The Carolinas

Brilliant purples, pinks, reds, and golds greet the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean each morning on the Carolina coast. And, there is nothing quite like the Carolina blue sky in the fall light. That might be why James Taylor sings, "In my mind, I'm going to Carolina..." Retirees and younger people who are now able to work from home have not just gone to Carolina in their minds, they've been moving in record numbers. Each year, Ideal-LIVING surveys our readers and finds that the Carolinas top their list of places to move to. Though North and South Carolina have distinct differences, they both share a mild, four-season climate and incredible topography, from the Altantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where people can find their ideal life.