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I was wondering if anyone has done this excursion, pick up at Port Everglades, and includes airboat, and drop off at Miami Airport?

I am confused if this is the same Everglades as the Safari Everglades, Miami, or is it different. From the Trip Advisors, saw some good reviews of the Safari Everglades, Miami and am hoping this the one the excursion is referring to.

The Everglades are at Port Everglads where we land in Ft Ladurdale. They take you for a cool air boat ride. Than off you go to the airport. When I did it we had people for FLL and MIA on the same bus. They we going to drop FLL people first than on to MIA. But, the bus had an accident and the lady going to MIA was going to miss her plane. The rest of use had really late flight and we told him to take her first. The rould trip ride wasn't that bad.

OK I got to ask with all the talk here. Are most people here doing Atkins? Sounds like alot are doing something else. :confused: Is there anybody that has made it a long term lifestyle and are things still working out for you?

I have gone back to induction. I went out and got the test strips. I'm not having much luck with the color changing. Could I be drinking TOO much water causing dilution?

Carnival used to have that program. I met one lady in the Lido over and over as her roomie locked her out. If I was her roomie I might have done so too. The woman was sick when she boarded, and sneezed and snorted all over. That was the cruise my DH got nor-virses (sp) on. He had spent a lot of time in the Lido deck and she had talked at him many times. She was a little off too.

When I did my Liberty TA, I met a neat lady named Doris. I had met her here on our roll call. She got a Lady with early Alzhimer's. More than once I found her wondering and took her back to her cabin. They had done a med before the TA. I felt so bad for Doris. She called the son and gave him heck for putting his Mom on a ship like that. She could have been left in Europe.

On the other side I met a young man that booked the same way along with a friend and his Mom. All three ended up with thier own cabin. The two friend thought they would be put togeather but, not.

I thought about doing this but, Carnival stopped doing it before I started cruising solo. I couldn't do it now. Even though I have met several friend here on CC. I have gone on to cruise with three different women. One worked out GREAT, one was Good and one not so much.

I've got two weeks today before I head out. I've lost all I gained from my two weeks cruising in December (only gained 1 pound on the cruise, a record) and the Holidays. I'm down another couple too. I would be very happy with five more. Support from here and accountablility will help keep me on track.

I just got an upgrade on my third of the b2b2b from inside to balcony. I called and was able to get an aft. So, hopefully the walk to any food will help:D

Thanks so much for your quick reply. Would it be possible to request one in advance or would I need to wait and ask my room steward?

Rccl has a chart that tells them how many people can be in a room. It also tells if a roll away can be used in a room. This all has to be set at time of booking. I just did a search of aft balconies and didn't see a single one that allowed Rollaways. It is a must to know this info from your booking agent rather TA or RCCL direct. Your RS has no say.

Hi all! I used to be on here 100 years ago. I did great first year lost 60lbs, second lost and gained another twenty. After 3 years I was still down 60 and that was the best/longest I have done in 40 years. Then I just had a little bread at my favorite restaurant.

After another 10 years and gaining 100lbs, I went back on Atkins. I lost weight while going thru the process to get a lap band. I was doing slow but steady. They put me on a “high” protein liquid diet prior to surgery and had to stop Atkins. I gained 14 pounds while everyone else lost. The diet was way too high in carbs.

I got the lap band lost 60 pounds the first year and had none stop medical issues for three years now and gained 80 pounds back. The band is still in but, not filled. So, I have put myself back on Atkins.

I had forgotten all about this thread until it popped up in my subscribed threads. So, here I am looking for others going thru the same thing. Hope everybody is have great luck with the lifestyle.

I am leaving on the Liberty for three back to back cruises 2/9.

I've never traveled solo and I'm not afraid to...it's just taking the plunge and actually booking a cruise!

Take the plunge. It is great. I just look for a time with cheap air and cruises. Late Jan early Feb work great and is a great time to get out of MI;)

I called hoping to get this same rate but for the Feb 13th date. On the day I called they had neither rate and the lowest was $421 (incl taxes and port charge) on 2/6/2012 so I took that. 3 days later they lowered the price of the 2/13/2012 date that I originally wanted to (U guessed it!!!) $311 total. :mad: Its not that the $421 price is bad but when you add curise line air, shuttle fees, insurance ect my total bill was almost $1000 so it would have been nice for it to be $110 less. I called and asked about this but was told there was no discount I could receive because the date I booked (because I was told it was cheaper than my originally requested 2/13/2012) was still $421. Next time I hear about a great deal, but they tell me its not available, I will wait and watch for a few days before booking. :p Anyway, It will still be a blast. (THERES NO SUCH THING AS A BAD CRUISE!!!) :D In any event, I will also be on the 2/6/2012 Monarch cruise to Nassau so I'll see you there.

Looks like the Monarch 1/30 & 2/20 will have a 150% sup on the Monday sale for C&A.

Hi, we are planning a cruise in September. Our flight will leave FL for Los Angeles at 7pm. The cruise ship arrives at 7.00am. I am not sure what time we would expect to get off the ship but it will be quite a few hours before we need to get to the airport. Any suggestions what to do with our luggage? We have never been to the USA before so are not familiar with FL. We are happy just to walk around the town, shop, eat and maybe go to the beach for the day but the problem is our luggage. How far is it to the airport from the RCI cruise terminal? Is it worth it for us to hire a car for the day? How much is average car hire? Apologies for all the questions. Thank you for your help!:)

If you rent a car, you can leave the luggage in the trunk. Not sure what the prices are at the port. It would be worth it to me.

Hi Karen! I am also in your shoes but, older. I am married. My DH has cruised with me and likes it, OK. We have a small farm with animals inside and out. He doesn't like to leave them to the care of others.

I have cruised ;

with the DH

with the whole family

with just one of the daughters

with friends I have met here on CC

with daughters friends

and when I can't get anyone to go with me, I GO SOLO!

My husband is GREAT he knows how much I love to cruise and sends me on my way. I will be solo this 2/9, 2/13 & 2/18. These are my V-day and B-day presents:D I was thinking of taking the three year old grandson but, two weeks might be to long for him.;)

I had 4 day out the door for $435 and 5 day for $576 on LIberty OTS Jan 26 and 30 but, just as I went to book I remember my DD gave me a Mom & daughter weekend 2/4 for Christmas. So I ended up getting 2/9 for $573 & 2/13 for $655.5.

I'm not sure why on this ship the 5 day that does Belize and Coz is $1090. Oh well the cheaper air for stay in third cruise makes up for some of it. Sure wish I had a roomie for that one though.

Thank you so much! I can only go online at night after work so I hope I see your post before the price goes up. I wish Carnival would go back to the old 1A rates.

Me TOO! I'd so be back to Carnival.

Yes I agree Carnival solo sailings have got costly. As you can see by my past cruise list Carnival was my line of choice then there prices hit the fan. Still like there food and entertainment.

I so agree with you!

Not sure how this http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/R...ales_event.pdf link works but I have book marked it. When I open it next Tuesday will it have new offers?

If there is a last minute site I can be ready in week as that was all the time I had for Voyager of Seas in Dec.

This link is actually a TA link to RCCL. C&A members of a certain level can see on Monday what will be offered on Tuesday. If you go to this link on Tuesday and see a deal you want, you can either call your TA, PVP or RCCL or book that deal. Also I have seen in the past that the update wasn’t at the same time every week. Keep checking until you see the current date.

As far as Alaska goes, a couple years ago I was getting deal from HAL almost giving cruises away. I haven't seen anything like it resently.

That rate's not bad at all. Anything $100./night or less for a single is good. I haven't had much luck with Carnival since 2010. The rates have gone up quite a bit. I got some great specials back in May 2010 on the Miracle and again in September on the Valor but nothing. The same cruise I took on the Miracle for $800. is now going for $1,800. Although, I got the rate as a last minute special but still another $1,000.?!!! Are they nuts? I guess it's all based on what they figure they can get.

Yep, I used to always solo on Carnival until they changed how they figure the rate. Used to be the 1A at 150% was a good deal. Now the 150% is on a different "base number' and you don't save much. I have found some sailing on RCCL with a single sup at 150 and 175 and it comes out better. That is part of the reason I have so many RCCL cruises lately. Carnival used to have the best deal going for Solos on a constant basis.

Oh, well....

I am thinking that the best way to do it is to get a hotel with a shuttle from the airport and then get a quick cab ride to the port. The only thing that might put a wrench in my gears is if the taxi fare from the port to the airport will be high.

any advice on that? should we just book a transfer company to grab us at the hotel and then pick us up after the cruise? thanks again.

I just got off the Liberty OTS a couple weeks ago. There where taxis/vans at the port. A guy asked if we wanted a ride for $11pp. We went up to them and along with six other people off to FLL we went. Easy, breezy. This WASN"T a metered taxi. I do believe a taxi could have been less BUT if there is a clitch in traffice the meter can get high fast. It seems every time I take the "$15" taxi ride it ends up being $25 or more.

I found a "new" link for them:

 

http://www.creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Multi_Dest/Special_Offers/rci_sales_event.pdf

 

Sorry you missed today's special.

Thanks, yes I just missed a great deal on two of the three cruises:( I want to book. I wonder the odds they will show up net tuesday. As a Emerald C&A. I'm suppose to see the deals on Monday but, it doesn't take you to that site/offers so, I missed them.

Thanks for the link it is now bookmarked.:D

This isn't the first time this has happened. Someone posted a great rate for a cruise on this thread. When the "special" was offered the rate was higher. Luckily my t/a blocked space for me yesterday and put it on hold so I got the lower rate. He wanted to see what would happen today. Unfortunately, the airfare went up about $50. The funny thing too is RCCL had specials for the Liberty and they want about $100. more.

I've been looking for deals on Liberty. How do you find deals for single supplement? I can't seem to find the Tuesday deals anymore either.:confused:

Can anyone tell me if Carnival has dropped the Single 150% rate? When I look it up, in the 1A cat, I get one rate and when I go to book it doubles the single rate and only saves the taxes on one person. Did I miss something? I haven't been able to cruise since my Brother and Dad had cancer. I have lost them both and need to take a cruise.

Pineview - Hang in here with us....so we know how your doing!;)

I'm hanging here! Had pre-admit yesterday and found out I had three major health issues I wasn't even aware of. He also changed my meds to ones that make me gain weight. I'm staying here even if I can't get back to my WOE for a month or so.

Pineview - How long are you on the liquid diet? I really hope it goes very well for you - and you get the results that you want!

 

Four weeks, two before and two after. Can't wait to get off it and back on Atkins.

 

Hannah, Gramma & New Daddy!

Hannah & Daddy

 

 

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

I was checking to see how everyone is doing. I too was doing great until doc put me on a luquid diet pre-op and I gained 2 pounds in 3 days. The diet is waaaay to high in carbs. Can't wait to get back on Atkins after surgery.

Since May I had lost 20 pounds and that included making it thru the Holidays and a 10 day cruise.

Those are great ideas for fast breakfast.