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[mumto3girls]

That sounds so exciting! Is the hatching a nighttime event or can it happen any time?
We were there in May a couple years ago when nests were being made--now hopefully we can see the babies. I guess it's worth having to keep the drapes closed.

I had always heard that they hatch at night and they follow the light from the moon reflecting off of the water to the sea, but when we have seen them it has been anywhere from 7:00-8:30 in the evening and not really dark at all. We generally would have an earlier dinner and go walk on the beach afterwards which is when we saw them. Interestingly enough, although they don't make a big deal of it at Hilton Head there are turtle nests there also, and the first time we saw turtles hatch it was there 2 summers ago, also in the early evening.

 

[caralyn817]

Has anyone ever rented bikes from Vero? If so, where did you ride them?

 

[dreamlinda]

Has anyone ever rented bikes from Vero? If so, where did you ride them?

DH and I have used the bikes and enjoyed it. There is a paved bike path that runs along A1A from Vero Beach and north of the resort. If you go north, you can ride to Golden Shores, a very pretty state park beach. Even better is riding the Jungle Trail, they will tell you how to find it (it is easy) and you can ride to the Pelican Preserve which, if you enjoy nature is very interesting.

 

[goofy4tink]

We'll be at VB for 4 days before heading to BWV for about 6 days. Are the refillable mugs available at VB or should I just plan on waiting until I get to BWV to get them....if I finally decide to.

And here's hoping I get to see some turtle action. I spend a few weeks down in Pompano Beach, right on the water, every year. But it's usually just as the season starts. I was able to see turtle tracks one morning but that was it!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Has anyone ever rented bikes from Vero? If so, where did you ride them?

DH and I have used the bikes and enjoyed it. There is a paved bike path that runs along A1A from Vero Beach and north of the resort. If you go north, you can ride to Golden Shores, a very pretty state park beach. Even better is riding the Jungle Trail, they will tell you how to find it (it is easy) and you can ride to the Pelican Preserve which, if you enjoy nature is very interesting.

We've done the Historic Jungle trail many times!

 

[mumto3girls]

We'll be at VB for 4 days before heading to BWV for about 6 days. Are the refillable mugs available at VB or should I just plan on waiting until I get to BWV to get them....if I finally decide to.

And here's hoping I get to see some turtle action. I spend a few weeks down in Pompano Beach, right on the water, every year. But it's usually just as the season starts. I was able to see turtle tracks one morning but that was it!

They had the mugs for sale in the gift shop--might also have been at the poolside snack bar which is where you refill them. There is a self serve station. In the mornings they had coffee in the hallway outside Shutters that was specifically for people with mugs.

 

[tofubeast]

They had the mugs for sale in the gift shop--might also have been at the poolside snack bar which is where you refill them. There is a self serve station. In the mornings they had coffee in the hallway outside Shutters that was specifically for people with mugs.

I wonder if those mugs will stay traditional, or if they will have a chip in them (like the new ones at WDW) where you pay for a certain time period.

 

[goofy4tink]

I wonder if those mugs will stay traditional, or if they will have a chip in them (like the new ones at WDW) where you pay for a certain time period.

I wish they would be the length of stay ones, with the chip. That way I could buy just one and use it at both resorts. But I have to doubt that VB will use the chipped mugs yet.

 

[tofubeast]

I wish they would be the length of stay ones, with the chip. That way I could buy just one and use it at both resorts. But I have to doubt that VB will use the chipped mugs yet.

Were they resort specific or generic Disney?

I'm only there 2 nights in Nov, and I'm acting like it's a full weeks vacation! Oh well, happy to have something Disney to look forward to when we leave WDW in Oct. hehe. Plus, it's nice the resort is only be 2 hours north from my house.

 

[mumto3girls]

Were they resort specific or generic Disney?

I'm only there 2 nights in Nov, and I'm acting like it's a full weeks vacation! Oh well, happy to have something Disney to look forward to when we leave WDW in Oct. hehe. Plus, it's nice the resort is only be 2 hours north from my house.

Two weeks ago they were not chipped and were generic Disney. We had a multiple split stay and were at AK/BLT/OKW prior and the mugs were exactly the same everywhere.

 

[tommyvr]

not chipped as of today

 

[PammyK]

And here's hoping I get to see some turtle action. I spend a few weeks down in Pompano Beach, right on the water, every year. But it's usually just as the season starts. I was able to see turtle tracks one morning but that was it!

I'm right there with you. In fact, I was dropping of some items at the local Salvation Army thrift store yesterday and saw that they had some "vintage" binoculars for sale so I picked up a set to help with turtle spotting from the beach. It is a little late in the season, but hopefully some of those turtle dudes will still be hanging around off the beach.

So if you see a gal with some old school binoculars out on the beach next week, come say hello.

 

[garnet1240]

Hi All,


Haven't been to Vero in a few years and thinking of doing an extended family trip there in Sept 2014. Has anyone had success in renting a beach cottage for September at the 7 month window?

Love Vero!!!


Thanks

Gail

 

[goofy4tink]

I'm right there with you. In fact, I was dropping of some items at the local Salvation Army thrift store yesterday and saw that they had some "vintage" binoculars for sale so I picked up a set to help with turtle spotting from the beach. It is a little late in the season, but hopefully some of those turtle dudes will still be hanging around off the beach.

So if you see a gal with some old school binoculars out on the beach next week, come say hello.

Will do. When do you arrive??

 

[goofy4tink]

A question for those of you who are familiar with the area...dh really loves manatees. We had a great time over at Hommassasa Springs. But that's way too far to drive from VB. So, anyone have any idea of any kind of manatee experience or such closer to VB?? Would love to surprise dh when we get there next week.

 

[laughinplace199]

A question for those of you who are familiar with the area...dh really loves manatees. We had a great time over at Hommassasa Springs. But that's way too far to drive from VB. So, anyone have any idea of any kind of manatee experience or such closer to VB?? Would love to surprise dh when we get there next week.

We haven't been to Vero yet (arrive tomorrow ) and I booked a river boat tour for this Thursday. They say the often have dolphin and manatee sightings:

http://www.riverexplorerboattours.com/

 

[DisDaydreamer]

A question for those of you who are familiar with the area...dh really loves manatees. We had a great time over at Hommassasa Springs. But that's way too far to drive from VB. So, anyone have any idea of any kind of manatee experience or such closer to VB?? Would love to surprise dh when we get there next week.

We have not visited here yet, but it is only about 30 mins away.

http://www.manateecenter.com/

 

[DisDaydreamer]

More Vero questions:

In Sept. will we have to leave drapes closed at night because of turtles?

How much are tolls from WDW? Need to make sure to load enough on sunpass.

I heard earlier this week about drownings in Miami due to riptides. Are they a problem now in Vero?

Cannot wait for our turn at Vero!

As far as the drapes... No. They have tinted glass in the rooms.

Riptides are an issue anywhere on the east coast. It depends on the conditions. Most important... tethered body board for older kids... Young ones... pre-teens need an adult with them in addition to life vest. When my daughter was a young girl she got caught in undertow at Rehoboth Beach Delaware... I was watching her closely and realized as soon as she was struggling. You have to be alert and focused. If they are in the water, you need to be watching.

 

[laughinplace199]

I just want to thank everyone for the helpful info in this thread. We have a 6:00 AM flight tomorrow and should be in Vero by lunch time!

 

[PammyK]

Will do. When do you arrive??

I check in on Saturday.

Ack! I need to start doing my laundry so I can pack!!!!!