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    Any Madeira Beach Locals here?

    You might check out the suncoast seabird sanctuary in (I think) Indian Shores, which is a little north of Madeira Beach. Last time I was there it was free (voluntary donation) and good for an hour or so.
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    Has Anyone Had a Problem With Temporary Southwest FF Card?

    I used a temporary card in march with no problems.
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    Boat tours at the Gulf

    Some of the seats were getting quite wet for a while, but they slowed down to minimize the wet seats. I was near the back and stayed dry.
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    Boat tours at the Gulf

    We did the seascreamer 3 years ago, and thought it was great. Saw lots of dolphins. 4 or 5 would be playing and jumping in the wake, and the crew is very good about getting the kids to the front to get a good view. I'd do it again.
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    the best deal on seaworld tickets

    Don't worry about whether you fly southwest or not. I joined their frequent flyer, printed out a copy of the membership card, and used it without a problem a couple of days later.
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    Treasure Island Hotels?

    Here is a link for you. http://www.beachdirectory.com/lodging.html?MarketCode=ti&sort=ns There is also a Ramada and a Holiday Inn on the beach near the north end of the island.
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    National Full-Sized Car

    When I rented a full size in March, I was given a choice of a camry, century, or grand prix.
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    Who's flown into Tampa??

    Just one word of warning if you plan to use national emerald aisle. Tampa has red and blue baggage claims, on opposite sides of the terminal, and emerald aisle only on one of the sides, so if you are on the wrong one you are stuck going up elevators, across the terminal, and down another...
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    VV overbooking?

    I don't know if they are overbooking, but when I was there 4/3 there were anumber of very unhappy people there at 4 pm check-in who were told there were no rooms available despite reservations, and they had to check back a 6 pm to see if there were rooms then. Luckily, I got there at noon, and...
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    Does anyone have a favorite beach destination from WDW?

    I would place another vote for the Indian Rocks Beach area. We go almost every year, and have not had a bad time.
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    Near Old Town

    To answer your question(rather than advise you to stay elsewhere) there is miniature golf within easy walking distance. There is also a pitch and putt golf course very close. There are a number of restaurants in the area, including a Damons and a Red Lobster, along with some fast food and some...
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    Opinions Please - Westgate Vacation Villas

    I stayed there in March 2001. No complaints. the units were large and very nice. When we had a problem maintenance fixed it promptly. My son also enjoyed the free bikes, tennis equipment, paddle boats, etc. I was going to return this year, but got a great rate at vistana villages, and no...
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    Westgate Woes

    Just back from Westgate Vacation Villas, and had none of the problems Stevesmom reported. Checkin was painless, and the room was ready at 1:30. The room was clean and very well furnished. Any problems were promptly addressed. And as for taking out the trash and loading the dishwasher, a...




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