Ideal Destinations
Myrtle Beach Golf: Maturing with Age»
For decades, the Myrtle Beach, SC area has described itself as the “Golf Destination of the World.” And with good reason, considering that annually, a million golfers play nearly four million rounds at Myrtle Beach’s 102 golf facilities.
Ideal Destination - Tasmania»
It was 1982, and my young son Kurt and I were working at the Australia Outward Bound School in Tharwa when we heard that Reinhold Messner, the first man to ascend Everest without oxygen, was to give a talk at the University of Tasmania. Armchair Everest groupies, we went to hear him.
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The Settings of Mackay Point Transplants 55,000-pound giant»Near Beaufort, SC - It sounds like the set-up for a classic riddle.
Q: How
does a 26-ton live-oak tree travel 65 miles down the
expressway.
A: Very slowly.
But when The Settings of Mackay Point found just the right tree for the community entrance, time and distance took a back seat to acquiring a tree that would make an [...]
Homestead Preserve Encourages Green Building»
Hot Springs, Virginia – July 22, 2008. . . In recognition of the fact that most construction site waste ends up in landfills, Homestead Preserve recently began instituting construction waste management plans as part of its builders’ participation in the EarthCraft Virginia program. The waste management plans have been designed to ensure that builders work [...]
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Free Seminars For Baby Boomers At The Live South Real Estate Show»Come to the largest resort and retirement real estate show in the country sponsored by Ideal Living Magazine. Compare retirement, investment and vacation properties. Meet the experts, attend seminars, take advantage of special offers/getaway packages, all in one convenient location.
Seminars will include: Working in Retirement, presented by RetirementJobs.com, Maximizing Your Home Equity presented by local [...]
Coffee Talk: The Little Bean That Could»
America is a country of coffee-drinkers. According to the National Coffee Association, in 2007, coffee consumption surpassed soft drink consumption for the first time, and in 2008, 57% of Americans declared their allegiance to the little bean that could. But what do we really know about what we’re drinking—and where it comes from?
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Lake Lure, NC: Your Outdoor Adventure Escape»Lake Lure’s shore has a new destination- Blue Heron Point. Small town charm with exceptional panoramic views make Blue Heron Point a premier destination for waterfront mountain living. Here 43 home sites on 55 acres, with mountain, waterfront, and water view properties are for sale or trade. A Division of Harrison Development, Waterfall Mountain Properties [...]
Shape Shifters»
The barrier islands of the Atlantic coastline are often grand, yet some are so fragile that they disappear before even being given a name. We could call these barrier islands ‘shape-shifters’ because of the organic way they yield to the pounding waves and constant wind. It is the nature of the sand on these islands to shift, to give way and move to another place for a time before coming back again.
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Real Estate Opportunities»
Believe it or not, there’s good news to be had in the world of real estate—markets that are still holding strong and even growing, sellers who are offering an ever-widening net of incentives to tempt buyers, and an increasing number of savvy potential homeowners who are seeing the glut of properties on the market as an opportunity to purchase their dream house.
Going Green—Tax Implications for the Tarheel State and Beyond»
With gas prices still on the rise, the housing market in a state of flux, and the word ‘recession’ on the tip of pundits’ tongues, isn’t it nice to finally get some news that’s good for your pocketbook? North Carolina residents, take heart. Until December 31, 2010, you’re eligible for a Personal Renewable Energy Tax Credit that can yield as much as $10,500.
