If you are living in the north of the country, you might be fed up of cold, hard winters, and be longing for a warm climate, especially at the coldest time of year. This means that a snowbird destination could be just what you need. So head south for a warmer climate this winter and enjoy a great vacation.
So where could you go for your winter vacation? There are lots of fantastic snowbird destinations around the country, and of course your choice depends on what you want from a holiday. Florida’s Perdido Key is a great choice if you like beautiful clear water and white sandy beaches. This is one of the world’s most popular destinations for snowbirds, and boasts an abundance of marine and other wildlife.
At Perdido Key you can go sunbathing and work on getting a great tan, even in the winter. There are also lots of water sports for you to enjoy, including scuba diving, jet skiing and wakeboarding, and much more besides.
Perdido Key is an excellent choice for people who like to swim, as the beaches here are considered amongst the United States’ best for swimming. The unspoiled and protected dunes and the shoreline itself stretch for miles, and the best thing of all is the fact that 61% of this area consists of preserves and parks. This makes it an ideal destination for eco-tourists as well as for snowbirds.
Perdido Key is also an ideal destination for people who enjoy the outdoors. Amongst the many outdoor activities on offer here are camping, sailing, sunbathing, motor boating, surfing, deep sea and fresh water fishing.
You can also go for nature walks along trails which stretch for miles through the unspoiled nature around Perdido Key. On your walk you will be able to see a vast array of native marine and other wildlife, as well as beaches, bays, wetlands and estuaries.
For entertainment in the Perdido Key area during the winter months, there are various events on offer. For example, Blues on the Beach is a free concert series which boasts and impressive line-up of bands. It is held on Tuesday evenings between May and September.
The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is another fabulous event, an annual air show which you are bound to enjoy if you love jet airplanes.
The nightlife here is vibrant at the weekend, with many restaurants offering a wide variety of types of cuisine. Places to check out if this is what you are looking for are Casino Beach, The Shell on the Boardwalk and the Gulfside Pavilion.
Perdido Beach in Florida is a great choice if you want to enjoy a winter vacation in a warmer climate, and in fact it is said to be one of the top United States destinations for snowbirds. So head south for winter and book yourself a trip to Perdido Key, and you can be assured of a great vacation.
