Vero Beach Adoration 2010 Thread *** Closed now *** Links to 2011 Thread inside

[madcoco]

Thanks. Had complications from kidney stones. After having them in the past, now firmly convinced it is the absolute worst pain in the world. While still on a painful subject, here is a link to an article/video about the recent Portuguese Man o' Wars washing up on the Volusia County Beaches to the north. They were a problem up and down the East Coast FL Beaches a couple of weeks ago until the wind changed directions.(Strong Winds over 20kts from East South East for an extended period usually spells trouble) If you have never seen one before, the video will give you good idea what one should under all circumstances avoid contact with.
http://www.wftv.com/news/23164018/detail.html

The beach looks really good after the restoration!

Thought so too. Nice how the beach is now level with the access across from the pool. Let's all hope Mother Nature is easy on us this year and we can all enjoy the "rebuilt" beach for awhile. Hope the Mother Turtles like it too.

 

[mikeandkarla]

I hear the US Coast Guard is fearful that the oil spill in the gulf will spread down through the southern tip of Florida and up the Atlantic coast. Should all of us soon to be VB vacationers be worried? We are getting close to our 31 day cancellation mark.

 

[jerseygal]

I hope this beach doesn't "get spoiled"...Those pics were AWESOME!

Can't wait for our Kidani, 3 night, Vero 4 night trip this August!

 

[edk35]

I hear the US Coast Guard is fearful that the oil spill in the gulf will spread down through the southern tip of Florida and up the Atlantic coast. Should all of us soon to be VB vacationers be worried? We are getting close to our 31 day cancellation mark.

I hope not.

 

[hygienejean]

Thanks. Had complications from kidney stones. After having them in the past, now firmly convinced it is the absolute worst pain in the world. While still on a painful subject, here is a link to an article/video about the recent Portuguese Man o' Wars washing up on the Volusia County Beaches to the north. They were a problem up and down the East Coast FL Beaches a couple of weeks ago until the wind changed directions.(Strong Winds over 20kts from East South East for an extended period usually spells trouble) If you have never seen one before, the video will give you good idea what one should under all circumstances avoid contact with.
http://www.wftv.com/news/23164018/detail.html

Thought so too. Nice how the beach is now level with the access across from the pool. Let's all hope Mother Nature is easy on us this year and we can all enjoy the "rebuilt" beach for awhile. Hope the Mother Turtles like it too.

We were at Vero last weekend. We went on the morning beach walk with MaryAnn and we found a Man o war washed up on the beach. I have never seen one and I am glad she told us what is was b/c I would never have known.

The beach re nourishment has made the beach into an interesting cliff. We didn't mind it was it looked so different from when we were there last time. There was a section of beach that had orange ropes/tape near the green cabin. Mary Ann explained that this was a nesting site for a leather back turtle. She said they normally don't rope these sites off but apparently the leather back is less common than another type (sorry don't know what it is!) and they want to watch the nest. Isn't that neat?

 

[madcoco]

Hope you had a nice stay hygienejean. It is quite a dropoff from the dune down to the waterline now Hard to see it in the photos. You never forget it if you get stung by a Man o' War. At the ripe dumb age of 17 stepped right on one. Sea Turtles love to feed on them and other types of Jellyfish.

Leatherback Turtles are huge. They are also endangered and nests are fairly rare in the area so it's always a bonus to have one right on property. One of the CM's known as Turtle Lady(sorry can't remember her real name and not sure if she still works in the giftshop) does a lot of volunteer work with sea turtles and she has quite a collection of photos. She is usually more than happy to show them to guests.

hear the US Coast Guard is fearful that the oil spill in the gulf will spread down through the southern tip of Florida and up the Atlantic coast. Should all of us soon to be VB vacationers be worried? We are getting close to our 31 day cancellation mark.

Last local news report here said the oil spill was still clear of the loop current which would send the oil around the Keys and up the East Coast. Not liking what we are hearing. They say the oil spill is as large as PuertoRico now and they still have not been able to reduce the outflow from the well :-(

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi,
I am at VB now.....ocean view Inn room (2409) on 4th floor. Direct ocean view and it's beautiful. Arrived at 4:45 pm.......heading to dinner now.....


Madcoco......I've had kidney stones a few times---it is the worst pain I've ever had besides labor for sure. So I sympathize !!! Rest up


Maria

 

[DVCconvert]

Hi,
I am at VB now.....ocean view Inn room (2409) on 4th floor. Direct ocean view and it's beautiful. Arrived at 4:45 pm.......heading to dinner now.....

Maria

OMG...tell us what you ordered and how it was...Please!

 

[madcoco]

Thanks Maria. Will do. Have a great time. Enjoy.

 

[dort]

Hi,
I am at VB now.....ocean view Inn room (2409) on 4th floor. Direct ocean view and it's beautiful. Arrived at 4:45 pm.......heading to dinner now.....



Maria

Hey Maria.. have a great time!!
We arrive Sunday, I can't wait!
deb

 

[MiaSRN62]

OMG...tell us what you ordered and how it was...Please!

I had mahi mahi with vanilla rum sauce.....YUM
DH had seared yellow fin tuna with shrimp salsa ...also YUM
daughter had the roasted chicken which was nice and moist as far as chicken goes. At Shutters.

Later had margaritas at Green Cabin Room-----they make a STRONG drink !

Thanks for all the well-wishes guys

Maria

 

[mcarr1635]

Is there anyone interested in exchanging the 11 month window at Vero Beach for an 11 month window at Hilton Head for July 2011?

I am interested in a 3 bedroom villa at Vero, but they are rented by my 7 month window.
It's the same with Hilton Head if you want to go there.

We have the 3 bedroom at HH this July 2010 and I had to reserve that exactly 11 months ago.

Thanks

 

[madcoco]

Later had margaritas at Green Cabin Room-----they make a STRONG drink !

Sounds like a good time was had.
Last Sat afternoon we climbed the steps in search of an adult beverage.This was supposed to be a Gosling's Rum and Coke. Me thinks the bartender graciously forgot the Coke. LOL. DW's Pina Colada was pretty potent too.Time flies when your having Rum.

 

[DVCconvert]

Sounds great Maria!!

Mike....maybe that was a "coke Zero" 'rum and coke'??

 

[Twinprincesses]

I really hope the oil spill stays away from Vero. I was watching the news and they said that it looks like it is going to move along the Florida coastline. That would be horrible

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Okay someone talk me INTO KEEPING OUR 4 VERO DAYS. Hmmmm maybe we should just extend our Disney trip by 4 days.

Stop it... You are going to VB and you are going to love it. Hear me?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Later had margaritas at Green Cabin Room-----they make a STRONG drink ! Maria

No if's, and's, or but's..... this is the time to tip well. You're being interviewed!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ha ha Mike ! I TOTALLY believe the fact that they forgot the coke in the rum and coke ! My margarita tasted like full blown tequila for sure !
And Rob.....my Rob said the same thing about tipping ! He was very appreciative of the strong nature of the drinks at the Green Cabin Room !

Just had dinner at Shutters---had plans for Squid Lips but the skies opened up and it poured.....high winds....lightening and thunder.....pool closed down, along with arcade, workout room, sauna, food stand etc.

We did do some touring today before the storm hit. Visited the Environmental Learning Center off the Wabasso Bridge and the Barrier Island Center off of A1A. Nice places to check out mangroves, wildlife, conservation etc. Nothing fancy, sort of like very small museums. The first place you could walk through pathways and over bridges....we saw some snakes, crabs, there was a butterfly garden. Some people have seen turtles and otters. We did not. Wear sneakers or good walking shoes. I had flips flops.....NOT good since there were some fire ants there.

The Barrier Island Center had a small amount of exhibits and a short movie screening area on conservation (about 8 min).

I'll post pics when I get home of these two places. Forgot my camera USB cable.

http://www.discoverelc.org/

http://www.barrierislandcenter.com/

Just thought I'd pass along a couple extra things to check out when staying at VB

PS : saw a manatee swimming in the Indian River after returning from the Barrier Island Center. It was in waist deep water and two guys were in the water with it. Very cool.

Maria

 

[DVCconvert]

Maria - that's too bad about the weather...I hope it clears for you!!
The Environmental Learning Center is really cool isn't it!! I love that boardwalk they have!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

 

[dis2cruise]

Hi we are arriving to VB the wednesday 5/26 and leaving Sunday 5/30 we leave the day before Memorial day. I have a couple of questions..

1. Has anyone ever tried a company called Kayaks,Etc.?
they are located right in vero beach area. I spoke to the lady her price wasn't bad at all $35 per person. Just wondering if this place is really the right place to use or if someone else has another
suggestion for another company.

2. will there be any type of extra things going on at vb beisdes the normal things to do since it is the memorial day weekend has anyone experience anything different in the past??