Our first winter of retirement, two years ago, we explored. We stayed anywhere to a week or two at any given area. Robertsdale, AL, Pass Christian, MS, Lafayette, LA, Willis, TX, Rockport, TX, Edinburg, TX, Mathis, TX and Glen Rose, TX. Of those locations, we chose to go back to Rockport, TX last winter. Unfortunately, that area was ground zero for hurricane Harvey, but as luck would have it, the park we had reservations with, had things cleaned up and ready for our arrival. We stayed four months, Dec-Mar and we are going back this winter. My only suggestion, decide what type of activities interest you and choose accordingly and the sooner the better, check availability for the dates you are looking for. Have fun.