Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[CruznLexi]

It takes about an hour. Much easier drive than from WDW.

 

[Flossbolna]

It takes about an hour. Much easier drive than from WDW.

Thanks! That sounds great! And I would get to stay at another DVC resort that is new to me!

 

[CruznLexi]

2 to 3 nights max is all you need. Really nice pool too.

 

[JCMHutch]

While at Squid Lips in Melbourne, we saw that they had a groupon and were able to save about $30 that night. We also were able to buy another groupon and use it in Sebastian.

Thanks for the heads up on the Groupon!! We were able to get one this morning for our October trip. DH is really looking forward to going there for dinner.

 

[aclov]

Hi we just checked out today after spending 3 nights and prior to that we were at Saratoga for 3 nights. Doing the parks first with all that walking than going to VB was such a nice relief. We had one bedrooms at both resorts and was hoping for OV at VB but we were close to pool and beach in room 1415. I took bug spray but we didn't feel any biting but something did bite me on my pointer finger as I have little red dots! We enjoyed Captains Hiram's the dining area and sandbar, nice band music and souvenir glasses. We first stopped at CVS but later found a Super Walmart wish we would of found that first. We bought 2 chairs we left they were the small beach chairs that sunk in the sand and very hard to get up, next time I might rent. They only had one wave runner it was $65 for 1/2 hour which my DH and step-son drove. Our room wasn't ready when we go there at 4 and they did compensate us meals at Green Cabin which was nice, check it out for a drink its a neat spot. There's a souvenir shop by Burger King w/Vero Beach tshirts and souvenirs. We loved the resort, it was our first time and can't wait to return!

 

[downontheBW]

Hi, We coming to VB in November on our next trip from the UK after a few weeks at SSR and are so looking forward to the beach. But I am concerned about these no-see-ums - how bad are they this time of year? what do people reckon is the best prevention? Do they come in the room if you leave your balcony doors open?

We've visited VB for the last 4 years in early November and have never experienced no-see-ums. Hopefully, they're just seasonal.

 

[Hanover]

Thanks for the heads up on the Groupon!! We were able to get one this morning for our October trip. DH is really looking forward to going there for dinner.

You are very welcome!

It's really good--enjoy!

 

[bobbiwoz]

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I am posting from the a Dream, from DVC's Member Cruise!

Beautiful weather, great time!

Bobbi

 

[missycj96]

I have 4 beach chairs an umbrella and boogie boards to pass along Thursday or Friday. I can also give you some today or Wednesday as we don't need them all while we're here. Pm me if you want them.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

I have 4 beach chairs an umbrella and boogie boards to pass along Thursday or Friday. I can also give you some today or Wednesday as we don't need them all while we're here. Pm me if you want them.

We don't need any but what is the ocean like this week? Red flags up? I saw today about riptides along coast from Christobal.

 

[missycj96]

Earlier in the week it was perfect. Yesterday and today the waves were strong. I wouldn't let my young kids swim in the ocean with these big waves. I don't know about flags. Tonight the waves were crashing hard. But even yesterday with the rougher ocean, I walked on the beach in the morning and it was nice.

 

[NJmouse]

Will be there on Tuesday 9/2. First time staying at VB but have visited several times. Then up to our home away from home Boardwalk on Saturday!

 

[PammyK]

Earlier in the week it was perfect. Yesterday and today the waves were strong. I wouldn't let my young kids swim in the ocean with these big waves. I don't know about flags. Tonight the waves were crashing hard. But even yesterday with the rougher ocean, I walked on the beach in the morning and it was nice.

If you look north toward the public guarded beach, you should see a flag posted.

• Green means calm conditions and low threat of danger from rip currents or strong waves.
• Yellow is a moderate threat for rip currents/strong waves so swim with caution.
• Red means strong currents and high surf and all but the strongest swimmers should think twice before venturing into the water. A double red flag means no swimming is permitted.
• Purple means dangerous sea life (jelly fish, sharks, etc) is present.

Generally you'll only have one flag for the surf conditions themselves (unless you get a double red) and that flag might be accompanied by a purple flag if marine life is an issue.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

If you look north toward the public guarded beach, you should see a flag posted.

• Green means calm conditions and low threat of danger from rip currents or strong waves.
• Yellow is a moderate threat for rip currents/strong waves so swim with caution.
• Red means strong currents and high surf and all but the strongest swimmers should think twice before venturing into the water. A double red flag means no swimming is permitted.
• Purple means dangerous sea life (jelly fish, sharks, etc) is present.

Generally you'll only have one flag for the surf conditions themselves (unless you get a double red) and that flag might be accompanied by a purple flag if marine life is an issue.

The easiest way to find the flag is when you are walking down the ramp to the beach, look to the left of the beach rental shack.

 

[missycj96]

The flag is red- I checked. Any takers on any sand chairs, boogie boards or umbrella - can pass them on today through Friday?

 

[PammyK]

The flag is red- I checked. Any takers on any sand chairs, boogie boards or umbrella - can pass them on today through Friday?

Oh, how I hope the ocean calms down by Saturday for my vacation. The pool is nice, but the ocean is so much more refreshing so I want to be able to enjoy spending time in the water.

You're so kind to offer to pass on your beach gear. If I was arriving earlier and wasn't such a klutz I'd take you up on the offer of a boogie board. However, me trying to use a boogie board is just fodder for a show like America's Funniest Home Videos, so I stick with straight up body surfing.

 

[dizneyfan23]

Can you check-in online for Vero? Such as putting in when you plan to arrive.

First time staying there, so very excited.

 

[missycj96]

Yes. It's the same check in screen as check in for other resorts.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

Can you check-in online for Vero? Such as putting in when you plan to arrive.

First time staying there, so very excited.

Yes. It's the same check in screen as check in for other resorts.

I think though you can only check in 10 days prior. We are going to WDW first and were able to do check in quite a while ago. Going to Vero in 2 weeks and it is not available yet.

 

[DVC Jen]

does the resort ever post that on the chalk board thing they have at the surf shack> (the color of the flag and what it means)? It would be nice.