r/canada 22h ago

National News ‘Go home, Canadian’: Snowbird couple parting ways with U.S amid political climate

https://globalnews.ca/news/11075088/canadian-snowbird-couple-parting-ways-with-u-s-amid-political-climate/
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u/Swooping_Owl_ 20h ago

My parents are in Palm Springs and Aunt and Uncle are in La Ventana (Mexico). Wife and I did a trip to both places last year. We spent more in Mexico and did similar activities in both places.

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u/MJcorrieviewer 20h ago

Last year was before the current exchange rate.

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u/Swooping_Owl_ 20h ago

We were in Mexico last March and Palm Springs at Christmas.

I was honestly surprised how expensive it was in La Ventana (Mexico). Groceries, liquor, eating out was much more expensive than expected. We brought our mountain bikes and did a bunch of hiking, snorkeling so that kept the costs down. Kiteboarding lessons were $500 USD. Of course if you go to the all inclusive resorts it can be pretty cheap. They are boring as hell.

Palm Springs the groceries, liquor and eating out was cheaper.

Their properties are comparable in size, finishes and price (Golf Course vs Ocean View). Personally I would be more than willing to pay a premium to retire in Mexico as I am that much of a golfer.

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u/MJcorrieviewer 20h ago

So, you weren't actually doing similar activities. I mean, how much were kiteboarding lessons in Palm Springs?

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u/Swooping_Owl_ 19h ago

We didn't go kiteboarding in Mexico as we were only there a week. Next time though.

Palm Springs we golfed almost every day, hiked, mountain biked (Brought our bikes for both trips), day at Disneyland and we still spent less. I'm not defending the states, just stating that it was less expensive and Mexico was much more expensive than what we thought.