Get-Together in Florida Nov 2009

Hi all,

I spent today checking out hotels and resorts etc. and have found what I think is a perfect condo-resort for our get-together.

Please check it out at: www.barefootbeachresort.com

These are really beautiful condos with either 1 or two bedrooms. Located on Indian Shores (about 15 miles south of where I live), the resort has the Intracoastal Waterway at the back of the property and the beach is just across the street.  

What's more, they have offered me a fantastic price.

2 bedroom condo price is $118.72 per night (including tax).  The 2-bed condo has a queen-sized bed in one bedroom and double bed in the other, plus a queen-size pull-out sleeper couch in the living room. The condo is very spacious (about 1000 sq. ft) and is fully equipped with kitchen and anything you are likely to need.

1 bedroom condo price is $ 96.32 per night (again includes tax). This has a queen bed and again, a queen-size pull-out sleeper couch in the living room. 

In addition, the resort has a club house that they would allow us to use free of charge for my birthday party. BBQ grills are available and the heated pool is lovely. Dock available at the back of the property, for fishing, or if we want to rent a boat one day. The manager told me they often have dolphins and manatees visit the area. 

A couple of the units are wheelchair accessible, for those who may need it. 

I also checked out some hotels on Clearwater Beach. The best value was the Best Western Beach Resort. Room prices for our group would be approx. $ 115 per night (2 queen beds)  to $147 per night (beachfront room). This is a well run hotel. However, The Ironman Triathlon will be taking place at Clearwater Beach at the same time as we would be there, and to be very honest, it will be crazy there at that time , and as such, I think we probably would be better to give Clearwater Beach a miss- as far as staying there goes, at least.

I honestly think the condo resort is the very best value for money that we can get and the property is really beautiful. Indian Shores Beach is also a lot less crowded than Clearwater Beach, And there is a trolley bus that will take us up and down the coast to various places of interest/fun, if we want it.There are plenty of restaurants in the vicinity too - so no worries about where to eat.

Please let me know if you are interested in this so that I can make arrangements with the resort accordingly and get the booking info to you all.

Thanks

Choca

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Time is getting closer.  Anyone planning on coming to the Fl Bash, please let me know asap, or contact Pinkisit.

Hugs

Choca

Karen, so sorry to hear about your ankle ! Wishing you a speedy recovery!  The Moffitt conference wasn't as good this year as it has been in past years, so you really didn't miss that much.

I am doing the Strides walk over here in Pinellas on the 17th Oct.  

I am now in full swing, planning my bday party. Lots of people coming ! Didn't realize I knew that many people LOL. 

Hope your ankle heals well and you can make it too.

Hugs

choca