Author: SunChasers

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock are the #sunchasers behind Snowbirding Central. Together they own multiple websites and are the coauthors of the book Estate Planning 101 from Adams Media. They hail from the North (upstate New York and Michigan) and each own snowbird homes in Florida with their husbands.
Affordable Places to Snowbird in South Carolina
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Affordable Places to Snowbird in South Carolina

Many snowbirds who “fly south” for the winter head to a popular destination in the warmest areas of Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. But there are also plenty of options for sun seekers to find affordable prices for accommodations during the winter in South Carolina. While you may not consider South Carolina to have…

Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Arizona
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Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Arizona

Arizona is a snowbird hot spot because you can find locations with warm and dry winters, natural beauty, and endless outdoor activities. As the sixth-largest U.S. state and one of the most popular for U.S. and Canadian snowbirds, you’ll have plenty of destinations to pick from in Arizona. Depending on which “Grand Canyon State” location…

Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Texas 
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Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Texas 

Snowbirds flock to Texas because of the mild winters, beautiful landscapes, and endless activities. As the second-largest U.S. state, snowbirds have plenty of locations to pick from in Texas.  Depending on your interests and climate preference, you’ll generally enjoy sunshine and mild days (the mid 50s to 70s) from November through March in the “Lone…

Is the KOA Rewards Camping Loyalty Program Worth the Cost?
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Is the KOA Rewards Camping Loyalty Program Worth the Cost?

Whether you’re new to camping or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Kampgrounds of America or KOA.  With over 500 KOAs in North America, you may have a KOA in your area or see signs for KOAs when you travel. There are three types of KOAs – Journey, Holiday, and Resort. KOA Journey…

Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Florida
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Affordable Snowbird Destinations in Florida

When you think about where American and Canadian snowbirds head for the winter months, Florida likely comes to mind. For those fleeing the cold and snow, the “Sunshine State” is a popular snowbird destination because it offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and plenty of outdoor activities. Yet, for many people exploring the snowbird dream, the…

Drawbacks to the Snowbird Lifestyle [and overcoming them!]
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Drawbacks to the Snowbird Lifestyle [and overcoming them!]

Are you thinking about living for extended periods in Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, or another southern state because of their sunny days? Perhaps you’re thinking about escaping the winter cold in Canada or New England and heading south for warmer weather. Whatever your reason for changing zip codes for several chilly weeks or a few…

Are Good Sam RV Memberships Worth The Cost?
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Are Good Sam RV Memberships Worth The Cost?

If you camp frequently or think about spending your winter snowbirding in an RV park, you’ve probably heard about different membership clubs you can join that offer a variety of discounts and services to those in the camping community. But are the resources and savings these membership programs provide worth the cost of joining?  Today,…

Best State Parks for Camping in the Finger Lakes of New York

Best State Parks for Camping in the Finger Lakes of New York

During the summer months, most snowbirds return to their northern homes or embark on travel throughout the U.S. In the northeast, states like Michigan, New York, Vermont, and Maine welcome snowbirds and other travelers with beautiful scenic views and plenty of outdoor activities. When you visit New York, you can enjoy spending your days hiking,…