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Justin Hurley Mar 7th, 2000 04:58 PM

Quiet honeymoon stay on the beach?
 
Hi. I am trying to plan a honeymoon to Florida. I want to stay someplace on or near the beach, quiet enough to take walks and be alone, but still be near restaraunts and such. Also, must be within driving distance of Orlando. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Melinda Mar 8th, 2000 07:39 AM

Sanibel Island??? <BR> <BR>St. Petersburg Beach is nice as well and a 2.5 hour drive to Disney. <BR>

John Mar 8th, 2000 10:59 AM

How abou Ponce Inlet south of Daytona Beach, which is not only pretty, but also quiet?

Larry Mar 18th, 2000 07:50 AM

Try this site for a great honeymoon location on Captiva Island, about a 3 hour drive to Orlando. <BR>www.vacationspot.com/2112southseasplantation.htm

Meg Apr 17th, 2000 04:20 PM

Try Vero Beach - the beaches are great, not a lot of people - it's aboout 1 1/2 hrs to Orlando. Good Restaurants.

Harriett Apr 18th, 2000 05:17 AM

Check out Amelia Island -- the Ritz-Carlton there is beautiful and there's a larger (much larger!) resort called Amelia Island Plantation. Both are on the beach and a short drive from the excellent restaurants at Fernandina Beach. Amelia is a barrier island about a 40-minute drive from the Jacksonville airport, and about a 2-hour drive from Orlando. You might also check out the Cloister, a renowned honeymoon choice at Sea Island, Georgia, which is about 31/2 hours from Orlando. Nearest air service is Jacksonville or Savannah, both about an hour away.

David Aug 4th, 2000 04:52 PM

Vero? to far from Orlando. Amelia Island? to damn expensive. Daytona is trashy (but trying to clean up), New Smyrna is nice(and too quite). St. Pete and Clearwater? Now we're talking! (did I mention I'm a native of Orlando? Been here 40 years)WOW was I impressed with the west coast. Nice beaches, Lots of a places to stay. The Dali museum. Pier 60. All nice places. In my opinion go to the Gulf coast. And congrats on the marriage.

Tom Aug 4th, 2000 04:58 PM

Longboat key just south of Tampa is a great location. You will think you are in the Caribbean. It is also close to Orlando.

Paula Aug 5th, 2000 06:25 PM

I second Longboat Key. The Key has beautiful, quiet beaches. Plus you have Anna Maria at the North end and St. Armands with great restaurants and shopping at the South end. Try the Longboat Key Club--very luxurious (reasonable during off season), plus great golf and tennis. The Colony has great beach bungalows. There's also a Hilton but I don't know anything about it. Contact the LBK chamber for a complete listing.


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