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  1. lazarusmn avatar

    RE: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by lazarusmn 29 May 2012

    Thanks, zeldasdad-- no offense taken. When I come to a new forum I try to get a sense of the rules and expectations and this time I may…

  2. zeldasdad avatar

    RE: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by zeldasdad 29 May 2012

    Lazarusmn, rereading my reply, I see that it may sound harsh. I didn't mean it to be. I still think you need a real estate agent. If…

  3. lazarusmn avatar

    RE: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by lazarusmn 29 May 2012

    Thanks, kjt1027, that's super helpful. I have to admit when I was first googling around and the first thing that came up for New Smyrna…

  4. lazarusmn avatar

    RE: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by lazarusmn 29 May 2012

    Thanks for your response, zeldasdad. Just to be clear, this wasn't a list of hard requirements but more of an ideal, knowing I will have…

  5. kjt1027 avatar

    Re: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by kjt1027 29 May 2012

    It depends on what time of year you want to visit. There aren't a lot of tourists in the summer. No matter where you go on the East Coast…

  6. zeldasdad avatar

    RE: Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by zeldasdad 28 May 2012

    Welcome to Thorn Tree. You want a "quiet," "2b" "beachfront condo," not more than "1-1.5 hours away from either" Sea World or the Kennedy…

  7. lazarusmn avatar

    Best quiet Space Coast, FL destinations (is there such a thing?)

    by lazarusmn 28 May 2012

    Hi guys, I'd be grateful for any advice you might have. I'm looking for a quiet beach vacation (ideally, a beachfront condo) in the…

  8. PJW1970 avatar

    East coast trip in 2012

    by PJW1970 14 June 2011

    Hi folks, We are planning a 3-4 week holiday to the east coast of the USA next May. There will be my wife and I and three kids (14, 11…

  9. clarkcoan avatar

    RE: Looking for some Sun

    by clarkcoan 22 February 2011

    I'd fly into Orlando and drive over to Historic Cocoa on the Space Coast: http://www.visitflorida.com/articles/uncovering-historic-cocoa-…

  10. lenatravelgirl avatar

    RE: A place to escape winter

    by lenatravelgirl 06 July 2010

    Well, if you are ok with a no-frills place to stay, then you can rent a room beachside in Daytona Beach. You will need a bike or something…

  11. jamesdenver avatar

    RE: Orlando for grown ups

    by jamesdenver 12 January 2010

    "day trips out of town," "anything historic or uniquely Floridian." Space Coast area suits this perfectly

  12. RoaringMice avatar

    RE: Sorry for the basic stuff

    by RoaringMice 14 April 2009

    Boston, 3-4 days, is enough to see the highlights and get a feel for the place. Don't skip Boston. It rocks. Boston feels very European,…

  13. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Florida without a car?

    by bzookaj 23 November 2008

    You can get between major cities just fine on Greyhound (bus) and/or Amtrak (train). Miami is the only city (imo) that you can get around…

  14. idadida avatar

    Florida without a car?

    by idadida 23 November 2008

    I'm considering going to Florida for two weeks at the end of January, but I'm a bit concerned about how to get around, since I don't have…

  15. Harold avatar

    Re: Florida itinerary - advice welcome

    by Harold 23 April 2008

    "Day 11: drive to Space Coast, take the tour at Kennedy Space Center." There's more than one tour, so you probably want to go [to the…

  16. colsbom avatar

    Florida itinerary - advice welcome

    by colsbom 22 April 2008

    Hi! I would like to start with introducing myself, or better, our family, so that you know who’s asking for advice. We’re a couple in…

  17. creekland avatar

    RE: ORLANDO in DECEMBER?

    by creekland 29 January 2008

    With all three kids under 3 years of age, Disney would be practically free for them. As long as you don't rush your days, it could be…

  18. Usher73 avatar

    Florida Questions - might be a bit inane

    by Usher73 20 September 2007


    A nice trip from Orlando is what they call the Space Coast, Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. You can tour the Kennedy Space Center,…

  19. burgersgirl avatar

    Texas in September - where to go after San Antonio

    by burgersgirl 28 August 2007

    Hi All,

    We've got a seminar for a few days in mid-September, so we'll do the San Antonio visits while there, e.g. missions, riverwalk…

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