Need a vaca

sara76

H is maxed out on his vacation hrs and in dire need.  We want to relax on a beach and do nothing, and we want it to be fairly inexpensive.  Sometime between June 27 and July 8.  We are thinking anywhere between Clearwater and Islamorada.  Any one have any recs for nice inexpensive rooms on a beach? This part is very important. 

alzi

I don't know where Islamorada is, so this may be a useless idea, but we love going to Marco Island. I don't have a cheap rec for a place to stay but there has to be something!

Also - I used to use Priceline all the time, so pick the beach you want, pick a 4 star or higher hotel on the beach, and put in a max price. You will get something. You just have to do it last minute. We did this once and ended up staying at the Sirata in St Pete with an ocean view for labor day weekend, for cheap. It was awesome.

sara76

Good idea, I'll play around on Priceline.  I'm just doing a little preliminary search and came up with this that looks nice.  Islamorada is a FL key, one of the first ones, close to Miami.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34346-d231957-Reviews-Islander_Resort-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html

alzi

I've never been to the keys - one of these days I want to go. Exciting to plan a little trip!! We are going to Marco the weekend of 7/9 for our 2nd anniversary:)

sara76

Yay for 2nd anniversary!!  I will be huge come our 2nd so this vaca will be like our early celebration maybe.  I think I found a place for us!  I'm loving the private beach idea here!!  Thank goodness for vacations!

http://www.mooringsvillage.com/moorings_village_about_us.cfm

Now I am just keeping my fingers crossed that this one is reasonably priced.

alzi

ps, did you get my text that monday i can't meet up but tues i can? i have to cover another office in largo monday - no shorter hours in that office...

sara76

Tuesday sounds good, you just name a time and place and I'll be there   I promise I will return all texts from here on out!  I swear I've gone to bed at 8 and 9pm the last 2 nights.  I used to sleep for 4 hrs, now that's all I can stay awake for...

alzi

Tues morning I'll see what time I am done at work and let you know. Where do you want to meet? I guess if it is early enough for lunch that might change things, but if it is past lunch maybe cupcakes or ice cream?

sara76

I could go for some Mongo, or ice cream.  We'll see what time you're out

alzi

both sound good. i'll keep you posted:)

sara76

So has anyone had any experience with Pink Shell Beach Resort on Ft Meyers Beach?  The Islamorada rooms I was looking at are crazy expensive.  I'm now looking for a non mildew smelling room with a refrigerator where I can walk to the beach and roll to a nice pool and preferably on the WCF. 

moonstone523

sara76:

So has anyone had any experience with Pink Shell Beach Resort on Ft Meyers Beach?  The Islamorada rooms I was looking at are crazy expensive.  I'm now looking for a non mildew smelling room with a refrigerator where I can walk to the beach and roll to a nice pool and preferably on the WCF. 

So I checked out the link above and was like, 'this place is sweeet!' Then I looked at the prices. Wow.  $750 a night.  $7000 for the week.  Hm.... I don't think so.  

sara76

moonstone523:

sara76:

So has anyone had any experience with Pink Shell Beach Resort on Ft Meyers Beach?  The Islamorada rooms I was looking at are crazy expensive.  I'm now looking for a non mildew smelling room with a refrigerator where I can walk to the beach and roll to a nice pool and preferably on the WCF. 

So I checked out the link above and was like, 'this place is sweeet!' Then I looked at the prices. Wow.  $750 a night.  $7000 for the week.  Hm.... I don't think so.  

You mean the Islamorada Moorings place right?  lol, yeah, I missed that part before I posted it here!  It would be a beautiful place for a company paid vaca but since this is on our dime,,, Pink Shell will run us 1050 for Mon-Fri.  Much more doable.  Now we are looking at Sundial Beach and Golf Resort. 

So it's between Pink Shell on Ft Meyers and Sundial on Sanibel Island.  They are about the same price range.  Never been to either Ft Meyers or Sanibel so I don't know which would be better for us.   

babybchbum

My ILs stay at Hideaway sands on St Pete beach and it is pretty nice. It is right next to the Don Cesar (so if you want to go out for a nice 2nd anniversary dinner you can.)

 There are also many mom and pop restaurants around that area too which are good and reasonably priced. Each room has a queen bed, kitchenette, couch and TV. Full size refrigerators are included as well.

ChangeOfPace

sara76:

So it's between Pink Shell on Ft Meyers and Sundial on Sanibel Island.  They are about the same price range.  Never been to either Ft Meyers or Sanibel so I don't know which would be better for us.   

Ft. Myers Beach will be more crowded.  There are lots of restaurants and bars and stuff like that along the strip so if you want somwhere that you can walk to other things easily, it's good for that.  If you want a more relaxed atmosphere though, then Sanibel would be better.

sara76

ChangeOfPace:

sara76:

So it's between Pink Shell on Ft Meyers and Sundial on Sanibel Island.  They are about the same price range.  Never been to either Ft Meyers or Sanibel so I don't know which would be better for us.   

Ft. Myers Beach will be more crowded.  There are lots of restaurants and bars and stuff like that along the strip so if you want somwhere that you can walk to other things easily, it's good for that.  If you want a more relaxed atmosphere though, then Sanibel would be better.

No bars for this girl!  I am definately thinking relaxing.  I think Sanibel it is, thanks

jennifer80808

LOVE LOVE LOVE Sanibel.  They have really cool mom and pop places to eat, shop, etc.  It's very relaxing.  I didn't care for Ft. Myers Beach area.  You won't regret Sanibel!