BevMoney Posted July 30, 2005 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Does anyone know what supermarkets are nearby? If so, what is the location. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wodude42 Posted July 30, 2005 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2005 I would love to know the answer also. I would hate to have to bring snacks or drinks from Chicago if I can get out limo driver to stop on the way to the ship without putting them out to the way. Has anyone aske a driver to stop? Thanks, Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted July 30, 2005 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2005 there is nothing--stop in san juan or your first port of call to get stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted July 30, 2005 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2005 We found a market 2 blooks from our hotel in Miami (can't remember which one, but was near port. It was in a REALLY bad neighborhood and I don't think we'd do it again. Hotel said it would be ok as long as we stuck together and never went there at night. Not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirl23 Posted July 30, 2005 #5 Share Posted July 30, 2005 We are staying pre-cruise at the Doubletree Grand and I believe they have a grocery mart in the lobby, as well as a dry cleaner, etc. EDIT: Yes, I just looked it up: Le Faubourg Deli A combination of French Bistro and Latin Café, this delicatessen and food center has something for everyone. Proudly serving Starbucks coffee and offering fresh-made daily pastries, sandwiches, salads and hot meals to go, Le Faubourg provides a quick stop for those on the run. For your convenience, Le Faubourg also offers a full line of grocery and pharmaceutical items as well as a wide selection of wines and spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR1NCESSD1ANE Posted July 30, 2005 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2005 We had our cab driver stop at a store along the way. It was kind of a rough neighborhood though. The cab driver actually got out of the cab to guard the luggage because he had to bungie cord the trunk. When I walked in the store everyone was kind of looking at me funny because I guess I really stood out from their usual customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted July 31, 2005 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2005 We stayed at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami downtown. It is across from the Bayside Marketplace. That is about the closest to the piers. There is a WalGreens drug store two blocks from the hotel where most of the people went for their purchases. I can not give you directions but I am sure someone on here will remember how to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBB Posted July 31, 2005 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2005 We went directly from the airport to the port. The taxi driver stopped at a supermarket a few blocks from the airport and we picked up soda and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve20832 Posted July 31, 2005 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Publix is the large supermarket chain in South Florida http://www.publix.com/ Do a store search for Miami, FL. Some of these are not in very friendly areas. Maybe someone that lives in Miami can comment on which store might be best for tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinDawn Posted July 31, 2005 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2005 We stayed at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami downtown. It is across from the Bayside Marketplace. That is about the closest to the piers. There is a WalGreens drug store two blocks from the hotel where most of the people went for their purchases. I can not give you directions but I am sure someone on here will remember how to get to it. We hit the Walgreens like Alexis did. You go out of the hotel and go to the right, just past the building under construction there are a group of closed stores, take a right on Third Ave and you should see Walgreens just ahead on your left. 1 S.E. THIRD AVE. Walrgreens will generally have anything you need. Go to walgreens.com and you can get directions to one from your hotel. It is indeed not a good neighborhood so don't head out alone or at night!:eek: BonVoyage Dawna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules71 Posted July 31, 2005 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Does Walgreens sell beer and wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted July 31, 2005 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thank's. I knew someone would remember. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BevMoney Posted July 31, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinDawn Posted July 31, 2005 #14 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Does Walgreens sell beer and wine? Not that I can remember :confused: But sure you can call the hotel you are staying at and ask where the closest place is before hand. I am sure this is a question they get asked often. I gave up and dragging it onboard, the cost for Vodka at the liquor store onboard plus the fee to take it back to the room is equal to what we pay at home. Beer is a whole nother story, he has to lug it if he wants to save the money:D BonVoyage Dawna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2oc cruiser's Posted August 1, 2005 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Yes, Walgreens sells beer and wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDawgRonAZ Posted August 1, 2005 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2005 We have also frequented the Walgreens in downtown Miami, close walking distance to many hotels. They have everything you need, beer, wine, soda, water etc. There's also a Starbucks close by for us coffee drinkers!!! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spbflseas Posted August 1, 2005 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2005 As someone previously mentioned, check out Publix. There is one on South Beach that I frequent when I am in Miami for a cruise. It is not in a bad neighborhood and it will take you about 10 minutes to get to the port from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules71 Posted August 1, 2005 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Great information -- thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yusi50 Posted August 1, 2005 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I work in Downtown Miami very close to the port. In fact I can see the ships everyday from the office conference room windows. I agree that Walgreens is the best choice. There are certainly very bad neighborhoods in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasGreen Posted August 1, 2005 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2005 downtown (and frankly, most of the city) Miami is very hit and miss... incredibly beautiful areas sandwiched between urban decay, repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted August 1, 2005 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2005 On one cruise my husband forgot to pack his bathing suit. After we checked in we grabbed a cab and went to Walgreens, it is pretty huge and lots of stock. The cab driver waited for us and we were back on board in less than hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcparrotheads Posted October 31, 2005 #22 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Found this thread by doing a search and I'm really confused - Walgreen's does NOT sell beer? Quote: Originally Posted by chajec I've called the Walgreens closest to the Port of Miami on Oct 1st, 05 and they do NOT sell beer or liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Belvedere Posted November 1, 2005 #23 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Found this thread by doing a search and I'm really confused - Walgreen's does NOT sell beer? Quote: Originally Posted by chajec I've called the Walgreens closest to the Port of Miami on Oct 1st, 05 and they do NOT sell beer or liquor. I just called them (305) 373-8401 and the clerk said that they don't sell beer or wine. Only the Walgreens in South Beach sell alcohol. Wonder why that would be? We bought beer in a little, and I do mean little, convenience store that was connected to the hotel where we stayed. At that time it was the Best Western, now it's the Holiday Inn. If we sail from Miami anytime soon I guess we'll have to stop somewhere on our way from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catperson Posted November 1, 2005 #24 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I guess I'm a very naive person from Canada and obviously we have our bad neighbourhoods as well but what indicators are there to know when a neighbourhood is "bad"? We will be flying in a day early and might want to buy some soda and wine out some outlet. Now I'm thinking I'll be too nervous to venture out from the hotel. Is it safe to wander the Bayside Market at night for dinner and a stroll? Sorry I'm just not up on events in Miami; why are there so many rough neighbourhoods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byefairwind Posted November 1, 2005 #25 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Drugs, poverty and racial issues are probably the main problems that make it unsafe Catperson. I remember my friend going for a jog from the condo we were staying at by the port. He took a turn down a steet and a nice lady told him he better go back. That was around 10am. Our condo had armed guards and we did get a good look at a body being pulled from the water of our marina. All that being said you should be fine during the day in areas that are obvious tourist stops. I wouldn't go sight seeing down any side streets though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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