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Originally Posted by PhilipM3
I live in Tampa. I have lived in Clearwater. Clearwater beach is where you want to go. Its close enough to Orlando and a pretty nice beach. For the people who live in FL, its too damn cold to go so you wont have much of a crowd. Its about 1 1/2 -2 hours away depending on how fast you drive. There are some nice restaurants around and its a safe area.
You could go to bushgardens with the kids or adventure islands or island of adventure. One of the island ones is a water park. Depends on weather. Anything above 75 you should be good for water park if its sunny. Those parks are in Tampa. You could visit them on your way to clearwater.
They have an animal zoo thing and some fun rides. I dont know how old your kids. here is there site. http://www.buschgardens.com/buschgardens_default.aspx
I can ask about a good local resort or hotel on the beach. They have some nice hotels right on the sand. The Grand Hyatt is about 20 minutes from the water. One of my favorite hotels. PM me your budget and dates if you choose not to stay with any of the other suggestions.
Whomever mentioned gainsville... he wants to visit the gulf, not the Atlantic. |
Thanks Philip. I also ask that you schedule one of your parties the weekend of July 4th. I'll think of something to ditch the family for a night.