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ken_shabby
ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
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We had a holiday booked. Seven night cruise out of Miami, followed by about a week in the parks (mostly Disney). However, the cruise Company hae just sent us a warning aboy Zika virus everywhere the crusie goes, throwing Mrs Shabby into a panic. We can cancel the cruise for free until tuesday, but the flights are non refundable. So my question is open for all the yanks who post on here, plus those who travel a lot to Florida, if we cancel the cruise, what would you recommend as an alternative for seven nights in Florida, (or thereabouts - we can cheerfully hire a car) without going anywhere near theme parks?
All advice gratefully received.

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  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    Go to the Gulf Coast of Florida, Naples, Sanibel Island area and then maybe drive up the coast to Sarasota and then Clearwater/Tampa then across to Orlando. Naples is 2 hour drive from Miami. Mind you it's their "season" there so really busy.
  • limeygent
    limeygent Posts: 3,217
    edited March 2018
    ken_shabby said:

    We had a holiday booked. Seven night cruise out of Miami, followed by about a week in the parks (mostly Disney). However, the cruise Company hae just sent us a warning aboy Zika virus everywhere the crusie goes, throwing Mrs Shabby into a panic. We can cancel the cruise for free until tuesday, but the flights are non refundable. So my question is open for all the yanks who post on here, plus those who travel a lot to Florida, if we cancel the cruise, what would you recommend as an alternative for seven nights in Florida, (or thereabouts - we can cheerfully hire a car) without going anywhere near theme parks?
    All advice gratefully received.

    Maybe catch a flight to one of the Caribbean islands, tons of choices from Miami.
    http://www.caymanislands.ky/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-cnTvLf02QIVwoizCh1HRgK7EAAYASAAEgLo1vD_BwE
    https://www.farecompare.com/flights/Miami-MIA/caribbean
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    14 days at the parks
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    edited March 2018
    Is the missus tupped then? Otherwise Zika is a non-event isn't it? Read more here: https://nhs.uk/conditions/zika/
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    Nug said:

    Go to the Gulf Coast of Florida, Naples, Sanibel Island area and then maybe drive up the coast to Sarasota and then Clearwater/Tampa then across to Orlando. Naples is 2 hour drive from Miami. Mind you it's their "season" there so really busy.

    And Spring Break? Or does that really only impact Panama City?
  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,820
    Sanibel is lovely. You could also heads down to Key West for a couple of days and get your cruise experience going over to Dry Tortugaro.
  • Themightyath2
    Themightyath2 Posts: 930
    Nug said:

    Go to the Gulf Coast of Florida, Naples, Sanibel Island area and then maybe drive up the coast to Sarasota and then Clearwater/Tampa then across to Orlando. Naples is 2 hour drive from Miami. Mind you it's their "season" there so really busy.

    This... Anna Maria Island is stunning...

  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,135
    Sanibel and Captiva are both really good.
  • agim
    agim Posts: 1,135
    International Drive if you're looking for a hotel near the parks
  • AdTheAddicK
    AdTheAddicK Posts: 3,379
    Anywhere on the gulf of Mexico is lovely. Stayed in Clearwater which is pretty
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  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,855
    I hear Scunthorpe is nice that time of year.
  • SuperCliveMendonca
    SuperCliveMendonca Posts: 912
    Themightyath2 said:

    Nug said:

    Go to the Gulf Coast of Florida, Naples, Sanibel Island area and then maybe drive up the coast to Sarasota and then Clearwater/Tampa then across to Orlando. Naples is 2 hour drive from Miami. Mind you it's their "season" there so really busy.

    This... Anna Maria Island is stunning...

    Yes agree Anna Maria Island lovely spot, the Keys also - 140 miles of driving with water either side of you down to Key West
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
    Many thanks to everyone for this. But..... we got an email from BA advising the flight in was cancelled and offering a replacement 7 minutes later. We had an option to change or cancel with full refund so we cancelled. Now going to Tokyo Sydney, Fiji and LA for half the price.

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