In this column, my goal is to inspire and empower early retirees to embrace opportunities for exploration and adventure. Together, we’ll uncover the magic of experiential travel, diving into up-and-coming destinations while revisiting timeless classic locales [...]
Can you retire and still maintain that hard to define "edge?" Maintaining a vital, active, and energized mindset after retirement however, does not come naturally and must be deliberately pursued. Central North Carolina has become one of the most coveted and popular retirement destinations. There are lots of options available to retirees close to home. Here is a pick of our favorites: [...]
When we weren’t looking it seems that the "Early Bird Special" on a restaurant menu … beloved by generations of "seniors" quietly slipped into oblivion. Did it depart along with the mile long lines at the K & W which used to weave from the front door through the switchbacks to the serving counter? Where did the Early Bird Special go? Retirement Resource Guide spoke to the people who should know … local restauranteurs who have been around long enough to know the Triangle and Triad area dining scene. [...]
David Haynes didn’t think cats would be the key that opened the door to new fulfillment, undiscovered talent, and income. Haynes was doing well as a Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist and life was good. Life took another turn in 2019 when he took a portrait painting class at the Creative Aging Network in Greensboro. The theme was a pet portrait class. "I had never painted until that class," said Haynes. He took the class to give the portrait of their family cats to his wife, Amy, for her birthday. [...]
Central North Carolina offers easy access to nationally and internationally ranked universities and colleges. These institutions are not just for college-aged kids, but offer continuing educational opportunities for older students who have retired from full-time work, but want to remain engaged in today’s world with access to continued learning whether it is online, attending lectures, or in a classroom setting. [...]
Retirement Should Feel Like a Vacation - Enjoy Resort-Style Amenities and Coastal Charm with Saussy Burbank Homes in SayeBrook, a new 730-acre community in Myrtle Beach that captures the charm of the coastal South while offering modern resort style amenities. [...]
For many people, priorities shifted in 2020 – as a result, lifestyle choices like where to live was a major consideration. For those close to retirement, it opened new doors and beckoned those with wanderlust to live anywhere. For this adventure-seeking crowd, it means taking retirement to a new level with a second "home sweet home" at the mountains and the coast. [...]
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is a vacation dreamland. Whether the choice is mountain peaks or sandy shores, destination vacations are becoming more popular as people strive to reconnect, recharge, and relax with extended families. [...] Including: Tips for Planning a Family Vacation
North Carolina wineries and vineyards promise a day of fun and relaxation, and for some a vacation. Nearby attractions and outdoor assets make wineries the perfect overnight or weekend trip, with many wineries offering onsite accommodations. Some have restaurants and some are adult only. Read about getaways to Overmountain Vineyards, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Elkin Creek Vineyard. [...]
On a crisp, fall morning in October, art lovers, including myself, drifted throughout Greensboro to see artists in various locations as part of the 24th annual Artstock Studio tour. I took my time at The 205 Collaborative, where visitors could see the collection of works by local artists that call the space home. [...]
