Where to Go to Get Away From the Snow

They’re called Snow Birds. They come from all over the United States and converge on warmer, more tolerable climates. They come in groups, couples and singles. Snow birds are retired seniors that travel to warmer climates during the winter months. They are called snow birds because they only show up in the winter.

They may rent a condo or coach, or drive their own RV. They come every winter and leave in the spring. They are only there for a few months and then they are gone again.So many southern cities depend on these people for seasonal income. They have special programs and agendas set up just for them. For example, Alamogordo, New Mexico offers golf specials for seniors along with its already beautiful beaches, RV Parks and Space Center Museum.

Fort Mohave, Bullhead City, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Parker, Prescott and Golden Valley in Arizona are some of the favorite places for the Snow Birds. The hot, dry climate of this state makes the cold snowy weather of the north disappear from their minds.

Many locations in Florida are popular. The warm climate there is good for year round camping and outdoor activities. There are many 55-plus RV and mobile home parks located in St. Petersburg, Largo, Tampa, Clearwater, Orlando and Cape Coral. Most of them offer discount lot rates and year round yard maintenance. Almost all of them come with a Senior Center full of activities and swimming pools for the residents. California offers them hot springs, beautiful resorts and beaches along with the mountains and Wine Valleys. Blythe, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are favorite gathering places for seniors.