krawdady
Contributor
Alright so here it is. When we moved to Florida seven years ago we used to enjoy going to Key Largo whenever we could. Since it is only a three hour drive sometimes we would just go overnight. As time went on it became harder to get one night because everyone wanted a mininum two night stay. Soon after that the same places wanted a minimum three night stay. Now I've even encountered a minimum four nights on occasion. The stange this is some of my favorite places to stay in the past are now actually kind of rude if you ask for less than the minimum. Don't get me wrong, I understand why they would want it but there has to be some places left that realize there is big business in catering to local divers who just want to do a weekend trip. Not only that, I can remember just a couple years ago when you could get a no frills room at a resort for $59.00 a night. It seems like now it is always well over $100.00. Is business really that good that they can be so choosy? Since having our daughter we can't go as much as we used to so I ask that last question in earnest, not as a slam to anyone. If you know any places that don't have a minimum stay (preferably one of the resorts with some charcoal grills) maybe we could start a list for the local Florida folks who would like a quick get away on the weekends. It would save a lot of phone calls.