Best Places to Retire 2008: Healthiest Places Edition

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The Myrtle Beach, SC area is wonderful. We retired here from Michigan five years ago and love it. For the most part the weather is great, we have four seasons without snow, there are two colleges in the area, shopping is fantastic and the beaches are superb. People are friendly and the cost of living is low due to low taxes.

H. Roy of SC 6:00AM October 03, 2008

I am totally surprised that the Shoals area of Northwest Alabama is not included. It is located on the banks of the Tennessee River where life is really good. We have a variety of activities revolving around the lakes, parks and the University of North Alabama. Great medical facilities, low taxes, high achieving schools and friendly people await you. What more could you ask for?

Bob Nicholas of AL 11:25AM October 02, 2008

we all lov our condo there its warm, so pretty, roads so clean,fetival flee market has so many delightful shops.the casinos are great. I LOVE FLORIDA M-D

Michelle DiPaolo of NY 4:56AM October 01, 2008

I am surprised that no one mentioned the Villages in Central Florida. It is an enoumous active golf (and everything else) community. The entire community is golf cart friendly. Someties, you will see more golf carts than cars. There are 2 towns (eventually there will be 3) where there is 365 day a year entertainment from 5-9 PM. We have over 1000 clubs,(if you don't see one you want, start your own), around 46 pools and recreation centers,lots of shopping and only 1 hour away from Orlando. You can do as much or as little as you want. It has been dubbed "Florida's Friendliest Hometown". It is a piece of paradise in the middle of the country! Check it out:
http://www.thevillages.com/

Barb of FL 11:32AM September 30, 2008

Gig Harbor Washington is beautiful sitting between the Olympic Mountains on the west and Mt. Rainer on the East and sits on the Pudget Sound. Gorgeous Water and Mt views in every direction. Named in the top ten harbors in the united states. Quaint harbor town but also has all the modern conviences and a new hospital. Close to Seattle for all the big city has to offer: culter ,sports ,zoo's ,shopping then back to the peacefullness of Gig Harbor.

N Lewis of WA 10:36PM September 28, 2008

lokking for a beautifull place to move to were thereis no dampness or humity in the country in the south may be you can help me with that.

barbara emmell of NJ 10:14PM September 28, 2008

Huntsville is composed entirely of suburban sprawl, and is therefore totally dependent on automobiles. Anyone who lives long enough will eventually need to give up driving a car, at which time Huntsville will, for that person, become unliveable. People should retire to compact, walkable cities.

Charlie Cohen of AL 9:54AM September 25, 2008

After vacationing here the past few years my husband and I will make Myrtle Beach our permanent residence soon. 11 months of sunshine and no more snow to shovel! There is just so much to do here all year long. It's one great way to keep ourselves fit all year long.
We both find the people of South Carolina to be very friendly and helpful, as well.

Harriet of CT 5:05PM September 23, 2008

We live in Asheville - BEST place and plan to move nowhere when we retire in 3 yrs. Being from Rhinelander orginally, I would give it a vote if you like long winters. Great little town with a large lake in the middle and lakes everywhere around it. We still own property there to vacation at.

Sonja of NC 3:28PM September 23, 2008