As the baby boomers begin to retire, retirement communities are becoming increasingly popular. Most of these communities offer luxury villas, golf courses, recreation and the lifestyle of your dreams.

Different from retirement homes, communities are specially designed for people who no longer work, but are not necessary needy of constant medical attention. The retirement communities provide extensive amenities to fill your days with 24-hour fitness centers, golf, swimming, pilates, arts and crafts, or anything else you desire. Many are built in warm climates and around big cities with lots to do, like in Phoenix.

So what are some of the best retirement locations?

Not surprisingly, Florida retirement communities are the most popular. Some of the top searched communities in Florida include The Villages, Hyde Park, and Iron Horse. Arizona is the second most popular state to retire to with spectacular communities such as Sun City Grand and Rio Verde.

If you are aiming to retire in one of these wonderful communities, it would be wise to visit a retirement planner to make sure you are building your retirement savings wisely. While we all can't retire wealthy, we can still retire smart.

Do you know of any great retirement communities that did not make our list? If so, please tell us about them. Are you looking for a place to retire? Try searching for retirement communities on AOL Search or check out AOL Real Estate.

Top Searched Retirement Communities on AOL Search:
1. The Villages -- FL
2. The Peninsula -- AL
3. Hyde Park -- FL
4. Iron Horse -- FL
5. Bear Creek -- FL
6. Sun City Grand -- AZ
7. Seabrook -- NJ
8. St. James Plantation -- NC
9. SummerGlen -- FL
10. Rio Verde -- AZ

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