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SUNSHINE
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Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Looking to take a vacation to Florida not Disney some place tropical without leaving the country. We have already been to Key West wasn't impressed. I want something with tropical beaches, nice hotel and good restaurants. It's just DH and I. Open to suggestions TIA oh yeah would be in July we don't mind the heat ??
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BargainMama
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
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| Posted 3/9/15 9:08 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Florida Vacation NOT Disney
We stay on the ocean in the lauderdale by the sea once or twice a year. We love it there.
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| Posted 3/9/15 9:17 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by BargainMama
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
We are staying here next month. It looks Incredible! But very expensive.
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| Posted 3/9/15 9:23 PM |
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Tulips915
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Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Naples/Bonita Springs
Clearwater Beach
St. Pete Beach
Sanibel/Capita Islands
Marco Island
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| Posted 3/9/15 10:37 PM |
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alli3131
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Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Anna Maria Island. I am a fan of the actual town on Anna Maria on the island. Cute beachy, nice restaurants.
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| Posted 3/10/15 8:49 AM |
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I've heard wonderful things about sanibel island
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| Posted 3/10/15 11:47 AM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
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| Posted 3/10/15 2:33 PM |
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Sixofus
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Florida Vacation NOT Disney
I love love Naples.
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| Posted 3/10/15 2:57 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
Where are you staying in Tampa/Clearwater?
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| Posted 3/10/15 3:56 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
Where are you staying in Tampa/Clearwater?
We are staying free using Starwood points - Sheraton Sand Key and Westin Tampa Bay.
My pick would have been Sandpearl but I wanted to go to Europe this summer. DH agreed to Florida after I said our lodging would be free.
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| Posted 3/10/15 5:59 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
I agree with Clearwater...my parents have a condo there and it is beautiful! I'm also a fan of Singer Island/West Palm Beach area...we've stayed at the Marriott Ocean Pointe a few times and love it. I prefer the Gulf beaches, but really like the Palm Beach area also.
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| Posted 3/10/15 9:31 PM |
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EandF
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by BargainMama
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
We are staying here next month. It looks Incredible! But very expensive.
Can you let us know how this is when you return. Looks really nice but want some firsthand feedback. Thanks.
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| Posted 3/10/15 10:07 PM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by EandF
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by BargainMama
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
We are staying here next month. It looks Incredible! But very expensive.
Can you let us know how this is when you return. Looks really nice but want some firsthand feedback. Thanks.
I haven't stayed there but last summer went to their restaurant on the beach. My mom and I both ordered a chicken dish and it came out raw TWO TIMES each for both of us!! Chef could not get it right. So gross.  Will never go there again.
As we were leaving & walking through the pool area they had a giant screen set up so everyone could watch a movie in/around the pool, looked like fun.
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| Posted 3/11/15 10:08 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
Where are you staying in Tampa/Clearwater?
We are staying free using Starwood points - Sheraton Sand Key and Westin Tampa Bay.
My pick would have been Sandpearl but I wanted to go to Europe this summer. DH agreed to Florida after I said our lodging would be free.
Oh i looked into the Sheraton too. It looks great and was definitely in the running but I couldn't resist the Sandpearl. It's pricey I know and if we had another trip booked like you, we would have done the Sheraton for sure.
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| Posted 3/11/15 1:19 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by EandF
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by BargainMama
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
We are staying here next month. It looks Incredible! But very expensive.
Can you let us know how this is when you return. Looks really nice but want some firsthand feedback. Thanks.
I absolutely will give my review!
Trip advisor reviews have been pretty good, so I am hoping I agree!
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NervousNell
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Tulips915
Posted by EandF
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by BargainMama
We have only been to Clearwater Beach and it was great. Look into the Sandpearl, it's very nice and on the beach.
We are staying here next month. It looks Incredible! But very expensive.
Can you let us know how this is when you return. Looks really nice but want some firsthand feedback. Thanks.
I haven't stayed there but last summer went to their restaurant on the beach. My mom and I both ordered a chicken dish and it came out raw TWO TIMES each for both of us!! Chef could not get it right. So gross. Will never go there again.
As we were leaving & walking through the pool area they had a giant screen set up so everyone could watch a movie in/around the pool, looked like fun.
Note to self- avoid the restaurant there! LOL
We were planning to eat off site a lot anyway since the restaurants there seem pricey.
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| Posted 3/11/15 1:22 PM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by NervousNell
Note to self- avoid the restaurant there! LOL
We were planning to eat off site a lot anyway since the restaurants there seem pricey.
Go to the bar there and have a drink while watching the sunset. Perfect spot.
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| Posted 3/11/15 1:40 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Tulips915
Posted by NervousNell
Note to self- avoid the restaurant there! LOL
We were planning to eat off site a lot anyway since the restaurants there seem pricey.
Go to the bar there and have a drink while watching the sunset. Perfect spot.
I was planning to do brunch at Sandpearl.
Is the brunch ok?
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| Posted 3/11/15 2:04 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
Where are you staying in Tampa/Clearwater?
We are staying free using Starwood points - Sheraton Sand Key and Westin Tampa Bay.
My pick would have been Sandpearl but I wanted to go to Europe this summer. DH agreed to Florida after I said our lodging would be free.
Oh i looked into the Sheraton too. It looks great and was definitely in the running but I couldn't resist the Sandpearl. It's pricey I know and if we had another trip booked like you, we would have done the Sheraton for sure.
I think you and I have similar tastes in hotels.
I ALWAYS want to stay at the nice hotel. DH, on the other hand, could care less.
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mrsboss
my little love
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
If you do Palm beach, The Breakers is fabulous. We've stayed a couple times and got reasonable rates in sept & October.
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| Posted 3/11/15 2:43 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
Where are you staying in Tampa/Clearwater?
We are staying free using Starwood points - Sheraton Sand Key and Westin Tampa Bay.
My pick would have been Sandpearl but I wanted to go to Europe this summer. DH agreed to Florida after I said our lodging would be free.
Oh i looked into the Sheraton too. It looks great and was definitely in the running but I couldn't resist the Sandpearl. It's pricey I know and if we had another trip booked like you, we would have done the Sheraton for sure.
I think you and I have similar tastes in hotels.
I ALWAYS want to stay at the nice hotel. DH, on the other hand, could care less.
Yes. I am a huge hotel snob. It's bad.
Luckily , DH is pretty much the same. He was the one pushing the Sandpearl this time!
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| Posted 3/11/15 2:48 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by mrsboss
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
If you do Palm beach, The Breakers is fabulous. We've stayed a couple times and got reasonable rates in sept & October.
Breakers was my pick. This resort looks amazing.
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| Posted 3/11/15 2:49 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by mrsboss
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
If you do Palm beach, The Breakers is fabulous. We've stayed a couple times and got reasonable rates in sept & October.
Breakers was my pick. This resort looks amazing.
Everything about it is awesome. The grounds and pools/beach area is impeccable. Rent a pool cabana for the day if available, it's so worth it.
http://www.oyster.com/palm-beach/hotels/the-breakers-palm-beach/photos/main-pool--v1944857-15/
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Florida Vacation NOT Disney
Posted by mrsboss
Posted by Bridex100
Posted by mrsboss
Posted by Bridex100
We are going to Tampa/Clearwater Beach next month.
I have Palm Beach on my radar for the next trip. DH wants a break from Orlando.
If you do Palm beach, The Breakers is fabulous. We've stayed a couple times and got reasonable rates in sept & October.
Breakers was my pick. This resort looks amazing.
Everything about it is awesome. The grounds and pools/beach area is impeccable. Rent a pool cabana for the day if available, it's so worth it.
http://www.oyster.com/palm-beach/hotels/the-breakers-palm-beach/photos/main-pool--v1944857-15/
It's funny you post about this hotel. I wanted to go to Palm Beach and stay at the Breakers. DH shot it down at $1000 per night. I was pitching Europe and Palm Beach at the same time and I got Europe.
Then I wanted to go away for spring break and DH did not want to go back to Disney. Clearwater for free was our compromise.
I am going to try to go to the Breakers next year for my birthday. He should say yes.
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