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Every year starting in late September, just as the weather starts to
change towards Winter, thousands of retirement age people from
all over the USA and Canada head South to find warmer climates,
free from the hassles of shoveling snow and scraping ice from
their windshields.
Most commonly known as " Snowbirds " these Winter travelers
are destined for locations in Florida, Texas, Arizona and any
where that they can find a tropical climate all Winter long.
Tens of Thousands of " Snowbirds " come to Texas for the Winter,
where they transform from Snowbirds to " Winter Texans ".
The vast majority of these "Winter Texans" find their way to the
very Southern tip of Texas, The Rio Grande Valley.
“Winter Texans” have had enough of the snow, ice and frigid
temperatures of the North. Here in the “Land of Two Summers”
we can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, and birding
while our neighbors and friends up North are dealing with snow
shovels and ice scrapers.
Wintering in Texas has been growing in popularity since the
early 1950s. The “Rio Grande Valley” stretches for approximatley
140 miles from South Padre Island to Zapata, home of Falcon
Lake Resevoir. Along this route are hundreds of RV / Mobile
Home Parks, Resorts and Campgrounds where Winter Texans
call home for the time they are here. Many take advantage of the
convenience of staying in an Extended Stay Hotel.
Some purchase or rent ”permanent” houses in Subdivisions or
Country Clubs.
Not everyone comes at once. From September to Thanksgiving
about 25% “early birds” arrive. Between Thanksgiving and
Christmas, another 25% show up. After the 1st of January the
highways heading south are filled with Winter Texans coming to
escape the worst of Winter.
With the rising prices of fuel, some are abandoning their RVs and
driving cars or flying in, then renting or buying park models or
mobile homes. Approximately 15% of ”former” Winter Texans
have liquidated their Northern properties and made the Valley
their permanent residence. These “Converted Texans” enjoy
many of the same activities in the Summer that take place while
Winter Texans are here.
Some of these activities include golfing, fishing, tennis, swimming
and relaxing on South Padre Island beaches, Horseback riding,
birding, exploring nature and much, much more.
Any where you are in the Rio Grande Valley is just a short
distance from the Mexican border. There are several border
towns which offer souvenirs, gifts, dental services and pharmacies
priced well below what you will find in the US.
The most comprehensive website regarding all aspects of travel
in Mexico is www.mexicomike.com
Mike Nelson has made it a mission to give you as much
information regarding traveling in Mexico as possible. Visit his
site for info on: Safety issues / RVing in Mexico / Tours / Where to
go and more!
There are many reasons to retire in the Rio Grande Valley of
South Texas ... year round tropical temperatures, low cost of living
expenses, lots of things to do and see are just a few.
Here are some websites with more information regarding
retirement in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley.
www.wthsinc.com Winter Texan Homes Sales
homes.yahoo.com/news/10-cheapest-cities-country-031352232.html
www.mcallen.net/police/reports.aspx
www.examiner.com/article/the-multicultural-rio-grande-valley
www.helium.com/items/1542384-best-places-for-retirement-south-texas-
rio-grande-valley
www.helium.com/zone/1611-
www.rgvpride.com
www.city-data.com
change towards Winter, thousands of retirement age people from
all over the USA and Canada head South to find warmer climates,
free from the hassles of shoveling snow and scraping ice from
their windshields.
Most commonly known as " Snowbirds " these Winter travelers
are destined for locations in Florida, Texas, Arizona and any
where that they can find a tropical climate all Winter long.
Tens of Thousands of " Snowbirds " come to Texas for the Winter,
where they transform from Snowbirds to " Winter Texans ".
The vast majority of these "Winter Texans" find their way to the
very Southern tip of Texas, The Rio Grande Valley.
“Winter Texans” have had enough of the snow, ice and frigid
temperatures of the North. Here in the “Land of Two Summers”
we can enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, and birding
while our neighbors and friends up North are dealing with snow
shovels and ice scrapers.
Wintering in Texas has been growing in popularity since the
early 1950s. The “Rio Grande Valley” stretches for approximatley
140 miles from South Padre Island to Zapata, home of Falcon
Lake Resevoir. Along this route are hundreds of RV / Mobile
Home Parks, Resorts and Campgrounds where Winter Texans
call home for the time they are here. Many take advantage of the
convenience of staying in an Extended Stay Hotel.
Some purchase or rent ”permanent” houses in Subdivisions or
Country Clubs.
Not everyone comes at once. From September to Thanksgiving
about 25% “early birds” arrive. Between Thanksgiving and
Christmas, another 25% show up. After the 1st of January the
highways heading south are filled with Winter Texans coming to
escape the worst of Winter.
With the rising prices of fuel, some are abandoning their RVs and
driving cars or flying in, then renting or buying park models or
mobile homes. Approximately 15% of ”former” Winter Texans
have liquidated their Northern properties and made the Valley
their permanent residence. These “Converted Texans” enjoy
many of the same activities in the Summer that take place while
Winter Texans are here.
Some of these activities include golfing, fishing, tennis, swimming
and relaxing on South Padre Island beaches, Horseback riding,
birding, exploring nature and much, much more.
Any where you are in the Rio Grande Valley is just a short
distance from the Mexican border. There are several border
towns which offer souvenirs, gifts, dental services and pharmacies
priced well below what you will find in the US.
The most comprehensive website regarding all aspects of travel
in Mexico is www.mexicomike.com
Mike Nelson has made it a mission to give you as much
information regarding traveling in Mexico as possible. Visit his
site for info on: Safety issues / RVing in Mexico / Tours / Where to
go and more!
There are many reasons to retire in the Rio Grande Valley of
South Texas ... year round tropical temperatures, low cost of living
expenses, lots of things to do and see are just a few.
Here are some websites with more information regarding
retirement in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley.
www.wthsinc.com Winter Texan Homes Sales
homes.yahoo.com/news/10-cheapest-cities-country-031352232.html
www.mcallen.net/police/reports.aspx
www.examiner.com/article/the-multicultural-rio-grande-valley
www.helium.com/items/1542384-best-places-for-retirement-south-texas-
rio-grande-valley
www.helium.com/zone/1611-
www.rgvpride.com
www.city-data.com
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