When you decide to seek out sunshine and warmer climates during the winter months, one of the first questions you might have is how to select a snowbird location. It’s a frequent question we get from people who find this blog! If you’ve enjoyed vacationing in southern regions, you may already have a list of…
Thousands of Canadian and U.S. snowbirds travel I-75 when they head south each winter and on return trips to their northern homes. If you travel this Interstate Highway – no matter where you join the almost 1,800 mile route – you might wonder what there is to do along the way. It makes sense to…
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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…
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,…
When you start thinking about this coming winter, you might begin plotting an escape from the cold and snow to a better climate. Doing so for more than a one or two week vacation would make you a snowbird. But if pet ownership is a part of your lifestyle, before you pick up and go…
When you enjoy camping and are thinking about heading south over the winter months, you might wonder if the RV snowbird lifestyle is right for you. If you pull into RV resorts in popular snowbird destinations, you’ll see plenty of other people who think it’s the right move! People escape freezing temperatures up north and…
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,…
Every winter, there’s a great migration of U.S. and Canadian snowbirds who leave colder climates in favor of warm weather. While having the option to travel and live a snowbird lifestyle has great appeal, there are still details snowbirds need to address each winter before heading out to chase the sun. One of the crucial…
Every year at the start of winter, snowbirds and those looking to escape the snow migrate toward southern states like South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and New Mexico. This seasonal movement results in many people searching rental listings for winter accommodations in warmer climates. Unfortunately, the competition for seasonal or short term housing might make sun…
You may enjoy relaxing in luxurious accommodations on expensive vacations, spending your days away from the office hiking in the back-country, or taking the kids to popular attractions when you’re away from home. But another wonderful opportunity may present itself if a relative or close friend invites you to stay with them. Many who live…
The seasonal migration of Canadian and American snowbirds from the greater north into southern states like Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, and the most popular snowbird destination of all, the “sunshine state” of Florida, and then back home again requires good planning. There are many logistical issues to consider when traveling, and one of the first…
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year by those who are Irish and by plenty of people who aren’t too! Along with leprechauns, shamrocks, and gold coins, March 17th is the holiday that’s also known for green beer, and that delicious once-a-year meal – corned beef and cabbage. Ireland has long been associated with drinking,…
If you’ve decided to work a part-time job as a snowbird, you might be thinking about your options. Some people know exactly what they’ll do for work. Others may have a wide variety of positions to consider in their snowbird destination. What’s a good job for a snowbird who wants part-time employment? Well, that depends…
If you’re a traditional or early retiree who is also a snowbird, you may have no interest in going back to work as you seek out the sunshine in a warmer climate during the winter season. 😎 But there plenty of “retired” snowbirds benefit in various ways from working a part-time job for at least…
Valentine’s Day is one of the highlights of February. And whether you have a “special someone” in your life or not, you can celebrate with people you care about! “Galentine’s Day” or “Palentine’s Day” are popular spin offs of the traditional holiday and are celebrated in February too. You can also flip the focus of…
