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    7-Day First-Timer Snowbird Trial (January)

    the one-week test of the winter-resident life before committing to a month.

    7-Day · 7 days First-Timer Snowbird Trial (January)
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    Your day-by-day plan

    1. 1

      Day 1

      Morning:Land the trial nest

      Breakfast & coffee:Harry T's Lighthouse

      Afternoon:Grocery like a local

      Lunch:The Beach House Restaurant Sandestin

      Evening:5-ish sunset walk.

      Dinner:Domo Izakaya

    2. 2

      Day 2

      Morning:Join the snowbird club scene day one

      Breakfast & coffee:Playa Bowls

      Afternoon:The socials are the amenity

      Lunch:Think Poké

      Evening:Boardwalk stroll.

      Dinner:First Watch

    3. 3

      Day 3

      Morning:Winter beach morning (shelling's best after storms)

      Breakfast & coffee:Charlie's Delights

      Afternoon:Heated-patio Back Porch lunch

      Lunch:Cuvee 30A

      Evening:Museum afternoon.

      Culture:The Studio Gallery

    4. 4

      Day 4

      Morning:Snowbird-rate golf at Kelly Plantation or Emerald Bay

      Golf:Okaloosa National Mini Golf & Ice Cream

      Afternoon:Clubhouse lunch, then a flat, easy harbor stroll

      Lunch:El Pollon Destin Florida

      Evening:Early dinner at Marina Café

      Dinner:I Heart Mac & Cheese

    5. 5

      Day 5

      Morning:Hannah Marie winter dolphin cruise (heated cabin

      On the water:30A Pontoon Rental

      Afternoon:Dolphins don't migrate)

      On the water:Flippers Dolphin Tours

      Evening:Oysters at seasonal peak.

      Dinner:MJ's Place LLC

    6. 6

      Day 6

      Morning:30A uncrowded day: Sundog Books

      Breakfast & coffee:Big Bad Breakfast - Destin

      Afternoon:Empty Seaside; Grayton walk

      Lunch:Ghost Crab Pizza

      Evening:Red Bar early supper.

      Dinner:Acme Oyster House

    7. 7

      Day 7

      Morning:The verdict morning: rental-street drive-by

      Breakfast & coffee:Maas Coffee Roasters Destin

      Afternoon:Monthly-rate calls

      Lunch:Bistrology Breakfast Brunch & Dinner

      Evening:Home with January's answer.

      Dinner:Lost Pizza Co. Miramar Beach

    Finn's tips

    If the week worked, the 10-day (#24) is your dress rehearsal and next winter's monthly booking happens now.

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