Snowbird Like a Pro
How to Plan a Winter Getaway from the Midwest & Northeast to Florida, Georgia & the Carolinas
Thinking about escaping winter for a few weeks, or a few months, but not sure where to begin?
Snowbird Like a Pro brings together firsthand experience and useful guidance for anyone considering spending part of the winter in the Southeast. It covers the questions, decisions, and details that can help you understand what snowbirding really involves from beginning to end.
What You’ll Find Inside
Snowbird Like a Pro takes you through the decisions and details that can make a seasonal winter getaway easier to plan and more enjoyable once you arrive.
Planning Your Winter
Choosing a destination that fits your lifestyle and budget
Understanding the real costs of snowbirding
Finding and evaluating a seasonal rental
Preparing your home before you leave
Your Time Away
Planning the trip south and deciding what to bring
Getting comfortable once you arrive
Handling the practical details of living away from home
Checklists and worksheets to help you stay organized
Written from Experience
Jane Rogers spent years visiting Florida before planning seasonal winter stays of her own. Those experiences—and the lessons that came with them—became the foundation for Snowbird Like a Pro.
Planning Tools You Can Use
Explore checklists, worksheets, and other resources to help you plan, organize, and make informed decisions about your time away.