Since you are coming from Canada, any place in Florida is better weather. As stated above coastal areas are more full but we left South Carolina first of February and stayed in Jensen Beach on the River, about 20 miles SW of Miami, Sugarloaf Keys, Lake Okeechobee and now Venice without prior reservations. A computer, phone and good ole Southern Hospitality will work if you don't get in too big a hurry. Happy Trails to You!!!