Are you a snowbird? With the increase in remote and flexible work environments, more families are considering longer stays in sunnier climates. Here are four ideas to consider.
- Beautiful Belize
Experience the calming effects of nature during a stay within this Central American gem where rainforests and expansive barrier reefs are a part of the 87 distinct types of ecosystems. Choose from a range of lodging options in coastal areas where you can snorkel, dive, float and paddle. Or go inland for dense greenery, adventure tours and the chance to see colorful birds. Stay at the Lodge at Chaa Creek for early-morning bird-watching tours, to visit the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm, learn organic gardening tips, and for medicine trail tours where you’ll learn about native plants that provide significant remedies.
For more: www.ChaaCreek.com; www.TravelBelize.org.
- Sweet South Carolina
The Palmetto State is ripe with sun-soaked destinations including favorite spots like Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. With its beautiful beaches, varied cuisine, ample state parks, and mild temperatures, it’s no wonder this southern state is a popular destination for snowbird families, including their four-legged friends. Relax on sugar-white sand beaches, play golf on world-famous links, take up paddle sports or birding and indulge in a seaside shopping spree. Coastal lodging options range from resorts and condos to treehouses.
For more: www.Vacasa.com; www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
- Sunny Arizona
From cactus strewn deserts and crimson canyons to swaying grass lands and towering pine forests, there is much to see and do during an extended stay. Known for year-round sunny skies and reliably warm temperatures. Phoenix is the epicenter of a sprawling metro area known as the Valley of the Sun. You’ll find world-class resorts and rental properties. Expect dozens of top-notch golf courses, scores of hiking and biking trails, Cactus League baseball, a slew of award-winning eateries and the Phoenix Zoo. Spectacular Sedona will steal your heart. Explore via more than 400 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through a wonderland of colorful stone, forest and creek beds.
