This Minnesota winter has been long and ugly. DH and I (ok maybe just me have talked about snowbirding someday but when it comes right down to it, I doubt that we will. We have pets and I don't see myself giving that part of my life up. Also, we have a big family and they all live in Minnesota. We have made three trips to Mexico (South of Cancun) during the middle of winter and those trips really seemed to make the winter more bearable. We may go to Mexico again but I am wondering about inexpensive southern United States trips. We really enjoy more rural, less populated areas near water (ocean or lake). We like to camp as well. I am not thrilled about flying but will do it if needed. Any suggestions?