DGS49
Diamond Member
I just got back from a couple weeks on Marco Island, Florida. Weather was great, and I enjoyed my stay.
Marco is way south in Florida and on the Gulf. I have been disappointed sometimes at other Florida destinations in February because the weather is not reliably nice. Don't want to waste two weeks of winter vacation for 60 degree days in Jax, eh? Seems like you have to go south of Tampa/Orlando if you want reliably good weather.
But Marco has its drawbacks. There is no reasonably priced golf nearby and, let's face it, there is nothing to entertain you on Marco. Restaurants, virtually private beaches, and a bit of shopping, but that's about it. And I don't like paying a premium for no good reason.
So the question is, what other Florida locations offer good weather, cheap golf, and reasonable prices (for accommodations) in Winter? I really don't need to be near water.
Any suggestions?
Marco is way south in Florida and on the Gulf. I have been disappointed sometimes at other Florida destinations in February because the weather is not reliably nice. Don't want to waste two weeks of winter vacation for 60 degree days in Jax, eh? Seems like you have to go south of Tampa/Orlando if you want reliably good weather.
But Marco has its drawbacks. There is no reasonably priced golf nearby and, let's face it, there is nothing to entertain you on Marco. Restaurants, virtually private beaches, and a bit of shopping, but that's about it. And I don't like paying a premium for no good reason.
So the question is, what other Florida locations offer good weather, cheap golf, and reasonable prices (for accommodations) in Winter? I really don't need to be near water.
Any suggestions?