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by Ann Major We tend to go back to places we loved as a child, be it a particular house, town, or even a country. The place calls to us like a bull moose during mating season; we run to it, back to thr original ro...More>
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Imagine: Palm Trees, Warm Weather, and Friendly People
If I could tell you how to spend your retirement years with more activities, lower expenses, and lowered medical expenses, you would want to know about it, right?
The weather in the Rio Grande Valley compares to Southern Florida, but real estate is much cheaper. Medical care is first class, but less expensive than in many places. Prescription drugs can be purchased in Mexico for a fraction of the cost in the US.
Local farmers provide low cost, high quality fruits and vegetables beyond compare. Citrus orchards are renowned for the sweetest oranges and grapefruit in the US. Added to that, northern Mexico products helps create the lowest grocery cart prices anywhere.
Among the things to do in the RGV, South Padre Island is a major attraction. The nation's longest barrier island, South Padre Island, is home to bay fishing, surf fishing, and sport fishing. Sailboats take advantage of the calm waters of the Laguna Madre (the bay), while motorists enjoy driving up the accessible beach to enjoy the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Wildlife lovers are attracted to areas such as Laguna Atascosa, a refuge where birders can add to their official bird sighting lists, while possibly spotting an ocelot in natural habitat. There are many areas high on the list of birding enthusiasts in the RGV, the nation's hot spot for birding.
Not the least of local attractions for visitors to the RGV is the proximity to Mexico. Brownsville's downtown business district is located at the foot of Gateway International Bridge which connects it to Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico. A 5 minute walk across the bridge and you are in Mexico. Gift shops, restaurants, and everything that you would expect to find in Mexico is at hand.
Many visitors are captivated by the Mexican heritage aspects of the RGV, because Spanish is spoken by many local residents. The cultural influences of Mexico are interwoven into the local communities to the extent that some may feel that they are no longer in the US. First-time visitors are advised to be prepared for a culture shock. More than 80% of the permanent residents are of Hispanic heritage, and proud of it.
There may not be a better dollar value in the retirement community marketplace than the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Valley residents from Rio Grande City to Brownsville welcome you!
by Ted Sherman Before I reached age 65, nearly 20 years ago, I had the great opportunity to take more than a year to consider where I'd spend my retirement years. One of my jobs at the time was to set up and produce...More>
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The Barack Obama Cumbia from Brownsville's Charro Days 2008
Barack Obama campaigns in Brownsville during Charro Days 2008. Does anyone really wonder why he won? Gladys Porter Zoo, Top 10 Nationally
A nice video of Brownsville's Award Winning Zoo Fiestas Mexicanas..Charro Days..from Matamoros
Footage from Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico sister celebration to Brownsville's Charro Days
by Pat Rapacchiano South Padre Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Texas. SPI is known for its fine restaurants and clubs, but most of all it is known for its natural beauty. In additi...More>
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by Sheree Zielke Today's baby boomer retiree is a bionic retiree: younger, faster, healthier and more adventurous than the average retired person from past generations. Baby boomer retirees have the world at their f...More>
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by Marlin Bressi Every spring, fashionistas the world over cast their discerning eyes on the catwalks of London, Paris, and New York for the phenomenon known as Fashion Week. Most of the trends in hair and fashion wil...More>
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