Loveland to BayClub SanDestin, Royal Vista, Palm Aire
We stopped by the Schmitts to say goodbye and off we go. We drove to Birmingham. Alabama and stayed at La Quinta Inn--very nice and that was far enough for one day. On to Destin to eat at McGuires where they have the 18 cent Senate bean soup. It is one of our favorite spots and a line even at 3:30 pm on a rainy day. We ate dinner with another couple from Nashville who had emigrated from California 25 years ago with 300 members of their church because of the drugs and gangs in northern California. They had known and worked with Bob Hope and had lots of stories.
We arrived at Wyndham Bay Club II in San Destin. It rained for the four days we were there and Pete came down with a respiratory infection (bad) that kept him pretty non-functional. By the time he recovered, we were off to drive 600 miles to Wyndham Royal Vista in Pompano Beach. The weather is just beautiful--80 sunny degrees. This resort was severely damaged by a hurricane and has just re-opened after a complete renovation. It is right on the ocean with afternoon live music by the tiki bar. There is a talking parrot on the beach with all kinds of beach rentals. We had a complimentary cabana for one day and that was terrific! Would book Palm Aire next time and just drive over to Royal Vista since so close and Royal Vista so hard to book.
Attendance at the Wyndham "Update" that is promised to last 1 hour (ended up being 3 hours) introduced us to a man whose son was in the classroom at Parkland where his teacher was killed holding the door shut from the shooter. Shocking story. He told us to go to Delray Beach (about 30 minutes north on I-95, exit on Atlantic Ave east) for the evening. We met two Canadian couples who told us where to eat on Atlantic Ave. The area was hopping and glad we went. Restaurant right next to the train tracks had great live music.
Deerfield Beach was our next outing to Whale Rib and DDD restaurant. It was delicious. A rather upscale lady sat down next to us at the outside bar as we ate. Her name was Linsay Kurtis and she told us her life story for the next hour. She is 57 and looks 35 and for many years worked and managed Trump's Mira Lago resort salon. Told us Trump has an amazing intellect, remembers everyone's name but she didn't like him or his "America First" policies--she is from England. Spent 8 months living next door to Tiger Woods in Dubai, married twice to millionaires--big diamonds.
Her Mercedes was parked 8 feet from us--she hit the unlock button and showed us her diamond studded steering wheel and seat belts holders. She ordered them from Amazon! Quite a character and kissed us both goodbye and telling us that money doesn't buy happiness!
We drove 15 minutes to our next Wyndham--Palm Aire for a week and hit the hot tub.
Walmart very close by for groceries. Music every night, Two bed room overlooking
the pool was terrific! Afternoon visit from the wild animal farm was really fun! Lots of great areas to walk. Drove to Hollywood beach about 30 minutes south to walk on the beautiful 30 foot wide boardwalk along lovely beach. Catfish Dewey's was wonderful and reasonable prices. Isle Casino lunch buffet was ok but not sure would go back again.
We arrived at Wyndham Bay Club II in San Destin. It rained for the four days we were there and Pete came down with a respiratory infection (bad) that kept him pretty non-functional. By the time he recovered, we were off to drive 600 miles to Wyndham Royal Vista in Pompano Beach. The weather is just beautiful--80 sunny degrees. This resort was severely damaged by a hurricane and has just re-opened after a complete renovation. It is right on the ocean with afternoon live music by the tiki bar. There is a talking parrot on the beach with all kinds of beach rentals. We had a complimentary cabana for one day and that was terrific! Would book Palm Aire next time and just drive over to Royal Vista since so close and Royal Vista so hard to book.
Attendance at the Wyndham "Update" that is promised to last 1 hour (ended up being 3 hours) introduced us to a man whose son was in the classroom at Parkland where his teacher was killed holding the door shut from the shooter. Shocking story. He told us to go to Delray Beach (about 30 minutes north on I-95, exit on Atlantic Ave east) for the evening. We met two Canadian couples who told us where to eat on Atlantic Ave. The area was hopping and glad we went. Restaurant right next to the train tracks had great live music.
Deerfield Beach was our next outing to Whale Rib and DDD restaurant. It was delicious. A rather upscale lady sat down next to us at the outside bar as we ate. Her name was Linsay Kurtis and she told us her life story for the next hour. She is 57 and looks 35 and for many years worked and managed Trump's Mira Lago resort salon. Told us Trump has an amazing intellect, remembers everyone's name but she didn't like him or his "America First" policies--she is from England. Spent 8 months living next door to Tiger Woods in Dubai, married twice to millionaires--big diamonds.
Her Mercedes was parked 8 feet from us--she hit the unlock button and showed us her diamond studded steering wheel and seat belts holders. She ordered them from Amazon! Quite a character and kissed us both goodbye and telling us that money doesn't buy happiness!
We drove 15 minutes to our next Wyndham--Palm Aire for a week and hit the hot tub.
Walmart very close by for groceries. Music every night, Two bed room overlooking
the pool was terrific! Afternoon visit from the wild animal farm was really fun! Lots of great areas to walk. Drove to Hollywood beach about 30 minutes south to walk on the beautiful 30 foot wide boardwalk along lovely beach. Catfish Dewey's was wonderful and reasonable prices. Isle Casino lunch buffet was ok but not sure would go back again.
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