A few days off... need suggestions..

JennM · 11-13-2004, 06:26 PM

I've got an opportunity to escape for a few days, week of Nov 20. I'm looking to go someplace in FL, Gulf coast -- need warm, need beach.

Need to rob a bank, but that's another story

Anybody got ideas/suggestions? I don't get away very often... want to make the most of this.

Jenn

Rick O · 11-13-2004, 07:11 PM

Unfortunately at this time of the year you have to go to central or south FL to find warm weather. And it's the "in" season there.

I know a guy that has a house for rent in the keys. I've seen pics and it's real nice.

JennM · 11-13-2004, 07:25 PM

Yeah, I've seen pix too... too far for me to drive for just a few days. I was sorta kinda thinking Tampa. I was in Orlando a month ago.. was still nice then, but I want sand and surf, even if the water is chilly... just to sit on a BEACH... been so long I forget what a beach looks like.

My friend suggested Ft. Myers but even that looks like a haul. I can get to Orlando or Tampa in about 7 hours... don't want to venture much further than that since I'm travelling solo.

Jenn

Minnreefer · 11-13-2004, 09:03 PM

Make the drive, it is only a few more hours farther then Orlando, and it is well worth it.

Jon

Tasher80 · 11-13-2004, 09:09 PM

I have a suggestion. When you go just start drinking those margaritas.

JennM · 11-13-2004, 09:09 PM

LOL sure, I'll just invite myself over!

Have never been that far south... seems like a very long drive... of course if there was chocolate.....

Jenn

Phishnoob · 11-13-2004, 09:33 PM

Sunny here again but brr...that water

JennM · 11-13-2004, 09:56 PM

Cah-lee-foh-nia is a bit far for me to drive... I am only looking to disappear for a few days

Jenn

Junkzoo · 11-13-2004, 11:36 PM

Jenn, it's worth the extra drivin',,,,,bring walnuts n cashews,,,and everything will be just fine!
Heck you can probably write it off,,,,bringing back snails, n hermits,n cukes,,,,
prob get the TRT/wholesale price to boot!
GO FER IT!

tims · 11-14-2004, 07:12 AM

fort myers is a lovly place Jenn, orlando i s nice but too city for me..maybe a day trip then?

JennM · 11-14-2004, 07:35 AM

Yeah Orlando is "too city"... unless you're doing the Disney thing or whatever. Hmmm extra driving, eh... hrmmm Yahoo maps says 12 hours

780 miles... I like to drive but.... whoa... Tampa is less than 500 miles, 7 1/2 hours. Either one is a lotta driving.

I'll have to figure out what I'm doing tomorrow... I belong to some barter exchanges and have barter $$ to spend on accomodations - will check with my broker to see what accomdations are available and where. That will have a big influence on where I stay, since I am a wee bit short of cash money

Jenn

Rick O · 11-14-2004, 08:34 AM

Doug M has a beautiful beach house on Dauphin Island AL. It may not be all that warm but it's an easy drive and beautiful beaches.

JennM · 11-14-2004, 09:08 AM

That crossed my mind... but A) It's probably rented. B) I probably can't afford the rent and C) I don't need it for a whole week - just 3 or 4 days.

I'm looking to spend my barter cash... will do some checking tomorrow

An overnight trip from Tampa to the Keys might not be a bad idea though

Jenn

Alice · 11-14-2004, 11:22 PM

Jenn,

Wow, beach sounds good but I when I went on my little get-away recently, I opted for maximum relaxation time and minimum traveling stress. Being on vacation is definitely a state of mind, not what state you drive to.

Enjoy yourself, wherever you go; you deserve it!

Mrs Smith · 11-15-2004, 06:43 AM

I just got back from Orlando... granted I stayed in the city, but I found a wonderful little inn and spa that was very reasonable - and right by a lovely park. ($120 for a king with huge bathtub... I stayed for cheaper, though.) The place has a hot tub on a balcony, and the weather was very nice last week. They do offer very reasonable spa services too - you know you need a massage!

Anyway, it was good to indulge for a day.

Danielle