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The Brownwood Hotel & Spa – Central Florida

BySheila Gaspers September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Planning for an end of summer European escape, led me to a fabulous Central Florida hotel find in the most unlikely of places, The Villages. The Brownwood Hotel & Spa, a haven of hospitality and comfort, is nestled in the southern end of The Villages, a sprawling community well known as a playground for retirees….

Exploring The Villages – Florida’s Disney for Mature Adults

BySheila Gaspers August 1, 2019February 8, 2025

Retiring or planning for that momentous event? The general migration is heading south. Baby boomers are flocking to the Sunshine State in record numbers to The Villages, a Central Florida Community like no other. Dubbed the Disney World for mature adults, The Villages offers an active lifestyle in a pristine setting. Residents travel in tricked-out…