The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[floridafam]

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/feb/28/delta-use-bigger-jets-add-flight-melbourne-airport/



I really hope Captain Hiram's has made some improvements. We stopped eating there after they had numerous health violations from the health department. I haven't checked their latest inspection. Hopefully, it's better.

Mulligan's is open now in Sebastian (South of Capt. Hiram's.) We haven't been there yet but they seem busy all the time.

 

[smacky1]

We just had a wonderful stay at the resort. We had a second floor ocean view room and everything was very clean. We had a great dinner at the Citrus Grill House in Vero Beach. They have a verandah that is ocean side. We ate at 5 so we had a nice view up until sunset. We are thinking about adding a few days to our August trip to the world so we can spend a few days in Vero before.

 

[backyardponder]

Updated Rollcall:

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
3/23 – 3/30 IggyLans
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
6/30 – 7/1 SFD998 & Cheloconnell
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

 

[DisDaydreamer]

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.

Nicely said...

 

[DVCconvert]

Ahhhh...........great photo Rob!

I wish that's what I was waking up to in the morning!!!

 

[knothead180]

Great thread! Thanks to all who contribute. My wife and I are looking forward to our 4th (I think) trip to VB. We will be there 3/25 - 3/30. Can't wait to get some sand between my toes!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Nicely said...

Beautiful photo Rob.....almost feel like I'm there...........

 

[CFedor1]

We were going to try Marco Island using HHonors points, but cancelled that to go back home to Vero 4/10-4/14. Can't wait.
Cathy

 

[perfectyears]

Nicely said...

thank you nice picture, brings back memories (good ones ). cant figure out how to put pictures in yet.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

We are exactly 4 weeks away from leaving for Vero and getting pretty excited, last year we were a little surprised when we got to the resort and found the beach a mess, and are hoping for a much better beach and time this year.

Does anyone by chance have a recent update on the condition of the beach or maybe even pictures?

Here is a picture from last year

I know it won't be like this since they are not working on it this year, but just wondering if there is still a big drop off or not?

Thanks in advance everyone

Tom

 

[MELSMICE]

We are exactly 4 weeks away from leaving for Vero and getting pretty excited, last year we were a little surprised when we got to the resort and found the beach a mess, and are hoping for a much better beach and time this year.

Does anyone by chance have a recent update on the condition of the beach or maybe even pictures?

Here is a picture from last year

I know it won't be like this since they are not working on it this year, but just wondering if there is still a big drop off or not?

Thanks in advance everyone

Tom

We thought the beach was nice when we were there last week. No big drop offs. It was pretty level.

I've been on nicer beaches as far as the sand "texture" but all in all we thought it was a nice beach.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We are exactly 4 weeks away from leaving for Vero and getting pretty excited, last year we were a little surprised when we got to the resort and found the beach a mess, and are hoping for a much better beach and time this year.

Does anyone by chance have a recent update on the condition of the beach or maybe even pictures?

Here is a picture from last year

I know it won't be like this since they are not working on it this year, but just wondering if there is still a big drop off or not?

Thanks in advance everyone

Tom

Ahhh, Yes..... good memories. I went down and volunteered to help with that replenishment project

 

[backyardponder]

Ahhh, Yes..... good memories. I went down and volunteered to help with that replenishment project

Thanks Rob. That brought back happy memories and I have a big smile on my face.

John

 

[alldiz]

Figured I'd ask here before I started a thread......just starting to read this.

1. Thinking Combined Vero/wdw ....Arriving Vero 9/28. Does it rain most of the time then? Should I not pick this time of year for 1st Vero experience?

2. How wide is the beach....meaning can i take a long walk and find myself looking at the beautiful ocean with noone around me? And would that be safe.
Love to walk the beach....look at stars etc.....But not with a million others.....if beach is small.

3. Any bars or restaurants on walking distance on the beach?

4. Do pools close early at resort at this time of year?? Any bars on site at nightime.

5. How convenient is it to rent car from MCO....and approximately from landing SWA.....rent the car....drive to Vero....How many hours?
Thanks
Kerri

 

[DVCconvert]

I'll try answering your questions.

#1. It doesn't rain all the time in late sept, but of course it can. It should still be nice and warm but of course it's still hurricane season.

#2. "width" meaning from ebb line to shore varies with the tide of course, but there's plenty of width for walking. Length, proably the beach is...oh, I don't know.....60 miles long It is safe, but take a light with you at night. I doubt that you'd see another 10 people over a mile on the average night.

#3. Not so much. The resort has 3 places to eat + the pool snack bar and a bar that has nightly entertainment. (that's part of your next question)

#4. I believe the pool closes about 10pm that time of year.

#5. At MCO all rental agencies have in terminal desks. Very easy to rent a car there. Drive time from MCO to DVB should be about 2 1/2 hours.

HTH

 

[Mahusky]

Ahhh, Yes..... good memories. I went down and volunteered to help with that replenishment project

LOL..... Love IT!

 

[alldiz]

I'll try answering your questions.

#1. It doesn't rain all the time in late sept, but of course it can. It should still be nice and warm but of course it's still hurricane season.

#2. "width" meaning from ebb line to shore varies with the tide of course, but there's plenty of width for walking. Length, proably the beach is...oh, I don't know.....60 miles long It is safe, but take a light with you at night. I doubt that you'd see another 10 people over a mile on the average night.

#3. Not so much. The resort has 3 places to eat + the pool snack bar and a bar that has nightly entertainment. (that's part of your next question)

#4. I believe the pool closes about 10pm that time of year.

#5. At MCO all rental agencies have in terminal desks. Very easy to rent a car there. Drive time from MCO to DVB should be about 2 1/2 hours.

HTH

Thanks so much.

Is there any car rental that is more convenient....I want to rent from MCO then return to WDW.....does this cost more. I'd rather not waste the time to go back to Airport then Magical Express.
I'm excited.....I will call this morning and hopefully they have a OVIR or studio.
Thanks
Kerri

 

[DVCconvert]

Is there any car rental that is more convenient....I want to rent from MCO then return to WDW.....does this cost more. I'd rather not waste the time to go back to Airport then Magical Express.
I'm excited.....I will call this morning and hopefully they have a OVIR or studio.
Thanks
Kerri

At MCO all the rental's are side by side to each other. But, if you wish to return on WDW property, then you'll need to rent from Alamo or National as they have offices on WDW property. This might cost a few dollars more (not so much that it's at WDW, but because you're not returning to the same office) but not a huge difference in cost.

I hope you enjoy VB as much as I do!

 

[lisareniff]

Just a thought....

Don't rule out renting at other places that may have a location near WDW. One time we rented from Hertz that has a location at the Gaylord Palms. Did have to pay for a taxi but saved a bunch on the rental.

 

[alldiz]

At MCO all the rental's are side by side to each other. But, if you wish to return on WDW property, then you'll need to rent from Alamo or National as they have offices on WDW property. This might cost a few dollars more (not so much that it's at WDW, but because you're not returning to the same office) but not a huge difference in cost.

I hope you enjoy VB as much as I do!

Just a thought....

Don't rule out renting at other places that may have a location near WDW. One time we rented from Hertz that has a location at the Gaylord Palms. Did have to pay for a taxi but saved a bunch on the rental.

Thanks....Alamo had 4 days at 246.02.....cheapest....ouch.
I'll check around.

Also....Might be changing to last week august into Labor day.

I know up North the beaches at this time is jelly fish time....Is it the same at Vero.
I'm thinking the water will probably be 100 degrees......but I don't want jellyfish season
Thanks
Kerri