How early in May? Carnival Adults parade is Saturday, May 3rd. Either enjoy or avoid by going to the northside! And on Sunday, May 4th, everyone will be at Magens. There aren't any beaches like Orient, if you mean clothing optional and multiple restaurants. Pretty beaches without amenities (like Lindquist/Smith Bay) or hotel beaches with bars/restaurants like Lindbergh? The crowds are thinned out by May, so just decide what you need. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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