General topics on the snowbirding lifestyle.
While it’s probably easy to shop for most of your loved ones, you likely have at least one or two “hard to buy for” relatives. And it’s no surprise to us if the snowbirds in your family are the ones you struggle to shop for each year. What do you buy snowbird grandparents, parents, or…
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…
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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…
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…
The seasonal migration of Canadian and American snowbirds from the greater north into southern states like Arizona, Texas, South 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…
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…
Preparing to snowbird can be exciting. You dream of being warmed by the 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 to a warmer climate when the middle of winter arrives. Still,…
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…