Retirement these days is a whole new ball game. Today's Boomers, with higher education levels, bigger bank accounts and healthier, longer live ahead of them, are seeking a more active retirement than that of their parents' generation. As they begin the search for a future they can call home, our series provides readers with an alternative to those cookie-cutter communities by helping them locate culturally active, vibrant towns and regions -- even other countries -- that take into account the health and financial concerns we all have to keep in mind as we grow up.