We had NO plans on retiring to FL. We visited a few areas and fell in love with a lifestyle here in The Villages. I suggest you visit where you think you are interested. We love Tennessee and thought we would end up there, but after 2 days of driving on hilly, curving roads - yes, with beautiful scenery- we decided our first choice wasn't right for us. After moving to FL we went on a trip west and we stopped in Boulder CO and I could live there! Enjoy checking out different areas!!