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[DVCconvert]

...it's been a rough year.......how do you handle the heat?
Thanks!
Gail

Gail, First off

I think the trip is a great idea, and while I have no way of knowing, I bet your mother would think so too.

My "tips" on the high heat & humidity would be these:

1) drink, drink, drink - lots of water. It's very easy to get dehydrated
2) sun block is your friend
3) when outside always seek shade - beach umbrella, pool umbrella, tree etc
4) dress in light reflective colors, cool thin fabrics, wear head protection
5) Take AC breaks after a few hours outside
6) Try to arrange your schedule so that your not out in direct sun during the height of the day - room breaks, road trips, take late or early meals
7) don't forget the lovely rocking chairs on the back and front porches, their in the shade and a great place to read, people watch or enjoy a cold drink.

HTH & have a magical visit!

 

[jerseygal]

My condolences on the loss of your mother. Hope you and your daughter have a wonderful trip that you both probably need desperately!

Our family always travels to Florida in August because of school schedules.
I actually prefer the warmer weather to the cold, so it doesn't bother me that much.

Yes, its humid and hot, but plan your activities accordingly! You'll be at a resort with a beautiful pool, beach, so theres' no need to worry....

Hope you have a wonderful trip at Vero!

I myself can't wait for our Vero 4 day trip post WDW mid August!!! First time at Vero..Looks like a great way to relax!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

...it's been a rough year...my Mom passed away 2 weeks ago after a 2 yr battle and 3 months of home hospice care for cancer. My DD19 has had a tough time with personal problems ( life stuff we all go through at one time or another) . Back in 2008, after some convincing, Mom came with us on a family trip to Vero just before she found out she was ill. We were sitting talking about Mom and how glad we are for the memories of that trip. She loved having her own Ocean View room, Squid Lips, and lounging under a cabana on the beach. She soaked up every minute being all together with family.

So sorry Gail.....your story sounds so similar to what we experienced with the loss of my mil back in 2004. We had done a disney cruise a year and a half before she passed and we were so glad she was able to make it. The memories will last us a lifetime. Enjoy your mother and daughter trip ! My 19 yo also had a very difficult 2009 and she and I had a mom/daughter WDW trip in Dec. It was so cleansing and refreshing for us both---we so needed to stop and smell the roses and just take a deep breath. Have a wonderful time !
And Gail....we do Aug most of the time for WDW. We get up VERY early and hit the parks between 8 and noon. Then back to the room/pool for rest all afternoon (maybe a nap). Back out to dinner and parks after 6 pm. It's those hours between noon and 5 or 6 pm that are the worst.
Thoughts and prayers to your family........

Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy Father's Day to the Vero Beach adoring dads !

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Maria

 

[garnet1240]

Thanks for the kind words.. . So glad we have our DVC to share memories with our families!


The tips are great, thank you ... we plan to keep it loose during this trip, but we'll do any day trip stuff during the heat of the day... she's been wanting to hit the malls down there... lol...and those rockers on the back porch with a good book ..

Stocking up on sun screen!!

Gail

 

[Emily921]

Our next trip is June 28 for our first stay in the AKV in a 1BR for 5 nights and then on July 3 we check into a Beach Cottage at VB for 7 nights! This is our 8th visit to VB and our 6th time in the Beach Cottages. We love everything about VB except those darn no see-ums. They really have a feast on me!

Anyone else going to be there at the same time?

Emily

 

[DisDaydreamer]

...it's been a rough year...my Mom passed away 2 weeks ago after a 2 yr battle and 3 months of home hospice care for cancer. My DD19 has had a tough time with personal problems ( life stuff we all go through at one time or another) . Back in 2008, after some convincing, Mom came with us on a family trip to Vero just before she found out she was ill. We were sitting talking about Mom and how glad we are for the memories of that trip. She loved having her own Ocean View room, Squid Lips, and lounging under a cabana on the beach. She soaked up every minute being all together with family.

So I decided, why not, let's do a mom/daughter trip this summer, it will be good for both of us.

Going Aug 22-29th...

I am a bit worried though...have never attempted Florida in August. For those who go in the summer, how do you handle the heat?


Thanks!

Gail

Hi Gail

Sorry for your loss.

As you know the ocean, pool, and room are real close to each other. So if you start feeling the heat you always have a choice of ways to get cooled down. Hope you two have a wonderful time.

 

[buick86]

I would like to sign up for the roll call 2010 it will be buick86 Oct. 10 to 14 sad that they are stopping the pirate dinner Aug 30. Thanks

 

[Phelpsie70]

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but can anyone tell me what the dress code is for Sonya's dinner? We are thinking of going when DS is at the Discovery club but weren't sure whether we needed to pack dress up clothes.

 

[DVCconvert]

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered, but can anyone tell me what the dress code is for Sonya's dinner? We are thinking of going when DS is at the Discovery club but weren't sure whether we needed to pack dress up clothes.

Resort casual is fine, however if you'd like to dress up you certainly can.
HTH

 

[Good Ol Gal]

I came home with TONS of bug bites! My legs are covered and they are still super itchy almost a week later!

 

[garnet1240]

Hi Gail

Sorry for your loss....


.... Hope you two have a wonderful time.

Thank you.....

 

[ddiva]

At Vero and loving it, (with the exception of the bugs).

 

[mickeywho?]

To those of you going to Vero (or the lucky ones already there) this summer....

Are you owners there or did you manage to get in at 7 months? We'd love to go next summer for a week in a 2bed but just wondered how tough it would be to get in...

Looks like a wonderful place!

 

[Yoanny]

We are not owners at vero,call right at the 7month window.We stay there every year in june.The peak season might be harder to book.

 

[mickeywho?]

We are not owners at vero,call right at the 7month window.We stay there every year in june.The peak season might be harder to book.

We'd like to go any week in July or August....I would guess that's considered peak?

 

[deej696]

We go every year for 4 nights right after July 4th, and never have had a problem booking. That said, however, we are always in an oceanview Inn Room, not a 2 bedroom, so i can't speak to that availability. My guess is if its like the other resorts, you need to own there to get a 2br...

 

[RedSonya]

We booked at exactly the 7 month window for a 2br lockoff. We had to adjust our dates a little to get 5 consecutive nights. We are at BWV for 2 nights and then head to Vero on July 30th! We are excited for our first stay.

 

[missdani416]

Just wanted to share a pic I got while at Vero this year. We only had 2 full days and I didn't want to leave We did have to get out of the water a couple of times due to a school of sharks. We could actually see them from the beach. This turtle swam right next to a group of people. She came up on shore a few times but went right back in. I was surprised she would swim that close to people!

 

[MagicMouseketeers]

We booked a 2 br lockoff for the 2nd week of August, right at 7 months.