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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
While many people “flying south” for the winter head to a snowbird hotspot such as Florida, Arizona, and Texas, there are plenty of great places to chase the sun and warm weather in New Mexico. You may picture endless square miles of the desert landscape when you think of New Mexico. But it has a…
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As a snowbird, you want to safeguard your home when you’re away. To protect my northern and southern homes from potential water damage I decided to install Govee WiFi water sensors. These water leak sensors are a smart home device designed to send alerts to my mobile phone in the event they come into contact…
People in their 50’s and older travel near and far for business and pleasure. Continuing to work into their sixties and seventies, some travel regularly by automobile, plane, and train. Others don’t venture far from their hometown until they retire. Instead of traveling in their youth while working and raising a family, they plan “exploring…
Living the life of a snowbird might sound like it’d be out of reach. Wouldn’t maintaining another property double your expenses, at least? Well, living the snowbird lifestyle does come with some extra expenses. Still, enjoying the winter in warmer weather likely won’t be close to double your everyday costs. Snowbirding done the right way…
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…