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When we boarded in March at Sydney port we had two packs of 10/12 cans . The only thing was we had to take them in our hand luggage. Husband did complain that they were heavy 🙂 . 

We got a private car from Riu Plaza just off Fisherman Wharf to the airport and was told it was about the same price as a taxi , this was at the end of March. Price 65 dollars plus tip . The hotel arranged it . 

Hi 

we are looking to stay in FLL for a few nights before our cruise in March.

Firstly we have never been here before ( Miami we have been before twice ) , we are wondering where would suit our  needs . 
We would like an area that we can walk to dinner , just everyday restaurants nothing fancy , a few shops to take a stroll round . We will be going to Sawgrass one day ,so some proper shopping will be taken care of then . Budget is around £200 per night . Don’t need to be beside a beach . Flying into Miami and travelling up . So which area do I look ? If you have stayed in any hotels here let us know your thoughts. I am happy enough to look for my own hotel if I know which area is best 

many thanks in advance . Your knowledge is valued. 

Be careful as it’s not the expiry date , it’s the issue date you have to watch . We had to get new passports as the expiry date was December but the issue date was June for our cruise next month . So it wouldn’t have given us 6 months . 

Omg , what a wonderful addition to the family . Many congratulations. She is beautiful.

Just read this over a few days . Can I just say I don’t like you ! Well maybe I should explain that . I am due to fly out to Sydney in just over 4 weeks , now I wish I had booked a few nights in Singapore. You really made it appealing with all your wonderful photos and reviews. Now I am off to visit your Hawaii review , hopefully I will pick up some tips as we are doing a transpacific cruise,Sydney to San Francisco. 
 

Thank you again for such a great trip , wish I had found it earlier I might have won the prize 🏆.

The Grand was due to leave on San Francisco on 5th April for a Hawaiian cruise.USN59 -79

Hi 

the cost of a taxi would be about £6 into the city . This would be for up to four people . Taxis can be booked ahead of time . 

Value Cabs a local firm also do tours of the city , price ( going by there website) is £28 per hour ( this is for four people ) and can be suited around you . 

If you are walkers it is 1.5 miles into the town from the Titanic building . 

If you need ideas of what to do please ask . The Giants Causeway is a hard one to beat . Outstanding beauty.

When in Belfast bring you waterproofs we have had our one day of summer .

But seriously depending on where you are going bring a shower jacket :

if you are going to Giants Causeway it can get a bit windy up there so an extra layer might be needed but occasionally we do get good weather.

If you are just doing hop on hop off bus shorts/ t shirt perfectly ok , of course that is if it is a good day otherwise you might need jeans / sweat top and a rain jacket. 

If you do go to Belfast another place to visit is Hillsborough Castle. It is in a small place but can be accessed by a main road , so easily accessible. The gardens have just had a makeover and it has only recently been opened to the public . The house would be your normal stately home but with a lot of interesting facts. It is the Queens main residence in Northern Ireland when she is over. 

Hi, I live in Northern Ireland and I would do the Giants Causeway it is fabulous. But if you can get a tour of Belfast included it would be interesting to hear the history, especially if you have never been before. There are a few tours which you could do . If you need any more help please ask and I will do my best to find out for you . 

Can someone please tell me when is spring break.

Best news I have heard all day . Can’t wait for the next one !

Elliair ocean view not really worth the $500 extra each . Would rather spend the extra on other things. We have been in an inside cabin before so it wouldn’t be a hardship, think I prefer it.

Thanks for all the advice so far, but please keep it coming.

EmmaAsher

Yes I agree , you don’t spend much time in the room. We have been in an inside cabin before but not on Princess so was wondering were the best cabins where.

Each cabin , that is what I am asking about, is it next to the pool , under the pool, under fitness room, away from everything and under cabins. Hope this helps.

To all you knowledgeable people , we haven’t been on Princess before . We want to book an inside cabin on the Grand going to Hawaii but need serious help, please tell me the pros and cons of each . Many thanks.

Thank you

Thanks Jim , we love sea days , did a transatlantic last year , they went too fast .

Looking to go either 2019/20 . Which ever port has the best ship . Thinking of Mar/ Apr time but will be open to other dates . Thanks for your input .

we are wanting to do the Hawaiian cruise but haven’t been on Princess before so are wondering which ship is best and why. Many thanks for all you wonderful knowledge.

We did a transatlantic in an inside , we only used it to get changed and sleep in . It was a great size . I would now book it again and use the money saved to do other things . We watched ,from the sky lounge ,sailing into New York as we had just finished a quiz. Didn't have time to watch the other ports as we were getting ready to get off or having breakfast so wouldn't have used a balcony then even if we had one . I would book it and give it a try , you won't know until you try it if it's for you. It's just like a hotel room with the curtains closed lol.

I thought it was the Vogie never seen it from above . It has a lovely seafood restaurant called The Quays . I have only been in it a handful of times but do like it. Have an aunt living in Portaferry and have enjoyed some summers there. Nothing like it in the world as Northern Ireland . Do you still have family here ? Have you been back since you moved .? I must say you had one of the most beautiful views in the world.

I live in Lisburn maybe not as beautiful as Portavogie but I still love it.

Just like to say thanks for a great journey , it was a pleasure to sail with you ( well it felt like it ) . Please tell me the place where you grew up , I think I know it . Now I have the great pleasure of being able to read your other reviews. If we don't have any clean clothes next week you know it is your fault , as time flies when reading them . Thanks again .