April in SoWal...

[Cheering472]

Thanks for the info! My Son goes back to college on Sunday, April 2. I guess I'll have to stick aroung until he leaves! I hope to get Mr. K to drive us down on Monday! Now, I am getting excited! :clap_1:

I'm excited for you and a bit GREEN. If I get down there it'll be for a few days. I'd love to stay for an extended period. I remember the list you are talking about. I thought Kurt posted it, not sure. But hey have funn!

 

[kathydwells]

I hope this is the correct thread...if not, move it to the LOUNGE!

I am now seriously thinking of April as my next trip down. So far, our place is not rented in April and why let it sit there lonely? Do y'all think the whole month will be Spring Break time...or will that be over early in the month?

I hope to get down for the entire month...any one else planning to be there?

I am if you will rent me a room at your place.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Just got the word...still available, but was told some of the April weeks, especially Easter weekend are "HOT". Would have thought people had already made their plans...then again I haven't!!!! Time to email Mr. K!!!!

 

[Ocean Lover]

Looks like most colleges are in March. We're on break the first week in April. We're going to Florida but not Sowal! We're visiting my Mom and she lives north of Orlando. It's 6 hours away. I so wish it was closer!! I'm happy that we will get the live kitty report in April though!

 

[Mermaid]

Count Mermaid and Merman in for spring break in SoWal--1st week of April and I can't wait. :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

 

[Paula]

These are the dates that our management company is using for spring break and summer break. I think the rentals for spring break are coming in more slowly this year. It could be that people feel that there are many places available (and that may well be true given all the new building in the area) so that they have some time to book. People who are pretty flexible with their needs/cost may not hurry with their reservations. People who want certain things (e.g., 3 bedroom, gulf view, specific location) may be more inclined to book early, as would repeat guests.

Spring Break:March 11-April 16
Summer:May 27-August 6

I always come down in early May after spring break and before summer break. Great time to be here and get the places ready for summer guests (and try out new restaurants recommended on this board).

Keep in mind that northern families often have spring break during Easter week (beginning Saturday, April 15) so you may want to consider that when booking your place for yourself (if you want to leave that week open for potential guests). Once northerners become more aware of SoWal, it is likely to extend our peak guest seasons. Students in the north often don't start school until after Labor Day, which leaves several weeks in August available to them for a lovely, uncrowded vacation in SoWal.

 

[DBOldford]

I reviewed the spring break periods provided on this Board and also went onto the Internet for spring break periods for the major SE universities. Seemed that it was mid-March into the first week in April, then we were onto the Easter holiday after that. Our place is booked for those three periods, but by families who are going on spring break with their children. I am always very careful about the last week in May/first in June, because that is the week of a lot of high school graduating seniors trips. That was the only week that we have had problems with our home, frankly and it occurred for two straight years. So we will probably block the house out for that week or at least screen the renters very, very well.

April is lovely, not too hot or crowded. The wild spring break crowd is more typically drawn to Panama City Beaches, where the critical mass is and where there are cheaper rents for hotels and condos. My husband read that the trend this year is to trip down to Mexico or Aruba (horrors!) instead of domestic venues...reasons being that they can drink with less interference from law enforcement and parents are less likely to go on such trips as chaperones. This sounds really scary to me, but many people seem ambivalent about their children drinking excessively in an unfamiliar environment. Go figure. I just don't want this occurring in my house.

I am going to Grayton the last week in April, because the Homeowners' street dance is on April 29. For those with any interest, the Chautauqua Festival is held around Lake DeFuniak on April 15. It can be a lot of fun, too and a change of pace from the beaches. If you go, don't miss The Busy Bee Cafe for lunch and a quick stop at The Little Big Shop, both one block off the main street (Baldwin Avenue) right next to the Presbyterian Church on the Lake.

 

[Wastin Away]

I am booked with Spring Breakers from the 2nd week of March until the week after Easter. This last group is from Dalton, Ga.

 

[Miss Kitty]

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Kitty has been set free! She will be in SoWal April 2 - April 30! Mark your calendars!

 

[Paula]

Ok, can someone explain to me the Free Miss Kittycomments? I must have missed something along the way, but it sounds interesting.