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Old Nov 30th, 2005, 06:15 AM
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Sugg. for Awesome Resort in FL for December?

I know in December the ocean water won't be very warm, but I was hoping to travel to a gorgeous resort where I could relax before having my baby in March? We wanted to go to the Caymens, but my husband is nervous about me travelling out of the country while 7 months pg. Any sugestions for gorgeous Fl resort?
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Old Nov 30th, 2005, 09:43 AM
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If $ is no object try: www.littlepalmisland.com
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Little Palm Island is a great place...expensive as all heck, but great.

Might look for something in Sanibel/Captiva as well. Not sure if South Seas Plantation has opened yet. Sanibel Harbor is nice.
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Tranquility Bay in Marathon (Keys) is brand new and has beautiful grounds. They have specials on their website. The Ritz Carlton in Naples would be a great treat before the baby, too. Congrats!
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The Biltmore in Miami?

http://www.biltmorehotel.com

I guess the "elegance" of Little Palm Island is lost on me. There is nothing glamorous about it. I have a similar beach cottage that I'll let you stay in for half the price and that will easily pay my mortgage for the month.
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South Seas on Captiva will not open until spring 2006 if they are lucky. It is not very luxurious and the hurricanes have blown away its island charm for a while.

The most gorgeous resort I can think of is Casa Morada. It is lovely and relaxing. In the mid keys....Islamorada. Best chance for guaranteed warmth in December.

Look at http://casamorada.com

I love Little Palm, luxurious but very laid back. Mucho dinero is needed. Any of the places I'm suggesting have luxury, relaxation and an ultra tropical atmosphere for less money ( well maybe not that much less, none are bargains).

No beach but a fabulous resort is the Mandarin Oriental in Miami. In its own little world and incredibly relaxing. Best spa in the states, IMNSHO.

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/526000002.asp

Here is another fabulous place in Miami, away from South Beach which is doesn't seem to have the right tone for a mommy-to-be. The restaurant, Baleen, is magical as well. Look at:

http://www.groveisle.com/default.aspx?pageid=home


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Old Nov 30th, 2005, 03:03 PM
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Not sure Little Palm Island will be back open in time for Christmas. They had a bit of hurricane damage.

Agree with the great suggestions.
 
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Look into LaPlaya or the Ritz Carlton beach resorts in Naples.
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