Dutch Oven Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Our family goes to Destin every year on vacation. We were supposed to go the end of July/first of August this year. Can you all give me some alternative spots, probably on the east coast? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I loved Destin. Really makes me sick to think of all the damage the spill continues to cause. Hilton Head is nice. Has sort of a residential feel in a lot of areas, as opposed to being overly commercialized. Great restaurants, nice wide beaches that don't get crowded. If you golf, it's a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thinking about buying up a bunch of land in Galveston. everything real cheap right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 What does your family like to do on vacation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 What does your family like to do on vacation? bingo. activities? food? culture? entertainment? if i were on the east coast, i'd prob look into the keys or Caribbean (based on what we like to do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Our family goes to Destin every year on vacation. We were supposed to go the end of July/first of August this year. Can you all give me some alternative spots, probably on the east coast? Thanks Assuming you want some beach and sun, since Destin was the original plan, so: Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, outer banks in the Carolinas would all be a terrific one-year fix, though all would be pricey during that time farme: high season for the East Coast beach goers. All great spots, though, for the family getaway. Big difference is that in Destin, you were likely in a hotel? In these spots and towns up the coast, you are better off renting a home or timeshare...you get a lot more space for the money. Good luck...and if you need help with a hotel somewhere (if thats the way you opt to go)....lemme know, I might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) St. Simons Island, GA. Should get good hotel rates, pretty good beach, neat little 'downtown"/strip area. Good bars, decent restaurants, great golf. Jekyll Island is a 15 mintue drive from St. Simons. A gambling cruise, the ocean princess, goes out of port there. If you wanted to head to Savannah for the day, it is 1 hour and 15 north. I don't recommend Savannah/Tybee, because the beaches suck. Also, in St. Simons, if you wanted to do a day trip to Jacksonville, it is only 45 minutes. Ocean Inn and Suites is a pretty good hotel w. a great location and should go for 99 to 149 a night. King and Prince is probably the nicest but a bit more pricey. Check out the hotels on expedia, if you have questions, ask me. ETA: Ocean Inn is not on beach, two blocks off the beach. King and Prince, other than the Cloister on sea Island, is the only one on the beach. Edited June 24, 2010 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Assuming you want some beach and sun, since Destin was the original plan, so: Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, outer banks in the Carolinas would all be a terrific one-year fix, though all would be pricey during that time farme: high season for the East Coast beach goers. All great spots, though, for the family getaway. Big difference is that in Destin, you were likely in a hotel? In these spots and towns up the coast, you are better off renting a home or timeshare...you get a lot more space for the money. Good luck...and if you need help with a hotel somewhere (if thats the way you opt to go)....lemme know, I might be able to help. The only issue I have with any of these locations is that Myrtle and the outer banks are very difficult to get to (depending on where you fly into and what you're willing to spend on airfare,) Hilton head is great place, not a huge fan of the beaches, Myrtle has the best beaches, but easy to get to if you fly into Savannah. There is also Charleston as an option. From where are you coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 From where are you coming? Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Arkansas I'd look at flying into JAX or Savannah, probably least expensive place to get to any of the GA or SC locations. Believe it or not, Driving from Savannah to Myrtle is about as Quick as flyin from CHarlotte or Columbia, SC to Myrtle. Jax is closer to St. Simons and Savannah closest to Hilton Head. Flying into St. Simons/Brunswick is $$, I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Cloister on Sea Island or Sanctuary on Kiawah. Both are great, I prefer Sea Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankf Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Try Surfside Beach or Garden City Beach they are right south of Myrtle Beach but the beaches are not as crowed and provide more of a family atmosphere. You still have easy access to all the attractions at myrtle Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 very good suggestions here...my friend did not cancel his July 4th Destin trip after much debate. He will be renting a boat and geting out there. I will let you know what he says it is like down there, he is leaving on Monday and will inform me of the beaches, etc. I just love Destin for family getaway and it sux that you have to change your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Myrtle is overrated and pretty trashy IMO. Most people who live down here avoid it, unless you want to see a bunch of redneck chicks with muffin tops. Hilton Head is great for adults, but kids can get a bit bored there. You'll see a lot of older vacationers there, but it is beautiful and great if you like tennis and golf. Savannah and Charleston are two of the coolest places you can ever visit. Not traditional beach destinations, but the history is unreal. Your wife will love both places. Oak Island ( just south of Wilmington ) is a great place to rent a beach house. Pretty local feel and no commercial vibe at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 How is the Fort Meyers area faring from the spill? If good then look at Sanibel/Captiva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Arkansas Why would you leave paradise to go on vacation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Myrtle is overrated and pretty trashy IMO. Most people who live down here avoid it, unless you want to see a bunch of redneck chicks with muffin tops. Hilton Head is great for adults, but kids can get a bit bored there. You'll see a lot of older vacationers there, but it is beautiful and great if you like tennis and golf. Savannah and Charleston are two of the coolest places you can ever visit. Not traditional beach destinations, but the history is unreal. Your wife will love both places. Oak Island ( just south of Wilmington ) is a great place to rent a beach house. Pretty local feel and no commercial vibe at all. me agrees with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Myrtle is overrated and pretty trashy IMO. Most people who live down here avoid it, unless you want to see a bunch of redneck chicks with muffin tops. Hilton Head is great for adults, but kids can get a bit bored there. You'll see a lot of older vacationers there, but it is beautiful and great if you like tennis and golf. Savannah and Charleston are two of the coolest places you can ever visit. Not traditional beach destinations, but the history is unreal. Your wife will love both places. Oak Island ( just south of Wilmington ) is a great place to rent a beach house. Pretty local feel and no commercial vibe at all. OMG, just keep me away from the muffin tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Oak Island ( just south of Wilmington ) is a great place to rent a beach house. Pretty local feel and no commercial vibe at all. good info here. My mom lives in Kure Beach, we're heading down in a month. Great area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I've got some friends who are in Destin right now. WIll try to find out what the conditions are like, but from what I understand it's fine there right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Why would you leave paradise to go on vacation? Haha. It's tough, but sometimes you have to see how the other half lives. I've got some friends who are in Destin right now. WIll try to find out what the conditions are like, but from what I understand it's fine there right now. Thanks, rajn. If anyone heads that way in the next few weeks, I'd love to get a report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Fort Walton, which is a few miles up the beach from Destin, is getting oil globs on the beaches. My wife's best friend lives there, and has posted pics she took on her FB account. The beaches aren't officially closed, but they have been told to swim at their own risk. me thinks you would be smart to make alternate plans, if only just for one year. You can always return in the future once the all-clear is given, and it gives you a chance to try something new. With hotel rates still at or near rock bottom, you should be able to get a lot of bang-for-the-buck with wherever you decide to go. Destin news reporting the oil from a week or two ago Article from Today, still reporting tar balls washing ashore The good news is that, if you do indeed end up going to Destin, you should be able to name your price. Sounds like a ghost town, from the prior article, and I am sure many condo owners are in dire straights, and are looking for anything to make their mortgage payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 This sucks. We amde our resevations months ago, just like we always do, but I got a good rate. I think I'm going to start seeing what I need to do to get out of it. Unfortunately, the beaches may have to be closed before I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Article from Today, still reporting tar balls washing ashore I went back and read that article, and this time looked at the pictures in the margin. I can't beleive there are people swimming AMONGST the oil booms. Kids no less. Picture of one kid getting ready to jump the containment equipment to get to the surf Kinda reminded me of that scene from Jaws when the Mayor is on the beach urging people to get in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Kinda reminded me of that scene from Jaws when the Mayor is on the beach urging people to get in the water. People gotta swim, sharks gotta eat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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