Yes, I know what your saying "This guy is writing a travel blog about the cold and he lives in Ft Lauderdale!" Well your right, but I did do some research before my past New York trip and here is what I found out.

Layer. My wife up in NYC, had on thermal underwear under her jeans, boots, a shirt, a sweater, a double layered jacket, gloves and a hat. Now when we went into a store for any length of time, she could take off the gloves hat and jacket and still be warm, but not sweating. So you might have to pay extra for that second suitcase, but all of those layers will work out there in the cold.

Jackets. Go to Landsend.com they have a great assortment of jackets and fleece. Most of their products comewith a rating on hold cold it should be for you to wear the jacket. This is great so you do not buy to little or to much.

Know your locale. If your coming down to Florida, in Orlando you will find 50-60's, but just three hours south in Miami and Ft Lauderdale, you will find 70's and 80's. Check the weather sits and weather.com for historic temps.

Just play it safe if your going to a locale that your unfamiliar with. Poeple used to hot climates will be miserable in the cold weather without some planning.

Now go out there and have your self a chilly time. :)

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