Florida Trip

- Considering my passion for travel, I go through an extensive amount of planning to make the trip worthwhile...and make the most out of my trips... Here's a snapshot of our trip to Florida in Oct 07...

- I loved our stay in Miami.
- Key west - The 7 - mile bridge to keywest was cool, however in general felt that its bit hyped.
The fun is in renting one of the 2-wheelers - and exploring the town.
Sunset at Mallory Square is a must, there are live shows on the street.
- You can go shell picking on the Gasparilla Island State Park, its bit secluded, but quiet nice.
Beautiful sunsets.
- Between Sanibel Island and Captiva, I would pick Captiva Beach.
- Didn't get to explore Everglades national park.


FLORIDA TRIP:

DAY 1 - October 1 - Monday - TPA - NAPLES:


· Gasparilla Island State Park and Boca Grande Lighthouse
· McGregor Blvd
· Bowman Beach, Sanibel - Cape Coral
· Captiva Dr, Captiva – Sunset
· Light house beach, Sanibel


Day 2 - October 2 – Tuesday


· Sanibel Island
· Captiva Dr
· Key Largo
· Everglades National Park
· Fruit & Spice Park


Day 3 – October 3 – Wednesday


· John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Glass Bottom Tour
· 7-Mile Beach
· Islamorada St. Park - Theatre of the sea.com
· Sunset at Key West - Mallory Square



Day 4 - October 4 - Thursday


· Mary Oshea’s Glass Garden
· Seven Mile Bridge
· Old Seven Mile Bridge
· Bahia Honda State Park
· Key west memorial sculpture garden


Day 5 - October 5 - Friday


· Brickell Village – 15 Se 10th st
· Bill Baggs Cape
· Vizcaya Museum and Gardens


Day 6 - October 6 - Saturday

· Barnacle Historic State Park
· Art Deco
· Licoln Mall
· Fountainbleau Resort
· Ocean Drive – Bal Harbor Shops


Day 7 - October 7 - Sunday

· Biltmore Hotel
· Venetian Pool
· Alhambra Water Tower
· Fairchild Tropical Garden
· Miracle Mile
· Coconut Grove Village


Day 8 – October 8 - Sunday

· Sunken Garden
· Baywalk
· Renaissance Vinoy Resort
· Sunshine Skyway

Day 9 – October 9 – Clearwater
· Clearwater Beach
· Pier 60