Where to stay in FL for Feb/Mar '14
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Where to stay in FL for Feb/Mar '14
Thinking of a winter getaway for about a month. Keys? Ft Meyers? Where would we find the best weather?
We.re mid-60s, walkers, historical types, nature lovers. Don't sit a lot.
We.re mid-60s, walkers, historical types, nature lovers. Don't sit a lot.
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The farther south you go, the better (warmer) the weather.
I like Key West, but I'm not sure it's the right place for two people in their 60s for a couple of months. I think of it more as a place for a short visit. To each his own, however.
Do you want beach? City? Town? On the cheap? Top dollar?
I like Key West, but I'm not sure it's the right place for two people in their 60s for a couple of months. I think of it more as a place for a short visit. To each his own, however.
Do you want beach? City? Town? On the cheap? Top dollar?
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vincenzo, my husband is 70 and I'll be there within months. We've spent between 4 and 6 weeks a year in Key West for about 20 years. Yes, we probably belie the general opinion that KW is a playground for younger people, but we've always loved it for tamer reasons
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I go to southern FL (West P{lam/Fort Lauderdale area) every year mid-Feb and often find it colder than I had hoped. So nothing more north than that if warm is important. Fort Myers, Marco Island or the Keys would be my choice - but not going to be inexpensive.
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If the beach were important to me, I would not stay north of Ft Myers in those months.
In March, I would add Sarasota, Anna Maria, Siesta.
In April, St Pete and Clearwater. In May, I would go north.
In March, I would add Sarasota, Anna Maria, Siesta.
In April, St Pete and Clearwater. In May, I would go north.
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I think Key West for a month would be fun for any age, especially if you are open minded. It's a great walking town with lots of history.
Another idea might be Hollywood Beach. It's is right on the water, with a nice broadwalk and restaurants. You are close to a stop on the Intercoastal Waterway, too. If I stayed there I would still take time to go down to Key West, too.
Another idea might be Hollywood Beach. It's is right on the water, with a nice broadwalk and restaurants. You are close to a stop on the Intercoastal Waterway, too. If I stayed there I would still take time to go down to Key West, too.