'm learning to like it...

[tracer]

Spain is an extremely beautiful country with a wonderful populace to match. The government doesn't appear to be that intrusive, and they really do like Americans. Spain has a slow-paced lifestyle overall and a low cost of living, is quite civilized and modern for the most part, has a good health care system and low crime rate, and offers everything from sightseeing to outdoor sports and cultural attractions. The country and its people are quite clean, with the inexplicable exception of most public toilets.

The cities are for the most part beautiful and the food is diverse and overall great. And it's only a short flight to the east coast of the USA.

The only drawback is that it's next to France, but the French look down their noses at Spaniards (etc., etc., etc.) and tend to stay away. You can also drive through France and see the rest of Europe with little effort.

Any one else agree or disagree? I'm still gathering informnation....

[New Horizon]

Northwest Arizona...Prescott area. it's all good out there.

[The KG9 Kid]

South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.