dzeff Posted February 14, 2014 #51 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just a heads up if it's not too expensive, you could take the Amtrak Autotrain from Sanford (outside Orlando just off I-95) to Lorton, Virginia on the way home (check prices though). I 'm just thinking of an alternate route for you after the cruise if you don't want to drive all the way back to Rhode Island. Have a great time!! That is a GREAT idea! Taking the train is much less stressful and the fact that your car goes with you is an added benefit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #52 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good Luck!! Let us know when you arrive & post a pic with your DOD!! I sure will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #53 Share Posted February 14, 2014 You did the right thing. We sailed the Breeze last month and our kids almost missed the boat due to flight delays out of Chicago. They did not board until after 4:30 pm and the boat was supposed to leave at 4pm. They got lucky because there was a Carnival group that flew into Miami late and they delayed the sailing for them. Have a safe trip....you will Love the Breeze!![/quote This will be our second sailing on the Breeze. We do love it! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #54 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Good luck, glad you made it all the way to North Carolina now. It's an easy drive to Florida here. Carnival Breeze, what a great cruise you have waiting for you in Florida! Enjoy! Just a heads up if it's not too expensive, you could take the Amtrak Autotrain from Sanford (outside Orlando just off I-95) to Lorton, Virginia on the way home (check prices though). I 'm just thinking of an alternate route for you after the cruise if you don't want to drive all the way back to Rhode Island. Have a great time!! We plan on having the car shipped home while we are on the cruise. We will put it out to bid once we arrive in Miami. Thank you for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_girl2002 Posted February 14, 2014 #55 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We have four cabins booked on the Breeze for this Saturday the 15th and got the dreaded automated message that our flight had been cancelled. We live in the New Alaska AKA Massachusetts. It is impossible to get a flight out and arrive before the boat leaves. At 11 AM today we decided to drive. If you have watched the news you know we are driving in some pretty bad weather. Will we make it??? We packed up the car at 4pm and the adventure began. I would have done the same thing. you should be fine. just be careful! Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #56 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would have done the same thing. you should be fine. just be careful! Have a great cruise Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibcnusoon Posted February 14, 2014 #57 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) We plan on having the car shipped home while we are on the cruise. We will put it out to bid once we arrive in Miami. Thank you for the suggestion. What a great idea!! You are on the ball!! You can still use your return flight and dong have that long ride after your amazing, relaxing cruise! Enjoy!! Still laughing about the "New Alaska"! So true for many of us in the northeast! Sent from my DROIDX using Forums mobile app Edited February 14, 2014 by ibcnusoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted February 14, 2014 #58 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am loving this thread. I have thought often about this scenario and would probably head south at the first sign of trouble. Make that Cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #59 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What a great idea!! You are on the ball!! You can still use your return flight and dong have that long ride after your amazing, relaxing cruise! Enjoy!! Still laughing about the "New Alaska"! So true for many of us in the northeast! Sent from my DROIDX using Forums mobile app Thank you. This winter seems to be longer than most. I think I am going to walk south with a snow brush in one hand and not stop until someone asks "What is that thing you are holding". That will be my new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted February 14, 2014 #60 Share Posted February 14, 2014 What state are you in?:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #61 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I am loving this thread. I have thought often about this scenario and would probably head south at the first sign of trouble. Make that Cruise! It was get in the car and drive or cry like a baby. I needed the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azjim66 Posted February 14, 2014 #62 Share Posted February 14, 2014 This winter seems to be longer than most. I think I am going to walk south with a snow brush in one hand and not stop until someone asks "What is that thing you are holding". That will be my new home. Thats why I left Connecticut for Arizona!!:D.. Anyway best of luck getting to the ship. Hoping for a safe drive and a great cruise for you guys you certainly deserve it!! We are pulling for you guys all the way out in AZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #63 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We are now is South Carolina. We stopped for a quick breakfast. We are all getting a long still. Very little sleep but in very good spirits. One of the other couples is in the air and will be in Miami by noon. The other couple managed to get a flight to West Palm and will arrive tonight around 11. Things are looking good for all of us. Thank you for all of the encouragement. My turn to drive. I will update later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellane Posted February 14, 2014 #64 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Be careful and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted February 14, 2014 #65 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We are now is South Carolina. We stopped for a quick breakfast. We are all getting a long still. Very little sleep but in very good spirits. One of the other couples is in the air and will be in Miami by noon. The other couple managed to get a flight to West Palm and will arrive tonight around 11. Things are looking good for all of us. Thank you for all of the encouragement. My turn to drive. I will update later. Even though you had to get there the hard and unplanned way, you did the right thing under your circumstance. I would never have thought to ship the car home. That will be costly, but a wise thing too and worth the cost. I can't imagine driving back after the cruise. You will look back on this as a memorable event. My daughter lives in Pepperell, are you from near there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble Posted February 14, 2014 #66 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I like the idea of shipping the car home too! Make sure you eventually get in contact with USAir to make sure you still have a return flight. I've heard about returns being cancelled if outbound flights are not flown. Of course, they are the ones who cancelled, but I'd still make sure to contact. So glad you're going to make it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted February 14, 2014 #67 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I like the idea of shipping the car home too!Make sure you eventually get in contact with USAir to make sure you still have a return flight. I've heard about returns being cancelled if outbound flights are not flown. Of course, they are the ones who cancelled, but I'd still make sure to contact. So glad you're going to make it!!! Yes call. I've had this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneyedgirlnb Posted February 14, 2014 #68 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The temp here is now 33 so the drive is going well. We are south of Hartford. that means you were in my neck of the woods then! Hope you have a safe trip! Bon voyage & you'll really enjoy that first tropical drink onboard now! Cheers! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #69 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Even though you had to get there the hard and unplanned way, you did the right thing under your circumstance. I would never have thought to ship the car home. That will be costly, but a wise thing too and worth the cost. I can't imagine driving back after the cruise. You will look back on this as a memorable event. My daughter lives in Pepperell, are you from near there? Pepperell is two towns west of me. I live in Tyngsboro. The cost to ship the car back is less than what we paid for the airfare so it ended up being a less expensive option. This will be a great cruise. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #70 Share Posted February 14, 2014 We are in Georgia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREAMGIRL2012 Posted February 14, 2014 Author #71 Share Posted February 14, 2014 that means you were in my neck of the woods then! Hope you have a safe trip! Bon voyage & you'll really enjoy that first tropical drink onboard now! Cheers! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I think I will have 2 drinks. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonic67 Posted February 14, 2014 #72 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would have rented a car and dropped it off at the Miami office, if possible, but it's late for that for you.... for future reference for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted February 14, 2014 #73 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It takes 90 minutes - 2 hours to drive through Georgia on I 95. Florida is a long state. If you are driving to Ft Lauderdale, it will be another 6-7 hours (add another hour for Miami). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 14, 2014 #74 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pepperell is two towns west of me. I live in Tyngsboro. The cost to ship the car back is less than what we paid for the airfare so it ended up being a less expensive option. This will be a great cruise. Thx wait , you are still flying home right? Thats why you are shipping the car back, so you can fly home. so you drove there (add gas), you shipped your car home and you are flying back... how is this less expensive? not sure I get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted February 14, 2014 #75 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I think I will have 2 drinks. Thanks have one for me too... (thats 3) - with enough people, maybe you need to order the cheers program ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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