The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[backyardponder]

I'm back from our 11 night cruise on Celebrity's Equinox. What a beautiful ship!!!! Thanks to Rob for keeping up the roll call. I see there were quite a few additions. I've added some more. Here's the latest:

1/7 – 1/9 KAT4DISNEY
1/15 – 1/18 Brandis
1/21 – 1/26 bethsg
1/23 – 1-26 DisneyDuo
2/16 – 2/23 delauzons
2/18 – 2/21 ajkmom3
2/20 – 2/22 smacky1
2/20-2/24 MELSMICE
3/7 – 3/10 Jump4Joy8390
3/9 – 3/13 pit303
3/11 – 3/15 BernW
3/12 – 3/18 ont/ohana
3/12 – 3/19 mickeywho?
3/12 – 3/20 Bose
3/13 – 3/19 papertraveller
3/17 – 3/20 debaudrn
3/23- 3/26 dizzneebabe
3/26 – 3/28 hardingk
3/27 – 4/1 Kadorto
3/28 – 4/1 jjharts
4/2 – 4/8 Starr W.
4/3 - 4/9 Belle and Rella's Dad
4/3 – 4/9 conciergekelly
4/16 – 4/21 Mahusky
5/3 – 5/5 MiaSRN62
5/28 – 6/1 PammyK
6/18 – 6/21 tinkerfan1
4/18 - 4/23 katdocnorf
4/28 - 4/29 wawdwluver
5/1 – 5/30 dort (off site)
5/14-5/17 DznyDreamz
5/25 – 5-29 cmctammyg
5/25 – 5/28 JanDave
5/26 – 5-31 dis2cruise
6/1 – 6/30 starbox (off site)
6/7 – 6/11 wigdoutdismom
6/10 - 6/12 bobbiwoz
6/10 – 6/12 sarahk0204
6/11 – 6/15 irish_dancer
6/11 – 6/18 hpygrll
6/12 Lenc324
6/23 – 6/26 DVC Jen
6/24 – 6/25 iloveokw
6/26 - 7/1 ddiva
6/27 – 7/6 mittelst
7/1 – 7/4 vbarry
7/13 – 7/15 MrShiny
7/15 – 7/22 FormrCastMbr
8/6 – 8/13 Mahusky
8/14 – 8/19 ellynsoh


John

 

[IggyLans]

Add me, add me! 3/23-3/30!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I haven't done the seafood buffet, but I won't miss the Brunch!
It's a massive, excellent feast! All manner and sorts of food -- everything from fresh made omlets to carved meats....dozens of chaffing dishes filled with everything from mac 'n cheese to warm cherry tarts!! I'm a "foodie" but I'd highly recommend it. Do make ressies as this is quite popular with the locals, especially after the churches let out.

HTH

For dining ressies at DVB, call: (772)234-2180

HTH

Thank you! I just made an ADR for the brunch too! I couldn't get through on that number so I called the main line at 772-234-2000, option #5.

Thanks again! Can't wait!

 

[papertraveller]

We did a Tigers/Washington game a few years ago with a VB trip. DH got them off MLB.com and had them sent. I can't see why Will Call wouldn't be an option. Even the Toledo Mud Hens have Will Call pick up for online orders.

Thanks - We are also seeing the Tigers & Washington. Detroit is DD's favourite, so that's just made his vacation.
We ordered from the Nationals' website, and set it for will call. This will be great!

 

[ont/ohana]

Only 11 more days, booked Sunday Brunch, Seafood buffet.
Has anyone done the pirate buffet?

Florida weather can't come soon enough to escape Ontario snow

 

[ont/ohana]

Have fun. Your biggest decision at Vero is whether to do the beach or the pool for the day.

We just went to a restaurant called Ocean Grill last night which was outstanding. Someone recommended it on another thread where I had asked about good local restaurants.

We are headed to the pool again today. I love relaxing vacations! I could sit for hours & just read!

I am reading a book right now by stuart woods, it is set in Vero beach and they frequent Ocean Grill!!
Can't wait to go 12 more sleeps till SSR and Vero!!

 

[floridafam]

This is the course that DH goes to regularly. There are other courses in the area but Sandridge is pretty popular and close to the resort.
http://www.sandridgegc.com/

You can sometimes find golf coupons in the Sunday paper (Press Journal.)

Visited the spa again today. The resort was really busy. I hope the spa does well. It really is one of the nicest in the area.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

There are a few restaurants on Facebook and they list their daily specials, etc. I cannot wait to try them.

If you are on FB check them out:

Ocean Grill
Capt Hirams
El Toro Tacos and Tequila

Happy Travels!

 

[Cheloconnell]

SFD998 and Cheloconnell will be there for one night, first time, on June 30th before our Dream cruise! Can you please add us to the roll call - thanks

 

[mickeywho?]

Nearly time to go!! We're so excited! I'm sorting through the boys' shorts and swimsuits to see what we have to pickup before we pack and then it's really time!
We booked the sunday brunch and the monday night pirate dinner. I'm putting my shortlist together of other restaurants to try off-property. Everyone seems to love Ocean Grill so that is top of the list. Any others to not miss??
I'm wondering about where our room will be and if I need to make any requests....We're in a OVIR so are they all pretty much the same?

 

[Bose]

We are renting a 3 bedroom cottage in March and was wondering if anyone could let us know how many barbeque grills there are throughout the resort and the location of them. Also, is it accurate that you are able to get barbeque utensils from Eb & Flos?

 

[bobbiwoz]

We are renting a 3 bedroom cottage in March and was wondering if anyone could let us know how many barbeque grills there are throughout the resort and the location of them. Also, is it accurate that you are able to get barbeque utensils from Eb & Flos?

The only one I know of is on the other side of the road as you exit the walking tunnel. In my mind, it's not particularly convenient.

 

[CruznLexi]

We are hoping to get in for Oct about another week to call though. I know they have a Sunday brunch I have heard about pirate anything else like s'mores or other fun eats? Anyone eaten at Mr Manatees?

 

[Starr W.]

The only one I know of is on the other side of the road as you exit the walking tunnel. In my mind, it's not particularly convenient.

Those are the only ones that I know of too, and no they are not convenient.

I was going to call next month to double check before our April trip. It's been 2 yrs since our last VB visit. Maybe they put some "resort side"

 

[mickeywho?]

We're watching the extended weather forecast...looks like we need some rainy day plans for around the resort or in the local area. Any ideas?

 

[floridafam]

mickeywho?

Vero Bowl just reopened after completely renovating and it is beautiful. I don't know if bowling is what you had in mind but that might be a good rainy day activity. We went there on a field trip with my DD's class and it was a lot of fun.

It is located off US1 in Vero.

 

[mickeywho?]

mickeywho?

Vero Bowl just reopened after completely renovating and it is beautiful. I don't know if bowling is what you had in mind but that might be a good rainy day activity. We went there on a field trip with my DD's class and it was a lot of fun.

It is located off US1 in Vero.

Thanks!! That is exactly the idea I'm looking for! I'll look them up - thank you for the suggestion!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We are hoping to get in for Oct about another week to call though. I know they have a Sunday brunch I have heard about pirate anything else like s'mores or other fun eats? Anyone eaten at Mr Manatees?

Are you asking if they have campfires with s'mores? Yes they do!

Bobbi

 

[perfectyears]

cool thread . we went to vb a couple of years ago for couple of days at the start of our trip beautiful place nice rooms and staff. great to wake up in the morning looking out our room and having the sun come up out of the sea. listening to the wave crash in and smelling the sea air. i think it`s has to be the place to go to end your holiday. very relaxing

 

[DznyDreamz]

There are a few restaurants on Facebook and they list their daily specials, etc. I cannot wait to try them.

If you are on FB check them out:

Ocean Grill
Capt Hirams
El Toro Tacos and Tequila

Happy Travels!

I got a $25 gift certificate for Capt Hirams on Restaurant.com for $3. I'm hoping the food is good there, we will probably check it out at some point.