When it comes to snowbirding (and travel in general), it can be difficult to keep up with your regular fitness routine. When you’re away from your primary home, staying on track with your health and fitness habits and goals can be a struggle. You may get tired of walking or running for cardio and doing…
Practical tips for snowbirds, full-time travelers, and remote workers for receiving mail and packages A challenge people who travel full-time or have homes in two different states face is receiving mail and packages. Mail delivery while traveling or “snowbirding” for an extended time can be tricky. Many don’t realize all the options they have to get…
Have you grown tired of cold winters? Are you done dealing with icy roads and shoveling snow? Many people who feel this way decide to take up the snowbird lifestyle, leaving dreary winters in their rearview mirrors as they head toward warmer climates. Snowbirding is a rewarding experience but can be downright terrifying when done…
Are you ready to make a seasonal change? Retirees have chosen the snowbird lifestyle for years, and this way of living is even catching on with younger people. With remote work options on the rise, people across all demographics are becoming snowbirds, also known as winter visitors. While this lifestyle has many perks, it’s not…
Hosting guests in your winter vacation home can be a pleasant experience and a lot of fun. Nothing compares to the feeling of seeing your friends and loved one’s relaxing and enjoying the comforts of your home. That said, houseguests can also create problems – even if they are your kids, grandkids, or best friends…
When you’re looking for housing to escape winter in the Northern parts of the United States, you might wonder if snowbird living in a 55+ active adult community is a good idea. These communities seem very popular for retirees in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other hot spot snowbird destinations. But would a second home in…
When you think about leaving your home for an extended period of time, you have plenty of “to-do” lists to check off. While it would be nice to just pack your bags, lock your door, and head to your next destination, smart snowbirds know you need to do more to protect the home you’re leaving…
Preparing to snowbird can be exciting. You dream of sun and great weather. You look forward to spending time at the beach and getting to know others in your snowbird community. Or hosting friends and family looking for an escape in a warmer climate when the middle of winter arrives. But it can also all…
If you’re a snowbird looking for a place to park your RV and enjoy the winter, Florida’s Panhandle region has some terrific RV parks right along the beautiful beaches. And don’t skip researching RV camping if you don’t own a rig either! You may be able to enjoy the amenities of an RV park by…
I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license when I turned 16. I got my permit on my birthday and passed my road test a few months later. During that time, I passed driver’s ed and practiced driving every single day. Being able to drive was a freedom I couldn’t wait to have. I even…
Every month when you see your cell phone bill, you wonder if you should change carriers to save money. You know there are more economical options. But you also wonder if a cheaper plan means dropped calls, missing text messages, slow data, and lousy customer service. You really want a frugal cell phone plan that…
Even if you enjoy fruit-filled sangria in the summer, there’s a good chance you mix in popular seltzer drinks or tasty shandy beers too. We all love the flavors of different light and refreshing drinks in the summertime! But as the temperatures cool off and the leaves change color, you may think about switching up…
Every year, more and more people are finding newfound freedom as snowbirds. Retirees who migrate to warmer climates during the winter are the original snowbirds, but with the recent rise in remote working opportunities, people of all ages are adopting the lifestyle. A big motivation for heading south for the winter is the sunnier, warmer…
Every year, people leave their primary residence and cold winter weather behind by traveling south for warmer climates and sunnier days. Snowbirding or ‘winter visiting’ has become a popular lifestyle for people of all ages. Once thought to be a luxury only afforded to retirees, today, more and more young people, even families, are headed…
Snowbird season is just around the corner. Are you ready to head to a warmer climate during winter? The practice of heading south for warmer temperatures began early in the 20th century. Wealthy aristocrats such as J.D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford wintered in places like Ft. Meyers, Florida, and Jekyll Island, Georgia. As time went…
[It’s a convenient solution for remote workers and wanderlusters too.] With remote working opportunities increasing and Baby Boomer (and some Gen X) retirements accelerating rapidly, many people are choosing to travel more, only returning to their home base occasionally. “Snowbirds” used to be a term to describe retirees who left their primary homes in the…
In addition to chasing sunshine and warm temperatures, many snowbirds have in common a love of travel. Unless you book a flight south and stay in your own home for the whole winter, there’s a good chance you’ll need to find lodging for some part of your snowbirding adventure. Traditional snowbirds may still prefer to…