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woodrow hog call

December 28, 2012, 10:25:47 am
Where would you reccomend for three day get away for the family to fly to and stay on the beach?
Don't want to spend a bunch of time driving, and don't want to be flying all day.

I guess Charleston SC, or just somewhere in the gulf is what the options are, any ideas?
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old hog

December 28, 2012, 02:39:52 pm #1
  If considering the Gulf, might want to keep an eye on the weather. Been having some bad weather along the panhandle.  South Florida or at least the east coast might be a better option. IMHO
 

GolfNut57

December 29, 2012, 01:21:27 pm #2
Quote from: woodrow hog call on December 28, 2012, 10:25:47 am
Where would you reccomend for three day get away for the family to fly to and stay on the beach?
Don't want to spend a bunch of time driving, and don't want to be flying all day.

I guess Charleston SC, or just somewhere in the gulf is what the options are, any ideas?

Daytona Beach area is always nice. More hotels right on the beach than you can shake a whole bag of golf clubs at there. I would recommend staying in Ormond Beach which is right next door to Daytona Beach. Your best hotel deals are there. I have stayed in the Best Western Castillo Del Sol several times and never been disappointed. The temps there are currently 75 degrees as I type this.
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FaytownHog

December 29, 2012, 02:14:14 pm #3
Quote from: GolfNut57 on December 29, 2012, 01:21:27 pm
Daytona Beach area is always nice. More hotels right on the beach than you can shake a whole bag of golf clubs at there. I would recommend staying in Ormond Beach which is right next door to Daytona Beach. Your best hotel deals are there. I have stayed in the Best Western Castillo Del Sol several times and never been disappointed. The temps there are currently 75 degrees as I type this.
This. Plus if you're in NWA you can fly direct from XNA to Orlando for pretty cheap on Allegiant Air.

woodrow hog call

December 29, 2012, 08:56:46 pm #4
Thanks for the tips, we won't go until mid summer, I'm just trying to get some ideas.
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Uncle_dad

January 01, 2013, 08:55:57 pm #5
I really like Clearwater.  The Sunsets at the Pier are a good time.  Plenty of good places to eat.  The beach and water are very clean, and they have lifeguards on duty all day.  Caladesi just to the north is more secluded and natural if that's your thing, plus Tampa/St. Pete have a ton of things to offer.

Hogoverseas

January 24, 2013, 09:46:33 am #6 Last Edit: January 24, 2013, 01:14:37 pm by Hogoverseas
We have made this trip twice and it has worked out well. We fly from Little Rock to Pensacola. If you have the right flights you can leave at 6 am and arrive by 11:30 am. Rent a car and drive to Destin or we stay in Orange Beach at Turquoise place. Not the cheapest trip ever, but makes for a nice quick getaway.     

I would stay away from the suggestions of Galveston. Their beaches are TERRIBLE compared to the Florida panhandle (plus it is an 8 hour drive from Little Rock, if I was going that route I would just drive the extra couple of hours to a better beach in Florida). 

DeltaBoy

January 24, 2013, 12:31:07 pm #7
Galveston or Gulf Shores Alabama .
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Reservoir Hogs

April 05, 2013, 10:51:50 am #8
We are planning on trip here with the kids this summer, have heard nothing but great reviews...

http://www.sanibelisland.com/

you can fly alegient direct to Orlando then its about 3rhs to Sanibel.

wholehog

April 05, 2013, 04:25:16 pm #9
Quote from: razrhog05 on April 05, 2013, 10:51:50 am
We are planning on trip here with the kids this summer, have heard nothing but great reviews...

http://www.sanibelisland.com/

you can fly alegient direct to Orlando then its about 3rhs to Sanibel.

Sanbibel is great.  Make sure and take the kids to the Bubble Room.

PorcineSublime

April 05, 2013, 10:22:09 pm #10
Quote from: Uncle_dad on January 01, 2013, 08:55:57 pm
I really like Clearwater.  The Sunsets at the Pier are a good time.  Plenty of good places to eat.  The beach and water are very clean, and they have lifeguards on duty all day.  Caladesi just to the north is more secluded and natural if that's your thing, plus Tampa/St. Pete have a ton of things to offer.
I was impressed with Clearwater. Only downer I saw there was that traffic was gawdaful. OF course it was not really worse than Panama City. Interestingly enough traffic on the Tampa side was not bad at all for a big city.
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April 06, 2013, 07:04:30 am #11
St. Martin
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woodrow hog call

April 08, 2013, 07:51:57 am #12
We decided on Vero Beach, going to do a full week and drive instead of fly.
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DLUXHOG

April 13, 2013, 04:43:10 pm #13
If you decide to go to the Pacific....can't beat Corona beach, in Newport Beach, CA (Orange County).   Secluded, beautiful, and the riff-raff doesn't hang out there......
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FaytownHog

April 14, 2013, 04:31:41 pm #14
What's the best beach to fly on an airline too? Preferably relatively close to the United States/Caribbean.

cpohog

June 14, 2013, 03:58:29 am #15
Quote from: razrhog05 on April 05, 2013, 10:51:50 am
We are planning on trip here with the kids this summer, have heard nothing but great reviews...

http://www.sanibelisland.com/

you can fly alegient direct to Orlando then its about 3rhs to Sanibel.

I have been to Sanibel/Captiva about 6 times....love it there!!! Would like to live there one day!!!

Blue35

September 24, 2013, 10:00:12 pm #16
Port O'Conner TX. Go over to the Powder Horn Ranch and eat steak.
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