Escape this Winter

Have you finalized your winter plans? Where will you go and what will you do? We hope that your plans do include some form of an escape. 2017 was a tough year with strange politics, extreme weather and more than its fair share of tragic events, so it seems fitting that we all end the year on a much higher note. We think you can use this issue of

Snowbirds and RV Travelers to plan your winter excursion to a warmer land, but if you can’t escape the cold and snow this winter, you can at least use the issue as a break from the everyday for an hour or two.

If you are dreaming of a trip that includes sun, water and sand, we have some fantastic stories on trips to Florida, California and Nevada — read about Palm Beach County, California’s Best Sand Dunes, and the History and Magic of the Grand Canyon Railway

If you want to plan your adventure in a new RV, see page 44 for our 10 New RVs review — with fresh, innovative designs at price points for nearly every budget, RV manufacturers north and south of the border are meeting the needs of enthusiasts with a range of new models for 2018. If you’ve been wondering how to afford the snowbird lifestyle this year we have two articles that will assist you - see page 16 for Bring the Snowbird Lifestyle Home and page

72 for Active Adult Living Mindset: On An Affordable Budget. We’ve done some research for you and can help you to find a place and make it work for your budget. In this issue we have provided lots of tips on keeping you and your RV safe this winter (Don’t Fear Camping in the Cold; page 12, RV Winter Driving Reminder; page 54, and RV Furnace Maintenance; page 63). We’ve made sure you don’t get stuck in the cold! If you haven’t finished your gift buying, look to our Product Showcase on page 10 for some ideas on keeping your favourite RVer warm or to our Gift Guide on page 76 for some great backpacks and padfolios. See page 14 if you’d like to gift a subscription to our magazine. We wish you all the best with your winter and holiday plans. We’ll see you next year.

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