Anonymous
Post 07/07/2016 08:18     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
South Seas Resort in Captiva is pretty awesome. Very low key, upscale, very different, IMO, than most of the rest of Florida. Not cheap.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2016 06:21     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Stay in Naples if you want options for things to do.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2016 03:25     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Marco Island
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2016 00:37     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Thank you for these answers. We're still not quite sure what we want in terms of vibe other than we were hoping to be somewhat active and not just sit on the beach all day (though some beach-sitting will definitely happen). I will look into all of these suggestions!
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 23:58     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Anonymous wrote:Seaside and Watercolor are right next to each other and have a similar (pseudo/pastel New England fishing village) vibe. They're nice, if you want a bit more activity and don't mind more people around. Rosemary Beach is similar, but more Mediterranean in feel, and a bit quieter. There are a few small towns/communities along the coast that have a more small town "Old Florida" fell that I really prefer. Apalachicola is a great, funky little fishing town. Cape San Blas and St. George's Island are very quiet and remote, but beautiful (but probably too hard to get to for a weekend). If travel time is an issue, Pensacola is nice. It's more a city, but it has gorgeous beaches, and a real airport.

Not Destin, unless you like high rises and crowds.


FYI -- Seaside is where they filmed The Truman Show, if you want to get a look at it.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 23:57     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Seaside and Watercolor are right next to each other and have a similar (pseudo/pastel New England fishing village) vibe. They're nice, if you want a bit more activity and don't mind more people around. Rosemary Beach is similar, but more Mediterranean in feel, and a bit quieter. There are a few small towns/communities along the coast that have a more small town "Old Florida" fell that I really prefer. Apalachicola is a great, funky little fishing town. Cape San Blas and St. George's Island are very quiet and remote, but beautiful (but probably too hard to get to for a weekend). If travel time is an issue, Pensacola is nice. It's more a city, but it has gorgeous beaches, and a real airport.

Not Destin, unless you like high rises and crowds.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 18:04     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Watercolor inn and resort (Santa Rosa Beach).
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2016 17:59     Subject: Florida Gulf Coast Resorts
Can anyone recommend a nice resort on the Florida Gulf Coast? My husband and I are looking for a long weekend away without the kids. Thanks!