That’s a really good point @gouf78 made about trying the location out at different times of the year. Once you’ve identified a place you’re seriously considering, make sure to stay there at least once during its worst weather time. I made our oldest son do that before he applied to colleges in Chicago and Minnesota because I’ve seen how many people move down here to Florida and are shocked and horrified when they discover August and September are hellishly hot. If you’ve only vacationed somewhere during the nice time of year it’s hard to picture what it will be like during the not so nice times.