advice on family day trips outside of orlando

Guest · 31 Oct 16, 10:33 PM

we are due to travel to Orlando in about 6 weeks for 3 weeks over Christmas and new year. we have all the parks booked including discovery cove but are wanting to get out and about doing some sight seeing etc but unsure where to visit. my partner really wants to visit miami but we have been told a long drive and not much to see or do. Other places Wev heard of are clearwater, naples, Fort myers, sarasota but lots of different reviews. I think Clearwater is a must for the beach but would love to hear any feedback or advice for anywhere else. we have two children 2 and 8 so looking for somewhere for families.
many thanks x

Guest · 31 Oct 16, 10:37 PM

Come to St Augustine for one evening, it's "Night of Lights". The whole city is lit by millions of white lights. Special trolley tours, hot cocoa and cookies.

Guest · 1 Nov 16, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Ilivehereorland

Come to St Augustine for one evening, it's "Night of Lights". The whole city is lit by millions of white lights. Special trolley tours, hot cocoa and cookies.

wow this sounds fantastic how far is this from Orlando? we're staying in haines city x

Guest · 1 Nov 16, 05:21 AM

About 2 1/2 hours from Haines City.

Guest · 1 Nov 16, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Ilivehereorland

About 2 1/2 hours from Haines City.

ok thankyou, would you say it was advisable to stay the night there?

pos69xxx · 1 Nov 16, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ilivehereorland

Come to St Augustine for one evening, it's "Night of Lights". The whole city is lit by millions of white lights. Special trolley tours, hot cocoa and cookies.

wow that looks great, got a day booked there for next year...cannot wait!

Guest · 1 Nov 16, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by jenniet

ok thankyou, would you say it was advisable to stay the night there?

There's plenty to do, if you don't want to drive back at night.

Guidebook here joomag/magazine/flor...50104218?short

Guest · 1 Nov 16, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by pos69xxx

wow that looks great, got a day booked there for next year...cannot wait!

It won't be nights of lights though (only Thanksgiving until end of January).

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Guest · 1 Nov 16, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ilivehereorland

There's plenty to do, if you don't want to drive back at night.

Guidebook here joomag/magazine/flor...50104218?short

great thankyou! x

31 Oct 16, 10:33 PM	#1
	31 Oct 16, 10:33 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	advice on family day trips outside of orlando we are due to travel to Orlando in about 6 weeks for 3 weeks over Christmas and new year. we have all the parks booked including discovery cove but are wanting to get out and about doing some sight seeing etc but unsure where to visit. my partner really wants to visit miami but we have been told a long drive and not much to see or do. Other places Wev heard of are clearwater, naples, Fort myers, sarasota but lots of different reviews. I think Clearwater is a must for the beach but would love to hear any feedback or advice for anywhere else. we have two children 2 and 8 so looking for somewhere for families. many thanks x

31 Oct 16, 10:37 PM	#2
	31 Oct 16, 10:37 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Come to St Augustine for one evening, it's "Night of Lights". The whole city is lit by millions of white lights. Special trolley tours, hot cocoa and cookies.

1 Nov 16, 05:21 AM	#4
	1 Nov 16, 05:21 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	About 2 1/2 hours from Haines City.

1 Nov 16, 01:25 PM	#9
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