Where to Retire magazine announces Savannah River Landing, Southbridge, and Sun City Hilton Head as three of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities

Houston, TX (June 28, 2007) – Retirees all over the country are seeking well-rounded lifestyles in great communities. The editors of Where to Retire have just made it easier to find that ideal community with the magazine’s July/August issue, featuring “America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities.”

Nine months ago, Where to Retire editors started evaluating several hundred communities across the nation. Those chosen for the “100 Best” vary in cost, location and the range of lifestyle amenities. The selection contains communities in 31 states, including places beyond the traditional retirement havens. Less than half of the developments (41) are active-adult communities, where residents must meet minimum age requirements. The other 59 developments are open to residents of all ages.

Where to Retire publisher Karen Northridge said, “Not only are you buying a home in these communities, you are also buying a lifestyle. These master-planned developments are secure, well-maintained and offer amenities like clubhouses, fitness centers and social clubs. There are great options in all types of settings: lakeside, mountain, coastal or desert.”

The selection shows a continuing trend toward active retirement, with walking and biking trails, golf courses and amenity centers enhanced with state-of-the-art gyms, spas and classrooms for yoga and Pilates. Communities are getting greener – setting aside preserves and parks. Numerous communities have security in the form of an entry gate or other type of access control. Several of the “100 Best” also offer unique amenities such as equestrian facilities and dog parks.

This July/August issue marks the fifth biennial honor roll of “America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities” compiled by Where to Retire. The magazine, launched in 1992, is published six times each year. Every issue profiles top retirement towns, both undiscovered and well-known, and master-planned communities that cater to retirees. A one-year subscription to Where to Retire is now $18.00 (a 39% savings from newsstand price). The magazine is also found on various newsstands and at Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores. For a magazine subscription, send a check or money order to: Vacation Publications, Attn: Where to Retire, 5851 San Felipe Street, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057.

Contact:

Where to Retire Magazine

Lindsay Lindquist

lelindquist@wheretoretire.com

Brianne Dengler

bdengler@wheretoretire.com

Phone: (713) 974-6903

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