Don’t Make These 10 Snowbird Mistakes
Category: Snowbirds
January 11, 2022 — Millions of American retirees follow the example of their avian friends – they head south to snowbird when winter temperatures cool. Not all of them fly of course, about three times more drive than fly, and some take the Autotrain. According to a 2018 Topretirements survey of snowbird preferences, almost 60% said they are either “Extremely Likely” or “Likely” to be a snowbird in retirement. So if you are one of those who plans on going south for part of the winter, don’t make these snowbirding mistakes.
Not reserving early enough. This is the starting impediment to becoming a snowbird. The best spots are usually reserved by current renters before they leave in the spring. So if you wait until late in the calendar year before you book, choices will be limited and prices higher.
Comments on "Don’t Make These 10 Snowbird Mistakes"
BillyBogey says:
Thanks. Good Tips. Already know/do some of them. But not all!!
Scott Lucado says:
I'm thinking of reverse-snowbirding, getting out of hellish Texas heat in the summer.
These are good tips for that, too.
BillyBogey says:
BRRRRR!!! It's Cold Outside!! Here in "The North". Know you are a Boarder; so from a Downhiller's perspective in the East > Laurentains are good for Skiing & NightLife, in the West; Banff/Jasper are good, Whistler ranks. Personally I like Whistler.
Cold means Snow & you have to Shovel it!!!
Just some Tips!!
CWS says:
A question for you experienced snowbirds…
I am snowbirding for the first time this winter and will soon be headed back north after being gone for two months. I shut off the water from the well and turned down the hot water heater to vacation mode before I left. What do you do upon your return to flush out the pipes, hot water heater, water dispenser on the refrigerator, etc. to ensure that your water is safe to use? I worry about Legionnaires.
Thank you!