[Christien]

We've done Tampa/Clearwater a few times. Clearwater's ok, a little slow, but the beaches are awful - ground up shells. At least in the areas we were. Orlando area is much preferred because there are significantly more options for flights, because it's so popular, as well as there being more direct flights. My sister will be flying from Halifax with 2 young kids, so the easier the better. I wouldn't mind doing a day at Cape Canaveral with the kids - not a deal breaker, but something in the mix.

This afternoon I was looking at a few places in New Smyrna beach. It seems like a nice place - not as crazy as Daytona, but Daytona's right there if we want crazy for a night. Looks like a nice beach, a nice pet-friendly park.