DutchmenSport wrote:
In stead of taking another Carribean Carnival Cruise this year for Christmas, we decided we'd like to make a trip to Florida the week of Christmas. We'd be traveling from central Indiana, straight South to ... well ... where?
We've been looking at State Parks, but really don't know what to expect. So, anyone who has experience with Florida State Parks in December, please chime in. What kind of answers are we looking for?
Well, first, considering so many snowbirds migrate South for the winter months, are State Parks filled up with snow-birds? Or is there space available? I know this may depend upon location, but in general, do snow-birds migrate and take over State Parks?
Second, Florida is a pretty long state. But we're looking at something on either the Gulf coast or the Atlantic Cost, not inland, and we're looking at the Northern 1/2 of the state including the Pan Handle. So, looking for your recommendations of State Parks and what would be a primary attraction in that are (besides the beach) that draws people to that location?
My wife and I both in our 50's and our lifestyle has slowed down since those days when we had young children. So, basically, think of "old folks" activities .. but no ... we do not play bingo at the local church on Friday nights (yet). Last Dec 24 we our our Cruise, we did Zip Lines! Oh my, never again! It was fun, we realized that kind of activity is beyond us now! We had muscle aches for days after that!
Florida vacation + Christmas Holidays = Fort Wilderness. We starting going 7 years ago and love it. We don't do the them part stuff much anymore but the Orlando area has lots to do.
