While homeowners down south may not miss shoveling driveways and frozen pipes, they could still desire snowball fights, ice skating and the friendly face of a snowman in their neighbor’s yard. Here’s how to really get your wintertime fix when residing in a land of endless summer.
Tips to get Your Wintertime Fix in the Warm Weather
1. Snowy cinema
Snuggle up and enjoy a movie marathon of winter flicks. There are tons to choose from, from classics like “Dr. Zhivago” and “The Shining” to more kid-friendly favorites like “Ice Age” and “Frozen.” And don’t forget the Warren Miller pantheon of ski movies.
2. Lace up some skates
Release your inner Michelle Kwan or Apolo Ohno and spend a couple of hours at an indoor ice rink. You might even bust out your winter hat.
3. Dive into chilly pages
Transport yourself to the tundra by reading novels set in frigid climes. “The Call of the Wild” is guaranteed to cause you to shiver, while “Snow Falling on Cedars,” “The Snow Child,” or, of course, the “Song of Fire and Ice” series (the inspiration for the Game of Thrones tv series) also have wintery themes.
4. Crank up cold tunes
You might be lying outside in flip-flops, nevertheless, you can take advantage of a winter-themed playlist with tunes like “Hazy Shade of Winter,” by The Bangles, “Winter Time Blues,” by Roscoe Chenier, “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” by Bruce Springsteen, as well as the Rolling Stone’s classic “Winter.”
5. Fake it
Warm-weather states like Florida engineer snow festivals for individuals in the wintertime withdrawal. The Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee has two million hand-carved ice sculptures, an eight-lane snow tubing hill covered in snow and a nightly snowfall in the resort’s atrium. For 3 days, the Sarasota Snow Fest offers 70 tons of snow for open play, four giant snow slides and an ice skating rink. Search for snow festivals close to you.
All set to chuck your snow blower and move to a place where you might (eventually) miss winter? Or, do you miss organizing epic snowball fights? RE/MAX agents are connected across climates worldwide. Consult professionals Like Nick 7 Cindy Davis who can assist you in finding your home where the weather suits your style. We are connected with other RE/MAX Agents around the world who are ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Give us a call at 813-300-7116 or simply click here and we will be in touch shortly.
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