Calling Florida (or traveling) CP Members

[58-4ever]

Trip Advisor says St. Pete has some of the best beaches in America. From KC, there are a ton of nonstop flights to Tampa Bay for under 300 dollars round trip.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches

If we were to head there for 4-5 days, are there good restaurants, and would you have any suggestions on places to stay. Since the airfare is cheap, I can splurge a little on things like accommodations and dining. Keep in mind that the sole purpose of this vacation is to lay around and pretty much do nothing for 4 days. (I know I can do that at home, but the wife insists on a nice beach).

What say you?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

Trip Advisor says St. Pete has some of the best beaches in America. From KC, there are a ton of nonstop flights to Tampa Bay for under 300 dollars round trip.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches

If we were to head there for 4-5 days, are there good restaurants, and would you have any suggestions on places to stay. Since the airfare is cheap, I can splurge a little on things like accommodations and dining. Keep in mind that the sole purpose of this vacation is to lay around and pretty much do nothing for 4 days. (I know I can do that at home, but the wife insists on a nice beach).

What say you?

I've been living in St. Pete for 2.5 years now. The beaches are some of the best beaches in the world. No BS. Dr. Beach, trip advisor, Conde Nast etc. all say that. Not just in the USA but the whole stinking world. White powder sand and good days some waves. I'll help you out.

What time of the year you coming down? How long do you have? You can get round trip flights on Alligiant Air into St. Petersburg from around $250.

I've been posting pics and descriptions of my trips to the area beaches for the folks back home on Facebook.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Sorter

The lack of snow + ice has been the only thing I've enjoyed. However, I'm an absolute pussy when it comes to cold weather.

I was bitching when it got down to 62 degrees the other day.

[JASONSAUTO]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Will do.

Better be careful posting vacation pics. Not sure we want that happening in our community
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[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Better be careful posting vacation pics. Not sure we want that happening in our community
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[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Bwana

I will only be in Key West for the first night and the last night, the rest will be Marathon. I had some great captains a few months ago when I was down there at Hawks Cay http://www.hawkscay.com/ so I'm set, but thanks. As far as key West, I just need to go hang at Captain Tony's for a few hours to de-stress.

My last time in Marathon we did a half day fishing charter aboard the Main Attraction (http://www.mainattraction.org/marath...rter-boats.php). It was a good day.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

My last time in Marathon we did a half day fishing charter aboard the Main Attraction (http://www.mainattraction.org/marath...rter-boats.php). It was a good day.

Nice!

[JASONSAUTO]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Watch away.

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[Setsuna]

Make it a one way and you'll be glad you did.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I was bitching when it got down to 62 degrees the other day.

That is how I hope to end up

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Sorter

That is how I hope to end up

If you are willing to live 15 minutes from the beach and or 5 minutes from the water, the cost of living is the same as Missouri.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

My last time in Marathon we did a half day fishing charter aboard the Main Attraction (http://www.mainattraction.org/marath...rter-boats.php). It was a good day.

Yep, Marathon is a best value in the keys. Most bang for your buck.

[Floridafan]

Originally Posted by TimBone

Watch out man, folks break in your house and masturbate on your floor down in Florida.

Hey I resent that remark, mine usually hits furniture. All kidding aside I live in the West Palm, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter area. In my humble opinion the nicest beaches in Florida are up by Pensacola. There is a thin sliver of land called Santa Rosa Sound where the beaches are gorgeous with white sand and sea oats. There are many nice hotels in the area that are very reasonable but the beaches are unbelievable. I spent two weeks camping there in the 80's and have returned many times. One other plus for that area is because it is so close to Alabama and Georgia the people are not like the east coast a**holes here in my area, they are much more mid west types. The east coasters are quite rude and really a pain in the bullocks. Just my opinion. Hope this helps.

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I've been living in St. Pete for 2.5 years now. The beaches are some of the best beaches in the world. No BS. Dr. Beach, trip advisor, Conde Nast etc. all say that. Not just in the USA but the whole stinking world. White powder sand and good days some waves. I'll help you out.

What time of the year you coming down? How long do you have? You can get round trip flights on Alligiant Air into St. Petersburg from around $250.

I've been posting pics and descriptions of my trips to the area beaches for the folks back home on Facebook.

Thanks BRC, the info would be much appreciated. We are flexible on timing. I was thinking late April until the end of May or so. Probably for about 4-5 nights. Is the area good too or is it strictly a beach destination? I'm fine with the latter, but the more options, the better.

Can't I just fly into Tampa and take a cab in? Maps say it's only about 28 miles.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

If you are willing to live 15 minutes from the beach and or 5 minutes from the water, the cost of living is the same as Missouri.

That sounds horrible. How do people manage in that kind of situation?!!!

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by 58-4ever

Thanks BRC, the info would be much appreciated. We are flexible on timing. I was thinking late April until the end of May or so. Probably for about 4-5 nights. Is the area good too or is it strictly a beach destination? I'm fine with the latter, but the more options, the better.

Can't I just fly into Tampa and take a cab in? Maps say it's only about 28 miles.

The beaches are why people come to St. Pete. They do have Bush Gardens here. It's a huge park. Orlando, Disney, Universal, Sea World about an hour away.

Siesta Key is the #1 beach in the world. Thats a day trip to sarasota.

You can stay on St. Pete Beach pretty cheap before schools get out.

Clearwater beach is another top beach on everyones list.

Ft. Desoto beach is also on a lot of beach lists as the #1 beach in the USA. It's a state park only $5 to get in.

We love PASS-A-GRILLE beach also. It's where the locals go, park right by the beach and go.

Thats 4 days at the beach right there.

There is always something going on at the beaches, festivals etc. Go to the tampabay.com/thingstodo and see whats happening on the 4-5 days you are looking to visit.