November 13, 2008
Going South for the Winter to Northern Florida
For many folks living in the northern reaches of the United States, retirement means heading south every winter for areas warm and sunny. Florida is a popular destination for many of these snowbirds, and northern Florida is the area of choice for many. There are many features that make northern Florida a popular place for snowbirds to choose, including the milder temperatures and the presence of seasons.
If you are considering going south for the winter this year, you will find that northern Florida will offer plenty of options in winter residences, as well as numerous sites to see that will keep you good and busy during your senior travel time. However, before you begin making travel plans, there are a few tips that will help to make your winter months more successful and enjoyable. Going south for the winter is a great lifestyle for those who are enjoying the retirement years. But before you begin your senior travel, make sure that you have all of the necessary information under your belt to ensure that your winter months are as successful and enjoyable as possible.
If your senior travel will only be a matter of a week or two, any good Florida hotel will probably suffice for your stay. On the other hand, visits of a few months will require a winter rental in the form of a condo, trailer or space in an RV park to keep your camper. Another good place to check for information regarding going south for the winter is the Chamber of Commerce for the city or town that you are considering for your winter residence.. You can also check the Convention and Visitor Bureau for your chosen city, which can provide you with information about tourist attractions and lodging, including winter rentals.
There are plenty of good sources that can help you find the winter rental that will work the best for you. One website that provides resources for information that snowbirds will need to settle into their sunny spot for the winter is http://snowbirdy.6.forumer.com/. This forum provides information that will not only help you to find your winter residence, but will also give lots of other facts that will be quite helpful when you are going south for the winter.
Another good site for snowbirds is http://www.snowbirdy.com/. This website will offer information from which RV parks are the most popular, to the best golf courses to play and the best communities to live in. You can even find a recipe exchange with other snowbirds. This site will connect you to the snowbird community in Florida and provide you with necessary information that will help you prepare for going south for the winter.
Finally, http://www.myflorida.com/taxonomy/visitor/ has information on the best beaches in Florida, weather and traffic information, and facts you will need before moving to the state for the winter months. This site is the "official portal of the State of Florida" and will give you many of the resources you will need to prepare for your senior travel.
ttp://www.visitfloridaonline.com/
http://www.touristflorida.com/
http://fla-keys.com/
http://www.informationflorida.com/
http://florida.com/fl_his1.htm
http://www.palmbeachfl.com/
http://www.originalflorida.org/
http://www.dmoz.org/Regional/North_America/United_States/Florida/Travel_and_Tourism/
http://www.2chambers.com/north_miami,_florida.htm
http://treasureislandflorida.org/
http://www.naturallyhernando.org/
Filed under Destination Travel, Going South, Winter Vacations by Jerry Stearns


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