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

[madcoco]

Great photo and it appears to be a Leatherback.Pretty rare to see.

 

[dis2cruise]

oh no....

we will be leaving for vb on Wednesday and staying until Sunday is tropical storm Alex in our future?? HOPE NOT!! read this on weather.com ugh...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/may-coastal-concern_2010-05-21?page=2

keeping my fingers crossed for warm blue skys

 

[DisDaydreamer]

oh no....

we will be leaving for vb on Wednesday and staying until Sunday is tropical storm Alex in our future?? HOPE NOT!! read this on weather.com ugh...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/may-coastal-concern_2010-05-21?page=2

keeping my fingers crossed for warm blue skys

 

[bobbiwoz]

Yes, let's have some pixie dust! Our Memorial weekend plans include a cruise to Nassau!

Bobbi

PS. I've forwarded the turtle pictures to everyone who is coming to VB with us in just a bit over a month!!!

 

[nickspace]

I am planning on bringing my 16 year old son to VB for his birthday. What would he enjoy at the resort or in the area? One thing I am planning is an airboat ride.

Suggestions Please?

Thanks!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I am planning on bringing my 16 year old son to VB for his birthday. What would he enjoy at the resort or in the area? One thing I am planning is an airboat ride.

Suggestions Please?

Thanks!

JetSki... Not cheap, but he will love being the driver.

 

[queendarvet]

JetSki... Not cheap, but he will love being the driver.

I agree. The jetskis were the highlight for my teens. They got to see a lot of turtles while they were out on the ocean as well (this was in August).

 

[TinklednPants]

I agree. The jetskis were the highlight for my teens. They got to see a lot of turtles while they were out on the ocean as well (this was in August).

Anyone know how old you need to be to ride solo?

 

[queendarvet]

Anyone know how old you need to be to ride solo?

Sorry I really don't remember. My DH went out with the kids. All three were on one jetski. They took turns driving (they were 16 and 20). The rental operator sort of looked the other way in regards to switching drivers. I always knew when my daughter was the driver. It was the only time she wasn't screaming!

 

[madcoco]

Anyone know how old you need to be to ride solo?

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We're heading to the world this Sunday for 6 days(OKW) and then will be at VB for Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone know if they do anything special that weekend?

Not sure what they have planned this year. Always a Watermelon Eating Contest, some different pool games,DJ etc. Here is a 2008 Activities Sheet. Activities are similar every year. Have a fun trip. See you there.

 

[jillianml]

We purchased a disney gift card for my DD age 11,so she would have her own money when running around ect...Does anyone know if they take this at VB for like activity fees and at the pool bar ,beach rentals?

 

[DVCconvert]

We purchased a disney gift card for my DD age 11,so she would have her own money when running around ect...Does anyone know if they take this at VB for like activity fees and at the pool bar ,beach rentals?

I'm quite certain that they will take the DGC at the places you mention. In the event they don't I know for 100% you can simply charge those things to your KTTW and then pay them off using the DGC at the front desk (I've done this).

HTH

 

[MiaSRN62]

Always a Watermelon Eating Contest, some different pool games,DJ etc

How fun would this be !??

Also Rob, cool shot of the leatherback. We have yet to see a turtle in 4 visits to VB (one visit which was 8 nights long....lol). Oh well....we did see the dorsal fin of a dolphin once......one day we'll see the turtles..........

Maria

 

[cmctammyg]

Here at Vero now. We have the most wonderful room and view (in a 2 bdrm. lock-off). I will post the room number after we get home.

So far the weather has been fabulous. No love bugs. Some thought they saw sharks close to the shore yesterday, but I doubt it...no one was clearing the beach.

We leave Saturday. For those coming soon...enjoy. We'd love to stay here forever.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Always a Watermelon Eating Contest

How fun would this be !??

I hope they have this while we're there! My DS15 can eat a WHOLE watermelon in one sitting!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We're In! After waiting until the 7 month mark arrived we booked 12/26 to 12/31. We weren't sure how much demand there was for the week between Christmas and NYE, but the CM assured DW that this is not a peak time.

 

[starbox]

We're In! After waiting until the 7 month mark arrived we booked 12/26 to 12/31. We weren't sure how much demand there was for the week between Christmas and NYE, but the CM assured DW that this is not a peak time.

Have a great time!!!!

 

[Twinprincesses]

Does anyone have recent activity sheets?

 

[js]

Is anyone getting nervous about the oil spill and Vero?
We are to arrive on July 23 in a two-bedroom using our points and just hoping the water will be fine.

I have a 16 year old daughter and a 12 year old son, are there activities even at that age or is it mostly for little kids.

Can't wait to just sit on the beach and not do a thing other than decide where to go for dinner that night

 

[jillianml]

I know I know I shouldnt be worried about cell reception on vacation however its more about safety!I feel like my daughter has a little bit more freedom if her cell phone works!Also on a side note I just read on a TR that while vacationing at DVB they closed the beach,I mean like they came along to sun bathers and said the beach is closing.Not because of a storm,poster didnt really say why and I dont think they questioned why or maybe they just didnt elaborate on it in their TR.Is there operational hours on the beach?