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henpecked
16-01-2007, 01:48
We are visiting Florida for the first time in May/June. We are thinking of Oak Island Harbour. We want something with restaurants within a walkable distance. Is Oak Island nice? If budget isn't an issue, where else should we consider?
thanks
LiesaAnna
16-01-2007, 02:31
http://www.onlinefloridavillas.com/vacation-rentals/oak-island-harbor/all.aspx
this is all i could find on oak harbour island,
Oak Island is in a great location, near to the Disney parks, just off the 192 in the Formosa area. You can walk to the restaurants of Formosa Place, but realistically although only a five minute drive, it would probably be 15-25 minutes walk. There are lots of great communities in that area including Formosa Gardens, Acadia Estates, Sunset Lakes and Emerald Isle - probably others I have missed as well.
ye also in that area is Indian Creek, which for some reason, doesnt get much of a mention.
We stayed there last year and going again next year. Its lovely very nice and quiet.
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ye also in that area is Indian Creek, which for some reason, doesnt get much of a mention.
We stayed there last year and going again next year. Its lovely very nice and quiet.
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Would agree with that, stayed there last year lovely and quiet and with easy access to shops, food and of course the parks!!!!
yep with the Red Lobster and The Outback on your doorstep what more can you ask for he he mmmmmmm [msnwink]
henpecked
18-01-2007, 00:52
Thanks for your help. Really useful and a great forum.
Albert the Frog
18-01-2007, 03:12
I think that you'll probably have to have a think about this walking business. Although I'm not a resident in the times that we have been walking to a restaurant was pretty much a no-goer due to distance.
I'm more than happy to be told I'm wrong --what do others think?
there are some places you can stay and walk to a number of restaurants as mentioned above but to be frank there are so many things you can do in Florida once you have a car - many of them off the mainline tourist trail! And certainly public transport does not get you to these places. I would always say go for a car wherever you stay!
Joyce
Maverick
28-01-2007, 04:01
Oak Island Harbor is situated in a good place. However realistically do you really want to walk everywhere, especially on a full stomach in the heat![msnsmile2]
If you have children look at all the resort communities too. Don't rule anywhere out.