Favourite coastal places to visit and hotel you stayed in

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by YorkshireT

Naples

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Lovely photos. I really want to get back to Naples area.

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by scooby99

I personally think that trying to fit 5 different locations (Clearwater/St Pete's, Sarasota, Naples, Everglades & the Keys) into a 7 day trip is too much and would recommend maybe picking 2 (at most 3) of those locations.
We have stayed/visited the first three and say you can could easily fill an entire week in just one of those locations.

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Thanks Scooby. You're right all those would be too much, I want to narrow it down. Naples seems popular and I was thinking maybe St Petes too. I wish we could stay longer and fit more in we'll have to do a 3 week stay next time

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by floridafan101

Yes I agree with a week to get down to Miami I would maybe have 3 days in st Pete’s or Anna Maria and then another 3 or 4 days in Naples maybe before heading back across to Miami. Too many stops will not give you chance to explore anywhere. It’s a long drive to Key West and back especially after driving down from Orlando.

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Thanks Floridafan. Yes we'll pick 2 places (possibly try and fit in a 3rd I'm not sure yet) it makes sense to spend a few days in each place to discover it properly like you say it'd be a shame not to

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by Magnificent

One of my favourite (if not my favourite) coastal places is Fort De Soto Park in St Petersburg.

I've been to Florida 15 times and only discovered this last time ... cannot wait to go back.

Also really like Ponce Inlet - the lighthouse and beach there are lovely too.

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Ooh that sounds good, I'll research it and add to my plans thank you

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

I've tried a few on both coasts and Naples is my favourite by a mile. Sarasota lovely too, wasn't fussed on St Pete but that was probably more about the hotel

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Thanks Colette, I think Naples has made it onto the plan

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by lottiesmum0

I absolutely love Naples! It’s my ‘happy’ place. I feel so relaxed there. Last year we rented a villa and loved that too.

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Thanks lottiesmum, you've definitely helped me decide on Naples. Its made the cut

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

Be careful.

One year we had a convertible and were driving down through the Keys with Michael Jackson tape playing.

All was well with the world till the Police Officer pulled me over for going a tad over the speed limit.

Thankfully he was understanding and just gave me a warning.

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Ah bless you, I'll bet that's easily done when you're enjoying yourself so much on your jolly holidays. What a nice understanding police officer... that restores your faith in humanity. My hubby does the driving but I'll be keeping a wary eye on the speedometer

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by floridasgirl

I agree, as beautiful as the Keys are i dont think youve got time.

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Hi floridasgirl thanks for replying. I know you're right, I think I had the holiday version of "eyes too big for my stomach" we'll just have to go again next year and fit it in then

[Sara & Jas]

Originally Posted by tinytots

We stayed on the Gulf coast at Clearwater. Highly recommend the Sandpearl resort.

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Thanks tinytots I'll have a look at it

[Guest]

We love saint St Petes beach area...have a night booked next month at Bayview plaza waterfront resort...amazing...also booked a dolphin cruise which includes a visit to Shell Key Island...heaven