Arizona

Yes, FL is on the short list as is southern GA. But I lived in FL for 20 years so I already know a lot about it.

We are also considering NM and TX. If we go without our RV and try to find a park model or an affordable condo while we research an area, we have no way of knowing about the safety of the area or the condition of the accommodations.

If you are considering TX, then consider Victoria Palms RV Resort in Donna, TX. It is centrally located in the Rio Grande Valley just off Interstate 2 which provides easy access to travel along the valley. VPR has over 1,000 sites so if you bring your RV you can use it. VPR also has a restaurant and motel. The motel has 20 standard motel rooms and 100 suites. The suites each have a bedroom, living room eat in kitchen and bathroom. I winter in this park and can tell you the area is safe and the motel is in excellent condition. If you decide to make a reservation call the property direct as you will get up to date info. The motel and RV sections each have a separate office.

New Mexico is cold in the winter. It's at higher elevation. We are at 4,000 ft and they get 3 ft snow drifts and wind here. Most of the state is at this elevation or higher. If you do come west, or even TX, the lower the elevation, the warmer it will be in the winter.

Most people go south in the winter to get away from the cold weather. So, why not go to the warmest winter place which is Yuma AZ. This fall will be our 15th season in Yuma. Our home is only 100 feet above sea level. Both Tucson and Phoenix are much higher elevation and cooler.

Phoenix isn't that much higher. And so much, much, much more to do.

What Barb ^^^^^ said! Chris