Set beside the lush Prince William Forest Park, Four Seasons at Historic Virginia enjoys a lovely location just 28 miles south of Washington, D.C. The gated 55+ community offers beautiful single-family homes, a spacious clubhouse and a number of appealing amenities.

'Tis the season for family gatherings, holiday parties and friendly gift giving. But don't let the spirit of giving put you at risk for theft or danger. Whether you shop in stores or online, there are several simple things you can do to keep yourself safe this holiday season.

In beautiful Mission Viejo, California, Casta del Sol welcomes active adults with appealing homes and exciting amenities. This well-established 55+ community is set in a prime Southern California location which has fabulous weather and nearly 300 days of sunshine each year. Its resort-style amenities also support a wide range of social and recreational activities.

Whether you're a first-time tourist or a frequent visitor, there's so much to do and see in Atlanta, Georgia. You can drop by popular destinations like the Georgia Aquarium, The World of Coca-Cola and Little Five Points. And, if you choose to retire in the area, you can enjoy Atlanta's exciting attractions all year round.

Known as the first modern 55+ active adult community in the country, Sun City has a prime location near Phoenix, Arizona. This Del Webb development opened in 1960 and was the first of many Sun City communities now found throughout the country. Today, the original Sun City boasts over 27,000 homes and an exciting line-up of resort-style amenities.

Heading into retirement, you may start hearing many new words and phrases. A lot of terms refer to investments and retirement planning, but you may also scratch your head when hearing about popular retirement pastimes like pickleball or Mah Jongg. Even choosing a new home can be confusing when communities are described with different terms.

Just 45 minutes northwest of Orlando, Florida, Legacy of Leesburg is a beautiful, gated community designed for active adults aged 55 and better. With just under 1,000 affordable homes, this development features scenic grounds with conversation areas, lakes and ancient oaks. Legacy of Leesburg also offers resort-style amenities in a charming Town Center complex.

Retirement offers freedom. It gives you the freedom to set your own schedule and the freedom to pursue your own interests. Yet all that freedom can get lost in the day-to-day routine. Keep your retirement interesting by using your freedom to try new things. There are so many things you can do with your retirement years. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

As the largest age-restricted community in South Carolina, Sun City Hilton Head offers a prime destination for active adults aged 50 and better in the beautiful city of Bluffton. This resort-style golf community features world-class amenities, including 54 holes of golf, as well as plans for 8,200 diverse homes.

Active adults in Central California can find fabulous communities and exciting attractions in Bakersfield, California. This beautiful area features a thriving art and music scene, diverse shopping centers and restaurants, golf courses, movie theaters and much more. It's a great place for a California vacation or a sunny West Coast retirement.