Has anyone been to Vero at Xmas time...or close to!!

[Debs Hill]

We are planning on a few days at Vero in the run up to Xmas next year and wondered what it was like.....weather, crowds, decorations etc. How hard will it be at 7 mnths to get reservations?!
Thanks guys!
Debx

 

[skylynx]

We were there the week before Christmas (something like the 16th through the 19th)...the decorations were lovely, a combination of traditional and nautical. Our weather was way better than the Chicago we left, but not walk-around-in-your-bathing-suit weather. We enjoyed the hot tub and playing on the beach. The ocean was rough; we didn't attempt a swim there. It was not crowded...but it was not actually Christmas vacation proper.

 

[cj9200]

We were at Vero once at Thanksgiving on our way to WDW and the same for New Year’s Eve the year before. The weather can be unpredictable. It could be 80 degrees and nice or 40 degrees and cold. If the winds are blowing, the ocean can be rough. It is a smallish resort so crowds are not an issue. Be prepared to relax. It has been a couple of years but you should not have a problem getting reservations at 7 months. The Christmas decorations were very nice and even better than some of the WDW resorts.

Here is the display from two years ago.

If you are interested, the link below should take you to the Vero part of our Thanksgiving trip report with some more pictures.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22106620&postcount=5

 

[Debs Hill]

Thank you so much for your replies and the great photos! Was it warm enough to swim? Did they have any Xmas type activities etc for the children?
Any other reports and photos would be greatly appreciated!
Debxx