First Time to Florida as a snowbird
Since it's our first time going to Florida as a snowbird is it ok just to go and find places to stay once we are there or should I be making reservations at the different parks that I think I will lik...
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As far as driving I-81, it's a hilly and sometimes snow bound roadway. I would get to I-95 just below Washington, DC area and that way you will have a flatter warmer ride. You may know that many Canadians go to the West Coast of Florida. The East Coast is not as touristy for RVers. If you want warm go as far south as you can, at least to the FT. Meyers area. Then If you want to see Key West, without driving there, hop the boat from Ft. Meyers Marina for a round trip of $125 with return whenever you want as it's not a day trip unless you want that. Bicycles are allowed at $25 extra, and can easily traverse the 4 mile by 4 mile city. See the sunset on Malory Square, beach at Ft. Zackary Taylor at the tip of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, And of course buy a fresh baked Key Lime pie. The trip is 80 minutes one way. The drive is 156 miles from Miami. Get a Pilot RV card and gas up, dump tanks, stay over for big discounts. On I-81 watch the hills in Pennsylvania as they are steep and you need to down shift and brake if you have a heavy load. Call ahead and check for a site ahead of time. Plot your fuel stops, as sometimes there are none for miles.
