| Have you ever heard of "Snowbirds?" Snowbirds | | | | beaches in the world. Destin has many golf |
| are people who leave cold, northern winters by | | | | courses such as the Kelly Plantation Golf Club, the |
| escaping to Florida. Why do snowbirds migrate to | | | | Emerald Bay Golf Club, and the Regatta Bay Golf |
| Florida? Florida is a great place to spend the | | | | and Country Club. Destin Commons, an outside |
| winter--there are fewer tourists, there is plenty | | | | shopping mall, has a cinema, numerous |
| of sun for everyone, and there are plenty of | | | | restaurants, and shopping. Close by is the Silver |
| things to see and do. | | | | Sands Outlet Mall, which claims to be "the nation's |
| Below is a list of benefits to being a Snowbird. | | | | largest designer outlet center." With so much to |
| Warm Weather: | | | | offer, Destin condominiums are an ideal place for |
| When the rest of the country has temperatures | | | | Snowbirds to hibernate for a couple of weeks. |
| below freezing, Florida has relatively mild | | | | National Parks: |
| temperatures. The average temperature in | | | | While it would be too cold to want to spend a |
| December is around 60 or 70 degrees, which | | | | day outside in other places, Florida has many |
| allows Snowbirds to keep their winter coats at | | | | national parks for the outdoor explorer. There is |
| home and wear t-shirts during the day. | | | | the Canaveral National Seashore with 24 miles of |
| Theme Parks: | | | | undeveloped island, the Big Cypress National |
| Florida offers many theme parks that stay open | | | | Preserve with subtropical animal and plant life, and |
| all year long, and they tend to be less crowded in | | | | the Timucuan Ecological and Historial Preserve. |
| the winter when students are in school. With | | | | The Everglades National Park is a top choice |
| Disneyworld, Dinosaur World, Animal Kingdom, | | | | among travelers. The Everglades National Park is |
| Discovery Clove, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, | | | | the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. and |
| Universal Studios and much more--there plenty of | | | | has extensive fresh and saltwater areas. The |
| opportunities to get outside and have fun at an | | | | Park also has Gatorland Theme Park, where you |
| amusement park. | | | | can see wildlife such as alligators, turtles, snakes, |
| Panama City Beach: | | | | fish, and exotic birds and learn about alligators, |
| A popular place for Snowbirds to stay is at a | | | | crocodiles, and other animals. |
| Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach has many | | | | Location and Affordability: |
| condos for rent along its 27-mile stretch of sandy | | | | Florida has warm weather and many attractions |
| beaches. It also has go-kart tracks, mini-golf | | | | for visitors, but what makes it a popular |
| courses and amusement parks, such as Cobra | | | | destination is its location and affordability. A flight |
| Adventure Park, Zoo World, and Coconut Creek | | | | from New York to Florida is about 3 hours and |
| Fun Park. In addition, this city has cruise tours, an | | | | the flights are non-stop. Snowbirds want to |
| aquarium, a zoological conservatory, and relaxing | | | | escape the North's winter, and Florida is much |
| beach communities for fine dining and shopping. | | | | closer than Mexico or the Caribbean. |
| Destin: | | | | Florida is also affordable. With condo deals available |
| Destin, Florida is a relaxing destination for | | | | at reasonable prices, anyone can afford to visit |
| Snowbirds. The city is located on the Emerald | | | | Florida in the winter. |
| Coast of Florida and has some of the whitest | | | | |