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  • Ray@TastyDollars
    • May 2002
    • 6797

    #1

    Florida Vacations

    Ive done the Fort L./Miami thing too many times. I was thinking about clearwater or the Keys.

    Where do you recomend for a family trip? Something with calm beaches and quite waters.

    thx,
    Ray
  • sperbonzo
    I'd rather be on my boat.
    • May 2003
    • 9750

    #2
    If you want quiet beaches and waters, go to the west coast of Florida. Naples, Marco Island, etc...
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    • Ray@TastyDollars
      • May 2002
      • 6797

      #3
      Originally posted by sperbonzo
      If you want quiet beaches and waters, go to the west coast of Florida. Naples, Marco Island, etc...
      Thanks, looking those up now.

      Ray

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      • sperbonzo
        I'd rather be on my boat.
        • May 2003
        • 9750

        #4
        When are you planning to go? It's best to go in late April, though May IMO. There are less tourists in Naples/Marco Island at that time, and the weather is wonderful.
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        • fl_prn_str
          Confirmed User
          • Aug 2004
          • 5736

          #5
          Originally posted by sperbonzo
          When are you planning to go? It's best to go in late April, though May IMO. There are less tourists in Naples/Marco Island at that time, and the weather is wonderful.

          One month after Easter rates around the state will change......and the snowbirds will depart.

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          • Ray@TastyDollars
            • May 2002
            • 6797

            #6
            Originally posted by sperbonzo
            When are you planning to go? It's best to go in late April, though May IMO. There are less tourists in Naples/Marco Island at that time, and the weather is wonderful.
            Second week of May actually.

            Ray

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            • sperbonzo
              I'd rather be on my boat.
              • May 2003
              • 9750

              #7
              Originally posted by Ray
              Second week of May actually.

              Ray
              Perfect, I would definitely recommend Naples and/or Marco Island then.
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              • Rictor
                Old Timer
                • Jan 2001
                • 12208

                #8
                Do your kids like spending all week at the beach? When I was a kid, I was bored with it after a day or two. We always stayed on the beach, but then we took several day trips to Orlando to go to the Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Sea Wold, Bush Gardens, etc.

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                • Ray@TastyDollars
                  • May 2002
                  • 6797

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Rictor
                  Do your kids like spending all week at the beach? When I was a kid, I was bored with it after a day or two. We always stayed on the beach, but then we took several day trips to Orlando to go to the Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Sea Wold, Bush Gardens, etc.
                  She is just a baby

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                  • Rictor
                    Old Timer
                    • Jan 2001
                    • 12208

                    #10
                    Ahh, well, don't keep her out in the sun too much then.

                    My parents took us all over the place when we were babies...don't remember any of it. Most people don't remember anything that happened to them before they were around 3 years old. If I had kids, I'd leave them with the grandparents when I went on vacation so I could actually relax and have some adult time. Then just tell them that they actually went with you when they're older.

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                    • GTS Mark
                      Vrume Mark
                      • Jan 2001
                      • 20912

                      #11
                      Orlando is nice, lots of stuff to do as a family. Gulf Coast of Florida/Alabama is very nice as well but I think closer to Mississipi is a bit of a mess still due to Hurricane Katrina.

                      DH

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                      • Ray@TastyDollars
                        • May 2002
                        • 6797

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rictor
                        Ahh, well, don't keep her out in the sun too much then.

                        My parents took us all over the place when we were babies...don't remember any of it. Most people don't remember anything that happened to them before they were around 3 years old. If I had kids, I'd leave them with the grandparents when I went on vacation so I could actually relax and have some adult time. Then just tell them that they actually went with you when they're older.
                        I cant wait to enjoy some time away with my little girl . I wouldnt leave her at home.

                        Ray

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                        • Ray@TastyDollars
                          • May 2002
                          • 6797

                          #13
                          Originally posted by DrinkingHARDEST
                          Orlando is nice, lots of stuff to do as a family. Gulf Coast of Florida/Alabama is very nice as well but I think closer to Mississipi is a bit of a mess still due to Hurricane Katrina.

                          DH
                          Yea, when she is old enough to remember will will def. do Orlando.

                          Ray

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                          • GatorB
                            The Demon & 12clicks
                            • Oct 2001
                            • 18208

                            #14
                            If you want a family vacation and want to be close to the beach and places like Disney and Busch Gardens then Clearwater is a good place. Even during Spring Break it's quiet. they don't get allthose crazy crowds. May is also good time to go. Most tourist are gone so rates are lower. I've been to Destin in the Panhandle. Great beaches but not close to anything like Disney and such. Orlando is in the middle of the state so it's not near the beach. Also in Clearwater area you could catch a Devil Rays game which are played in St Pete. Parking is free this year and you can get tickets dirt cheap.

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                            • LittleMack
                              www.pornkings.com
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 4645

                              #15
                              I live in the Tampa area and the Clearwater/St Pete area is really good place for families. There are also tons of stuff for the adults also.
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