Located in Henderson with amazing views of the Las Vegas Strip and the mountains beyond, The Club at Madeira Canyon is a diverse and multi-generational community offering world-class amenities and a slate of activities to fill any social calendar. It's set just far enough off the Strip to avoid the hustle and bustle, but close enough for easy access to shops, restaurants and casinos.

Until about a decade ago, a house near a golf course was a prime piece of real estate. Nowadays, active adults' feelings about living near the greens are mixed. If you're not sure if you'd like it, here are the good parts and bad parts of living in a 55+ golf community.

Britton Falls, a 55+ community developed by Del Webb, ideal for active adults who enjoy small-town charm and the turning of seasons. Find out if this community is right for you.

In Coastal South Carolina you will find active adult communities surrounded by trees, beaches, and cities rich in history. Read more about this region to see if it's the right area for you to buy your next home.

Just a few short miles from the Pacific shoreline in Oceanside, Oceana is a picturesque 55+ active adult community offering resort-style amenities, well-maintained landscapes and a community garden.

Location is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a retirement destination. While rural communities offer wide-open spaces, many retirees are flocking to more urban destinations for their convenience and exciting local activities. For those looking to take part in all city life has to offer, here are ten of our favorite options.

Middleborough is a colonial town in the heart of southeastern Massachusetts and home to Oak Point, a 55+ age-restricted community for active adults. Its close proximity to Boston, Plymouth and Cape Cod makes it ideal for those who not only enjoy the four seasons, but are looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle within driving distance of some of the best attractions the region has to offer.

SRES is one of those industry-specific acronyms that aren't as well-known as they should be. Consider hiring a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) to help you make your move.

If any active adult community actually offers too many things for residents to do, it's Tellico Village. Featuring a yacht club, championship golf courses, and more than 100 social clubs, this Loudon, Tennessee community is much beloved among residents, especially active adults.

Eastern Michigan may not be the first place that comes to mind as a retirement destination, but there are many active adult communities in the region and plenty of other attractions that make the area worth a second glance.