I've been ambivalent about my AARP membership. I mean, it seems like the first step on the long, lonely road to mah-jong and the early-bird dinner special, and this is not how I'm ready to see myself yet.I just used my first AARP benefit, though, and I'm one happy camper. Or, more precisely, one happy traveler.
The Hibiscus Motel in Key West just confirmed my reservation at $260/night for 3 nights. Trust me, this is a GREAT deal because I'm traveling the last week in December. Many hotels in Key West demand a minimum 5-night stay that week. Others jack up the price inordinately because it's New Year's and, well, they can. I was afraid that, to get a good price, I'd have to settle for being stuck out by the airport or near Sears Town, but this motel is in Old Town, the good neighborhood for this gal, who likes to spend her Key West days shopping, people watching, and drinking margaritas.
So my red and white AARP card is about to move to my wallet. Not where anyone can see it, mind you, but it will be in there! (Mah-jong anyone?)
Ah...one of my MOST favorite spots on earth! We always stayed at either the CasaMarina or the Reach Resort. Oh, one time we rented a condo at 1800 Atlantic. Fabulous place....I love Captain Tony's and the Iguana Cafe! Lord knows I have had my share of Margaritas in that place!! Good for you!!
ReplyDeletehaha! Nothing wrong with taking advantage of being a SEnIOR! my husband freaked out when they sent him his AArP card.
ReplyDeleteI've tagged you for a cute meme. Hope you don't mind! :)
Another trip to the Keys....lucky you! But remember, the invitations still goes.....if you should get stranded in Tampa/St. Pete, we are only 35 minutes away!
ReplyDeleteMs. Paws -- Both of those Resorts also qualify for the AARP discount! So book your hotel and c'mon down!
ReplyDeleteLucy -- I'm coming over to pick up that meme now …
Mme. Snowbird -- You are too nice! With the airports performing so badly that their consumer ratings are at an all-time low, I may just take you up on it!