Alternatives to South Florida in Winter
We are interested in alternative destinations to South Florida in the winter. It is just becoming way too crowded and expensive down here. Between the influx of people from the Northern United States ...
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Basically, there is no perfect place - even your rains in Portland don't appeal to us. :) If you're looking for warmth, New Mexico is too cold for the winter months - even the southern part.
We love Arizona for the winter months - any place from Phoenix and southward. Don't try for the northern part - snow and cold. In Arizona you really have to pay attention to elevation and don't go above 4,000' in winter - 2,000' is ideal. The far eastern side of the Phoenix Metro area is very nice - around Apache Junction. The Tucson area is terrific for hiking and warm days - lots to do in the area. Casa Grande gets a lot of dust storms because of the farming so I wouldn't recommend it. Yuma is the warmest and many snowbirds go there.
Texas - around Rockport is nice but they can get rain, cold and wind.
Gulf Shores, Alabama is also great - nice beach, good restaurants but it can be on the cool side with warm days.
Hope you find your spot! We've tried them all, including Florida - which is on the 'no' list.
We love Arizona for the winter months - any place from Phoenix and southward. Don't try for the northern part - snow and cold. In Arizona you really have to pay attention to elevation and don't go above 4,000' in winter - 2,000' is ideal. The far eastern side of the Phoenix Metro area is very nice - around Apache Junction. The Tucson area is terrific for hiking and warm days - lots to do in the area. Casa Grande gets a lot of dust storms because of the farming so I wouldn't recommend it. Yuma is the warmest and many snowbirds go there.
Texas - around Rockport is nice but they can get rain, cold and wind.
Gulf Shores, Alabama is also great - nice beach, good restaurants but it can be on the cool side with warm days.
Hope you find your spot! We've tried them all, including Florida - which is on the 'no' list.
