Just back from Vero Beach!

[Plau]

We just returned from a 5 night Thanksgiving stay at Vero Beach. It was great. Everything was up and running. (They completed the greenhouse room at Shutters while we were there) The beach suffered a great deal of erosion and the old Boardwalk is down, but the beach has a new access. The old dunes are gone and the beach gently slopes up to the resort. I will try and post a photo soon. The Green Cabin somehow survived. The only obvious damage still observable is the landscaping. Many of the trees are leaning and missing leaves. All in all, however, they have recovered quite nicely and anyone planning a trip in the near future has nothing to worry about. Enjoy!

 

[Laurabearz]

Good to hear you had a great vacation. Thanks for the update! Cant wait to see the pictures!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I'm glad to read that you had a great vacation.

It's just so sad about the sand dunes. I hope we don't see the likes of them again.

Bobbi

 

[Desnik]

Can you please tell me more about your Thanksgiving experience here? How was the weather? What activities did they have going on? Anything special for Thanksgiving? If this is off topic for this board then can you please post the answer/info on the DVC community board? I have started a thread asking about Thanksgiving at Vero and HH. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[floridafam]

Desnik,

I'm not the OP but I can give some info on what it was like at Thanksgiving.

The weather was wonderful!

We went over to the resort for the buffet at 2pm and the sun was shining. There were many people on the beach and I have never seen the water so calm.

The pool area was in full swing but not as bus as I expected. We looked over the fence to see how many people were at the pool. I have seen more people at other times of the year.

The beach cottages looked like they were all booked. I'd love to spend a holiday with family in one of those.

The buffet was excellent and many people also came in to eat at Shutters.

They had moist turkey, ham, seafood, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing that tasted exactly like my Mom used to make, many more things and a huge dessert selection.

Hope this helps.

 

[floridafam]

Plau,

Glad you had a good time!!!