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Old 18 Jun 19, 12:40 PM  
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I know its not AMI but we always go to Fort de Soto as find it much easier to get to as just under 2 hours from where we normally stay in the Champions gate(ish) area (been to loads of beaches over the years and now stick to this one). We find AMI, clearwater etc the traffic grinds to a halt once you get close to them - just personal experience

We stop off en route about half way to 3/4 of the way in either Golden Corral or IHOP so it breaks up the drive and fills you for most of the day. Then just before Fort de Soto we get a subway (you pass 2 on the way in and 2 just up the road) for a bit later in the day.
We take a cheap cooler box for drinks etc which is easy to carry to beach as you are literally steps away.

At Fort de Soto it is $5 for the car to get in as its classed as a state park. Loads of easy parking and beaches to choose from with showers and toilets scattered everywhere. There are also shops selling food, ice creams, drinks etc.

You also have the sunshine skyway bridge which is a must if you have never been down that way. Thinks its a dollar or 2 to go over and really is great to experience

You can also hire bikes and kayaks there. And you have the bonus of the old fort to explore with the cannons! There is also a pier which is lovely and can often see dolphins there.

We normally drive home then again breaking the journey with a stop dependent on how hungry everyone is.
Very interesting post . I spent 5 days on AMI last trip so may check this beach out this time.
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thinking of doing a day there and staying somewhere for the night close by to go to Busch gardens the next day. Any reccomendations thanks
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Originally Posted by Simon & Suzann View Post
I know its not AMI but we always go to Fort de Soto as find it much easier to get to as just under 2 hours from where we normally stay in the Champions gate(ish) area (been to loads of beaches over the years and now stick to this one). We find AMI, clearwater etc the traffic grinds to a halt once you get close to them - just personal experience

We stop off en route about half way to 3/4 of the way in either Golden Corral or IHOP so it breaks up the drive and fills you for most of the day. Then just before Fort de Soto we get a subway (you pass 2 on the way in and 2 just up the road) for a bit later in the day.
We take a cheap cooler box for drinks etc which is easy to carry to beach as you are literally steps away.

At Fort de Soto it is $5 for the car to get in as its classed as a state park. Loads of easy parking and beaches to choose from with showers and toilets scattered everywhere. There are also shops selling food, ice creams, drinks etc.

You also have the sunshine skyway bridge which is a must if you have never been down that way. Thinks its a dollar or 2 to go over and really is great to experience

You can also hire bikes and kayaks there. And you have the bonus of the old fort to explore with the cannons! There is also a pier which is lovely and can often see dolphins there.

We normally drive home then again breaking the journey with a stop dependent on how hungry everyone is.
We will definately visit this area but would like to do a couple of days down there.
Is there anywhere that is fairly cheap to stay? We are four adults, so ideally would like two rooms.
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We will definately visit this area but would like to do a couple of days down there.
Is there anywhere that is fairly cheap to stay? We are four adults, so ideally would like two rooms.
Do you want to be actually on the Island you might pick up a decent AirBnB just off it
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Afternoon, me and the wife stayed at AMI for a week back in 2015.
then the remainder of the 2 weeks in a villa at champions gate. it is a good 1hr 45mins.

So a good early start would be wise.
If you do go, dont forget to check out the Donut expeirment place..
Hi Baby bear can you tell me a bit more about the donut experiment place?
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