RV-6 Trip DFW to Florida Panhandle & East Fl

Texas Flyer · #1 08-23-2014, 03:08 PM

Planning on taking trip from Dallas, TX to Gulf Shores, Alabama, Destin, Florida & possibly New Smyrna Beach, Fl. in September or October.
Stopping at Lulu's Rest in Gulf Shores and Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.
Any RV Hotels along the way for two non-smokers or affordable hotels?
The VAF Hotel Directory seems to be out of date.
Any suggestions to make this a memorable trip?

Arlen · #2 08-23-2014, 03:37 PM

When you get to NSB, eat at Norwoods..

Texas Flyer · #3 08-23-2014, 03:58 PM

Thanks. Added Norwood's Seafood Restaurant (Norwoods.com) to the list.

Since 1946. 30,000 bottles of wine, free Friday wine tastings.
Blue Crab Cakes, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Coconut Shrimp, Blackened Grouper, Almond Crusted Hog, Shrimp & Grits, Angel Hair Seafood Pasta, Bolognese Veal/Beef/Pork, Stuffed Flounder, Lobster Pot Pie.... Wow!

andyrv · #4 08-23-2014, 05:54 PM

Made the trip to Destin this summer. If you haven't flown in before make sure you get a copy of the sectional now and look at the information online about the Eglin VFR corridors (photos, online training class, etc). Can't get to Destin without using the corridors & Eglin Approach. Once you are in corridors the flying is awesome.

I did the trip from Destin to ECP (Panama City Northwest Florida Beaches) via the beach route (at or below 1000') a couple of days to pick people up and it was awesome.

Tied down at Destin Jet (DTS). Call ahead to check but I think it was $10 or $15 a night with 2 nights waived for fuel purchase. I rented a car through Hertz.com and picked up at Destin Jet at a great rate for the area.

Andy

Jesse · #5 08-23-2014, 06:01 PM

RV Hotel at X35 is always available. We're about 2/3rds of hue way from Destin to New Smyrna beach.

You might also enjoy Cedar Key (KCDK). Nice little fishing village with great seafood. The airport shuttle is a lady with a van that monitors the Unicom frequency.

Texas Flyer · #6 08-23-2014, 07:45 PM

Jesse, Andy, & Arlen.
Appreciate the tips.
Sounds like flying to Destin will be educational and a little challenging, but worth the effort.
Cedar Key looks intriguing with a lot of history and interesting tales.
I'm sure taking a tour of Saint Aviation would be interesting, too.
Getting excited!
Thanks

turbo · #7 08-24-2014, 07:53 AM

quote,The VAF Hotel Directory seems to be out of date.

where do see this info? mine is very current.

Texas Flyer · #8 08-24-2014, 09:32 AM

Turbo,
Perhaps on another trip we can make it south to Stuart, Fl.
I really enjoy your posts with all your travels with your friends laughing and enjoying your company.
You seem to be a caring and giving person.
Would love to fly in your helicopter one day.
Until then,
Thanks

GalinHdz · #9 08-25-2014, 08:48 AM

When I visit that area I prefer to stay at Milton, FL (2R4). No overnight charges, inexpensive fuel to include MOGAS and a great atmosphere. If you do, make sure you read the details for arrival since it is extremely close to Whiting Field NAS (KNDZ) and surrounded by lots of special use airspace.

I recommend eating at Ollie's Neighborhood Grill. My wife loves the Shrimp Pesto Pasta while I just go for the chicken wings.

Texas Flyer · #10 08-25-2014, 05:12 PM

GalinHdz,
Now your talking!!
Specific food recommendations at specific favorite restaurant, plus cheap fuel.
Thanks a bunch!

www.OlliesNeighborhood.com
Beer Shrooms, Redneck Sushi, Wings...(lemon pepper, rum teriyaki, mello, honey bbq, spicy p-nut, jammin Jamaican, spicy white bbq), Shrimp Dinner, Sizzlin Ribeye, New Orleans Shrimp Skewers, Drunken Catfish, Jerk Chicken, Ollie's Breast, Frit Grit Cakes, Cajun Crawfish, Spare Tire Burger