25 Best Places to Retire in 2026


I just put the finishing touches on my list of the best places to retire in Florida in 2026.

You'll see plenty of familiar places, but also a few you might not have expected.

Catalina Palms at Sundance is Akel Homes' newest 55+ Active Adult community coming to Port St. Lucie, FL in early 2026.

Situated within the expansive 2,500-acre master-planned Sundance community, Catalina Palms is a thoughtfully designed retreat blending vibrant living with effortless leisure, creating the perfect setting to embrace life's next chapter.

At the core of Catalina Palms lies Club Catalina, a 56,000-square-foot resort-style clubhouse exclusive to residents, where the Catalina Palms lifestyle comes alive.

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The Florida Retirement Handbook includes information on more than 100 of the best places and communities for retirement, what kind of prices and incentives buyers can expect to see, the safest places to retire in Florida, cost of living information, how to navigate the Florida homeowner's insurance minefield, and more.

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