When you get to the point in your life where you just don’t want to deal with nasty winter weather anymore — when you want “snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes” to be just a song lyric and not a reality — you still have a decision to make. Which warm spot will suit your retirement and leisure plans best? If the place that speaks to you is an upscale condo development such as those at Toscana of Desert Ridge, don’t be surprised: Arizona has increasingly become a snowbird’s go-to spot for many reasons. Here are five…
When we think of retirement, many of us picture sandy beaches, unlimited ocean views, and the cachet of the Sunshine State’s lush subtropical locale — a siren song that lures everyone from Spring Break students on up. But is Florida or California the best place for you? It may not be, according to a survey recently conducted by Bankrate.com and reported in USA Today.
In fact, Bankrate.com ranks the Phoenix metropolitan area, including Mesa and Scottsdale, as its #1 best retirement destination — not a surprise to those folks who’ve already discovered the quality of vacation and retirement homes in upscale…
