It's a little difficult to say which is the absolute "prettiest",
because each person defines it differently.

However, if you want to be in the mountains, then places like Asheville,
Cherokee/Lake Lure, Bryson City, Cashiers, Waynesville are just beautiful!

If you want to be neaer the water, then places like Charleston, Beaufort,
New Bern, and the Outer Banks are incredible!

You can find full details on all these places and many more in my
"Ultimate Guide" at http://www.placesofvalue.com/specialoffer/index2.php.

Bob

If you're interested in horses, several areas in the Carolinas
would be suitable.

Aiken, SC would be very good, and also the areas south of
Hendersonville, NC like Saluda, Tryon, and Landrum, SC.

Tally Ho,
Bob

I am thinking about moving from PA to NC when I retire in 2 yrs. I have horses and will finally be able to enjoy them, hopefully, in milder weather.
My question is, where is the best place to live for the horses but not too far from the ocean.

Thanks,

Valerie

I don't know if a hurricane has actually "hit" New Bern,
but certain areas in New Bern have definitely flooded due to
nearby hurricanes.

Remember the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet right in downtown
New Bern and although they're wide and their banks are deep,
the swelling of the ocean will affect them.

However, not like the Outer Banks or Wilmington.

You would not be as affected in New Bern because it is more inland, but
depending on the severity of the Hurricane, you still have to stay alert
to it and take proper precautions, if necessary.

Although I wouldn't live in Wilmington, due to hurricanes,
I would live in New Bern.