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Gorgeous blue waters,sandy beaches

There are great Wyndham resorts in the Destin area. A few Tuggers can get you hooked up there, I think. Destin/Fort Walton Bch is the closest airport and then Pensacola. I'm not 100% sure on that, but I'm sure someone will correct that if they're not.

Agree with getting away from Orlando (inland), but possibly the cheapest airport to fly into.

Cocoa Beach is about 45 mins - 1 hour away from MCO/Orlando. Nice beaches, Kennedy Space Ctr. and other points of interest.
 
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We've been many different places, and haven't found any beaches (yet) that are as beautiful as they are in Hawaii. I'm sure they're out there, and we'll keep looking, but Hawaii keeps drawing us back.
 
Hawaii for sure, but airfare could be a concern. Cancun? Southern Florida and South Carolina have gorgeous beaches, but they are sweltering in July and August.
 
MichaelColey said:
We've been many different places, and haven't found any beaches (yet) that are as beautiful as they are in Hawaii. I'm sure they're out there, and we'll keep looking, but Hawaii keeps drawing us back.
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Most beautiful beaches and wormiest waters is the Caribbean, turks and cacios
Antugua, St Martain, St Kitts ETC.
 
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Most beautiful beaches and wormiest waters is the Caribbean, turks and cacios
Antugua, St Martain, St Kitts ETC.
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Actually some of the most beautiful coastline I've seen has been in Northern California. But there are no swimmable beaches and the water is cold!

I think it's a good thing everyone has their own opinions.

Maybe I should stop pushing Hawaii. :wave:
 
Florida in Summer is like a sauna... except on the beach with its ocean breeze.
How I handle Florida in Summer:
... 10AM - 1PM -- Beach
... 1PM - 4PM -- Lunch & Siesta
... 4PM - 6PM -- Beach.
 
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As a California resident who just came back from Orlando, I can guarantee you that people from CA will not enjoy Florida in the summer - we just aren't used to the humidity. For about the same price you can fly to Hawaii - with guaranteed good weather.
 
DeniseM said:
As a California resident who just came back from Orlando, I can guarantee you that people from CA will not enjoy Florida in the summer - we just aren't used to the humidity. For about the same price you can fly to Hawaii - with guaranteed good weather.
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Again, totally agree with Denise.

And although there is also humidity in Hawaii, especially during the summer, for some reason it's much more bearable. Probably because it doesn't get as hot as it does in Florida.
 
DeniseM said:
As a California resident who just came back from Orlando, I can guarantee you that people from CA will not enjoy Florida in the summer - we just aren't used to the humidity. For about the same price you can fly to Hawaii - with guaranteed good weather.
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You are talking about inland Fla.

I was in Daytona the same week you were in Orlando and the weather was fine with the ocean breeze.
 
csxjohn said:
You are talking about inland Fla.

I was in Daytona the same week you were in Orlando and the weather was fine with the ocean breeze.
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But still flat..........................:ignore:
 
Maybe out of your price range, but Tropical North Queensland is wonderful in mid-winter (July/August) and the beaches can't be beat, Cairns, Fitzroy Island. You can take daytrips such as Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Ah, it's making me homesick, I need to stop.

You can get to Brisbane for roughly $1100 from California on Virgin Australia.
 
Ocean Florida and inland Florida differ greatly. I loved the Amelia Island Ritz, Key West & the other Keys, Naples, Cocoa Beach, Clearwater, etc., but did not enjoy Orlando(oppressive heat - no ocean breeze) except for the parks.

I love Hawaii, lived there many years and have a preference for it, but have seen other beaches in the Caribbean that rival Hawaii's beaches. Nothing, however, comes close to the Aloha spirit IMHO.

It's not a Florida v. Hawaii thing. Just offering opinions based on our beach experiences in Florida for the OP to consider per the request.
 
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I live in So Cal, and I've been to Florida Hawaii Mexico etc and I vote for Hawaii. Easy flight, great beaches, won't get sick on drinking water and my go to favorite vacation place.
 
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But still flat..........................:ignore:
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Flat compared to HI perhaps but the Atlantic is hardly flat all the time.
 
Judging Florida based on a visit to Orlando is like judging California based on a trip to Barstow.
 
Elan said:
Judging Florida based on a visit to Orlando is like judging California based on a trip to Barstow.
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And I'm basing my comparison on visits to both coasts of Florida. I know many people love it, just not my favorite place to vacation.
 
I seem to get in right at the end of discussions---- but I would suggest---

Costa Rica---- First timers should fly into San Jose to spend a few days touring in and around the capital city. Spend the rest of the time on the Pacific at Puntarenas, Jaco, and best of all-- Quepos. I've stayed at a fantastic RCI exchange just outside Quepos, and the beaches and food are excellant--- and super cheap compared to Hawaii.
 
Elan said:
Judging Florida based on a visit to Orlando is like judging California based on a trip to Barstow.
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AnaCrime, YMMV



I assumed if the OP was already in Califonia, they were looking for something cheaper than aitrfare Hawaii
 
My guess would be that teens would expect to go to Orlando, if they went on vacation to Florida... ;)
 
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AnaCrime, YMMV



I assumed if the OP was already in Califonia, they were looking for something cheaper than aitrfare Hawaii
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Why would you assume that?

I wish the OP would come back and indicate if any of these suggestions are what they are looking for.
 
I would think that a California resident would already be well-aware of California options.
 
I have lived in CA all my life, and most of the people I know have not been to Hawaii, believe it or not.
 
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I have lived in CA all my life, and most of the people I know have not been to Hawaii, believe it or not.
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Yup. I only got to Hawaii for the first time in 2006, and because I bought a Westin timeshare! I have many friends who have never been there.
 
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