From The Keys to The Kingdom live

[wayneg]

Just 12 hours until we load up the car and leave for Manchester airport.

First night will be in the Miami airport hotel. http://www.miahotel.com/

Tuesday morning collect a rental car from Hertz, a quick look at Miami beach area before driving to Key West. Picked out about a dozen Geocaches to find along the route. 2 nights at The Southernmost hotel. http://www.southernmostresorts.com/southernmost-hotel/

Thursday drive upto the Everglades, depending on time possibly Marco Island then upto next hotel http://www.doubletreenaples.com/

Friday exploring Naples, Fort Myers, Captiva and Sanibel. Hotel http://www.portcharlottesleepinn.com/

Saturday Venice, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island then drive upto Orlando for 1 night at the http://www.clarionlbv.com/

Next 8 nights at http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/tr...ndo-lake-buena-vista-in-the-marriott-village/

Will update this thread as much as possible, Matt is also hoping to keep his Blog updated. http://mathewgillings.wordpress.com/

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Sounds like an amazing trip ..... hope you all have fun and safe travels

 

[laura_<3]

Sounds fab Hope you have a lovely time, I look forward to hearing all about it

Have a safe trip!

 

[Elise79]

I stayed in the Mia hotel quite a few years ago - got stranded there on a missed connection back from Jamaica - had no luggage as that made the flight! Great location though.

I know of a good place to eat on Anna Maria if your interested (its not a high class place though in fact its a dive but serves the best burgers...)

Have a safe trip and see you next week!

 

[catherine]

Sounds like you have a great trip planned. Have a safe flight and an awesome time!

 

[wayneg]

What's it called? will want somewhere for lunch.

 

[wayneg]

Created a map of our trip on Googlemaps.
784 miles, over 17 hours on the road

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?sadd...d+States&mra=dpe&mrsp=3&sz=10&via=2,3&t=m&z=7

 

[Elise79]

What's it called? will want somewhere for lunch.

It's called Skinnys Place. It is a proper dive but don't be put off by the look of it.

Here's their Facebook page

My mouth waters thinking about it - we are heading down one day for lunch and a few hours on the beach.

 

[wayneg]

It's called Skinnys Place. It is a proper dive but don't be put off by the look of it.

Here's their Facebook page

My mouth waters thinking about it - we are heading down one day for lunch and a few hours on the beach.

Thank you. Just found it on Tripadvisor. Looks good, if we are ready for food when in that area we will have a look for it. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...d-Holmes_Beach_Anna_Maria_Island_Florida.html

 

[CHEK]

Sounds like a busy vacation

Have a great trip & I'll be on the lookout for you tomorrow

 

[Elise79]

Thank you. Just found it on Tripadvisor. Looks good, if we are ready for food when in that area we will have a look for it. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...d-Holmes_Beach_Anna_Maria_Island_Florida.html

If you go make sure you have some cash! We were recommended to go and taken by our friend first time - took Matt on his own first then we all went. Matt assures me the beer is icy cold and perfect on a hot day - I love that the coke is in the glass bottles and also icy cold

We both have the Skinnys burger and curly fries. Ok the curly fries are just standard the burger was soooo tasty. I have no idea what they do to them but I don't care

 

[frankieeyre]

Have an amazing trip! We rented a boat in Fort Myers and saw dolphins! Was lovely!! Hope you have fun!

 

[Cyrano]

I posted up on Matt's blog that I am looking forward to sharing your trip vicariously

A road trip in Florida sounds a great holiday and one I hope we will do in the future

 

[Wills Mom]

Safe travels Wayne! Can't wait to hear all about it, especially Anna Maria Island as we're hoping to spend a day there on our trip

 

[scottishgirl1]

Sounds like a busy trip!.Safe journey and looking forward to the updates

 

[Magic Megadegs]

Sounds fabulous x Have a wonderful time. I'm a big Sanibel and Captiva fan and spent some time near the Everglades in a manatee sanctuary years ago. Absolutely loved that!

Skinny's place sounds anything but! Burgers sound delicious though, enjoy x

 

[wayneg]

Just had breakfast at Frankie & Benny's. VIP meet & greet arrived exactly same time as us. No lines at check in & security. Already been recognised by Chek & Janiebubble. Our flight on time but Virgin 2 hours delay.

 

[Elise79]

Just had breakfast at Frankie & Benny's. VIP meet & greet arrived exactly same time as us. No lines at check in & security. Already been recognised by Chek & Janiebubble. Our flight on time but Virgin 2 hours delay.

Just checked and the inbound Virgin flight was diverted for a medical emergency.

Hope it catches up before Thursday

 

[irisheyes123]

Safe travels looking forward to your live trip report

 

[janiebubble]

Was just logging on to say I've met Wayne!! Waiting for Virgin flight, apparently incoming flight diverted to Bermuda for medical emergency. Minor medical here too, my dad rushed to A&E last night so wasn't sure if we'd even be leaving today. Fingers crossed he'll be ok!