Posted by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 10:52am
Msg #171682

OT: any help from my Florida buds?...

We're looking to escape for about a week down to your state in the middle of March, anywhere on a beach. Can you recommend a nice 'family' place/cottage/hotel that won't break us with some attractions? We have to feed two youngins'. If possible, I'd rather stay on the west coast, closer to us

Thanks in advance for any help

Reply by Becca_FL on 1/19/07 11:01am
Msg #171683

The Holliday Inn on Sanibel is unlike any other Holliday Inn you've seen.

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/snbfl?irs=null&_requestid=478637

Sanibel isn't cheap this time of year and it may be a little further south than you'd like to travel, but it is well worth the trip.

Maybe Beverly will respond with some ideas a little closer to you.

As for me, I'm staying in Cocoa Village this weekend.

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 11:07am
Msg #171684

thanks Becca, I love Sannibel! First time (last) I ever tried Conch soup...I'll have to check it out. Haven't been to Cocoa V.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 1/19/07 11:14am
Msg #171686

My former stomping grounds: Clearwater Beach is also family-friendly.
Lots of lower-cost attractions right on the beach.
(Capt'n Memo's Pirate Cruise, affordable restaraunts, etc.)
Not too far from Busch Gardens if you want to do a theme park w/o Disney prices)

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 11:21am
Msg #171688

cool, I take a look at that too...

you know what it's like when you have kids that eat and want everything lol.

Reply by dickb/wi on 1/19/07 11:30am
Msg #171689

Re: cool, I take a look at that too...

i've stayed in clearwater....wonderful place....nice white sand beaches etc....godd resturants there and in tampa.....

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 1:23pm
Msg #171700

Misty...

your link went to the bulk mail folder and I accidently deleted it. Could you send out again? Greg was home for lunch and closed the page to pull up his music library to upload into the ipod. It looked like a quaint little place, I can so see myself on that balcony. tia

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/19/07 2:17pm
Msg #171704

Pensacola Beach 'enough said! n/m

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/19/07 2:18pm
Msg #171705

Re: Pensacola Beach 'enough said!

Ps I sent you an email.

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 2:33pm
Msg #171707

Re: Pensacola Beach 'enough said!

thanks bev, I'm am really getting senile here. My memory fades in and out, I swear! I know I still owe you a list, just forgot all about it. Will take care of that tonight.
BTW: the reason why women live longer e-m was great! Thanks

Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/19/07 12:58pm
Msg #171697

Hardly Fl but one of my favs is Key West

The Key Ambassador is a Best Western and on the ocean. Fantastic snorkling among coral, great food (Conch Chowder is the best) historical places to visit, unusual architecture, and you can do a fun 1 day trip to Fort Jefferson, a Union Civil war fort on an island. Don't miss the Navy museum and both Martello towers (old Spanish forts from the days of the Spanish Main). Did I miention the fantastic food? Great time of year to go there, weather-wise.

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 1:15pm
Msg #171699

Re: Hardly Fl but one of my favs is Key West

I like the keys and Key West too, We were at Buffet's place and he actually showed up that night with an entourage, trying to keep it to a minimal in hours driving. I thought installing the DVD player in the back would alleviate the nonsense, now it's fighting over what to watch. I am getting too old for this!
I can't remember vacationing alone with hubby...
OK! I got it! I need a babysitter.
Anyone? no diapers, baby bottles lol

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 1/19/07 3:02pm
Msg #171709

Ship the kids to me, Charm...

My kids swear that yours will appreciate you and Greg a whole bunch when you get back

Reply by Charm_AL on 1/19/07 3:06pm
Msg #171711

Re: Ship the kids to me, Charm...

are you kidding me? You'll just Mensaize them, then they'll know what they mean when they give me crap. Forget that noise!