Amethyst
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I'm getting ready to make Disney World reservations for early February, which supposedly is a less-crowded time, and also a great time to be in FL instead of MD. I do not do well outdoors in hot weather, so waiting till spring is not an option.
But, I'm getting nervous about snow. During winter, there is a risk of heavy localized snowstorms that trap us at home for days. This happens about once per year. We are at the end of a 700-foot driveway, and even when the county eventually plows the side street, we wouldn't get out, nor would a taxi or Uber be able to get to us. Also, predicting the snowfall accurately in our area is impossible. It is quite possible to have the main roads clear, airlines flying, and we are still trapped. Travel insurance will not pay out under such individualized circumstances. (Believe me, I've checked).
I'm not asking how to prevent snow And it's not a big enough problem to be worth moving away, just for this! But does anyone have experience with other tactics, such as staying in a hotel the night before the trip, instead of in one's home? "Staying with friends" is not an option.
Just wondering. Thanks for thoughts.
But, I'm getting nervous about snow. During winter, there is a risk of heavy localized snowstorms that trap us at home for days. This happens about once per year. We are at the end of a 700-foot driveway, and even when the county eventually plows the side street, we wouldn't get out, nor would a taxi or Uber be able to get to us. Also, predicting the snowfall accurately in our area is impossible. It is quite possible to have the main roads clear, airlines flying, and we are still trapped. Travel insurance will not pay out under such individualized circumstances. (Believe me, I've checked).
I'm not asking how to prevent snow And it's not a big enough problem to be worth moving away, just for this! But does anyone have experience with other tactics, such as staying in a hotel the night before the trip, instead of in one's home? "Staying with friends" is not an option.
Just wondering. Thanks for thoughts.