Having travelled to Santa Fe for a few years, my wife and I decided first to build a retirement and occasional vacation home, then when presented with a work opportunity to move here, 25 years ago. So if anyone is thinking of visiting (or relocating to) Santa Fe, or anywhere in Northern New Mexico, I'm reasonably qualified to help.
On the other side of the ledger, we love Italy above all other (non-Santa Fe) destinations, and especially Calabria, followed closely by Basilicata and Puglia (the toe, instep, and ankle of the boot, respectively). We love Tropea for its perfect size, old town and clear waters, but want to explore more of the small beach towns in the "foot."