Lifestyle Preview Report

[Single Track]

I am a recently-single woman who plans to retire soon and move to TV. I highly recommend doing the LPV for anyone considering making this their home. I arrived on a Tuesday morning and was taken to my 3-bedroom villa in the Creekside cabanas, which is a stone's throw from all the goings on at Lake Sumter Square. The decor was definitely of sample home quality and had every amenity you would need including a hair dryer. Additionally there was a gas golf cart and two bikes with helmets.
The cost at this time of year was $125 nightly and I stayed for 5 nights. I think you can stay up to 14 nights on the LPV. My real estate lady who I had met when I visited friends in July was Sandy McIntyre and when I called her to remind her I was in town, she said "you know we looked at houses in July so what I want you to do this time is to soak up the lifestyle, have fun and if you want me to take you to see homes, I will but the most important thing I want you to do is have a fabulous time". Can you imagine a real estate person being so focused on you having fun and not on pushing you to buy. Of course, she is amazing and so is TV.

On the first day I got on the golf cart and was determined to cram everything possible into 5 days. I had never driven a golf cart but determination won out and after suffering a few whiplashes trying to accelerate, I got it down. The next day I looked at the bike and figuring you always hear "it's like riding a bike you just get back on" I figured why not. They are right...after 40 years I just got on, donned the helmet and took off down the street. I didn't want to go anywhere, but just proved to myself that I could do it. Another thing I did for the first time was go into a restaurant by myself. With the coupons they gave me for the LPV, I saddled up to one of the outside bars at the square and ordered a hamburger and a Bloody Mary. I didn't know until they brought me my 2nd drink that it was a 2 for 1 special. Here I am sitting at a bar at noon drinking. On both occasions the people at the bar started talking with me and before you knew it, I had met some really nice people.

I managed to golf one day using my LPV free coupon. Another day I checked the recreation news and went to a line dance lesson where there seemed to be over a 100+ men and women in this huge room dancing in unison, then I went to another venue and watched about 25 cloggers. I found it amazing they they could remember all the steps. I went to the Irish/American club one night and listened to a duo sing and play instruments. I met up with Chachacha who is a lovely woman who enjoys dancing and she brought along two gentlemen who like to dance, so we went out to dinner and dancing at one of the country clubs.

I know I'm being too wordy but I want everyone to know that TV is the friendliest, happiest and fun-loving place on earth. I had the best vacation I ever had and most of all I found that I can do it on my own and feel perfectly comfortable. Thank you to all the nice people who made my brief time there so memorable.

[Loveithere]

Sounds like you had a great time. Reminds me of our Lifestyle Visit 2 years ago. So, have you decided to move down here?

[Single Track]

Yes. The plan is to rent for a few months in the Spring while I look for a place to call my home. If I could win the lottey, I'd take the first plane down there so as not to miss another minute of fun. Even if you didn't participate in any activities but admired the beautiful country clubs, rec centers and golf courses, it would be worth doing.

[Bogie Shooter]

The sales department reports...."your hired". Glad you had a good visit.

[quirky3]

Thanks very much for taking the time to share your experiences, Single Track! It gives some of us a lot to look forward to!

[2BNTV]

SingleTrack:

I am sooooo glad you had a good time.

Isn't TV and its friendly people awesome? :)

[Schaumburger]

Single Track,

What a good report you posted. It was not too wordy. I enjoyed reading every word of it. Glad you had a great time. It sounds like you may become a frog in 2012. :wave:

[JohnW]

So glad you enjoyed yourself and it gives me a preview of our trip in 13 days. I can't wait to come and I'm sure we will be able to report the same thing. Good for you, Single Track.

[JohnN]

welcome, TV is great and gets better

[manaboutown]

Single Track, you did the right thing by jumping right into involving yourself in TV day to day life during your visit. Since I was able to be there a whole month I pretty well determined where I plan to purchase a home based on my personal needs, preferences and desires. It took me three weeks to absorb enough of the look and feel and the rhythm of life in TV to figure that much out. My Villages agent also encouraged me to involve myself in what was going on, meeting people and figuring out what it might feel like to reside in TV. The longer I was in TV the more at home I felt. When the day came to pack up and leave I really did not want to depart.

[graciegirl]

I am a recently-single woman who plans to retire soon and move to TV. I highly recommend doing the LPV for anyone considering making this their home. I arrived on a Tuesday morning and was taken to my 3-bedroom villa in the Creekside cabanas, which is a stone's throw from all the goings on at Lake Sumter Square. The decor was definitely of sample home quality and had every amenity you would need including a hair dryer. Additionally there was a gas golf cart and two bikes with helmets.
The cost at this time of year was $125 nightly and I stayed for 5 nights. I think you can stay up to 14 nights on the LPV. My real estate lady who I had met when I visited friends in July was Sandy McIntyre and when I called her to remind her I was in town, she said "you know we looked at houses in July so what I want you to do this time is to soak up the lifestyle, have fun and if you want me to take you to see homes, I will but the most important thing I want you to do is have a fabulous time". Can you imagine a real estate person being so focused on you having fun and not on pushing you to buy. Of course, she is amazing and so is TV.

On the first day I got on the golf cart and was determined to cram everything possible into 5 days. I had never driven a golf cart but determination won out and after suffering a few whiplashes trying to accelerate, I got it down. The next day I looked at the bike and figuring you always hear "it's like riding a bike you just get back on" I figured why not. They are right...after 40 years I just got on, donned the helmet and took off down the street. I didn't want to go anywhere, but just proved to myself that I could do it. Another thing I did for the first time was go into a restaurant by myself. With the coupons they gave me for the LPV, I saddled up to one of the outside bars at the square and ordered a hamburger and a Bloody Mary. I didn't know until they brought me my 2nd drink that it was a 2 for 1 special. Here I am sitting at a bar at noon drinking. On both occasions the people at the bar started talking with me and before you knew it, I had met some really nice people.

I managed to golf one day using my LPV free coupon. Another day I checked the recreation news and went to a line dance lesson where there seemed to be over a 100+ men and women in this huge room dancing in unison, then I went to another venue and watched about 25 cloggers. I found it amazing they they could remember all the steps. I went to the Irish/American club one night and listened to a duo sing and play instruments. I met up with Chachacha who is a lovely woman who enjoys dancing and she brought along two gentlemen who like to dance, so we went out to dinner and dancing at one of the country clubs.

I know I'm being too wordy but I want everyone to know that TV is the friendliest, happiest and fun-loving place on earth. I had the best vacation I ever had and most of all I found that I can do it on my own and feel perfectly comfortable. Thank you to all the nice people who made my brief time there so memorable.


I just love to hear things like this. I hope you will stay here with us in lower Paradise. What a nice person you are!

[jebartle]

A BIG hug from me!....You sound like such a fun person!:wave:




I am a recently-single woman who plans to retire soon and move to TV. I highly recommend doing the LPV for anyone considering making this their home. I arrived on a Tuesday morning and was taken to my 3-bedroom villa in the Creekside cabanas, which is a stone's throw from all the goings on at Lake Sumter Square. The decor was definitely of sample home quality and had every amenity you would need including a hair dryer. Additionally there was a gas golf cart and two bikes with helmets.
The cost at this time of year was $125 nightly and I stayed for 5 nights. I think you can stay up to 14 nights on the LPV. My real estate lady who I had met when I visited friends in July was Sandy McIntyre and when I called her to remind her I was in town, she said "you know we looked at houses in July so what I want you to do this time is to soak up the lifestyle, have fun and if you want me to take you to see homes, I will but the most important thing I want you to do is have a fabulous time". Can you imagine a real estate person being so focused on you having fun and not on pushing you to buy. Of course, she is amazing and so is TV.

On the first day I got on the golf cart and was determined to cram everything possible into 5 days. I had never driven a golf cart but determination won out and after suffering a few whiplashes trying to accelerate, I got it down. The next day I looked at the bike and figuring you always hear "it's like riding a bike you just get back on" I figured why not. They are right...after 40 years I just got on, donned the helmet and took off down the street. I didn't want to go anywhere, but just proved to myself that I could do it. Another thing I did for the first time was go into a restaurant by myself. With the coupons they gave me for the LPV, I saddled up to one of the outside bars at the square and ordered a hamburger and a Bloody Mary. I didn't know until they brought me my 2nd drink that it was a 2 for 1 special. Here I am sitting at a bar at noon drinking. On both occasions the people at the bar started talking with me and before you knew it, I had met some really nice people.

I managed to golf one day using my LPV free coupon. Another day I checked the recreation news and went to a line dance lesson where there seemed to be over a 100+ men and women in this huge room dancing in unison, then I went to another venue and watched about 25 cloggers. I found it amazing they they could remember all the steps. I went to the Irish/American club one night and listened to a duo sing and play instruments. I met up with Chachacha who is a lovely woman who enjoys dancing and she brought along two gentlemen who like to dance, so we went out to dinner and dancing at one of the country clubs.

I know I'm being too wordy but I want everyone to know that TV is the friendliest, happiest and fun-loving place on earth. I had the best vacation I ever had and most of all I found that I can do it on my own and feel perfectly comfortable. Thank you to all the nice people who made my brief time there so memorable.

[Single Track]

Single Track, you did the right thing by jumping right into involving yourself in TV day to day life during your visit. Since I was able to be there a whole month I pretty well determined where I plan to purchase a home based on my personal needs, preferences and desires. It took me three weeks to absorb enough of the look and feel and the rhythm of life in TV to figure that much out. My Villages agent also encouraged me to involve myself in what was going on, meeting people and figuring out what it might feel like to reside in TV. The longer I was in TV the more at home I felt. When the day came to pack up and leave I really did not want to depart.

Hi Manaboutown,
I kept looking for some feedback from you after your visit, but I think you were packing to go home at the same time I was on my way to TV. I know what you're saying about not wanting to depart. Usually on a vacation by the last day, I'm ready to go home no matter how much fun I was having. Not this time; I was really upset to be leaving. I felt like I truly belonged there and it didn't seem right to be going anywhere.

Where did you decide to buy and what is the time frame for you? I wish you all the luck in your decision and hope your transition to the good life works out perfectly for you.

[Pturner]

Hi Single Track,
Yes, you do belong in TV! I can tell. No doubt about it. Thanks for relaying your adventures in Lower Paradise. Hope to meet you one of these days. :wave:

[manaboutown]

Hi Manaboutown,
Where did you decide to buy and what is the time frame for you? I wish you all the luck in your decision and hope your transition to the good life works out perfectly for you.

Hi Single Track,

I would rather pm you on this.

[Sweetgirl]

I know I'm being too wordy but I want everyone to know that TV is the friendliest, happiest and fun-loving place on earth. I had the best vacation I ever had and most of all I found that I can do it on my own and feel perfectly comfortable. Thank you to all the nice people who made my brief time there so memorable.

:wave:Hello Single Track

It was very nice reading of your stay in The Villages. Too Wordy? The more I read the bigger the smile on my face. Thank you for taking the time to write. Enjoyed your post as much as you enjoyed The Villages.

[CaptJohn]

Greetings SingleTrack,
Thank you very much for your review. For those of us who have not been there but only know it from the forum posts, this is very helpful coming from a first time LPV visitor.
Your wording is just right and entertaining and if you care to elaborate more, I for one (and I'm unanimous in that) would appreciate it.

[CarGuys]

You just reinforced our decision to locate here. Was fun reading the positive feelings you had!

Welcome to TV

H:wave:

[bkcunningham1]

Single Track, it does sound like you belong here. Pturner is right. I'm so glad you loved the place we call home. I haven't met chachacha, but what a nice person to meet you and take you out for some fun on the town. Hurry back!