Well down here in Ft Lauderdale, Florida it is hot. It does not look like we are going to get any cold weather this winter. And I am mad.

I know that some of you up in Buffalo or Vermont are reading this and spouting several four letter words my direction. Please let me explain.

We never get any kind of cold down here. No seasons at all. It goes from real hot to kinda hot to not so hot, right back to real hot. So for those of us who would like to go somewhere where it is a little cold at least what do we do?

I have some suggestions:
1) Alaskan Cruise. This is my favorite vacation, hands down. All of the major cruise lines that sail in the Alaskan waters are good. And if you go, your going to get at least a little cold if not real cold weather. No snow in the summer, but it will be chilly. This is one of those vacations that everyone needs to do at least once in their lives. Each port of call has something for everyone. And nothing is better than sitting on a deck chair, bundled up in blankets, sipping hot coco while you slowly cruise through Glacier Bay.

2) Ski. There are many domestic ski lodges. They fit every taste and budget. With slopes for beginners and experts alike. Just do your research before you go. Buying lift tickets and snow equipment at the lodge at the last minute can be costly.

3) Just Chill. Why not go to one of the afore mentioned Ski Lodges and not Ski? Many of these major hotels chains have plenty to do for the non-skier. Or if you wish, just do nothing at all.

There are many more options. The sky is the limit.

Just have fun and recharge those batteries.