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Can anyone recommend a car service for NYC for a group of 20 adults? 

We'll be coming in by train and staying overnight in North Bergen NJ.

On 7/12/2022 at 11:58 PM, markeb said:

Hate to pile on, but I'd price this multiple ways. UberXL maybe 4 with luggage (depending on luggage). Some of them are large vans, but you can't count on that. But for 12 you'd need a minibus and that's a different animal altogether.

 

Check Dial7 and Carmel for what they have, but the drivers are all private drivers, and many of them probably also take Uber calls. My last couple of times coming into Moynihan Hall I've struggled to get a cab, so we're planning Uber on our next trip. Usually cabbed out and Uber back, but we'll see in August.

Thank you for that info. Carmel quoted us $210 including gratuity. I don't think that's bad at all. May just go with that. Thanks again!

11 hours ago, markeb said:

Is there a reason you don't want to use Uber? I'm assuming you're talking Penn Station? To where?

There are 12 of us with luggage. Yes port to Penn Station on return. There it would be 6 of us from Penn Station to a hotel. Rather just all be together than all different ubers

Our group will be taking the train to NYC pre-cruise in Sept. We are looking for a car service for 3 transfers. We do not want to use Uber or Lyft or Taxi. Looking for recommendation on car service. Thanks

Can anyone tell me if this company has gone out of business? https://www.bermudacoolrunins.com/

We used them a few years back and had such a great time, but no one seems to be responding to emails or messages?

Thanks for any help you can offer!

What excursion are you referring to?

We have a group cruising end of May out of Miami - any recommendations for transfers for a group (no uber/lift)?

Also, has any used a day rate or day use hotel room in Miami? We have a late flight out after the cruise and looking to just hang out by a pool and relax.

51 minutes ago, joeyancho said:

We sail on May 2nd.  I think we will just wait and see how it all shakes out. 

Just remember you only have until March 31st to cancel

Thank you both!

Does anyone know if any of the beach bars do any all inclusive kind of thing - drinks/food for the day?

Beach chairs & umbrellas? We're looking for a nice little beach bar to hang out for the day and it would be nice if one offered something like this for a group of us.

We really don't want to do the resort day pass stuff. Any information would be appreciated!

Sorry to dredge up an old post - but does anyone know if the walls in the bathroom are magnetic as well? Looking to bring some magnetic hooks to  use in the shower?

1 hour ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

 

Caoba is actually the first of the condo buildings to open in the Miami World Center which is in downtown Miami, not Brickell. It'a It's right by the Brightline/Virgin train stop.  It's a lease only building I believe, meaning there is not Condo board and the leasing office has obviously decided to lease out some units as a hotel style unit. 

 

It's close to the tri-rail stop and the Wilkie D Ferguson Metromover stop there as well as the Virgin train station in Miami.

 

Miami world Center is going to be amazing when it's finished.  It's a little quiet in the area at night so just be very aware of your surroundings.  We did the bright line a few months back coming home at 11;30 PM and walked over to the Metro mover stop mentioned to get back to Brickell.  Next time I will get an Uber. 

 

 

Yes, I apologize, it isn't in Brickell! Thank you so much for that information! Very helpful.  Yes, I was thinking using Uber as our transportation. 

11 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

 

Be extremely careful here in Brickell with AirBnB as the majority of condos in high rises do not allow this.  We have had instances of people getting caught and turned away without a roof over their head As a matter of fact, there is now a plaque at our lobby desks highlighting just this.  Fobs are turned off, fines are given and if it's a tenant and not an owner that is doing the AirBnB the lease is terminated. 

 

If you want to give me the name of the building you are in, I can probably tell you if it's a "legal" listing. There are a couple of buildings where the documents were not drafted properly and they have issues with this exact thing.

Well that's scary! I've never had issue with any Airbnb or VRBO property rented.  I believe the name of the building is Caoba?  They have several listings in the same building. Yes, any info you have I will take for sure!  There would be some serious issues if I got to a place I'm staying and wasn't allowed in - that's for sure!  Thank you again!

I just booked a condo with AirBnB for 5 adults. Way cheaper than getting a hotel.  It's in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. I like the fact that it's a condo and not just a hotel room with 2 beds! Couldn't beat the price!

Is there anything to do near the port at night? We are there until 10 p.m. I believe and we have golf carts rented for day time but not sure what to do at night? Any suggestions??

Does anyone  know if Kukoo Kunuku is the only party bus tour available in Aruba? 

Thank you all for your suggestions!! I'm going to look into them now!! Thanks again!

A few of us will be spending a couple of days before the cruise in Miami. What is the best area to stay in where we can just walk around to shops, bars, restaurants?

Does anyone know if you receive the same perks when booking a OS category suite on the Sunrise as you do if you purchase FTTF? I've called Carnival twice and twice I've been told different things?

On 6/1/2019 at 12:32 PM, cruisinsly said:

I was curious about that as well! 

I reached out to them on Facebook! She was very nice and held 9 golf carts for the day we arrive!

Has anyone booked this excursion through Carnival?? Just wondering what the pick up and drop off times were?

slidergirl - that's awesome!!! Good for you!! I've never stayed at a Kimpton and I did join the IHG Club.  We were offered a great deal for a group of rooms there for a cruise in May 2020. So I think I may just jump on it!! 

Has anyone stayed at Kimpton Angler's Resort in Miami? If so what are your thoughts?

16 hours ago, JohninDC said:

For that many, about 2 van loads, besides the usual suspects of SAS, QLS, MJS, I would also query Larry's Limos for private, dedicated transportation.

Thank you!

On 5/30/2019 at 4:00 PM, CruiserBruce said:

I would just do an Uber or taxi.

There are about 20 of us!

We don't want to Uber or Taxi - hence why I asked about shuttle services!