Romantic getaway FL help needed - LotusTalk

The Stig · 01-13-2009, 05:39 PM

Since I am from CA, I prefer the gulf side of FL for this trip, because the Miami/daytona side is stuff I have seen.

Would you guys recommend the west side of Florida for a 3-4 day romantic weekend getaway? If so, what city would you recommend, as I need to grab tickets for two. Would like to have a nice relaxing/romantic weekend vacation. Would like to avoid the AARP people and the spring breakers.

I am looking for a pretty romantic place.

Appreciate any help you can provide.

Thank you for the help.

fitfan · 01-13-2009, 05:48 PM

ft. lauderdale for relaxing and south beach for partying... is there really any other options? oh, yes there is-- key west is awesome!!

reesefl · 01-13-2009, 05:51 PM

Not much to do but walk on the beach and fish- Some good restaurants- Sanibel Spa is great

ML1media · 01-13-2009, 05:59 PM

St Pete can be very nice...but yes, you'll run into some of the snowbird and Aarp crowd....although they won't be frequenting the nicer hotels and restaurants. If you wnat secluded, head north towards Crystal River----takes you back to an uncrowded, not overdeveloped Florida.

Rgrds,
john m,

qball · 01-13-2009, 06:04 PM

Ritz Carlton at Naples...

Ian · 01-13-2009, 06:04 PM

Check out South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island.

benjh1028 · 01-13-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by qball

Ritz Carlton at Naples...

I second the Naples Ritz. There are 2 Ritz's in Naples. Make sure to book at the oceanfront locale. If you go this route I can give you some great restaurant recommendations.

Ben

RacyTracy · 01-13-2009, 06:28 PM

Sannibel, Captiva, Naples.....all good suggestions.

I like to stay here... Casa Playa Resort, Fort Myers Beach, FL

The north end of Estero Island in Ft. Myers Beach is fairly quiet. The beach is right out your door and has almost no one on it. This is probably the 'least romantic' of the suggestions so far....but it's nice....and not that expensive.

MikeG911 · 01-13-2009, 06:34 PM

Although it is east coast, the ritz in amelia island is great

ZAMMY1 · 01-13-2009, 06:35 PM

not tonight, dear, i have a headache....

smokin orange · 01-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas, or try Bimini (Bimini bay, go online to see) for $200 ticket you are in another world. Nothing like being in 20 feet of water and you can see the star fish on the bottom. Go snorkling of the Sapona, 15ft depth and at least 3000 fish...of all sizes.

Just stay away from Nassau...tourist trap

LehmanZ06 · 01-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Gulfcoast Coast Autocrossers

Off of Exit 138 and I-75 gulfcoastautocrossers.com 1 mile of amazing concrete

Practice Jan 31......race--Autocross Feb 1.....about 30 miles north of naples....

Naples...lots of nice hotels on the beach....

funS111 · 01-13-2009, 07:31 PM

South Florida
Diplomat in Hollywood

South beach is fun

Fort Lauderdale

West palm beach

Key west is by far the best Mile 0

The Stig · 01-13-2009, 08:03 PM

What do you guys think of Treasure Island? A friend recommended the Bilmar on Treasure Island.

He said we could hitch a cab ride there. It is on the beach. Nice place. Few days out in the sun. Good restaurants around.

Anybody agree/disagree? Thanks!

RacyTracy · 01-13-2009, 08:51 PM

I'd go farther south and away from such a big city....but that's just me.

lotushark · 01-13-2009, 10:06 PM

I used to live about 10 min from Treasure Island, and I don't remember anything nice or romantic about it....but it's got a beach and plenty of restaurants, so

....As others have suggested, Sanibel/Captiva Islands, Naples, West Palm, South Beach...good luck with your search. And welcome to Florida, in advance.

jordantii · 01-13-2009, 10:12 PM

Sand Pearl on Clearwater Beach is very very nice. If you want peace and quite sanibel is great. Clearwater is very close to Tampa which has great nigh life and some fantastic places to eat, including Berns Steackhouse. The finest steak on earth and the largest wine collection on the planet.

streetraces · 01-14-2009, 03:46 AM

If you want secluded I would recommend this place. This is not your typical vacation destination. Guyana is a relatively cheap country to visit, and one of the largest waterfalls in the world is there at the border of the rainforest. In 2003 they renovated a home on the edge of the falls that you can stay in. For less than $100 a night you can stay in the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The only catch is you have to charter a flight to get there one you land in Guyana.

KAIETEUR GUEST HOUSE
The picturesque guest house has a quaint veranda offering a view of the nearby Falls. It was built in 1975 by Government and has been recently refurbished (2003). There are two bedrooms, each with two beds. One of the bedrooms is self contained while the other is regular standard. In addition, there are 12 comfortable hammocks which can be hung most anywhere inside guesthouse. All beds and hammocks are equipped with nets although very few mosquitoes are found on site. . Solar powered electricity (110V), water, stove, large dining table and refrigerator are available. Rain water is used as drinking water, so carry purification tablets. All food must be taken in by air. The resident housekeeper is more than willing to prepare vegetables or cook complete meals when requested. There is a radio set for communication.

wallabyguy · 01-14-2009, 04:25 AM

Other side of the state but Little Palm Island is VERY nice. So is St. Augustine.

ms355 · 01-14-2009, 04:59 AM

Sanibel / Captiva island if you are looking for quiet places. Rent a canoe there and paddle across the narrow waterway to and around Buck Key and its mangrove woods.

01-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Stig Driving my Corolla : ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: who's asking? Posts: 4,253	Romantic getaway FL help needed Since I am from CA, I prefer the gulf side of FL for this trip, because the Miami/daytona side is stuff I have seen. Would you guys recommend the west side of Florida for a 3-4 day romantic weekend getaway? If so, what city would you recommend, as I need to grab tickets for two. Would like to have a nice relaxing/romantic weekend vacation. Would like to avoid the AARP people and the spring breakers. I am looking for a pretty romantic place. Appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you for the help. __________________ WTF people?

01-13-2009, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,089	ft. lauderdale for relaxing and south beach for partying... is there really any other options? oh, yes there is-- key west is awesome!! __________________ Driving it around!

01-13-2009, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
reesefl CATERING IS ART! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wilton Manors Fl Posts: 32	Sanibel Island Not much to do but walk on the beach and fish- Some good restaurants- Sanibel Spa is great

01-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ML1media Trvlr thru time+space Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elmhurst, IL Posts: 149	St Pete can be very nice...but yes, you'll run into some of the snowbird and Aarp crowd....although they won't be frequenting the nicer hotels and restaurants. If you wnat secluded, head north towards Crystal River----takes you back to an uncrowded, not overdeveloped Florida. Rgrds, john m, __________________ The garage is semi-FULL. 2007 CO Elise Boxster S --SOLD, Toyota Tundra, Honda Ascot and a 39 year old topless german

01-13-2009, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	Check out South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island. __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

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qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,515 Images: 3	Ritz Carlton at Naples...

01-13-2009, 06:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,187	Sannibel, Captiva, Naples.....all good suggestions. I like to stay here... Casa Playa Resort, Fort Myers Beach, FL The north end of Estero Island in Ft. Myers Beach is fairly quiet. The beach is right out your door and has almost no one on it. This is probably the 'least romantic' of the suggestions so far....but it's nice....and not that expensive. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

01-13-2009, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254	Although it is east coast, the ritz in amelia island is great __________________ 07 CO Elise, ReVerie CF Side Scoops, ReVerie 3-Element CF Diffuser, ReVerie center console, ReVerie front splitter, 111 Tow Hook, 111 Boomerang Tow Hook, 111 Bootie, Redline Boot, BWR Key, V1. Planned R888, Larini Exhaust, CF Sills, Coil Overs of some kind...

01-13-2009, 06:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	not tonight, dear, i have a headache....

01-13-2009, 06:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
smokin orange Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 412	Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas, or try Bimini (Bimini bay, go online to see) for $200 ticket you are in another world. Nothing like being in 20 feet of water and you can see the star fish on the bottom. Go snorkling of the Sapona, 15ft depth and at least 3000 fish...of all sizes. Just stay away from Nassau...tourist trap __________________ 05 Elise, (sold) 2002 BMW 330ci convertable, M package 1998 Range Rover (stolen) 1972 BMW 2002 supercharged, fuel injected, liquid intercooled, Haltech E6A ECU...and lots of other stuff 1988 BMW 535Is

01-13-2009, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
LehmanZ06 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 330	Gulfcoast Coast Autocrossers Off of Exit 138 and I-75 gulfcoastautocrossers.com 1 mile of amazing concrete Practice Jan 31......race--Autocross Feb 1.....about 30 miles north of naples.... Naples...lots of nice hotels on the beach....

01-13-2009, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
funS111 Phanthom Black Exige S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 145	South Florida Diplomat in Hollywood South beach is fun Fort Lauderdale West palm beach Key west is by far the best Mile 0 __________________ 07 Exige S FF street header w/ De-cat, Arqray single Ti, Cup airbox, Ohlins Track, Matt Black RACs, Moroso Pan, RTDbrace, Schroth Profi II, RLS intercooler & pipes, AP Racing 4 corner, Track mounts

01-13-2009, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Stig Driving my Corolla : ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: who's asking? Posts: 4,253	What do you guys think of Treasure Island? A friend recommended the Bilmar on Treasure Island. He said we could hitch a cab ride there. It is on the beach. Nice place. Few days out in the sun. Good restaurants around. Anybody agree/disagree? Thanks! __________________ WTF people?

01-13-2009, 08:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,187	I'd go farther south and away from such a big city....but that's just me. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

01-13-2009, 10:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
lotushark welcome to the machine Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: @ the mouse house Posts: 27	I used to live about 10 min from Treasure Island, and I don't remember anything nice or romantic about it....but it's got a beach and plenty of restaurants, so....As others have suggested, Sanibel/Captiva Islands, Naples, West Palm, South Beach...good luck with your search. And welcome to Florida, in advance.

01-14-2009, 04:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,896	Other side of the state but Little Palm Island is VERY nice. So is St. Augustine. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

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01-13-2009, 10:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
jordantii KMG365 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 737	Sand Pearl on Clearwater Beach is very very nice. If you want peace and quite sanibel is great. Clearwater is very close to Tampa which has great nigh life and some fantastic places to eat, including Berns Steackhouse. The finest steak on earth and the largest wine collection on the planet. __________________ Never Lift....

01-14-2009, 03:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
streetraces Modern Day MacGyver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 217	If you want secluded I would recommend this place. This is not your typical vacation destination. Guyana is a relatively cheap country to visit, and one of the largest waterfalls in the world is there at the border of the rainforest. In 2003 they renovated a home on the edge of the falls that you can stay in. For less than $100 a night you can stay in the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The only catch is you have to charter a flight to get there one you land in Guyana. KAIETEUR GUEST HOUSE The picturesque guest house has a quaint veranda offering a view of the nearby Falls. It was built in 1975 by Government and has been recently refurbished (2003). There are two bedrooms, each with two beds. One of the bedrooms is self contained while the other is regular standard. In addition, there are 12 comfortable hammocks which can be hung most anywhere inside guesthouse. All beds and hammocks are equipped with nets although very few mosquitoes are found on site. . Solar powered electricity (110V), water, stove, large dining table and refrigerator are available. Rain water is used as drinking water, so carry purification tablets. All food must be taken in by air. The resident housekeeper is more than willing to prepare vegetables or cook complete meals when requested. There is a radio set for communication. __________________ 05 Turbo Elise 3?? HP Melbourne, FL

01-14-2009, 04:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
ms355 Alfa User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 2,143	Sanibel / Captiva island if you are looking for quiet places. Rent a canoe there and paddle across the narrow waterway to and around Buck Key and its mangrove woods. __________________ Michael Elisetalk Trip to UK 2007