Some Snowbirds Not Taking Wing This Winter
Category: Travel
December 2, 2020 — While up north there has already been plenty of snow and ice, that doesn’t mean that all the snowbirds have taken flight to warmer climes. The Covid pandemic seems to have clipped the wings of a significant number of people in the northeast, midwest, and Canada, as reported in the South Florida Sentinel, which recently published an article interviewing officials in communities and the tourist industry. Although precise figures are hard to come by, it is clear that not everyone is going to come south. The article’s conclusions line up with results from the Topretirements Blog article on snowbirding this winter, which generated 29 comments.
Comments on "Some Snowbirds Not Taking Wing This Winter"
Caree says:
We are not leaving Mich. in January as originally planned. We are thinking about going south in February, but still not sure. All depends on COVID and the cost of renting for the month.
Darla says:
We would like to go to our home in Florida in January and can make the drive in a couple of days. We own a home there and feel we need to open it up and we would like to be there. We will still stay put once we are there and not socialize. Just live the way we do up north, but at least will see sunshine and be much warmer. Just wish we could get vaccinated soon, but hope is on the way. That is our plan today, but we may have redo as we watch the numbers everyday.
Carol says:
I rented a condo in New Smyrna Beach for 12 weeks beginning Jan 1st but am having significant second thoughts. Friends in Florida say that NSB and Vero Beach are more crowded than ever and that fewer than half of people are wearing masks, even in the grocery stores. As much as I crave leaving MA for sunnier weather, as case numbers rise I think more and more that I should swallow the cancellation penalty and stay safely tucked away at home...knowing that this too shall pass.
Jennifer says:
Carol:
As a nurse still working three days a week, you have made a very wise choice. It is better to be safe than not right now. Our numbers in the DC area are skyrocketing. My job is in Maryland and we are very cautious there as well. I will be glad when the vaccine is available to all.
CK says:
Darla,
We are in a similar condition to you. We own a condo in FL. At first we thought well at least we
have the sunshine and warmth vs staying up north. Then we got to wondering if the states will
only give the vaccine to state "RESIDENTS". While we own FL property we are not FL residents.
It seems logical to us that FL will take care of their residents first. So that means we would have
to drive all the way back north to get the shots. Our plan now is to stay up north until we get our shots
or hear that FL has a different plan for snowbirds.
Mark says:
Under the vaccine distribution plans, I wonder if non-residents will be able to get COVID vaccines while snowbirding? We have decided not to travel to Florida this year, do not want to risk exposure at rest stops, restaurants, gas stations, etc..