New Years Eve - Universal or Vero Beach?

[amystevekai&bump]

Hi again

We currently have a week booked at Hard Rock Hotel from 30th Dec - 6th Jan, and I am wondering about cancelling the 30th Dec and New Years Eve and booking 2 nights in an Ocean View Room at Vero Beach (assuming it is available).

Our boys will only be 3 and 6, and I am a bit concerned that the atmosphere at HRH/Universal might be a bit too adult focussed on NYE, so I am not really sure what we will do to make NYE special - at the moment we are contemplating the NYE Buffet that they hold at the Portofino.

I have heard that VB do a pool party with a few characters, but I am not sure if this only happens nearer midnight, in which case we will probably be in bed before it starts!! I also know the weather is unlikely to be great at the beach, so would this be a disappointing first impression of VB?

We originally booked the week at HRH, as this is our favourite hotel ANYWHERE and we really wanted a nice long 'chill' at the end of our trip, which will be perfect if the weather is good - but I can see that a week in Universal in the cold might be a bit toooooo long!!!

If I do cancel and can get a point booking, I will save approximately £600 - so that is something to consider as well - although this will be our 'once only' time in Florida over Christmas/NYE so it isn't all about the money.

What do you think??

 

[JohnnySharp2]

I think Vero Beach is a great idea and to be honest for your children, I would have thought they would enjoy that more than Portofino which is my eyes is very much an adult/couples resort.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

I think Vero Beach is a great idea and to be honest for your children, I would have thought they would enjoy that more than Portofino which is my eyes is very much an adult/couples resort.

thanks Johnny, I must admit it does feel as though Vero will be more suitable - and saving some money for once wouldn't hurt either!!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

thanks Johnny, I must admit it does feel as though Vero will be more suitable - and saving some money for once wouldn't hurt either!!

Definitely and you would also get that classic old fashioned '2 centre feeling', a change and contrast to Orlando.
If you have the chance to do that I would go for it personally.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

Definitely and you would also get that classic old fashioned '2 centre feeling', a change and contrast to Orlando.
If you have the chance to do that I would go for it personally.

thanks Johnny - the more I have been reading about Vero this afternoon, the more I think we will love it - now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that there will be availability for New Years!!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Good luck Amy.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

Good luck Amy.

thanks Johnny!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

thanks Johnny!

Hey be careful, I am a married man. Julie can get very jealous.
Don't worry she is not here, getting our gorgeous little boy off to sleep.

Seriously let us know how you get on anyway.

 

[amystevekai&bump]

Hey be careful, I am a married man. Julie can get very jealous.
Don't worry she is not here, getting our gorgeous little boy off to sleep.

Seriously let us know how you get on anyway.

incase you read this later- Sorry Julie!!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

incase you read this later- Sorry Julie!!

Just read it now so we are in the clear. Though me keep replying and moving it to the top of the list may not be a good idea.