Fun Vacation Ideas

Subzero temperatures, bad road conditions and dreary gray weather are just some of the things that you’ll have to deal with come wintertime. People who do not want to stay cooped up indoors all day usually escape the cabin fever-inducing conditions by going to warmer areas for winter, hence the collective term ‘snowbirds.’ Here are some of the most frequented and most popular snowbird destinations throughout the United States.

Fun in the Sunshine State

Who has not heard about the Keys? One of the most popular vacation destinations in the Sunshine State aside from Miami, the Keys are a great winter escape. You get to step into an almost tropical clime without leaving the comforts and security of home too far behind. Just 15 miles south of urban Miami, the Florida Keys offer you over a thousand islands to explore, enjoy and call home for the winter.

Of particular interest is Key West, the southern tip of the Keys. Aside from having the seat of the entire county, Key West is the most tourist-friendly cities in the area. It’s easy to see why. Besides the warm climate, it has long stretches of picturesque beaches complete with clear blue waters, white sand and waving palm trees. You’re practically getting a tropical paradise – all without stepping outside the country.

Key West isn’t just for vacationers who want to while away the days sipping piña coladas on the veranda or on a hammock between two palm trees. You can bring out your active and adventurous side with all the fun water activities that are available through local resorts and companies. Go sailing with the warm, calm breezes. Try out kite surfing for a little adrenaline rush. Wind down with some blue marlin fishing at the end of the day.

To Texas!

If you are sick of the chills and the dry skin that you get from winter weather, book a vacation in Port Aransas in the Lone Star State. The most popular vacation destination in Texas boasts of a humid climate with temperatures in the high 60′s and low 70′s during the winter months. It’s a favorite for snowbirds who like to break a sweat during the winter season.

Port Aransas is a very convenient escape, not in the least because it’s no more than 6 hours’ drive away from four major Texas hubs (San Antonio, Houston, Austin and Dallas, to be specific). At the same time, the area has a very relaxed and laid back lifestyle. Instead of the frenetic pace of the city, you can slow down at Port Aransas by fishing on the numerous docks or getting a winter tan at one of the spacious beaches.

South Padre Island, another major destination in Texas, is popular for tourists not just during winter but in spring as well. It’s a favorite of college students on spring break, and it’s a great place to go if you’re looking for a fun and lively time. The island has great fishing (a number of major fishing competitions are held there annually) and long stretches of undeveloped beach – the largest in North America, in fact.

Don’t spend your winter cooped up indoors if you don’t want to. All it takes is a plane ticket, a bathing suit and sunglasses for you to have a fun, sunny winter.

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