The “Good Life” in Tallahassee is characterized by its position as the financial, medical, and cultural center of the entire Big Bend area. Only minutes from the glistening, shell-packed white beaches of the Gulf Coast, the winters are mild and the area offers outdoor recreational activities throughout all seasons.  Condos are readily available throughout the entire region and the experts at www.condocompany.com can help you select just the right one for your tastes and pocketbook.

The nearby Gulf Coast beckons visitors to enjoy the pristine, expansive beaches and to visit the quaint fishing villages shining here and there along the way. Vacation rentals, reasonably priced exquisite condominiums are ideally located throughout the area. They are easily reached by driving south to U.S. 98, the route is alive with colorful festivals, salt-water fishing action and fine restaurants and shops

Nearby areas to the south include St. George Island, Mexico Beach, Shell Point and Wakulla. All have vacation rentals and condos from the luxurious to cozy accommodations and styles. To the west is the Emerald Coast with its gem-like waters and welcoming expanses of unspoiled beaches. To the east is Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach while the north offers a stunning array of plantations and Southern mansions. You can check the area with the assistance of seasoned professionals at www.condocompany.com

Only 28 miles from Thomasville, Ga., to the north, the area retains America’s largest concentration of original plantations. There are real estate bargains all along the route from Tallahassee. There are over 300,000 acres and 71 sprawling plantations between Tallahassee and Thomasville. Some plantations offer beautiful viewing from the highways and roads while others are open to visitors for first-hand encounters with pre-Civil War life styles.

There also are tours of the manors from earlier eras which include visits to guided and self-guided itineraries to at least five historic estates. Tallahassee lists 122 properties on the National Register of Historic Places.