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South Padre Island or St. Augustine, FL
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:05 pm
Assuming Gulf Shores to PCB gets hit, which would you go too if driving from BR/NOLA. Or somewhere else?
Ages 6 months to 65 years old on the trip.
Ages 6 months to 65 years old on the trip.
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Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:06 pm to Cash
I got this message from the place I usually rent from in Orange Beach
idk if they're blowing smoke up my arse or not
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No Coastal Impact Now and None Expected
You will be happy to know that the beautiful beaches of our Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast remain untouched by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. In the beginning of the oil spill situation there was a brief time of uncertainty when, based on official predictions, landfall on our coast seemed imminent. However, neither that landfall nor any impact near our coast ever materialized.
idk if they're blowing smoke up my arse or not
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:23 pm to BilJ
quote:unless you're going next week, they are
idk if they're blowing smoke up my arse or not
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:25 pm to baytiger
did you expect them to tell you that the situation was hopeless and you shouldn't go?
not to mention the fact that about a week ago, everyone was pretty sure no oil would be going west of the river
not to mention the fact that about a week ago, everyone was pretty sure no oil would be going west of the river
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:32 pm to Cash
East coast of Florida would be a shorter and nicer drive then South Texas.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:42 pm to Cash
We're going to Dunne Allen next Friday. I really doubt there will be anything but beautiful beaches and emerald colored water. We thought the drive to Apalachicola would be too far for my 4 year old.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 2:56 pm to TigerFred
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East coast of Florida would be a shorter and nicer drive then South Texas.
Mapquest says BR to St. Aug is 642 miles, BR to SPI is 637. The Florida route is all interstate though.
I've never been to South Padre Island, and have no idea what the beaches/hotels and condos are like.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 3:10 pm to Cash
SP beaches are great white sand and clear water but i bet it will be packed
Posted on 5/11/10 at 3:26 pm to Cash
The trip down US 59 and US 77 is just like an interstate. There are a few spots that you will need to slow down to pass through some small towns.
There is not much to look at and the stretch through Kings Ranch is about 70 or so miles with absolutely nothing. You will think you passed the same bush and the same clump of rocks every few minutes.
I have never vacationed in the area. I have worked down there so much that going for a vacation is not something that I would want to do.
Food is OK. Nothing good enough that you would want you to go back for.
Schillterbahn opened a water park there which would be good for the kids.
There are nice condos and hotels like any other major place on a beach.
There is not much to look at and the stretch through Kings Ranch is about 70 or so miles with absolutely nothing. You will think you passed the same bush and the same clump of rocks every few minutes.
I have never vacationed in the area. I have worked down there so much that going for a vacation is not something that I would want to do.
Food is OK. Nothing good enough that you would want you to go back for.
Schillterbahn opened a water park there which would be good for the kids.
There are nice condos and hotels like any other major place on a beach.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 11:13 pm to Cash
St aug is awesome. East coast, beautiful downtown. Things to do for all ages and can also make a day trip to Disney if you have children. You will not regret going to st aug. Also jacksonville is a little closer has nice beaches and more of a nightlife.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 11:21 pm to tigeralum06
In the short term, Destin is going to be okay...
However, I think it's just a matter of time when the winds change and this shite ends up on the panhandle...
FYI, I'm in Destin tonight and enjoying the beaches this week.
However, I think it's just a matter of time when the winds change and this shite ends up on the panhandle...
FYI, I'm in Destin tonight and enjoying the beaches this week.
Posted on 5/11/10 at 11:53 pm to DaphneTigah
SPI > St. Aug...
unless you don't like mexicans.
unless you don't like mexicans.
Posted on 5/12/10 at 8:29 am to TexasTiger08
I toke the wife and kids to St. Augustine beach this past weekend and we go every other week. Its very open so your not trapped close to everyone if thats what you like.Lot of stuff to do downtown. It's very tourist freindly. SPI seems to me a great place if your in your teens or early 20's but i have never been there but can vouch for st. augustine
This post was edited on 5/12/10 at 8:31 am
Posted on 5/12/10 at 8:51 pm to LSUDad
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Assuming Gulf Shores to PCB gets hit
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I'd head to Orange Beach
Posted on 5/13/10 at 12:03 am to Cash
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I'd head to Orange Beach
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Ages 6 months to 65 years old on the trip.
Why drive that far?
Posted on 5/13/10 at 9:24 am to katytigers
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SP beaches are great white sand and clear water but i bet it will be packed
White sand??? I think not. Looks more like Grand Isle to me.
Posted on 5/13/10 at 9:45 am to Boondock Saint
SPI doesn't have white sand. I've been there many, many times. At certain times of the year the water can be a very nice blue/tourquoise though. The real draw for my family was Mexico and the great food and markets. Those days are obviously past, sadly.
Anyhow, come on down y'all!! I think there is a big water park there now too.
Anyhow, come on down y'all!! I think there is a big water park there now too.
Posted on 5/13/10 at 1:08 pm to LSUDad
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Why drive that far?
Why go to Orange Beach if it looks like this?
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