So the wife wants someplace with a warmer climate and nice scenery. She can compromise on not having a beach house if there is something nice to look at, like mountains or a lake. Thanks, wife.
So I'm putting together a bucket list of places we should visit. Welcome all suggestions.
1. All of California: I've only ever been to San Francisco like 30 years ago. Never been to SoCal at all. Lots of places are too expensive and I'm not trying to be broke in retirement. But I see places near Napa going for around 550K. Maybe that fits the profile.
2. Gulfport, Mississippi: There are beaches, it is hot, and Mississippi is poor. You see where I'm going.
3. Savannah, Georgia: Warm, near the beach, has people, but not overly expensive. Seems worth a visit.
4. Texas: Also a place I've never been. Not a single town in the whole state. The wife likes BBQ and heat so we plan on doing it.
Places I've been that I would consider:
1. Most of Florida
2. Hilton Head: A pretty cool vibe down there though I think I would be annoyed by the tourism
3. Myrtle Beach: Pretty affordable, really, and some parts are really pretty. But some parts are also parts frequented by annoying hoops. And the winter isn't that warm.
4. New Mexico: I really loved visiting and there is some beautiful scenery. But no beaches and I'm not sure I can live in a place where it hardly ever rains.
Places I've visited that I hated:
1. Vegas: I used to love it but the last time I was there the vibe had changed for the worse. And everything else about it sucks.
2. Phoenix, Arizona: I hated the city and I thought the scenery was ugly and depressing.
Would also consider out of the country but that requires a whole series of hoops.
