Embrace the Tropical Winter: Full Time RV Life in Galveston TX

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What is it like to winter in Texas? What's a Winter Texan? In this video, we share why we chose to spend 4 months at Jamaica Beach RV Resort in Galveston, Texas. We'll show you some of the fun things we did, some of the places we ate and some of the friends we made. We never expected to spend 4 months in one place when we became full-time RVers, but part of what we love about being a full time RVer is that we can make up the rules as we go!
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[@rvamericayall]

Hey y'all! We hope you enjoyed this look back at what we've been up to lately. :) To see our favorite must-visit restaurants in Galveston, please visit: rvtexasyall.com/foodie-travel/galveston-restaurants . See you Wednesday!

[@timw999]

Fun video. You are right Jamica Beach Rv Resort is a fantastic place to winter. We look forward to our winters with all our friends. Also thanks for giving us the tip on the hidden place to eat gypsy joint. Food was fantastic and the building was very cool.

[@rvamericayall]

Hey Tim! You're welcome. We look forward to seeing y'all again. Glad you enjoyed Gypsy Joynt!

[@marielogue9665]

Thank you so much! We love Galveston and Jamaica Beach!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Marie! Glad we were here at the same time as y'all!

[@travelsfromdoodah949]

We loved the lazy river while we were there in Galveston , its actually my wifes favorite r.v. park . Have fun safe travels.

[@rvamericayall]

It's our favorite too. We love the lazy river!

[@steveandpaula3541]

We love Galveston and visit several times a year. Love your video, thanks for sharing!

[@rvamericayall]

Glad you enjoyed it! We love spending time in Galveston.

[@txrosi]

My husband is a Mobile RV technician & services all the RV parks in Galveston CO. Great video.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Rosi!

[@darisanshanger1616]

I Like the "Be the Ball" Ref! Nice :-) Yah the People in Texas are Wonderful! We took a cruise out of there and the folks we met there were so nice. You guys have me excited to check out the RV parks there. You can keep the line dancing.. dancing With the girl is better than dancing by yourself.

[@rvamericayall]

LOL Darisan! We were wondering who would notice the Be the ball reference. 😁 Lots of great options for RVing and fun things to do in the area.

[@normangebhardt2092]

Really enjoy the beach. Nice way to unwind. Great video.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Norman! We do too.

[@kenweber2619]

Im not the RVing type but really good job on your vids. Music is spot on!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks

[@MichealWhelan]

Loved it, great job! Makes us wish we were back in Galveston. Great meeting y'all down there and thanks for the help and the fun.... till next season keep safe and keep healthy.

[@rvamericayall]

Hey Michael! We look forward to seeing y'all again. Stay safe and healthy!

[@barbmac000]

My sister had a beach house there a few years ago. Grew up going to Galveston island every weekend. My oldest went to A&M on the island. My happy place.

[@rvamericayall]

We love Galveston too, Barbara.

[@BenNstyle]

Howdy Y'all ☕️! Great list of places to eat and things to do on the website, many are our favorite go-to as well! We like to say Galveston is Texas' hidden gem, unlike Florida's Key West, just much more accessible! Happy Trails & Safe Travels!

[@rvamericayall]

We agree 100% Ben! Thanks for checking out the restaurant post. Where is y'alls favorite place to eat here?

[@BenNstyle]

RV Texas Y'all We love seafood so Gaido’s and Shrimp & Stuff. Hamburgers it’s The Spot and we have a couple of places we like in Kemah.

[@christyd2896]

Always enjoy it when you share your love for Galveston. It is indeed a very special place. Great video, thanks!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Christy! We always enjoy our time on the island.

[@pedintx]

Thank you for another great video. I have lived in Texas since Dec. 82. I have been to a lot of places in Texas, but not to Galveston. Now I have added Galveston to my travel bucket list. I can’t let you guys have all the fun, LOL. Paul from Texas

[@rvamericayall]

That’s awesome Paul! Have fun!!

[@rvamericayall]

That’s awesome Paul! Have fun!!

[@doncanaday6406]

Good video. We were there for a couple of days last week when the wind was blowing 25-30 mph. Watched the parade from outside The Saltwater Grill. Good times. Wanted to come to meet y’all but decided no one in their right mind would be outside in a 25 mph wind. Next time.

[@rvamericayall]

Sorry we missed y'all Don! Hope our paths cross in the future.

[@nomaditude2300]

We love Galveston too! We'll have to try Jamaica Beach sometime.

[@rvamericayall]

We love it Charlotte!

[@timinsandiego6979]

Happy camping to you too!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Tim!

[@soniacruz9607]

Hi guys, so happy to see you. I'm behind on the videos. I have a neck surgery last Monday. Galveston is so beautiful. Thanks. God bless

[@rvamericayall]

Hi Sonia! Hope you recover quickly from your surgery. Take care!

[@danielnajera2177]

Hi there We are from El Paso, TX and did spend 2 weeks at the JBR last Summer. My wife and I loved it and we plan to go down there this year again.

[@rvamericayall]

Hi Daniel! Enjoy! We love JBRV.

[@rvplaycpl5026]

Really enjoy your channel. Great info and good entertainment. Keep up the great work

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much y'all! We really appreciate it. Thanks for joining in on the fun!

[@theresehabenicht3182]

We are hoping that the sun and the moon align or however that goes. Our plan is to sell our house and stay in Galveston for the winter. One of our bucket list places to visit is La Porte to see the San Jacinto battlefield and museum. There is a lot of history in that area. Wish us luck in selling our house quickly. Great video.

[@rvamericayall]

Happy Texas Independence Day, Therese! Good luck with your house sale. Hope it goes smoothly for y’all.

[@kevinsunderman4432]

Great Video ! Loved That House Visit ! Wow! The Place looks beautiful! Love to see a longer video about it! :) Y'all know I'm from Florida. I've been freezing the last yew years in Michigan Winter's because my Father was Terminal! He passed finally last year, along with my Chinese Pug "Joey Bear! But anyway, fixin' to be heading back to my brother's in Orlando, hopefully soon here ! My Sister lives in Dallas. Been there since the 80's! She Love's Galveston! :) Says we need to see The Gulf, from the other side! Lol! While I tell her, she needs to come see The Atlantic Ocean from "The Treasure Coast"! Lol! :) Joey Bear and I were in Houston an passed thru Galveston to visit the Beach for "Part of a Day"! Bear always loved the Sand! :) Anyway, great video! Keep up the wonderful work! :)

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Kevin! So sorry to gear about your father & Joey Bear. Hope you’re back to warm weather soon. The woodwork in the Bishop’s Palace is beautiful.

[@kevinsunderman4432]

@@rvamericayall Thank you for your Condolences y'all. I appreciate it! :) Hope to eventually get to visit Bishop's Palace myself! Take care, an be safe out there! :)

[@hbbadventures7689]

Hey, Love that red Goliad hole-in-one shirt. We love Galveston and plan to try Jamaica Beach one of these days. Have a safe and fun trip East....Howard & Betty.

[@rvamericayall]

Hey Howard and Betty! Tom & Howard can wear their Goliad shirts and be twins. LOL Hope to see y'all again before too long. :)

[@rubyjane8725]

Looks awesome. We winter in Mission TX and have been to Jamaica Beach Resort several times. Ron and Dora are awesome invited us to church and ate lunch after. They treat everyone like family.

[@rvamericayall]

You are so right Ruby. Ron and Dora and their family are awesome!

[@rtimechasingthesun3426]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. 😎

[@rvamericayall]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. :)

[@candacecoley3377]

I saw the title to this episode - thinking we need to go back, I want to go to Gaidos - starting playing and where are you parked but right in front of them! Too funny.

[@rvamericayall]

LOL Candace! Surprise! :)

[@jackiehorn3724]

Started my career at Unitervisty of Texas Medical Branch there on Galveston Island. Spent a hurricaine traped in one of the towers doing medical care after a hurricaine, sleeping on the hallway floor , warm lunch meat sandwiches or peanut butter and jelly......lol....but I loved my time there. Will be spending every other November thru January there starting in 2021. Hopefully will meet you there.

[@rvamericayall]

Hey Jackie!! Hurricane duty on the island... now there's an adventure! We can't wait to visit with you in person down here. Keep us posted on your plans as Nov '21 gets closer!

[@sammyxblizz1188]

Hi!its so cool to see this video because I was there in November at the same time as you!

[@rvamericayall]

Awesome! Safe travels!

[@jeandecker4073]

Great video of some great times.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Jean! We've had a great time!

[@txrosi]

Rowdy & Pacos is really good for a special occasion.

[@rvamericayall]

We'll have to give it a try one of these days.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

You two are having a great winter

[@rvamericayall]

It's been a ton of fun Annamay!

[@gailrobinson7125]

We were down in Galveston twice last year, in May and October. Really enjoyed our visits there. 😍

[@rvamericayall]

Those are great months to visit, Gail. Glad y'all had fun!

[@1RodeoMom]

Oh my goodness. That is what we have been working on is moving Brian's folks into assisted care and healthcare living right amid our downsizing and sale of our ranch we moved them from Iowa to Texas so they are new residents of TX. April 30th is coming fast. As soon as we downsize our buyers want to close so we are working hard on it. We plan to winter in TX as our daughter and son in law and grandson and new granddaughter this May will be born as well as both our parents. My dad has been a winter Texan for about 28 years he resides in McAllen for a minimum of 5 months up to 6 months.

[@rvamericayall]

Y’all have a lot going on! Good luck with your downsizing and sale, and helping to get Brian’s folks comfortable with their new home.

[@1RodeoMom]

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[@1RodeoMom]

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[@bmackfw]

Great Video!!!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Bryan!

[@dennisb7132]

Driving with the window blocks on😁👍

[@josephptellesr.4266]

That's what I was going to ask, "Did you really move the RV with the windows shades still on?"

[@rvamericayall]

We wondered if anyone would notice. You can see clearly through them with no obstruction of vision. Of course, we would never really drive with them on, but it was no big deal moving 30 feet at a crawl.

[@KrystalBeagle]

We were in Galveston a month ago and fell in love with it. Maybe next winter we'll stay a few months!

[@rvamericayall]

We love it!

[@houstontxdave6876]

We plan a vacation down there for spring break march 8-13th. We love it

[@rvamericayall]

Have fun Dave!

[@ronniebatiesr4491]

Thanks Guys great job safe travels enjoy all your videos 👍🙏🏼🙏🏼🐶

[@rvamericayall]

Thank you Ronnie! Happy Sunday!

[@mikemayyou2909]

Nice to see my hometown on my Bday I miss it sooooo much. Thanks

[@rvamericayall]

Happy Birthday Mike! We love Galveston.

[@Jumpnroger]

Now what’s funny. Just a couple of days ago we looked at this park for this thanksgiving for that month

[@rvamericayall]

We love it Roger!

[@MWMTex]

Welcome to town! Living here now 35 years. The only thing I hate about Galveston is the brown murky water. We get that Mississippi mud that flows down from Louisiana. How you enjoy your stay.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Mike! It is nice on those rare days when the tide shifts and brings in some blue water. But we're with you. We love Galveston.

[@exploringgalveston8085]

I did not know Jamaica Beach rv resort has a put put course....cool!!!

[@rvamericayall]

It's a fun 18-hole course. :)

[@ronwinston2669]

Love the Caddyshack putt! 😂😂

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Ron! We wondered if anyone would notice.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

I have a cousin that lives on Tiki Island, we enjoyed the SP.

[@rvamericayall]

We enjoy it too. There are some really nice places to put a kayak into the water there.

[@kappster1]

Love your videos. What is the average temperature during the month of January & February ? Also, what does it cost monthly for Jan., Feb., & March at the Jamaica Beach RV Resort ?

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks so much! Here’s a link to the rates page on the Jamaica Beach website: www.jamaicabeachrvresort.com/index.php/rates/ . February can sometimes be foggy on some days. We’d say that temps that time of year are typically in the 50s-60s with the occasional day lower than that.

[@bassfisher9889]

When I lived in Houston I used to roller blade on that sea wall. I'm considering when I go full time if I should buy a pad and a post for 4-5 months meaning buy a lot and install utilities and an rv roof. Maybe on 2 acres and rent it out when I am not there. Thoughts?

[@rvamericayall]

There are plusses and minuses both ways. Having property as a home base would give you somewhere you could always come back to, and renting it out while you're not there would be a great way to help offset the costs. But it also gives you somewhere to maintain, upkeep and pay taxes and things on.

[@bassfisher9889]

@@rvamericayall thanks. 15 years in Houston. Texans are the nicest people I have ever met, the women are the most beautiful in the USA, and TexMex is the best. It's really going to be hard choosing Texas or Florida as my domicile.

[@glprewitt3245]

What's the name of that German restaurant y'all like we are at Galveston island state park?

[@rvamericayall]

Unfortunately it closed! 😞

[@OneForTheRoad-de2fh]

Great video! Do y'all stay through spring break? 😎😳😉

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks! No, we're heading out to make room for folks who want to enjoy the park with the kiddos for spring break. :)

[@billwilliams5889]

If you haven’t already, you guys need to invest in a couple of Lectric XP e-bikes.

[@rvamericayall]

Maybe one day Bill! :)

[@george9258]

always like see Jamaica beach me and the wife love taking the dogs for the walk on the beach where going back 2 week of june

[@rvamericayall]

That's always fun. Enjoy the lazy river!

[@allanwarmflash5165]

hopingto be in Galveston next winter

[@rvamericayall]

Maybe we'll see you then Allan!

[@allanwarmflash5165]

@@rvamericayall that would be cool

[@lorij9649]

I grew up in Houston and family had a beach house in Palm Beach near the water and 2 miles from Jamaica! Should I visit? When I saw GUIDO'S I had tears, fam restaurant ....

[@rvamericayall]

We love Galveston Island!

[@davidbrickey5925]

Galveston bay look great👍☕️🍩

[@rvamericayall]

It's in great shape!

[@billwilliams5889]

Taquilo’s is the best Tex Mex food on the island !!!

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks for the suggestion Bill!

[@JessacaRedd]

I’m sorry , after visiting the El Campo lost lagoon, I wasn’t really impressed wit Jamaica Beach RV resort. It felt run down, I did see however another one that I will try. But not sure I’ll go back to that one until they do some repairs, the pool was actually peeling off and had tiles missing.

[@rvamericayall]

Sorry you had that experience, Jessaca. We've never had a disappointing visit there. The family that owns Jamaica Beach RV Resort and their staff are constantly working to improve. They resurfaced the lazy river this winter. There are several nice options on Galveston Island. Thanks for letting us know that you like El Campo Lost Lagoon.

[@davidoylear7472]

What’s the fee for staying there for one month in the winter time? Looks like you both had a great time.

[@rvamericayall]

Hi David! We had a great time. Here’s their link to current prices: www.jbrv.net/rates.html

[@TravelingonAdventures]

We've only been to Galveston to get on a cruise ship. Definitely looks like an awesome place!

[@rvamericayall]

There is a TON to do on the island!

[@gregddd1]

I've been to Galveston thousands of times, since I grew up in the Texas City / Galveston area. By the way Tom / Stacey are you going to be in the Houston / Galveston area in the latter part of May? I'm flying into Houston on May 11th from Melbourne Australia and would love to get together and compare and contrast the U.S. and Australia.

[@rvamericayall]

That would be great Gregory. We're not sure where we'll be in May yet. We'd love to get together if we are in Houston.

[@dbmurray0924]

Love the intro music.

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks Brent!

[@bertkelly7650]

Why doesn't it rain on you guys, when it rains on the Nomadic fanatic, like constantly? Maybe he should follow you around. : )

[@rvamericayall]

LOL Bert! Yes he should! 😂

[@billwilliams5889]

DO NOT miss out on going to the Bryan Museum in Galveston. Easily the best one and it will blow you away !

[@rvamericayall]

We agree Bill! We love the Bryan!

[@groverbrown261]

How cold does it there in the weather

[@rvamericayall]

Hi Grover. Most days are highs in the 60s, lows in the 40s during the winter.

[@AceHardy]

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[@georgeramos3437]

Good morning! ☀️ Many of these awesome places are unfortunately NOT “child friendly. “ I was grateful to the Almighty to learn after watching ur video, & checking the website that they do indeed allow children to go, & pets. I have a teenager, & a child under 10. We plan on getting a dog soon. If u know of any other places that are kiddy, & doggy friendly, please let me know.

[@rvamericayall]

Absolutely! It is one of the most family friendly RV parks we’ve ever been to.

[@georgeramos3437]

RV Texas Y'all Thanks; we wish you both well!

[@ulrikehayes5186]

His much is the monthly rate?

[@rvamericayall]

Hi Ulrike. Here's the link to their website with current rates: www.jbrv.net/rates.html

[@davidmcconnell8690]

Thanks. :-))) :-))))

[@rvamericayall]

You're welcome David. Thanks for watching! :)) :))

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

Sold to the woman freezing in MA!

[@rvamericayall]

Come down to the Texas coast Bonnie! :)