Ringling Museum - Sarasota

[Mike McCarty]

I saw an ad the other day about a high speed boat transport from Fort Myers to Key West. They claimed a 3 1/2 hour trip, instead of a 15 hour drive.

In addition to that, there is a dinner train from here to Fort Myers. I may have to make this journey some day.

[Elizabeth Schott]

Originally Posted by Mike McCarty

I saw an ad the other day about a high speed boat transport from Fort Myers to Key West. They claimed a 3 1/2 trip, instead of a 15 hour drive.

In addition to that, there is a dinner train from here to Fort Myers. I may have to make this journey some day.

Mike such adult luxury! You must go by bus from Miami... then you can get over to Coconut Grove and also check out Vizcaya.

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS

This is an Italian Renaissance-style villa and formal gardens built in 1916 as the winter residence of industrialist James Deering. The house has 34 rooms of 15th through 19th-century antique furnishings and decorative arts. The grounds include over 10 acres of formal gardens and fountains. Vizcaya is one of only two officially designated National Historic Landmarks in Miami-Dade County. Open to the public daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The house remains open until 5:00 p.m. and the gardens remain open until 5:30 p.m. The ticket booth closes at 4:30 p.m. Guided tours are often available. Group tours may be arranged by appointment. Wheel chair accessible first floor, complete info at the web site.

[Michele Rushworth]

Ah yes, Vizcaya..... I spent many an hour sketching and painting there. So did Sargent. Too bad none of his brilliance rubbed off on me while I was there!

[Mike McCarty]

If I understand you correctly, I'm to forgo the dinner on the train, the scenic 3 1/2 hour boat ride, and make a 15 hour trip by bus.

Do you think I could split this into two trips?