Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

iloveokw · Jun 6, 2012

We did a long weekend trip the end of April and Hale's was closing their Wabasso store for the summer that weekend. Luckily we got our oj fix. Their store in Vero is still open. There are a couple of more places, not sure about the names in the area that sell oj....but not sure if they closed during the summer.

bobbiwoz · Jun 6, 2012

iloveokw said:
We did a long weekend trip the end of April and Hale's was closing their Wabasso store for the summer that weekend. Luckily we got our oj fix. Their store in Vero is still open. There are a couple of more places, not sure about the names in the area that sell oj....but not sure if they closed during the summer.

Is this the place?

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jul/01/hale-groves-plans-to-open-new-retail-location-at/

floridafam · Jun 6, 2012

Not sure if this has already been mentioned. The spa is offering a 20% discount to DVC members through Labor Day. I've been going every three weeks to get my toes done.

Amanda does a great job.

Denmage · Jun 6, 2012

Hi,

We DW and I will be visiting Vero Beach 9/7/12 - 9/11/12. This is our second visit. We went a couple of years ago, just after New Years (brrrr).

Denmage

eandesmom · Jun 6, 2012

floridafam said:
Not sure if this has already been mentioned. The spa is offering a 20% discount to DVC members through Labor Day. I've been going every three weeks to get my toes done. Amanda does a great job.

Good to know! What are their pedicure prices? I hope to get them done before we go but if not...

dreamlinda · Jun 6, 2012

floridafam said:
Not sure if this has already been mentioned. The spa is offering a 20% discount to DVC members through Labor Day. I've been going every three weeks to get my toes done. Amanda does a great job.

So, do you by chance know the answer to this question thats been on my mind... DH and I are buying a condo near the resort, back when we first visited VBR (before becoming DVC members) we meet some DVC members at the pool and they shared that as members they could use the pool and access the beach even when they were not staying at the resort. Don't think this is something I would do often, but it would be nice to know if members still (or really ever) had this privilage. I realize that public areas are open to everyone, but the pool and beach are restricted by room keys... Thanks!

Lauralooneyfordisney · Jun 7, 2012

Just back from Vero Beach. I will update a short TR this weekend. We had an awesome time and great weather most of the time.

Lauralooneyfordisney · Jun 7, 2012

eandesmom said:
Good to know! What are their pedicure prices? I hope to get them done before we go but if not...

I believe the pedicures range from $70-$90. I did mine before we went because of that.

floridafam · Jun 7, 2012

dreamlinda,

We never use the pool unless we are staying at the resort. We do eat at the resort and are customers of the spa. Many locals are.

I wonder why that couple told you that? I thought the pool was only for guests staying at the resort.

eandesmom,

They have five or six different pedicures. I get the $60 one and pay an extra $10 for French. I've been to quite a few salons in Vero and Sebastian and Amanda is one of the best. I've already seen her three times this summer so she must be good.

dreamlinda · Jun 7, 2012

floridafam said:
dreamlinda,

We never use the pool unless we are staying at the resort. We do eat at the resort and are customers of the spa. Many locals are.

I wonder why that couple told you that? I thought the pool was only for guests staying at the resort.

They had a pre-teen daughter that was with them and had even brought some friends. We thought it was a little strange and wondered if it would have been allowed if it was a busier time of year. When we were there (as guests on points) over Memorial Day we didn't even make it into the pool, although we did enjoy a yummy cuban style sandwich by the pool. I am hoping that indeed the pool is reserved for guests ~ I still intend to be a guest from time to time (becoming residents in the area is a mere decade away)...

sarahk0204 · Jun 7, 2012

dreamlinda said:
floridafam said:

dreamlinda,

We never use the pool unless we are staying at the resort. We do eat at the resort and are customers of the spa. Many locals are.

I wonder why that couple told you that? I thought the pool was only for guests staying at the resort.

They had a pre-teen daughter that was with them and had even brought some friends. We thought it was a little strange and wondered if it would have been allowed if it was a busier time of year. When we were there (as guests on points) over Memorial Day we didn't even make it into the pool, although we did enjoy a yummy cuban style sandwich by the pool. I am hoping that indeed the pool is reserved for guests ~ I still intend to be a guest from time to time (becoming residents in the area is a mere decade away)...

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DVC members are allowed to pool hop to Vero, but I think the assumption is usually that you are staying at another DVC resort at the time.

kasad68 · Jun 8, 2012

07-07 to 07-15. 3rd stay

kasad68 · Jun 8, 2012

Usually we just stay at the beach & pool, but looking to do a little more. We are thinking of going on the Sea Turtle naturalist tour. Is it worth the cost

Lauralooneyfordisney · Jun 8, 2012

sarahk0204 said:
dreamlinda said:

DVC members are allowed to pool hop to Vero, but I think the assumption is usually that you are staying at another DVC resort at the time.

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Yes, this is correct. You can pool hop but you need to be currently staying at one of the resorts to do that. There is a big sign by the pool that says for resort guests only..

tikimimi · Jun 10, 2012

6/18 - 6/23 3rd stay - Tikimack and I didn't think we would be able to do any trip this year, and this trip is a real blessing and very much needed this year as a time to decompress. Long story, but we are really looking forward to being back and letting the tide pull out the stress of this past year. Hoping the upgrade fairy visits, but we will appreciate our time there regardless. Ahhhhh - :cloud9:

D Morggggg · Jun 10, 2012

So close!

DisDaydreamer · Jun 10, 2012

Denmage said:
Hi,

We DW and I will be visiting Vero Beach 9/7/12 - 9/11/12. This is our second visit. We went a couple of years ago, just after New Years (brrrr).

Denmage

Sorry I missed you before... You are on the roll call now

tillerrw · Jun 10, 2012

tillerrw said:
We visited DVB April 26-30 and I've just finished editing some pictures of the resort and the VB area. You can browse them at the link below. I'll be adding more pictures as I finish editing them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogertiller/sets/72157630012366892/

Added some more pictures this evening. Still not finished but was able to add some more of the resort buildings. Will have pictures of Round Island Park manatees soon.

tikimimi · Jun 10, 2012

I can't wait to be back! We just need this time so desperately - I am so thankful we are able to go!

sarahk0204 · Jun 10, 2012

tillerrw said:
Added some more pictures this evening. Still not finished but was able to add some more of the resort buildings. Will have pictures of Round Island Park manatees soon.

Thank you! So pretty!

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