Whitney in KY Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We have an opportunity to go to either of these vacation spots. I have been to neither and was wondering about pros and cons to each. We like to walk/hike, eat and relax....haha Thanks, Whitney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 With the kids or without? With kids, I'd say Sanibel. Vero Beach, unless you stay at the Disney resort, isn't all that kid friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Another vote for Sanibel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 My personal pick would be Sanibel Island (can you tell from my descriptions?!). Here is a description of each: Sanibel: *quiet island with no big box stores *serene natural setting with no condos more than 3 stories *lots of nature/hiking/biking on the island *excellent shelling and fishing *lots of excellent restaurants and shopping *big box stores close by but over a toll bridge *more crowded in season (NOW and tapering through Easter) Vero Beach: *busier East Coast Florida feel (South Florida has slowly made its way up through and past Vero) *lots of high-end shopping and resorts *great restaurants *beautiful but probably a bit more crowded Atlantic Coast beach Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel. Lots of shells to find on the beach, etc. Vero is just a regular town, not a vacation destination. If you were going anywhere in Florida I'd say St. Augustine. MUCH more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Money not an issue? Sanibel, no contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel Island :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel. I grew up near Vero and it's not very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We live near Sanibel, so my vote is for Sanibel (of course!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She Reads a Lot Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Another yay for Sanibel! Hubby and I went there for our honeymoon. Sigh. If you go, check out Captiva Island, which is a smaller island nearby that you can drive to. The Bubble Room there is a really kitschy little restaurant with cake slices for dessert that are as big as your arm :lol: I'm not exaggerating much. The food is good. The cake is amazing. Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve (or something like that) is really nice, too. We rented a tandem bike and rode through the preserve/reserve. It was great! Saw a huge alligator. Sanibel is such a relaxing, beautiful low-key place. Enjoy!! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 We have loved doing all those things at Sanibel! We really get into the shelling, too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 it's much more little kid friendly.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel. My family would vacation there every year when I was young, and while some things have surely changed, I bet much is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Vero Beach, unless you stay at the Disney resort, isn't all that kid friendly. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sanibel, in a heartbeat! This should have been a poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitney in KY Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 It sounds like Sanibel it is. We have friends that have a house in Sanibel and friends that have a condo in vero beach. It's a 1.4 mill. condo so that was a draw. But it sounds as if Sanibel is more kid friendly. thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It sounds like Sanibel it is. We have friends that have a house in Sanibel and friends that have a condo in vero beach. It's a 1.4 mill. condo so that was a draw. But it sounds as if Sanibel is more kid friendly.thanks, Have fun. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Sanibel. Lots of shells to find on the beach, etc. Vero is just a regular town, not a vacation destination. If you were going anywhere in Florida I'd say St. Augustine. MUCH more fun. Really? St. Augustine? Would you mind giving a to do list, we will be near there soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Really? St. Augustine? Would you mind giving a to do list, we will be near there soon! Ooooh I love St. Augustine too! It's one of my favorite cities in this state. :) This list of attractions should give you ideas about what to do there. In my opinion, top must see attractions are El Castillo de San Marcos, Old Town and go to the Spanish Quarter (fun!), they also have great fudge in Old Town. :p The Fountain of Youth, you can see the original cross laid by Ponce de Leon in 1513 and drink from the fountain (sulfur water) and the grounds there are lovely with peacocks all around and there are lots of artifacts from the Timucuan Indian tribe (now extinct) and a burial ground there. Mision Nombre de Dios is lovely as are the trees around, not a total must see, but nice if you have time. There's also the old jail, Ripley's believe it or not etc etc. :) This site has a nice slide show of attractions as well so you can see them and see how they look to you.:) Edited February 8, 2012 by Ibbygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Sanibel. I have a small collection of very small shells all individually hand picked by me on Sanibel beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Here's another must hit place in St. Augustine. Mmmm mmmm good! http://www.thehyppo.com/ Ooooh I love St. Augustine too! It's one of my favorite cities in this state. :) This list of attractions should give you ideas about what to do there. In my opinion, top must see attractions are El Castillo de San Marcos, Old Town and go to the Spanish Quarter (fun!), they also have great fudge in Old Town. :p The Fountain of Youth, you can see the original cross laid by Ponce de Leon in 1513 and drink from the fountain (sulfur water) and the grounds there are lovely with peacocks all around and there are lots of artifacts from the Timucuan Indian tribe (now extinct) and a burial ground there. Mision Nombre de Dios is lovely as are the trees around, not a total must see, but nice if you have time. There's also the old jail, Ripley's believe it or not etc etc. :) This site has a nice slide show of attractions as well so you can see them and see how they look to you.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Sanibel! We love Sanibel. We've been twice and dream about going back. You can also have small half-day trips to other parts of the surrounding coast if you get energetic. Or you can just find a beautiful spot of beach and plant yourself. We've done both and loved them. If we win the lottery, we're retiring to Sanibel as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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