Originally from New York, my wife and 2 boys and I moved to Jupiter, Florida 12 years ago. We really enjoy the climate and the more relaxed lifestyle here. Jupiter is about 20 miles north of West Palm Beach which is a small city by most standards.

When we lived in New York a great vacation was to hang out at the beach for a week. Now we can do that any time. So we are beginning to look for places that offer a new environment. We particularly like wildlife (snakes are a big favorite) so this summer we visited Costa Rica. This country offers a terrific variety of geography and climates within a small area. Rain forest, jungle, beach, moutains and volcanoes are all within driving distance of eachother.