AKV vs. Vero in July/Aug 08

[CapeCodFam]

Hi,

We're planning a (no parks) summer trip in 08. We are going to book at AKV. However, since we've never stayed at Vero, I'm wondering what the differences would be if we went with Vero at 7 months.

My primary interests are resort activities and dining options. We tend to partake in CS or poolside beach eats. Anyone care to offer experiences of Vero? Is Vero in an area where there is more beyond the resort istelf? I.e. Other tourist locales nearby?

Since we're not doing any parks, Vero seems like a good option if it might have more to offer.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Mahusky]

Hi,

We're planning a (no parks) summer trip in 08. We are going to book at AKV. However, since we've never stayed at Vero, I'm wondering what the differences would be if we went with Vero at 7 months.

My primary interests are resort activities and dining options. We tend to partake in CS or poolside beach eats. Anyone care to offer experiences of Vero? Is Vero in an area where there is more beyond the resort istelf? I.e. Other tourist locales nearby?

Since we're not doing any parks, Vero seems like a good option if it might have more to offer.

Thanks for the advice.

VB is beautiful and I think you will enjoy it very much. Beach is probably most like Nauset and Coast Gaurd as far a surf, however, no crowds and warm water!

Good counter service option right at the resort that you can bring to the beach or pool which are both a few steps away. There are lots of options outside the resort as well (laid back seafood places.. you know the ones picknick tables etc..) that are nice and within a 10 min drive from the resort. There also some nice TS places within a short drive as well.

I think if you just want to relax this is your place!

 

[princessesrule4]

We love Vero - the perfect beach vacation - we only left there twice to go to Squid Lips and shopping on Ocean Dr.! Tons of activities at the resort for kids. CS at the pool is great and Orchid Pizza will deliver right to the resort!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We certainly will be staying at AKV at some point, but VB is our favorite place to stay. They have a nice pool & Lighthouse spiral waterslide, a REALLY cool water deck area for the real young kids, a hot Jacuzzi, miniature golf, exercise room, ping pong, bike rentals, The Green Cabin Room (bar/restaurant) has 2nd floor covered deck that has a fantastic view of the ocean and is a nice place to relax with your favorite beverage. It also has live entertainment in the evenings. At night they have a campfire / s’more roast (bring the Cutter Advanced to fend off the No-see-ums). You can rent a small catamaran or jet-ski for ocean fun. Across the street they have a lake, picnic tables, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the Jungle trail that you can hike or bike all the way up to Pellican Island. Disney built a private tunnel under the road to access this area. And of course they have the ocean and great waves for boogy boarding. Everything from the ocean to the pool to your room is no more than 2 minutes away walking. So it is real easy to break up your day

5 minutes away (by car) is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and a wildlife education center. Just a few minutes further up the road is Sebastian Inlet State Park were the Indian River meets the ocean. There are many good fishing spots around the inlet, and there are river excursions where you can see dolphins, manatee, and tons of other types of wildlife. About an hour north is Port Canaveral, (where the Magic and Wonder dock), the Kennedy Space Center visitor complex, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge with walking and driving tours. 20 minutes south is McKee Botanical Garden (18 acres) with some REALLY cool vegetation and trees. 30 minutes south in Fort Piece is the Manatee Observation and Education Center.

 

[starbox]

I'm going to AKV in a few days, and I've been looking at my Vero pictures and wishing I was going there instead!

Why not split your stay - 2 nights AKV, 3 nights Vero, 2 nights AKV? It's a really easy drive to WDW and back.

 

[CapeCodFam]

Wow! Thanks for all of the info. It sounds wonderful.

I also found that the member site has a full listing of all activities available. There's definately no lack of things to do for the whole family. I can't wait....