Southern Utah

Travel America, Nov-Dec, 2004

When winds whip snowdrifts in northern climes, you could bask in sunshine in southern Utah. The Vacation Getaway program at Sun River St. George, an active adult community in sunny St. George, draws visitors from far and near. For just $149 per couple, wannabe retirees age 55 or better spend two nights in a furnished vacation villa, use the fitness center and indoor pool, and participate in lawn bowling, pickle ball, and other planned activities.

You can test drive the golf course at a discounted rate, enjoy a complementary breakfast, and tour eight decorated models. Sun River residents enjoy an array of healthy and interesting recreational options from aerobic fitness to neighborhood celebrations. New homes are priced from $120,000 to $283,000 for 1,000 to 2,700 square feet. To learn more, call (888) 688-6556 or visit www.sunriver.com. Perched at 2,880 feet amid gorgeous red rock scenery, St. George is a popular snowbird destination where one-third of the 49,000 population is retirement age. With nine area golf courses, a 30-mile walking/biking trail, and municipal swimming complex, retirees find ample year-round recreation. Dixie State College provides cultural and continuing education offerings. Night life can be found in nearby Mesquite, Arizona, or at Las Vegas, 120 miles south on Interstate 15.