Does this freezing and overcast New Jersey weather have you longing for the warmth of the sun and temperatures in the 80s?

I'm picturing myself lounging on a beautiful beach in Florida, my toes in the sand sipping on a refreshing cocktail and soaking in the bright sunshine.

I've never been a big winter traveler.

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I usually take my vacation days in the summer, but lately, I'm starting to rethink that approach.

As the years go by, perhaps you're gaining a little more flexibility in your schedule, or maybe you're recently retired and no longer have to worry about work commitments.

Many people leave New Jersey and head elsewhere for the winter months so they don't have to deal with the cold.

A recent survey, conducted by Freedom Showers, highlights the top U.S. travel destinations during the winter for seniors.

So where do New Jerseyans flock to when the weather is cold?

One New Jersey town actually made the list but ranked pretty low.

Can you guess which one?

There are two states that people tend to travel to more than others.

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The Most Popular Winter Vacation Destinations For New Jersey Seniors

Here's the list of the top 10 winter travel destinations for seniors in 2025.

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10. Hanapepe, Hawaii

9. Paia, Hawaii

8. Stuart, Florida

7. Vocano Village, Hawaii

6. Hanalei, Hawaii

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5. Crystal River, Florida

4. Koloa, Hawaii

3. Punta Gorda, Florida

2. Mount Dora, Florida

1. Venice, Florida

A little closer to home, Cape May came in at number 42.

It was the only New Jersey town to make it into the top 100.

Average property taxes in New Jersey

These are the county and municipal average property taxes for 2023. The data comes from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5

New Jersey home price increases in 2024 by county

The New Jersey real estate market continues to chug along.
Below is a county-by-county breakdown of median home prices and how they much they jumped in 2024. Many counties saw double-digit increases in home values, according to the data from New Jersey Realtors from November 2023 to November 2024.

Gallery Credit: Rick Rickman

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