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Spring into the Mountains - Tour from Virginia to Georgia
Awakening on a cool, crisp spring morning in the glorious Blue Ridge Mountains stirs feelings of joy and serenity. You’ll see mountainsides carpeted with a rich mosaic of brilliant wildflowers, and lush forests that are home to an array of spectacular wildlife.
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Ideal Destinations
Life, Southern-Style: 5 Reasons to Call this Incredible Region Home»
When Robert and Carol Crate moved to the South 20 years ago, they had two small children and a third on the way. Today, their children are grown and many aspects of their lives have changed, but the Crates still call the sunny South home. Here are five reasons why.
Home
Tips for when Drought Has You Over a Barrel»
Once upon a time, folks saved their pennies for the proverbial rainy day. With recent droughts and concern about the environment, more people are thinking of saving their rainy days for future use. How? By purchasing barrels meant to catch and contain rain water.
Life
Eating to Live and Living to Eat: One and the Same?»
There was a time, not too long ago, when ‘organic’ and ‘green’ were vocabulary reserved strictly for environmentalists, foodies, and die-hard tree-huggers. Back then, organic goods were available mainly from farmer’s markets and gourmet grocery stores, and the word was synonymous with ‘expensive.’ This is no longer the case.
Travel
Traveling Solo? Take Heart: You’re Not Alone After All»
Whether they’re recently divorced, widowed or are on their own by choice, many Boomers are in the position of being solo travelers…and they have mixed feelings about it.
Wealth
Buying a Second Home in the U.S.: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know»
The credit crunch, glut of homes on the U.S. market and sellers’ eagerness to deal has created some fantastic opportunities for foreign nationals with solid capital. Snowbird buyers from Canada and the United Kingdom are taking advantage of this opportunity in droves, flocking to the warm climates of Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida.
