I turn off data and just get a US texting plan.

$15 for 400 incoming/outgoing text messages total. Valid for up to 30 days. I'm with Koodo, but other companies have similar plans available.

http://help.koodomobile.com/Portals/0/Travelling/USRoaming_E.pdf

I know the Plantation has (crappy) wifi, but we won't be there 90% of the time, which is why I suggested text.

'92 Talon TSi AWD - 5 Speed/E16G/12.385s @ 115.13mph