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Originally Posted by Tamsin
Hello!
I have fallen down a rabbit hole of youtube videos about the Villages. I'm pretty sure this is where I want to spend snowbird season when I retire...and possibly move permanently when we're older.
The question is, how to get my husband on board? Knowing that you only get one chance to make a good first impression, when should we come??? The Villages is not exactly what he pictured for himself in retirement, but he does like to travel.
About us: African American couple in our early 50's from Buffalo, NY. I teach elementary school, husband is self-employed. I plan to retire in 4 years, he can work from anywhere.
1. Are you allowed to take Lifestyle visits if you're not 55 yet? I'll be 51 and my husband will be 54 this summer.
2. When you come on a lifestyle visit are you allowed to participate in club meetings and activities? I think if my husband attended some clubs based on his interests it might be more convincing.
3. Can you bring pets on a lifestyle visit? We have a standard poodle.
4. Can we bring our parents on the lifestyle visit? Is there a limit on how many people can come?
5. Given the info I've shared above, when do you think is the best time to visit?
Thanks for any help you can give!
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This answer may not fit your agenda but I recommend you do your visit between January and May. You need to see TV in the busy season to determine if it's right for you. That was the deal I struck with my wife and well....here we are.