https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 17:51:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322940 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:27:32 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1322940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Taco: There were two other hotels we looked at in Palm Beach: The Omphoy (technically Lake Worth, but very zen) and The Brazilian Court, we almost contracted there. TBC isn't on the beach, but was so freakin' gorgeous. Definitely, a place for happy hour when you come over here again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322871 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:11:55 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1322871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: We looked there for our wedding too! And then we went over #'s. Sigh.</p> <p>We actually have never stayed there because my husbands best friend had a beautiful place at City Place so my husband won't splurge (we stayed with his friend and did spa &amp; day drinking at Breakers...love). It's on the to-do list since his friend moved! I'm going to look at dates now...we need a parents only weekend. Thanks for the motivation and hopefully you get something booked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322856 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:05:25 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1322856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@luckypenny: we werr gifted dinner during our Key West stay when we got married on Little Palm Island. The food was divine. This would be a great place to vacay.</p> <p>@BananaPancakes: I will have to do some more digging into Marco Island and Siesta Key. The Gulf of Mexico side of the state is gorgeous. Are there younger people over there? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322797 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:48:00 +0000 luckypenny 1322797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I wish. I have only been a few times a long time ago and we stayed here <a href="http://www.littlepalmisland.com/mobile/home/" rel="nofollow">http://www.littlepalmisland.com/mobile/home/</a></p> <p>But I think it may be too "relaxing" for what you are looking for. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322790 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:47:06 +0000 BananaPancakes 1322790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally love St. Augustine and the Keys, but what about the St. Pete/ Clearwater/Treasure Island area? They seem to fit all of your checklist items, and they certainly aren't too far from you. Siesta Key is also beautiful and has a decent night life, though nothing is going to compare to the West Palm/Miami area. Marco Island could be worth looking in to for nice resorts, and Jax Beach has all kinds of awesome places to stay and is close to St. Augustine if you want to do a day trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322752 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:35:17 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1322752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: umm, that's the game plan for all the other vacays! :grin: </p> <p>@luckypenny: The Keys are certainly on the table. Do you have a hotel rec? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322745 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:32:21 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1322745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Can you ditch the party pooper and go somewhere fun with some girlfriends? ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322648 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:59:47 +0000 luckypenny 1322648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about the keys?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322620 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:51:57 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1322620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Taco: That's where I'm from in Florida. We go to Cityplace alot even now because it's still the best movie theatre within a hour of where we live. The Breakers is beautiful; I did a walk through during wedding planning. Did you stay there?</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: No. Cruising is out. He's never done it and doesn't want to even try. </p> <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: St. Augustine would be new for both of us<br /> I will have to look into what exciting things 30 somethings can get into. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322169 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:34:02 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1322169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and I loveeeeee West Palm (we do--err did--staycations there from central FL). They have a great complex called City Place that has restaurants and nightlife. Stay at the Breakers Resort if its in your budget...amazingggggggg. Beach is right there and plenty of activities. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322154 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:32:09 +0000 yoursilverlining 1322154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would your husband be willing to do a cruise? There are so many that leave from ports in FL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322144 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:29:30 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1322144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, no real advice but I'm jeleaous. It's so cold here!</p> <p>What about st. Augustine?! My cousin goes to college there and loves the area. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-need-to-plan-a-staycation#post-1322138 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:27:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1322138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please help me play tourist in my own backyard. </p> <p>Backstory: My husband doesn't like to fly or travel really and thinks since we already live in a destination state we shouldn't bother vacationing elsewhere. :sad: He has thankfully agreed to a blow out staycation of sorts.</p> <p>Vacation needs:<br /> Hotel/ resort that pampers- spa for me, nice bar with huge TV for him.<br /> Night life close by (taxi/ walk)- lounge with DJ or live music<br /> Daytime sites and activities- festival, tours/ exhibits, adventure, ocean fun etc<br /> Beach- it's not a vacation unless I tan (burn :silly: )</p> <p>Given our vaca needs where would you park yourself for say 5-7 days in Florida? Given any past trips that conincided with something cool happening like Art Basel in Miami when would you come? </p> <p>TIA :happy: </p>