malonso Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I turn 40 in May and my wife is asking where I would like to go. I was thinking South Seas but their rates have gone through the roof. Second thought 'Tween Waters as we used to go there quite a bit many years ago. I would love to hear other suggestions where I may be able to tow the skiff and keep it in the water for a few days of fishing and spending time with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 If you like Captiva, we used to book through Royal shell and it was a LOT cheaper than South Seas. If it were me, though, I'd be finding a nice house for rent in Islamorada, but probably not as family friendly as a place with a beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I can't remember............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'll be turning the big 4-0 this year too so I'm interested to see what suggestions are posted on this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Are you familiar with "Westons Resort" in Englewood? Newly remodeled, boat ramp, lots of boat slips, pools, trailer parking,right on the Gulf. Lots of close restaurants and good fishing. http://wannabinn.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malonso Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 awesome...that place sounds ideal. Looking into it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Are you familiar with "Westons Resort" in Englewood? Newly remodeled, boat ramp, lots of boat slips, pools, trailer parking,right on the Gulf. Lots of close restaurants and good fishing.http://wannabinn.com/ I will second this as I spent all of my youth vacations there. Good boating, fishing and the beach out front is really nice. Your on the southern end of the key and basically at the end of the road, so little traffic. Several p*** to the south including stump, little Gasparilla and Boca Grande all within a 20 mile run. Not sure about the rates these days or management. The place was originally owned by Joe and Helen Weston and then their daughter took over. Lots of good memories from that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Man you guys go all out! I only have a few weeks left in my 30's and hope for an evening at home with the dog for my 40th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Man you guys go all out! I only have a few weeks left in my 30's and hope for an evening at home with the dog for my 40th. You better do something. Soon an evening at home with the dog will be all you can handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrum Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 lol....ain't that the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 There's a strip club right outside Camp Lejune that does birthday parties. I'm sure you could get a deal and they usually have midget tossing on Friday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 My wife and I went fishing down in the Everglades for my 40th... then we moved here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Another suggestion would be renting a house on Little Gasparilla Island. My brother owns a house there. The island is awesome. You are close (by boat) to a lot of amenities such as restaurants and stores (Boca Grande, Pine Island, Cabbage Key etc). Look up Tarpon Real Estate. Family business that will put you in a really nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Bonefisher16 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I second the recommendation of Little Gasparilla Island, especially since you already like the west coast. Stayed at a buddy's condo there near the southern tip (Hideaway is the name of the place). Like many places, you park in their lot and take their ferry across, and they have a nice dock set up for your boat. Gulf side beach is beautiful, and this particular place has a pool, which can be a nice change of pace. The fishing is very good in the bay. Lots of reds and snook. Tons of bait on the Gulf side if you're into fishing with that, too. Not sure about the night life because we tend to stay put on premises, but I'm sure you can find what you need. Just a nice area to relax and fish without going too far from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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