Florida Vacation Advice

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 01:17 PM

Ok so here's the deal, I've been planning on going on vacation this summer and I think it's going to be at the end of May so I'm in a rush to plan it all out. The girl I'm going with wants to go to Florida and a hotel on the Gulf Coast, so any suggestions as to what part of Florida on the gulf coast?

**CameronJr9** · 04-08-2008, 01:21 PM

Naples, Bonita Springs, Tampa/St. Pete, they're all nice. Just beware the Red Tide...if it's in the area.

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

**atruhondagrl** · 04-08-2008, 01:22 PM

Bring your car and your camera. Lots of scenic areas for some sick shots.

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 01:27 PM

lol yea I'm driving there and i'll be sure to have a camera but what's the red tide? I haven't been to the beach since I was like 10

Szat · 04-08-2008, 01:30 PM

I live in Tampa. The Don Ceasar is the top of the line place to stay!

**atruhondagrl** · 04-08-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Szwaboski

lol yea I'm driving there and i'll be sure to have a camera but what's the red tide? I haven't been to the beach since I was like 10

EEEEEwwww. I didn't know that Florida has that too. I thought it was just a San Diego thing. GROSS.

Szat · 04-08-2008, 01:33 PM

Red tide is high lvl of bacteria, just make sure you dont come during the season for it, you should be fine tho

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 01:37 PM

The end of May is when I'm planning on coming, but I didn't know that and how do you find that out when the season is?

Szat · 04-08-2008, 01:39 PM

Google it, not really sure how to know when lol... dont think its in may tho, think its sometime during summer

Szat · 04-08-2008, 01:40 PM

check out the Tampa thread if your coming down, its in the South - Florida forum. you should meet up with us sometime

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 01:43 PM

gah Don Caesar is all booked up lol I was afraid this would happen.

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Szat

check out the Tampa thread if your coming down, its in the South - Florida forum. you should meet up with us sometime

I'll definitely take a look, wouldn't mind getting some pics with some other 8th gens since St. Louis isn't really the hot spot for meets

**CameronJr9** · 04-08-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Szwaboski

The end of May is when I'm planning on coming, but I didn't know that and how do you find that out when the season is?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szat

Google it, not really sure how to know when lol... dont think its in may tho, think its sometime during summer

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Originally Posted by CameronJr9

Naples, Bonita Springs, Tampa/St. Pete, they're all nice. Just beware the Red Tide...if it's in the area.

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Seriously, Red Tide isn't a HUGE deal, unless levels are high. I only know about it because the one time in 20 years that I'd been to Florida, it was present. Just shower afterwards and you'll be fine. Read up on it and be sure not to go swimming during the high level season--usually the end of summer.

Shreaded · 04-08-2008, 01:55 PM

go to clarwater beach and at least start there. plenty of places to party and a huge spring break destination. plenty of girls too. theres also st. pete beach, but not as populated as clearwater. key west my personal favorite if you really wanna party. panama city beach if you REALLY wanna party.

EastJunglez22 · 04-08-2008, 01:59 PM

if u get down to naples look me up..but i wouldnt recommend comin down this far..there isnt much to do..Tampa is about as far down i would go..but personally i would stay up in the panhandle..maybe Panama

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 02:00 PM

thanks I'll start looking aroudn clearwater right now

EastJunglez22 · 04-08-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CameronJr9

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Seriously, Red Tide isn't a HUGE deal, unless levels are high. I only know about it because the one time in 20 years that I'd been to Florida, it was present. Just shower afterwards and you'll be fine. Read up on it and be sure not to go swimming during the high level season--usually the end of summer.

its not the danger level that stops me from goin down to the beach..its the nasty smell..i cant take it..it makes me sick alone

Szwaboski · 04-08-2008, 02:02 PM

Anyone know of any good hotels right on the beach?

scotty6766 · 04-08-2008, 02:39 PM

I would go to Key West. It's not on the gulf as your girl requested, but the water is MUCH warmer as it's closer to the equator. :) Also, it's an historic city. Stay in Old town, none of the new hotels that are on the new part of the key. Lots and lots of stuff to do, things to see, food is wonderful!

EastJunglez22 · 04-08-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty6766

I would go to Key West. It's not on the gulf as your girl requested, but the water is MUCH warmer as it's closer to the equator. :) Also, it's an historic city. Stay in Old town, none of the new hotels that are on the new part of the key. Lots and lots of stuff to do, things to see, food is wonderful!

but if ur homophobic stay away from the keys

04-08-2008, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	Florida Vacation Advice Ok so here's the deal, I've been planning on going on vacation this summer and I think it's going to be at the end of May so I'm in a rush to plan it all out. The girl I'm going with wants to go to Florida and a hotel on the Gulf Coast, so any suggestions as to what part of Florida on the gulf coast?

04-08-2008, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,187 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Naples, Bonita Springs, Tampa/St. Pete, they're all nice. Just beware the Red Tide...if it's in the area. Fish and Wildlife Research Institute __________________

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atruhondagrl Why...so...serious? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 23,357 iTrader: 22 / 100%	Bring your car and your camera. Lots of scenic areas for some sick shots. __________________ "I'm a dog chasing cars. I don't have plans. I just do things. I'm not a schemer. "

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04-08-2008, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	lol yea I'm driving there and i'll be sure to have a camera but what's the red tide? I haven't been to the beach since I was like 10

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Szat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USF Tampa, Fl Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I live in Tampa. The Don Ceasar is the top of the line place to stay!

04-08-2008, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Szat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USF Tampa, Fl Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Red tide is high lvl of bacteria, just make sure you dont come during the season for it, you should be fine tho

04-08-2008, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	The end of May is when I'm planning on coming, but I didn't know that and how do you find that out when the season is?

04-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Szat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USF Tampa, Fl Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Google it, not really sure how to know when lol... dont think its in may tho, think its sometime during summer

04-08-2008, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Szat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USF Tampa, Fl Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 / 100%	check out the Tampa thread if your coming down, its in the South - Florida forum. you should meet up with us sometime

04-08-2008, 01:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	gah Don Caesar is all booked up lol I was afraid this would happen.

04-08-2008, 01:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shreaded Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 / 0%	go to clarwater beach and at least start there. plenty of places to party and a huge spring break destination. plenty of girls too. theres also st. pete beach, but not as populated as clearwater. key west my personal favorite if you really wanna party. panama city beach if you REALLY wanna party.

04-08-2008, 01:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
EastJunglez22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Naples, FL Age: 21 Posts: 682 Fonzy iTrader: 0 / 0%	if u get down to naples look me up..but i wouldnt recommend comin down this far..there isnt much to do..Tampa is about as far down i would go..but personally i would stay up in the panhandle..maybe Panama

04-08-2008, 02:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks I'll start looking aroudn clearwater right now

04-08-2008, 02:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
Szwaboski Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 20 Posts: 459 Nik iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone know of any good hotels right on the beach?

04-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
scotty6766 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 60 Scott Hancock iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would go to Key West. It's not on the gulf as your girl requested, but the water is MUCH warmer as it's closer to the equator. :) Also, it's an historic city. Stay in Old town, none of the new hotels that are on the new part of the key. Lots and lots of stuff to do, things to see, food is wonderful!