Here’s a list of websites and books to get you started as you consider your particular snowbird lives. We have not used these websites ourselves and make no representation about their quality or reliability. Have you used a website in any of these categories you would recommend? Let us know!

Jobs and Careers

• http://thinktraffic.net/64-ways-location-independent-people-earn-a-living
• http://www.aroundtheworldin80jobs.com/location-independent-jobs/
• http://www.nunomad.com/blog/25-career-ideas-to-design-your-location-independent-lifestyle/

Seasonal Jobs

• http://www.coolworks.com
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/tempjobs/a/holidayjobs.htm

Housing Options

• Short term rentals
• Furnished apartments
• Home exchange

Books

The Florida Move Guide: The Unofficial Moving to Florida Warning, Decision and Help Guide

So You Want to Move to Florida: How to Save Time and Money in Becoming a Resident and Exploring Florida’s Treasures Your Guide to Securing Your Dreams in Florida

Choose Florida for Retirement, 4th: Information for Travel, Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living (Choose Retirement Series)

Moon Florida Gulf Coast (Moon Handbooks)

Where to Retire, 7th: America’s Best & Most Affordable Places (Choose Retirement Series)

Visiting Small-Town Florida

Florida’s Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber

Backroads of Florida: Your Guide to Great Day Trips & Weekend Getaways