On Top Of the World (OTOW) is one of the communities we considered. We really liked their emphasis on energy efficiency and solar power in the houses. Other than that, the community did seem WAY too quiet for us and the layouts of the houses we toured were just a bit strange with too much wasted space.

Friends of ours also considered OTOW and ended up picking out a lot and a house design and were all set to sign the paperwork. Before they did, they did one last tour of the community and realized how little seemed to be actually going on. The one pool had just one guy at it and he was sleeping. Judy said to Andy, "Gee, the only excitement we're probably ever going to get here is when we end up giving that guy CPR." They ended up backing out of the deal and bought here in The Villages.

During our visit there, we did talk to one guy who had moved there from The Villages and was happy with it. He said that The Villages was "just way too busy" for him and he far preferred the quiet lifestyle there. And, of course, OTOW is a "true" gated community, which appeals to some. We're happy that he's happy there and we're happy that we're happy here.

I never checked out other retirement communities as I knew TV was right for me!!! I moved here 7 years ago.

It may or may not be right for you but only visiting will determine that for you.

I've seen some people move away from TV because of health issues and wanting to be closer to family and some who felt TV was getting too big, too much traffic, restaurants too crowded during snowbird season especially and wanted a more serene lifestyle.

You are buying a lifestyle and just not a home. There are several thousand clubs and a multitude of things to do. I can talk until I'm blue in the face as most people don't believe TV can be this wonderful! A visit or renting for a month is preferable. Seeing is believing.

You can do as much or as little as you want! Only you can make the decision if it's right for you.