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"I know every book of mine by its scent, and I have but to put my nose between the pages to be reminded of all sorts of things..." ~George Gissing
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March 17, 2024
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On a "Forgotten Coast," Eastpoint is a secluded little village next to a state forest and across from a barrier island with miles of unspoiled oceanfront beaches.
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In the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Banner Elk is a vacation destination with a cute downtown.
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Nautical Friday Harbor is the hub of the San Juan Islands Archipelago and sits in a breathtaking setting on the eastern shore of San Juan Island.
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Amiable San Marcos sits next to the San Marcos River on the edges of the Hill Country and boasts a historic downtown, friendly folks, a collegiate vibe and a diverse culture. Austin and San Antonio are close at hand.
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Bordered by Everglades National Park, Coral Springs started out as a master planned development and today is known for its well managed government and rich quality of life. Oceanfront beaches are about 12 miles away.
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Charming Smithfield sits along the Pagan River in southeastern Virginia and is known for its beautiful historic architecture, touristy downtown and many colorful pig statues.
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Kaunakakai is a very mellow town on Molokai's southern shore boasts colorful wooden shops, a long wharf, two quiet beaches and no stoplights.
Long Review:
At the base of majestic Pike's Peak, pretty Colorado Springs boasts blue skies, an eclectic population, an excellent hospital, an award-winning senior center, an attractive downtown and plenty of ways to stay busy.
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Dredged from wetlands and the ocean floor, mellow Hernando Beach boasts direct Gulf access and homes that back to canals.
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Tiny Edisto Beach is at the mouth of the Edisto River on the southern South Carolina coast and is a quiet seaside community with four miles of pristine white sand beaches.
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Lewisville is a friendly city along the shores of 29,000-acre Lewisville Lake outside of Dallas and has an active Old Town, a large marina, numerous shopping centers and much more.
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A long-standing beach resort popular with tourists, Nags Head sits on the Outer Banks and boasts colorful eateries, art galleries, stilt homes and sparkling beaches.
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The mellow seaside hamlet of New Smyrna Beach is on the northeastern Florida coast and boasts a long clean beach, excellent water recreation, an artsy vibe and a cute downtown.
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Ensconced in the foothills of the rugged Superstition Mountains about 45 miles to the east of downtown Phoenix, Gold Canyon is best known for its five 18-hole golf courses and beautiful views.
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Wooded Ocean Pines, part town and part HOA, is on Maryland's Eastern Shore and has a beach club, a golf course, a tennis complex, a dog park and more.
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Along the Florida Panhandle coast, Port St. Joe is a quiet rural deep water port with two traffic lights, waterfront restaurants and stunning nearby oceanfront beaches.
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