Snowbird Season: Spend Winter in a Thousand Trails Resort
Feel that chill in the air? It can only mean one thing: snowbird season has arrived, and it’s high time to motor south for fun in the sun. Thousand Trails invites snowbirds to Winter Differently in one of its highly rated resorts in America’s Sun Belt and experience the warm side of winter.
Snowbird Savvy
As you travel, keep in mind that escaping the cold isn’t the only reason that snowbirds travel south. Thousand Trails Resorts instill a sense of community among snowbirds, with the chance to make long-lasting friendships during your stay. Compete in a pickleball tournament, attend a musical event, or simply hang out with your newfound snowbird buddies.
You don’t have to be an RV traveler to enjoy the snowbird lifestyle. The resorts below offer cottages and other non-motorized housing options for folks seeking a long-term stay in the sun. So secure your northern domicile, pack up the RV, and begin your trip to sunny climbs.
Below, you’ll find five Florida Thousand Trails Resorts that cater to travelers who follow the sun to avoid winter.
Terra Ceia Village RV Resort recently added new pickleball courts. (Photo Credit: Terra Ceia Village RV Resort)
Terra Ceia Village RV Resort
Located in Palmetto on Florida’s Gulf Coast between Tampa and Sarasota, Terra Ceia Village RV Resort serves as an ideal launching pad for day trips to surrounding attractions, from Walt Disney World to Seaworld to Longboat Key.
The park features almost 400 spaces with plenty of room for slideouts. Improvements made in the last year include a new swim area with a pool, deck, and pavilion; a new clubhouse with ample gathering space and restrooms; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and new restrooms and bathhouse.
Guests can work up a sweat on the four new pickleball courts or cool down at the pool. In addition, there are shuffleboard courts, a second pool, and a screen porch. Card games, workout sessions, arts and crafts, and competitive games like ladder ball keep guests engaged, while pet owners can turn their pooches loose at the dog park. The property is surrounded by five ponds, which enhance views in all directions.
A Tropical Palms cottage. (Photo Credit: Tropical Palms)
Tropical Palms
Occupying 69 tropical acres or prime real estate under the Florida sun, Tropical Palms in Kissimmee offers roomy holiday cottages with full kitchens and private terraces. The resort’s proximity to attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee is ideal; Disney World is less than 20 minutes away, and Orlando’s theme parks are less than a half hour outside of the resort. From a romantic getaway for two to a holiday with the whole family, the cottages provide a range of floor plans to suit guests’ preferences. You can even find a few cottages that are pet-friendly.
Guests staying in Tropical Palms RV Resort can take advantage of the resort’s shuffleboard, horseshoes, and bocce ball courts, as well as its pool and laundry facilities. To complete the scene, there are several social activities and live entertainment options. Enjoy a Hollywood blockbuster by the pool at the resort’s popular Dive-In Movie Nights, or try something new at one of the dance classes offered. There’s always something in the works at Tropical Palms.
Lakefront sites at Tranquility Lakes RV Resort. (Photo Credit: Tranquility Lakes RV Resort)
Tranquility Lakes RV Resort
Offering top amenities for RV travelers, Tranquility Lakes RV Resort is located near Cape Coral, Florida. Overlooking two lakes, this 200-acre property offers 500 full hookup RV sites, more than 180 of which have sweeping views of the surrounding water.
With separate concrete picnic areas and concrete pads equipped with 50-amp marine-grade pedestals, every RV site is thoughtfully planned to prioritize comfort and convenience. Thanks to the resort’s ample amenities, all visitors are guaranteed a memorable and pleasurable stay.
Tranquility Lakes is centered around a 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art clubhouse. This impressive facility includes a fitness center with lake views, a billiards room, a card room, a kitchen, and more than 2,000 square feet of covered outdoor space for dining and relaxation. Guests can also enjoy a spacious gathering area that overlooks the resort’s inviting pool.
Photo Credit: Sherwood Forest RV Resort
Sherwood Forest RV Resort
Blend theme park thrills with the wonders of nature on your trip to Sherwood Forest RV Resort in Kissimmee. Surrounded by lush forest, this RV resort is located just four miles from Walt Disney World and 12 miles from Universal Studios. Guests who like shopping trips can take advantage of the six sizable shopping malls and outlets within 10 miles of the resort.
Guests can indulge in a host of onsite amenities and activities. Popular pastimes include concerts, dinners, dances, dancing lessons, bingo, card evenings, board game nights, quilting, crafts, ice cream socials, and cookouts.
Sherwood Forest has a variety of tent and RV sites, along with park model rental cottages that can be tailored to guest needs. Out of our 531 sites, 457 offer full hookups.
Biking in Miami Everglades Resort. (Photo Credit: Miami Everglades Resort)
Miami Everglades Resort
Enjoy your stay at Miami Everglades Resort, which was voted “Best Campground in Miami” in a recent poll. Situated near tropical flower nurseries and farms, this 34-acre tropical camping paradise is bordered by avocado, mango, and palm trees. Guests can relax in the peaceful setting or venture to outstanding nearby destinations. Vibrant Key Largo is only 30 miles to our south, while thrilling Everglades National Park is just 10 miles away.
Hoping for a more worldly experience? The South Beach Art Deco District, Miami Beach, museums, Coral Gables Miracle Mile, and bayside commercial districts are all easily accessible from the resort, which lies only 30 miles south of Miami.
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